Comments on: When do you consider you are a successful designer?

By: Chino Yray

Chino Yray — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:12:55 +0000

Everything is a work in progress. your designs may look good now, but will they look good in the future, everyday, ideas from different ideas are being recycled so I guess the only way to consider yourself to be a successful designer is when you are able to adapt in every change there is.

A design is not just an art, it should serve a function.

By: David Airey :: Graphic Designer

David Airey :: Graphic Designer — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:04:29 +0000

Amanda,

Sorry for the late reply. I must’ve missed your comment somewhere along the way. Indeed, it’s the little things that make it all worthwhile, for sure.

Here’s to many more years success for you.

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By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 23 May 2007 14:05:29 +0000

I’ve been in the business for less than 2 years, so I know I have a long way to go and a lot to learn. I do feel like I am well on my way to success, however, when a client goes out of his/her way to contact me just to let me know how much they LOVE a website/design I did for them. That really makes me feel like my efforts are worthwhile!

By: johno

johno — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:43:17 +0000

Thanks for the link. Good to see that typography map up close - it’s very well done.

By: David Airey :: Creative Design ::

David Airey :: Creative Design :: — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:59:08 +0000

DM,

Money isn’t the most important part for me either. It does hold some importance for me as I want to provide for a future family as I’ve been provided for in life.

I know what you mean however, about measuring success. It’s not ‘the more money you make the more successful you are’. Far from it.

It’s something that I don’t enjoy about the culture in the UK. Too many people judge themselves according to what other people have.

The Buddhist way of life holds much more appeal to me, even though I’m not actually Buddhist.

By: Deaf Musician

Deaf Musician — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:20:55 +0000

You’re a successful designer when people appreciate your work. I don’t think money has anything to do with it here.