How to Get Recognition as a Designer

As a designer, exposure is the best way you get your works to be recognized by clients. But how do you get out there and get people talking about you and your work? Here are some tips that you should keep in mind:

If you do not have a portfolio website in this digital age, then you are already lagging far behind your contemporaries. Having an online portfolio gives you a better chance to be noticed not only in your area but worldwide. This also means that people can search for you in search engines and that you have a link that you can use and promote in social media. If you are not tech savvy, you can always hire a professional to make our online portfolio or set up a website for you.

Have accounts on popular social media websites like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Make sure to keep all your posts consistent and that your contact information is always up to date. Always place the link of your website or portfolio in your contact information.

There are a lot of design contests that can get you noticed if you win the price. Be alert for magazines and publishers calling out for submissions. Winning such contests give you instant exposure and sometimes a chance to meet up with bigger designers.

Sometimes the hassle of looking for jobs or clients can be a downer to your artistic creativity. Make sure you take the time to relax – read a book, watch movies online on sockshare, try a new art technique... when you are relaxed and refreshed, you will be able to see things in a better perspective. Check out the online portfolios and websites of other designers and think about how you can make your works stand out from what you have seen.