Ways to Make Passive Income as a Graphic Designer
Today I will share ways you can make money with graphic design.
This is probably one of the easiest ways to start making money, especially if you're just getting wet in graphic design. you can create clip art packs, textures or fonts and sell them on platforms like Creative Market, Design Cuts or Etsy.
People are always looking for fresh designs and the best part once you upload your products. they can keep selling without you doing more work. starting with simple packs, you can expand to more complex products over time.
Next, create and sell templates, If you are organized and have a good eye for design, selling templates could be your thing. think of social media templates, logo designs, or even website mockups. templates are in high demand because they save people tons of time.
The key to success with templates is understanding what people need and delivering it in a way that's both, easy to use and visually appealing. For instance, social media managers always search for fresh eye catching templates to spice up their posts.
If you create trendy and easy to customize Instagram templates, you'll have a hot product. You can shop on Etsy, Creative Market, or even your own website.
And here's a tip, offer different variations or bundles of your templates to cut you to various needs and budgets. certain the list is freelance design work, freelancing is a classic way to make money as a graphic designer.
But here's a tip, narrow it down instead of offering every design service under the sun. Specialize in t shirt, designs, book covers and social media posts. this makes you more marketable and allows you to charge more since you're go to the person for that specific service.
When you specialize, you become an expert in that particular area. Clients are more likely to trust you with their projects and you can command higher rates.
For example, if you focus on t shirt designs, you'll get a great at creating designs that sell and you can build a portfolio showcasing your best work. This will attract clients who's specifically looking for a song with your expertise. Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork are solid starting points.
