4 ways to increase your income as a graphic designer

Earning extra income is the dream of thousands of Brazilian professionals, who are looking for ways to make their work even more valued. However, not everyone knows how to increase their income as a graphic designer so as not to be dependent solely on one client or the company they already work for.

In this guide, you will find different ways to promote your work, increase your portfolio and also earn extra income that will help you carry out the personal or professional projects you have always wanted. Check out.

1 – Sign up on Freelancer platforms

One of the ways to increase your income as a graphic designer is by registering on freelancing platforms. This is because you will have contact with a series of companies and professionals who need a designer and are willing to pay a fair amount for it.

On these platforms, you will come into direct contact with the client, without any intermediary, in order to value your work and have more creative freedom when presenting your projects.

One of the best-known on the market is Sr. Lupa, a community platform intended only for self-employed professionals, who need a place where they can showcase their work to be quickly contacted.

2 – Create e-books

Believe me, in the digital environment there is a simple and easy way to showcase your work: e-books. They can tell you a little about your professional background or even talk about your skills within your area of expertise, showing how you are an expert in this subject and are the ideal professional to meet your client's demands. 

The best thing is that these materials need to be diagrammed and illustrated, and this is your chance to be able to show two important sides of your work, your knowledge and your technique.

3 – Give visibility to your creativity

If you want to print your art and work on decorative pieces – and, believe me, you can make money from this, it is possible to earn extra income in Creating and sell your arts on our platform.

In this marketplace for creatives, you register for free in the community, download the mockups, upload your work to print the pieces and earn a commission according to the volume of sales made. An excellent way to increase your income as a graphic designer, right? In addition to being a good financial option, by doing Criativando, you also have your work recognized and printed on various decorative objects. 

4 – Sell vectors

Believe me, an increasing number of people look for vectors on the internet when creating invitations, designing college projects or, simply, making a creative gift for those they love.

Made mainly for advertising and design pieces, they are easily sold and can help you increase your income as a graphic designer.

A graphic designer, before anything else, is passionate about the creative process. In addition to the love for art, it's not bad when it is rewarded, right? 

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Did you see how it is possible to increase your income as a graphic designer in a simple way? Register now at Creating. 

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