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JOY: WELCOME to the Show Mr Timothy Anietie!
TIMOTHY: Thank you so much Mr Joy Akinlolu (smile..)
JOY: Since i am aware that your area of speciallity is Graphic Design, what opportunities exist here?
TIMOTHY: Graphic design is the art of communication, stylizing, and problem-solving through the use of type, space and image. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used interchangeably with these due to overlapping skills involved.
Graphic designers use various methods to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.
Common uses of
graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines,
newspapers and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website
graphics and elements, signs and product packaging. For example, a product
package might include a logo or other artwork, Book cover, organized text and
pure design elements such as images, shapes and color which unify the piece.
Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially
when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.
JOY: How did you start
graphics designing on the internet?
TIMOTHY: Interestingly,
I did Desktop publishing in Basic Computer Training some years ago. Then we
could design with Microsoft Word #Smile.
Afterwards,
we were introduced to Adobe PageMaker which we explored and used for publishing
designs. Subsequently, CorelDraw was introduced and all felt like, why did we
have to suffer all the while with PageMaker that is not as flexible compared to
CorelDraw.
Although
we did a lot with CorelDraw, but the discovery of Photoshop 7 then was like
bringing heaven to earth. Despite all expectations, we were all told we can
only edit picture on Photoshop and make the design on CorelDraw.
I
started professionally in 2011 when I picked up Entrepreneurship. I had after
my Basic Training obtained several Professional Trainings both online and
offline on Website and Graphic Designs.
With
the discovery of some great software like the CS Version of Adobe Photoshop,
Fireworks, Advanced CorelDraw and many other Graphics tools to mention but few;
I became an Online Branding expert. I Implemented e-Design and Branding as part
of our Services; which has since yielded good responses.
JOY: When and how did you
get your first job?
TIMOTHY: Being
paid for a skill that you thought was just part of the learning curriculum was
fun. It was more than a surprise to me when I got the first Graphics job that
paid me, even though the money wasn’t much.
I
got paid for Graphics job before I became a Professional on the job. It was in
2008, that I got my first Graphics job offline; which paid me N15,000 with
Printing.
While
in Computer school then, I was always seen as the best in all designs in my
set; starting from basic softwares like Microsoft word and Adobe PageMaker.
Although, I never knew I would be an Entrepreneur as I am today; I printed my
first Business card while in the second month of the Training and it was
designed with Microsoft word.
The
first set of the printed cards got damaged in my wallet without sharing it. I
was angry with myself, but decided to print again. This time I stopped giving my phone number to anyone who requested for it
and would simply issue out my card, even though it was printed with a very low
quality paper. And through it I made my first money from Graphics design.
But
the door opened widely when I discovered the Internet and how it can be turned
into a Market place for a good business. I started learning about the Internet
and Marketing in 2009 and was opportune to be part of the Success Digest
Family, which gave me more insight on the Internet trends.
I
discovered I could make a whole lot of money with my skills on the Internet
through different available freelance mediums and also through Online Branding
of my personal and corporate identity.
JOY: What other ways do
you source for jobs?
TIMOTHY: Internet has actually made life so
beautiful for me and my business. Most times you will just wake up and see some
mails of Enquiries about your charges and eventually all you need is to make
sure you appear professional to seal it.
Having a professional online presence
for every skill one acquires is something that should be taken as pertinent as
brushing your teeth every morning.
Although, having a website is not
enough; you must make sure that your website is well optimized for Search
Engine visibility.
For instance, if you should check for
the best website and Graphic Design
Company in Nigeria, my Company’s website www.timtechsolution.com will appear as number one or two on the first
page of Google search or other search engines.
Based on experience in the business,
many Firms who need this service don’t go about asking people who can do it,
they simply make online search and who appears on the first page will be
considered. With this, we just keep
having demands for Graphics Design, Online Branding, Website Design and Digital
Marketing jobs.
It will help in the marketing, while
you just have to do very little to convert to sale.
I also utilize Social Media platforms
a lot in Marketing and sourcing for jobs, but you must understand the strategies
in Social Media Marketing else you will waste lots of time without result.
Although, it’s
really easy to fall into the same old routine as a designer. You find a client.
You work on a project. You get paid. And then you start all over again.
But if you want to
make more money and make money more regularly as a designer, you’ve got to think,
research and discover other ways to make some cash. And I mean lots of
different sources. Not just two.
Majority of the
Freelance sites have more Design jobs than programming jobs. As a Graphic
Designer, a site like GraphicRiver
is probably the most suitable marketplace for you.
It is the place
for business cards, icons, fonts, Photoshop, Actions & filters,
flyers and other stock items. GraphicRiver
has grown much in the past few years, so you should be aware of the competition
and a huge number of (similar) files. Unique items would probably sell better
here.
