💰 how to attract your dream clients for design

Learn how to get design clients faster and ace your job hunting practices with these 6 actionable tips by experts.

Hello 👋, and welcome to this week’s ✨ ADPList’s Weekly Pulse ✨ - a community-only newsletter delivered every Tuesday. We tackle your questions about design, product, working with humans, and anything else that’s stressing you out at the office.

🔥 This Week’s Hot Sessions

1. ✨ 北美设计师面试指南- Oct 12, 4:30am (GMT +05:30) (RSVP)

2. ✨Survival Metrics - Learning How To Pivot- Oct 12, 10:00pm (GMT +05:30)(RSVP)

3. ✨ Brain Picking with Coach Cami- Oct 14, 2:00am (GMT +05:30) (RSVP)

4. ✨UX Interview Basics - From both sides- Oct 14, 9:30pm (GMT +05:30) (RSVP)

5. ✨ Building Fintech Products - A PM's Perspective- Oct 15, 8:00am (GMT +05:30) (RSVP)

Top 6 tips for designers to find clients easier and faster🔥

1. Make Your Portfolio Stand Out ✨

Your portfolio is the reflection of your talent, experience, and expertise. Here are a few steps you can take to make your graphic design portfolio go from good to great:

• Create a website to host your portfolio

• Create your unique visual style

• Frame your portfolio as a collection of case studies & let your potential clients know more about your work. 

2. Learn More About Your Target Audience ✨

You can start by analyzing your current clientele and outlining their common characteristics. Pay attention to: 

• Demographics – age, sex, economic status, etc.;

• Business niche;

• Needs and requirements;

• Pain points, etc. 

3. Leverage Networking ✨

Word of mouth is still very powerful when it comes to looking for designer gigs and projects. The best way to do that is to start with your personal network – it proves to be a valuable asset when it comes to job search. You can consider such events as:

• Webinars;

• Workshops;

• Design contests;

• Discussion boards, etc.

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