As a designer, side projects can increase your workload but there are some benefits that one simply can’t ignore. Here are 5 benefits of side projects for designers that can help kickstart your career.
Exposure
The first and most-beneficial side effect of side projects is exposure. Getting your name out their is important, especially for reputable work. Side projects significantly increase your chances of virality on the web and more exposure for your work.
Experience
The challenge that you face in side projects impart experience that your routine work can not impart. They challenge you and compell you to learn new things quickly in order to finish them. A great way to gain experience and expand your skill-set.
Stress-Relief
At times it’s good to take it easy. Side projects can be a great stress reliever and they are the perfect efficient way you can spend your time between projects or work dues.
Friends
One of the good things about side projects is that you get to interact with new people. Side projects are a great way to make new friends and collaborate with others. They can be fun and can help you work with new people!
Profit
When you are working, profit makes sense. Some extra cash will not hurt!
Side projects help spread your name, your work, and your talent to other industry leaders and potential clients. Do tell us if side projects have helped you as a designer, in the comments section below.