On other Freelance
websites like
Each of them has what
sells better and what doesn’t on the sites. So when you are using either of them,
you need to study the sites and understand the kind of Graphics that are
demanded on such site so to give you an idea of what to display when
prospecting.
According to Research,
it is Design jobs that sell better and faster on the freelance portals. The
likes of eBook Cover Design, Web Banner Designs, Web Template Designs, Logo
Designs, Banners and Fliers, Bill Board Designs, 3D Graphics, Animation, etc.
The four major ways I
make money from these skills are:
Consulting
My firm serves as
Online Branding and Digital Marketing Consulting firm for others. This gives us
monthly, quarterly, or yearly payment, depending on the client.
We either handle
it for some firms, or train some of their personnel on Online Branding with Web
& Graphic Design Skills.
E-Learning Books and Videos:
We have developed
several versions of Website & Graphics Design Videos, which many have been
learning through it and they are being sold in all over the country and we have
recently extended it to Ghana and India, through Digital Means.
Themes/Templates
You may not
necessarily be the one to finish up the program; many programmers pay Graphics
Designers online to Design just the Template structure, while they do the
program. This is another source for every Graphics Designer who understands how
to design Website Templates.
Freelancing and Direct Contact Delivery:
We have earlier
shared some of the Freelancing websites which are very much reputable sources
for every Freelancer. I have been exploring them and also with my Company’s
optimized sites, we get contacted for projects.
JOY: How do you get your
pay?
TIMOTHY: This
is determined by where you get the job. If it was on Freelance portal, there
are options. Although it solely depends on the portal. PeoplePayhour has more
flexible payment options likewise Freelance. However, some of them are
operating with Paypal. When you have executed some projects and have been
attested, you can have easy negotiation with your client.
For
consultancy service or direct offline Design contract, 70% of the total charge
is paid up front, while 30% is paid at the end of the project.
JOY: How can someone
acquire the skill? Where? How long?
TIMOTHY: Graphics
Design skill isn’t like every other skills that anyone can easily acquire
online. If you must learn through an e-Learning Material, it must be a material
that is developed in a very detailed way like ours.
First,
I don’t like encouraging people to go for it because there is money in it;
rather your interest must be the first consideration. It requires much
brainstorming to bring out the creative part of you.
It’s
always been frustrating when a client says, I don’t like the design. That was
the case when I started earlier. However, we have an Academy which we’ve been
able to train more than 2000 persons for both open and indoor Trainings.
It
is approved Information and Communication Technology Training Institute called Infotech School. A subsiary of TimTech
Academy. In our Academy, before you are accepted as a student; you will be
interviewed so as to enable us bring out the best part of you.
The
duration for this course that will qualify you for Diploma in Graphics Design
is one (1) Month. While other related courses like Website Design and
Consulting takes a month and half, Web Programming takes three Months, Digital
Marketing takes two weeks, Mobile Application Development, takes a month and half,
etc. More details about this can be found on www.infotechschool.com
.
It’s
more flexible for those who are busy and far from our Training Centers, as they
can get our detailed e-Learning Videos at www.webconsultingguide.com.
JOY: What kind of graphics design jobs
do people demand for online?
TIMOTHY: It’s
obvious you may not get the kind of job needed offline, on the online portals.
But based on experience, Graphics Design jobs mostly demanded are Web Graphics,
Logo Designs, Web banners Designs, Sidebar placement banners, e-Book Covers,
Website Template Design, Fliers, Advert Graphics, etc.
JOY: How much can one earn
per month?
TIMOTHY: Every
skill or business that is done diligently will always yield fruitful income,
they say. In Web & Graphics Design, your creativity, Portfolio, Strategy,
USP(Unique Selling Point), will determine how much you make.
However,
you can make a minimum of N100,000 monthly; if you project professionally.
Meanwhile, I will want to advise that you combine the Graphics skill with
Website Design and Development skill. With that, you can earn between N150,000
and above monthly. It’s a guarantee from experience.
JOY: What gifts do you have for our listeners?
TIMOTHY: They can have the following:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aos20ku7kad8ly0/fbadnew.avi?dl=0 A LITTLE ON FACEBOOK FANPAGE
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r0qa120zpld2rwy/fbadnew2.avi?dl=0 FACEBOOK ADVERT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jvmjb5o286ndpn9/onlinebusinessdirectories.avi?dl=0 bUSINESS DIRECTORY
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p4yq08glzyj9q43/question-prospects-ask.avi?dl=0 questions prospects will ask you
https://www.dropbox.com/s/98q0n10ysk5huwl/question-u-should-ask.avi?dl=0 questions you should ask
Well thank you for the opportunity
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