{"product_id":"9781118341964","title":"A Graphic Design Student's Guide to Freelance Practice Makes Perfect","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Graphic Design Student's Guide to Freelance\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePractice Makes Perfect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBen Hannam\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign \/ Graphic Arts \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to freelance graphic design—created specifically for design students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy wait until you graduate? Freelancing is a great way to jumpstart your career in graphic design. It lets you apply what you've been learning in school, close the gaps in your education with real-world experience, enhance your portfolio—and make a little money at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Graphic Design Student's Guide to Freelance: Practice Makes Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e covers everything you need to know to begin successfully freelancing as a designer, including how to set up your business, deal with legal and financial issues, find clients, and work with them effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis full-color guide is divided into sections that correspond to your particular skill level as a student—beginner, intermediate, or advanced. These sections give you specific tasks and goals to help your freelance design work go smoothly as you progress from your very first professional job to gain experience with a range of projects and clients and prepare to move into a full-time graphic design career once you complete your studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with sample forms available online (invoices, a proof approval form, job jacket, and more) and 175 color images, including samples of paid work created by students, \u003ci\u003eA Graphic Design Student's Guide to Freelance: Practice Makes Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e will help you navigate the world of freelance design with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will learn to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite a business plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePurchase key equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet rates and draw up contracts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and manage clients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate and show concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarket your company\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEN HANNAM\u003c\/b\u003e is an Assistant Professor in the Visual Communication Design Program at Virginia Tech and the founder of the design firm Accomplish Studios, LLC. He has won numerous awards for his graphic design work and teaching, and lectures internationally on topics such as freelance graphic design, graphic design pedagogy, and experiential learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 October 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118341964\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379755315340,"sku":"9781118341964","price":53.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118341964_82d53338-cfdd-458f-9456-08e04ad14280.jpg?v=1780617141","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118341964","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}