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dogdesign · 25-09-2004, 12:24

Hi, I've been freelancing (graphic design for print mainly, some v'basic web stuff) for the last 2 to 3 years and find the going quite hard, 'specially in this neck of the woods. Just wondered if:
1) You guys have any recommendations of how to go about getting it.
2) Has anybody heard of Freelance Work Exchange.com? If so are they any good? It's just that I feel a little nervous that they ask for money to join (my cynical mind).
3) Anyone got any good sites in the UK for freelancers? Tried Freelancers.net.

Any pointers would be gratefully received.

Dog

Narate · 25-09-2004, 12:27

woooooooooooo double post.

DONT DO IT!

Anglesey, nice place that.

dogdesign · 25-09-2004, 12:41

This Forum stuff is new to me.

gray · 25-09-2004, 17:11

me mam and dad are from anglesey (i nearly was)

freelancers sites are naff, get yourself to any kind of local design events, spread your portfolio around the design co.s etc - best way.

try bd4d cardiff for a start

dogdesign · 26-09-2004, 20:04

Cheers Gray

It's always Sunny on Anglesey (even when it's raining)

Brown · 27-09-2004, 05:56

post some of your work on here. if its any good, i'm sure one or two of our welsh members will get in touch.

(welsh members :snigger: )

dogdesign · 27-09-2004, 06:12

(welsh members :snigger: )[/quote]

Okay, here goes, be gentle all you members, Welsh or not!
http://www.northwales.co.uk

Ta

Narate · 27-09-2004, 11:25

doesnt exist?

stickmus · 27-09-2004, 11:35

EzLance · 27-09-2004, 22:30

I can probably help with freelance work. I run a freelance network and you can check out the open projects on it.

More projects are coming in the next few days as I just opened the site a week ago, though there is already some work to be taken.

Just thought I would mention it.

mark · 28-09-2004, 03:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by gray

freelancers sites are naff, get yourself to any kind of local design events, spread your portfolio around the design co.s etc - best way.

try bd4d cardiff for a start

Quite right

We have a great line up, but are still open for submissions to present if anybody is interested.

pm or mail me if ya want.

Mik · 28-09-2004, 09:57

how good are you?

dogdesign · 28-09-2004, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by JapanMik

how good are you?

How good do you want me to be?

I am very basic with web work, as you can see from my site, but I count myself fairly good on design and interpreting briefs from clients for print work.

Do you have anything in mind, or are you just curious?

Mik · 28-09-2004, 18:12

any examples?

we are putting together a couple of freelance project ideas and obviously if you meet the grade

dan · 29-09-2004, 05:49

He's already posted his site sir...

http://www.northwales.co.uk

dogdesign · 29-09-2004, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by JapanMik

any examples?

we are putting together a couple of freelance project ideas and obviously if you meet the grade

Have PM'd you

Mik · 29-09-2004, 19:37

ahh didn't see it - sorry

Brown · 29-09-2004, 19:49

next to the wellington boots.

Mik · 29-09-2004, 19:54

ahh - sight beyond sight that brown.
wilycat.

dogdesign · 30-09-2004, 06:58

Yes, it was so that the dog paws wouldn't show on the furniture, maybe I should redecorate and get rid of the hound, whadaya think. Dk Blue and Gold?

25-09-2004, 12:24	#1 (permalink)
dogdesign Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales U.K. Posts: 7	Freelance Work (Getting it) Hi, I've been freelancing (graphic design for print mainly, some v'basic web stuff) for the last 2 to 3 years and find the going quite hard, 'specially in this neck of the woods. Just wondered if: 1) You guys have any recommendations of how to go about getting it. 2) Has anybody heard of Freelance Work Exchange.com? If so are they any good? It's just that I feel a little nervous that they ask for money to join (my cynical mind). 3) Anyone got any good sites in the UK for freelancers? Tried Freelancers.net. Any pointers would be gratefully received. Dog

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dogdesign Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales U.K. Posts: 7	Apologies This Forum stuff is new to me.

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Narate Royalty™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester (UK) Posts: 3,270	woooooooooooo double post. DONT DO IT! Anglesey, nice place that.

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gray i still want paying Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: newcastle, uk Posts: 4,767	me mam and dad are from anglesey (i nearly was) freelancers sites are naff, get yourself to any kind of local design events, spread your portfolio around the design co.s etc - best way. try bd4d cardiff for a start

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dogdesign Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales U.K. Posts: 7	Cheers Gray It's always Sunny on Anglesey (even when it's raining)

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Brown volkswagen yellow & gold Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: london, england. Posts: 6,147	post some of your work on here. if its any good, i'm sure one or two of our welsh members will get in touch. (welsh members :snigger: )

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dogdesign Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anglesey, North Wales U.K. Posts: 7	(welsh members :snigger: )[/quote] Okay, here goes, be gentle all you members, Welsh or not! http://www.northwales.co.uk Ta

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Narate Royalty™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester (UK) Posts: 3,270	doesnt exist?

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EzLance Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 13	I can probably help with freelance work. I run a freelance network and you can check out the open projects on it. More projects are coming in the next few days as I just opened the site a week ago, though there is already some work to be taken. Just thought I would mention it.

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Mik Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,758	how good are you?

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Mik Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,758	any examples? we are putting together a couple of freelance project ideas and obviously if you meet the grade

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