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How to Turn Your Design Skills into a Business For Creative Professionals Tuesday, May 16, 2023 [Design Business] TRIVIA QUESTION Which Dutch painter was known for his masterful depiction of yellow sunflowers? Scroll down for the answer...   [White Space Weekly Discount](   In today's issue: - From Idea to Reality: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Design Business - How to Use Yellow to Make Your Business Stand Out - Notes on Sustainable Graphic Design  Let's dive in, shall we?   DESIGN CAREER From Idea to Reality: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Design Business So you've got the skills and the creativity to start your own design business, but where do you begin? Follow these steps to get your business up and running: [Starting a Design Business]( Step 1: Define your services and target market  Think about what type of [design services]( you want to offer and to whom.  Step 2: Create a business plan  Make a [roadmap]( that outlines your goals, budget and marketing strategy.  Step 3: Create an online presence  Create a [portfolio website]( and social media accounts to showcase your work.  Step 4: Network within your industry  Attend industry events, join professional organizations and reach out to leads.  Step 5: Provide excellent customer service  Communicate clearly, meet deadlines, be responsive to feedback sustaining your clients and get referrals.   Go deeper: - [10 Steps to Start a Graphic Design Business - Millo]( - [How to Start Your Own Design Agency - Stan + Vision]( - [David Hogson Looks Back on Three Decades of Running a Design Agency - Creative Boom]( - [16 Do’s and Don’ts of Starting a Graphic Design Business - Rasmussen University](   SPONSORED CONTENT Generate a 2,500-Word Research-Backed Blog In 5 Minutes [Content at Scale]( With [Content at Scale]( world-class AI writer, in just 5 minutes, you can generate high-quality, SEO-optimized, research-backed 2,500-word articles. 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[Yellow] [McDonald's](  The golden arches are instantly recognizable and associated with the fast food chain's warm, welcoming, and cheerful image.  [National Geographic](  The yellow in the iconic logo, symbolizes the sun, warmth, a sense of exploration, and discovery.  [Ferrari](  In Ferrari’s branding, yellow represents energy, speed, and excitement.  Go deeper: - [Everything About the Color Yellow - Canva]( - [The Color Psychology of Yellow: Symbolism and Meaning - Color Psychology]( - [Using a Yellow Color Palette - Design Your Way]( - [The Meaning of Yellow: A Guide to Designers - Adobe](   MIGHTY DEALS This just in at Mighty Deals [Ingimage Logo DNA]( Ingimage Logo DNA by Ingram Image Was $99 | Now only $16 [The Transparent Images Club]( The Transparent Images Club by Jasrati Was $116 | Now only $16 [Plasfy]( Plasfy by Jasrati Was $144 | Now only $39.99 [Groovy Boho Posters & Patterns Bundle]( Groovy Boho Posters & Patterns Bundle by Julia Dreams Shop Was $299 | Now only $12   NEW IN Notes on Sustainable Graphic Design [Green] Go green with these resources for designing sustainably! - [Sustainable Graphic Design: How to go Green with Your Graphics - Kimp]( - [Robot Food Creates ‘Cult-like’ Branding for Sustainable Cleaning Products - Creative Boom]( - [A Guide to Sustainable Graphic Design - Terra Movement]( - [5 Sustainable Graphic Designers You Should Know - Domestika](   ADVERTISE WITH US Got Something You’d Like to Share? 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