Freelancing provides you with the freedom to choose your clients and UX projects, and—as you enjoy this increased flexibility—it can potentially help you increase your earnings as well. In this course, join Cory Lebson as he takes you through the ins and outs of becoming a successful user experience freelancer. He provides a brief introduction to life as a UX freelancer, and shares tips and tricks for maintaining a successful independent UX career.
Topics include:
Traits of successful freelancers
Specializing as a freelancer
Transitioning to freelance work
Searching for your first freelance gig
Starting as a UX freelancer when you're just out of college
Finding out what life is like as a freelancer
UX branding and networking for success
Advertising your services
Learning what companies are looking for in a UX freelancer
- A few years back, I realized…that what I love about my freelance role…is the adventure of it all.…Sure, there's the adventure…of successfully getting the work, and there's…the adventure of successfully doing the work.…But what drives me professionally more than anything…is the adventure and thrill…that I get from my job as a whole.…I've mixed in everything I've found exciting.…This means doing the kinds of UX work…that I love most, such as the research, evaluation,…strategy, accessibility, training, and mentoring.…
But it also means doing the kinds of thought-leadership…activities that I most enjoy,…such as writing and public speaking.…And I've mixed it up with voluntary leadership activities,…like what I've done for UXPA.…I encourage you to do something similar.…Think outside just the routine of seeking work,…getting work, finishing work,…and moving on to your next project.…Think about what kinds of things really excite you.…Some may be paid work, but other things may not.…Either way, if you can tie your thrill into your work,…