In order to start researching articles for this assignment, I first had to consult my Creative YOU to find out my personal design philosophy and in doing so, I thought about how I use this in my portfolio. In reviewing my goals with what I have presented so far, I noticed that I would like to add to the second statement by saying: "I aim to emphasize how I use color ( and/or symbolism) to help convey the desired message. " because I tend to use both equally. This last thought got me thinking seriously about what area of ​​design I should look into, and unless an opportunity arises for a design position graphic illustrator shortly after graduation, I plan to work freelance. With this in mind, I began to study what being a freelancer entails, which led me. to an article titled “So You Want a Creative Job?” (Karjaluoto, 2012) Karjaluoto talks about what it takes to work in a creative design field and his views on how he moved from a “job” for a daily to starting your own design agency and becoming a creative director As many people in this field can attest, “a creative life is a long and difficult road, with very few clearly signposted. indicated” (Karjaluoto) This is the industry standard for those of us who are just starting out when it comes to freelance designer careers. There will be times when it feels like your freelance career has stalled, but getting through the tough times requires staying committed to your mission as a designer. The author gives some advice: there will be periods of self-doubt, but you have to “grow a thick skin, fail as much – and as quickly – as possible, and give it everything you have” (Karjaluoto) . The following article, I...... middle of paper ...... mission resources before using them, and give credit where credit is due. Works Cited Karjaluoto, Eric. "So, you want a creative job? | ideasonideas." ideas upon ideas. ideasonideas.com, September 25, 2012. Web. May 19, 2014. http://www.ideasonideas.com/2012/09/so-you-want-a-creative-job/Morganstein, Jonas. “I love the underdog.” Communication arts. Coyne & Blanchard, Inc., April 29, 2014. Web. May 19, 2014. http://www.commarts.com/insights/love-underdog.html Tumbusch, Tom N.. "Taking the Leap: How to Become an Independent Designer - HOW to Design." HOW TO DESIGN. F+W, April 2, 2014. Web. May 19, 2014. http://www.howdesign.com/creative-freelancer-blog/employee-solopreneur-plan-jump/AIGA. AIGA, July 1, 2007. Web. May 19, 2014. http://www.aiga.org/copyright-basics-for-graphic-designers/Sweet, Shelby. Business Advisor, SUNYIT Small Business Development Center, Utica, NY, March.2014