Getting older and working in design
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My view is yes it's a young persons game (due to energy levels and interest in trends etc.).
All creatives find a comfortable groove eventually and that often isn't suited to the current times.
My focus is on building my product-based business alongside my design business. It is very satisfying seeing your own brand you have nurtured and developed all yourself grow and become a viable business.
The problem I have always had with being a freelancer is you have 5-15 'bosses'/clients on your case all week - depending on how busy you are.
Unless you manage to become known for your particular style you are actually little more than a mouse for hire (but with the benefits of some freedom and the stress of making your own money).
It's something I think of a lot now I have a family and getting on a bit. My freelance business definitely has a shelf life.- just had a dark thought - most people on here are old - this isn't a cutting edge design forum, its full of bitter old designers... jesus.fadein11
- where are the cutting edge design forums *said in the simpson's grandpa voice*bklyndroobeki