How to earn from Graphic designing in 2023.

 Graphic designing:

Graphic designing is a highly sought-after skill in today's digital world, and there are many ways to earn money using this talent.

One way is to work as a freelance designer, where you can take on projects from clients and charge per project or hourly rate. Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Behance are great places to find freelance work.

Another way is to start your own graphic design business, where you can offer a wide range of services to clients such as branding, marketing materials, and website design. This option requires more investment of time and resources, but can be highly rewarding.

You can also sell your designs on stock websites such as Shutterstock and iStock, where individuals and businesses can purchase your work for their own use. Selling digital products like templates, fonts, and graphics on platforms like Creative Market and Etsy can also be a great source of income.

Finally, you can monetize your graphic design skills by creating and selling your own merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, and phone cases on websites like Redbubble and Teespring.

Ultimately, the key to earning money from graphic designing is to continuously improve your skills, market yourself effectively, and be open to different opportunities. With hard work and dedication, you can turn your passion into a successful career.

Let’s take a look these ideas and why you should try at least one of them to earn money.

Sell digital products

1. Comics and graphic novels

Comic drawing is a billion-dollar industry. Just last month, 1194 new comic books and 391 new graphic novels were released, according to Wired. That allows us to safely assume that people are interested in this form of art, and more importantly, still willing to pay for it.

2. Printable coloring books

Designing coloring books will allow you to show your design skills in full glory.

The adult coloring book trend surprised the world in 2015 when over 12 million books were sold, with some sellers making even up to $329,000 that year. While some say that the trend is now gone, Forbes argues that it may not be entirely true.

Adults and kids alike still enjoy coloring, but instead of buying from traditional publishers, people today prefer to shop from small self-publishers. Their sales numbers aren’t always reported precisely, yet it’s known that as much as 60% of hobby books today are sold by indie self-publishers.

3. Web elements and icons

With close to 200 million active websites found online, business owners today want to stand out from the crowd. One way companies can show off their personality is through unique web icons and custom illustrations that help them tell their story.

According to 99designs, custom illustrations are one of the main web design trends today. Looking further, we can assume that with the web becoming more saturated, the trend and demand for custom web illustrations will continue to grow. So, selling icons and illustration packs online will be a good way for graphic designers to earn with digital art on the side.

4. Fonts

Fonts are a huge part of any website. Especially nowadays when designers and programmers (and Google) pay extra attention to things like website readability and usability.

According to Monotype, the US company whose core product is fonts, the interest in original typefaces is growing steadily. Their sales results prove it: last year, the company reported $235.8 million in revenue, which was an increase of 16% in comparison to the year before.

Fonts have not only become a part of UX but also play a serious part in branding which explains the growing interest. For freelance graphic designers, this might be the best moment to jump on the bandwagon and offer their creative fonts for sale.

5. Instagram Highlights Covers

Everyone knows that if you’re not on social media, you don’t exist. What people have also realized is that quality and eye-catching visuals are a must to attract and retain followers.

While Facebook is still the most popular social media platform in terms of daily users, Instagram is a close rival. That being said, Instagram is where visual appearance matters more, so if you wonder which platform you should focus on when creating your pack of visuals—this is it.

Besides images for the feed, a product that’s especially trendy right now is Instagram Highlights Covers. It’s something barely noticeable, yet essential for a professional and polished image when people visit the profile.

Even though brands have realized their need for Instagram Highlights Covers, the offer is still rather limited, so jump in on the trend while it hasn’t become too competitive.

6. Emojis, stickers, and emoticons

With more than 60 million emojis sent on Facebook Messenger every day and half of all Instagram posts including emojis, it’s obvious that people love to communicate with visuals. And of course, if people love something, brands will make use of it.

As soon as Twitter introduced branded emojis in 2015, companies in various industries immediately started to add their custom emojis and logos. So far, over 250 companies have already created their own emojis, including Coca-Cola, Taco Bell, and Chevrolet.