graphic design vs. software development
August 13th, 2006 by boon
Lately, I’ve been earning some spare cash doing simple graphic design projects for some businesses. Stuff like posters, brochures and catalogs. I find that it pays a lot more than my software development projects, which have tricky support issues and the local market is not as open to pay for freelance development.
I’ve picked up useful InDesign and Illustrator skills along the way, and as I used to enjoy drawing in my youth, this acts as an avenue for me to continue sharpening my creative side.
So, why don’t I quit my day job and be a freelance graphic designer?
Well, I guess I’m not a full-fledged graphic designer. I probably won’t be able to take on complex and large design projects. But the short term and simple ones do fine for me.
Meanwhile, I’m still on the lookout for someone in need of some good programming skills for short term.