The Future is Freelance: A Roundtable Discussion
Presented by AIGA Maine as part of Design Fest 2024: The Future of Design
Local freelancers (and the freelance-curious) are invited to join an informal roundtable talk led by a panel of local professionals and AIGA Maine. We'll delve into the realities of self-employment in the creative industry, covering topics such as:
- Transitioning from full-time employment to full-time freelancing
- Direct client work vs. agency collaboration
- Boundaries: establishing good W/L balance and avoiding bad actors
- Pitching, pricing, and getting paid
- Portfolios and marketing
- Legal aspects: contracts, incorporating, and client disputes
- Financial Considerations: navigating fluctuating income
Panelists include:
- Mel Andrel, Designer & Mixed Media Artist
- Allison Bishop CPA, Financial Coach
- Emily Danchuk ESQ, Intellectual Property Attorney
- Emily Foran, Creative Director & Designer
- Alphan Güyandin, Principal Developer
- Gina Sterling, Digital Designer
- Sabrina Volante, Creative Director & Designer
This is a great chance to network with Maine’s growing community of independent designers, artists, writers, developers, and the supportive professionals in their ecosystem. The talk will be held at Cloudport Coworking’s new space, 16 Middle Street #2 in Portland, ME. Wine and light refreshments will be provided.
Special thanks to our sponsor Cloudport Coworking for hosting this event!
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Join us for AIGA Maine's Design Fest 2024: The Future of Design, a celebration of the evolving landscape of graphic design featuring inspiring and educational events from August 15-23. Check out our other events offered during Design Fest 2024 here!
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Questions? Email hello@maine.aiga.org.
About AIGA Maine:
AIGA Maine is Maine’s local chapter of AIGA, the professional organization for design. We are an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to foster a thriving, inclusive design community in Maine. Visit us online at https://maine.aiga.org or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook @aigamaine.
About AIGA:
As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—AIGA advances design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.
