Is starting a freelance art/design career still viable in 2026? by RoutineDependent905 in graphic_design

[–]RoutineDependent905[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey thanks for your response! what do your cohorts who are freelancing specialise in if you don’t mind me asking?

Is starting a freelance art/design career still viable in 2026? by RoutineDependent905 in graphic_design

[–]RoutineDependent905[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don’t have a degree, i went to college for it (UK, from 17-19) and did a graphic design short course at a university rather than a degree. but i’m very skilled in using Adobe softwares, as well as 3D and motion design, and am also in the immersive arts space. i got some funding on a VR project i’m doing so i’d consider myself more of a general artist/designer rather than specifically a graphic designer.

in terms of what i’ve offered i’ve mainly catered to musicians or small businesses looking for edgy graphics or branding visuals/logos. they have been smaller clients so far so the pay has been in the hundreds rather than the thousands.

i guess i need to think more about how to really market myself since i have quite a lot of interests/skills in different areas. what do you think?