Thread for amateur/non pro designers?!

[indykid]

As a non-pro designer [do not work for a studio or make a living from my work] would like to suggest a thread on the main forum index for everyone in a similar situation to myself. Most of the stuff I design for people earns me little more the enormous self-satisfaction of making a poster and an occasional beer from my "clients!" My work is usually produced for friend's bands/events with print runs then conducted on photocopiers and/or laser printers (often covertly to avoid paying extortionate prices!) I think it would be great if there was somewhere that us "indy" designers could discuss ways to make a living from what we do/cheap printing/career tips etc etc!?!?! What does everyone think?!

[robschwager]

that's how most of US started out....

[El Negro Magnifico!]

Sounds cool to me. I'm still in the photocopier phase of my "career". It's been a lot of fun so far. And this site is really educational.

[kozik]

21 years and I'm still a fuckin amatuer.

[indykid]

Time then to Unite?!! he he! Anyways, us cheap-rate designers keep the scene alive, I mean very few bands can afford pro-screen printing and stickers etc! And from the designer's POV, how often do you see big A2 screenprints stuck round towns/colleges etc. Surely the amateurs get as much, if not more, exposure?!...just not as much cash!

[uncle charlie]

dude! we are ALL non pro designer fucks on this site.. We all suck, we all have pee dribble on our pants.. I love it,, Welcome aboard..

[gun sho]

i do design for a job and I don't feel like anymore of a pro than i did back when i was roofing houses

[robschwager]

pee dribble... LOL!

[RichieGoodtimes]

I can't wait til I become a design pro. I'm tired of all those self inflicted Exacto blade injuries I've been sustaining lately.
I'm assuming pros don't hurt themselves so often when they're working.

[robschwager]

we just hide it better and bleed less...