Building Self-Assurance in Client Interactions
Kristin Weidemann, a BFA in Graphic Design student, is ready to pursue the kind of work she wants, moving away from relying on referrals. Her journey to success began at Sessions College, where she found the support and opportunities necessary to grow her client base and boost her confidence.
Everything builds upon the last thing a designer does, according to Kristin. For her, the practical experience and professional integration she gained through her studies have been invaluable. By engaging with clients and working on projects, she has honed her skills and become familiar with real-world tools and workflows. Employers highly value candidates with prior professional experience, and this hands-on experience has led to better professional integration[1].
But it's not just about the technical skills. Building a client network also provides students with a valuable network of contacts. By connecting with professionals and companies in the field, students create a network that offers mentorship, industry insights, job opportunities, and advice—all crucial for a successful transition from student to professional designer[1][3][4].
Kristin found her clients through connections and word of mouth. Her first professional projects were primarily designing band merchandise. Since then, she has worked on diverse projects, such as creating cover artwork for bands, designing POS materials for a tequila company, and rebranding a wine label.
The interactions and advice from her teachers at Sessions have encouraged Kristin in her work. Dr. Meryl Epstein, one of her teachers, has been particularly helpful with time management. The classes at Sessions have also helped Kristin hone in on her career goals.
Completing her Bachelors degree is a significant achievement for Kristin. Her confidence has grown significantly since attending Sessions, and she has lined up several real clients for her Internship and Entrepreneurship class.
Kristin's work can be found on her website, kristindaniellecreative.com, as well as twoseventwo.us and her Instagram page, @kristindaniellecreative.
Building a client network as a graphic design student is a springboard to a professional career, contributing to technical skills, practical experience, professional confidence, and creating pathways to employment opportunities and long-term success[1][4][5]. If you're an aspiring designer, Kristin advises embracing each project or job as an opportunity for learning.
For more information about the online BFA in Graphic Design program, visit the Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design page.
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- Pursuing her BFA in Graphic Design at Sessions College equipped Kristin Weidemann with the practical experience and professional opportunities necessary for her personal growth, career development, and learning new skills.
- By engaging with clients and working on various projects, Kristin honed her graphic design skills, became familiar with real-world tools and workflows, and established a valuable network of contacts that provided mentorship, industry insights, job opportunities, and advice.
- For aspiring graphic design students, embracing each project or job as an opportunity for learning can contribute to technical skills, practical experience, professional confidence, and the creation of pathways to employment opportunities and long-term success.
