Aug 02, 2021

Designer Pain Points

David Nuff RGD

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Hear tips for dealing with anxiety around presenting your work, pricing (and undervaluing) yourself and dealing with clients.

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

David Nuff RGD, Designer & Principal at Nuff in Toronto, ON

Dare to Freelance: Tips to Becoming A More Confident Designpreneur

Presented by Fungi Dube, Creative Entrepreneur & Creative Director at Asambe Mobility in Harare, Zimbabwe

Thinking of breaking out and heading a solo creative career? This talk aims to empower and equip transitioning designers with the necessary creative toolkit that will help them to pivot towards becoming successful and independent designpreneurs. This talk will address the importance of and how to effectively navigate:

Stepping into a recognizable and distinct style
Positioning yourself to attract your ideal client
Developing foolproof systems that facilitate quality client acquisition, easing client onboarding and having successful design outcomes
Pricing strategies to maximize value retention
Cancelling out fear and/or doubts
Flourishing as an independent designpreneur

David Nuff RGD

Oneshot.earth

I make, in no particular order: • Clocks that don't tell the time • Tools for better carbon offsets • Luminous crystals • Brand identities • Visuals for live performance