Design and Shine

How I Became a Self-Employed Surface Pattern Designer


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If you've ever wondered how to become a successfully self-employed surface pattern designer and course creator, this episode of the Design & Shine podcast is for you!

I share my personal journey on how I got started as an employee to becoming a university teacher, and then on to self-employment as an online course creator. 

 Listen to this episode to learn:

  • What it's like to work as a professional employee in the surface pattern design industry
  • The advantages and disadvantages of employment and why I decided to transition to freelance designer
  • The pros and cons of putting yourself out there when you are a freelance designer (especially when you're an introvert like me!)
  • Tips for creating your own surface pattern design course, including how long it took to create my Pattern to Product comprehensive course
  • key skills you'll need to develop to be successfully self-employed, including tips on business systems and email marketing!

I also share how I experienced many of the same struggles that you might be experiencing if you are aiming to become self-employed, from trying to figure out what I liked to do to knowing where and how to get started! 

Don't miss this episode if you dream of becoming a professional surface pattern designer and course creator as I have!  

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Design and ShineBy Rachelle Holowko

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