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- PonyBoy3
Some good advice here... however, I think you're more than capable of designing / developing your new folio yourself (which you def need!). As a matter of fact I'd take your HTML5/JS animation skills and build-out a badass folio (I'm about to attempt the same thing myself which is probably why I'm all nerdy to see more people do this that actually still keep motion alive on the web).
I'm not saying you pigeonhole yourself as a banner maker... but stick to what you're great at (and love). HTML5 animation is your specialty but as you said in a comment you still get to showcase your design / type / interactive skill sets... you're not just a 'banner maker'... which is why you can handle your own folio. :) (Although — some prefer to have another designer brand them / build their folio etc... I've always found that impersonal and bad form as it's not actually my work making it a reflection of someone else — not me... but do as you will.) :)
Fortunately there are still plenty of design agencies / firms (whatever) out there that are constantly in need of banner production and your additional skill sets(and will be for years to come as things don't seem to be changing).
Personally... given your work I wouldn't focus on the small biz out there (at least not going after them on your own). I'd focus on working for Agencies (or the like)... work for those who have already found the client and actually have need of your skills. SO MUCH EASIER all around than dicking around w/Mom & Pop shops that have zero understanding of what they need (and actually need an Agency to guide them). If you're up for the task of becoming the 'agency' and also doing a shitload of handholding and explanation then go for it... but you'll spend far less time working / designing / animating of which I don't think is ideal for someone who can actually produce on your level. Another perk I love about working specifically for agencies is you don't have to haggle w/them too much. Small biz / mom & pop will eat you alive w/the price haggling process... and they also tend to demand way more changes.
Best of luck... really inspiring to see someone from the old school banner world still animating!
- Thanks PonyBoy! I will try going direct to NY agencies. I might have to rebrand myself as UX motion designer. The change is giving me the push I needednuggler
- UI motion designer.... UX would be something entirely different!dee-dubs
- User experience, user interface - - I don't know the difference! I read this article and thought, that's what I want to do: https://rapidfire.de…nuggler