How to Run a Thriving Design Business Without Relying on Clients

Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Design + Culture
Published in
3 min readJan 28, 2024

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Although it might not be everyone’s cup of creative tea, it may seem paradoxical to think of a design firm without clients given the hustle and bustle of client interactions. Designers need not worry; the options are only limited by your creative imagination. We’ll delve into the world of independent design entrepreneurship in this tutorial, looking at alternate sources of revenue that don’t rely on the conventional client-designer relationship.

Digital Design Resources: Building an Online Empire

Make the shift from one-time client projects to ongoing digital design assets by devoting your attention to them. Create typefaces, images, illustrations, web themes, and templates that not only demonstrate your abilities but also act as helpful tools for other designers. You can use online marketplaces such as Adobe Stock, Creative Market, Envato Elements, or MyFonts. You’re generating a steady revenue stream in addition to producing stunning designs by licensing or selling these assets.

Art for Sale: Crafting Masterpieces from Designs

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see one of your ideas as a work of art hanging on someone’s wall? Now is the perfect moment to let your imagination go…

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Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Design + Culture

Observer, Content Creator, Blogger (Obviously), Ghostwriter, Design Thinker, Trainer and also Lecturer for Product Design Dept at Podomoro University