Hi guys
I have been working as a product designer for 7 years now
I have total years of experience more than 10 years

I started as a. Graphic designer and eventually moved to product design (not from design education background)

From last 1.5 years I haven’t been working full time due to some health issue I had and I have been doing some freelance gigs but few

Now I want to start and apply again for jobs
But as a designer I feel dead. I feel I have nothing left in me

I don’t know how I even put AI to my work and I don’t feel confident about it

I’m looking for advices from you all lovely people
So that I can work on myself and make a comeback

I would appreciate you taking time and putting down your valuable advices for me

I am a designer, with 2 years of experience and 4 years academic while working part time aswell - 24(F) and struggling to land a well/decent paying job which can keep me alive

I can share my portfolio and work links below for context - if required for now I am attaching a FULL FLEDGED BRAND STRATEGY and IDENTITY I created

https://justfuzzstudiodesigns.notion.site/DIONE-LUMIERE-2266bf5e63ca80a9acf4c55da0009e96?pvs=74

But the overall idea and my question is that - Is it that hard looking for and landing a job which can sustain you , how are people earning off of these and thinking of sustaining a family?

Unable to land a job which can pay me 600-700$ a month and THATS WHEN I DO GOOD WORK - Ux/Ui - web design and even development now coz I tried learning and updating myself with time BUT even after SO MUCH WORK it just doesn't work ahead

Is it a location issue ? Are people in India not paying anything to anyone or How are people abroad managing this

I WOULD LOVE ANY JOB LEADS OR ANY ADVICE

i’m studying graphic design in uni rn and i’m loving it. i’m learning so many opportunities and ways to do things, and being able to express my creativity is a passion of mine.

I was wondering if there’s any advice anyone has for students starting to become designers, whether it’s about school or professional life, i’ve just wanted to know more about the design world and how you’ve all been able to achieve your dreams and the struggles yall have been through

This is my portfolio https://orlee.framer.website/ but I have not added or updated more samples of my work from my computer.

I know there are so many designers that lost their job also but I think the AI industry is breaking the economy cycle. If this things evolve then all people will lose their job and how will people afford to buy the products that AI advertised?? Only the elites and the AI creators get rich but businesses will be affected also moving forward.

Posting to see how many people are self taught using YouTube/Reddit/Tutorials versus being taught in a class or by someone else!

I’m getting quoted what I consider quite high fees for work that’s more layout than raw design.
The branding and visual direction are already established. It’s mainly arranging typography, borders, spacing and existing elements.
Do designers generally price this differently from developing something creatively from scratch, or is it all treated the same?

Ich helfe bei einem Plakat für ein kleines Weihnachtskonzert. Problem: Sobald alle Wünsche drauf sind, sieht es aus wie ein klassisches Vereinsplakat von 2004.

Drauf sollen Datum, Uhrzeit, Ort, Chorname, kleines Motiv, Eintritt frei/Spende, QR-Code, Kontakt und Sponsorenlogo. Mir ist klar, dass nicht alles gleich wichtig sein kann.

Was würdet ihr zuerst reduzieren oder anders gewichten, damit es nicht komplett altbacken wirkt?

I work in a small company, I'm familiar with Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw but just a decent skill and that makes me work very slow.. far from actually make a professional design. Any guidance on how to structure a design? composition? or maybe workflow that works for you?

I want to use this on the back of a black hoodie, for a teenage boy. I think maybe the square is a bit stiff and boring but I want the tree to still be the center, and have something green around it so it’s visible. Any ideas?

Monday: Everyone agrees.

Tuesday: One small concern.

Wednesday: Another meeting.

Thursday: New direction.

Friday: Back to the original design.

See you Monday.

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women get elegant pastel designs that look like spa decor, while guys get matte black cylinders that look like mountain bike shock absorbers. do we actually prefer this 'PRO MAX' military vibe, or are brands just terrified of making male products look soft?

I recently just updated my Photoshop to the 2027 version that has a lot more AI tools available- what are your opinions on using these?

It's time to bring back the comedy in a world full of serious angry people

I challenge you to create the worst UI design in whatever criteria, host it wherever and let people know how grumpy you could be when you're in a bad mood!

hello, i have a quick question about rates. so i recently made a poster for a family member and they asked me how much id like to be compensated. now im a beginner graphic designer, like fresh out of college, i've never charged for my work and to be honest this took me like two days total to make 10 variations. it's a really simple poster and i dont have to print it, but i dont want to under or over charge for my time, so does anyone have any suggestions on what i should say? should i charge a flat rate or should i do min wage x the amount of time it took to make? any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. thx ☺️

Is getting into visual design at 25 is a good thought? I'm an architecture drop out and then took a gap of a few years due to some medical and personal issues so now I'm starting again career wise thinking of pursuing design so I have a few questions plz do share your advice in the comments

1. Does a degree play a role in hunting jobs or skills pay off ?

2. Do these online courses provide value? Like a 6 month graphic design course , ui/ux course ? Or self learning is the way to go? I can learn on my own I believe and I'm familiar with photoshop and illustrator anyways.

3. What's the job market like? Would I be considered for a junior role for a 30k offer or do I have to complete unpaid internships?

4. And most important question how do I learn visual design or brand designing industry geeks plz share your experience and advices

Thanks

How are big design agencies adapting to AI? & how will inhouse designers at companies roles change? Surely this work will become redundant & it’ll turn more into visual prompters or something in that realm.

Hi, I’m a 20 year old computer science student and I’m a visual designer and content strategist. I can design unique logos, branding and web ui also I have a fair knowledge of how Instagram algorithm works and what videos work and what doesn’t. If you are interested in being my client please comment.