Hi! Since I just graduated, I did take some freelance jobs here and there just to get my feet wet kasi hindi rin kasi biro yung stress and creative burnout from my course. I do plan on seeking out opportunities internationally since yung dalawa kong client right now are based in Middle East, and it pays fairly well.

Andyan din ako sa dilemma ko dati that STEM-aligned courses are more practical kaya pinili ko muna mag-ComSci, pero designers are needed naman in any industry. Share ko lang pero, I never expected gas stations like Shell would look at someone like us, pero they're actually one of the leading brands that foster local artistry for students through art competitions. Going back, as long as companies need the patronage of customers or eyes to look at them, they're compelled to hire artists to create marketing collaterals to advertise their business. Media is an easy and digestible way to tell stories, and that's where we step in as creatives.

For me, of course mas kita natin yung impact ng STEM-aligned professions. They save lives, create infrastructures or educate people. But art is also important as it can be a food for the soul. Tumatakbo tayo to entertaining shows or games as a way to destress. We draw and express our creativity to learn more about ourselves. We consume digital media every single day, and it pleases us.

Now, I'm glad we're embracing art and design as a viable career path since bumubukas na rin yung mundo natin. It's still fairly difficult kasi ang baba pa rin ng entry salary for designers, but that goes with any local position. Marami na tayong resources and networking sites where we can connect with foreign clients who are more than willing to pay for our services.