What's Your Print Path?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When it comes to your print design journey, what are you most interested in at the moment?
- A.
  I want to find my unique print style or handwriting
- B.
  I want to attract more clients & sales
- C.
  I want to be a part of a design community
- D.
  I want to learn more about apparel print design
- E.
  All of the above!
2.
What is your current role?
- A.
  I am a freelance designer
- B.
  I am an in house designer
- C.
  I own a studio or boutique studio
- D.
  I am a licensing designer
- E.
  I am just getting started!
3.
What area of print design most excites you?
- A.
  Selling exclusive rights to my designs so I can create fresh new work season after season
- B.
  Establishing a branded library of work that I can sell over and over again
- C.
  Creating print designs for my own products or product collaborations
- D.
  A little bit of everything
4.
What industry do you design for (or would like to) ?
- A.
  Apparel
- B.
  Homewares
- C.
  Paper Goods
- D.
  Craft/Quilting
- E.
  A bit of everything!
5.
When it comes to trends or design briefs...
- A.
  I prefer to be given specific direction as well as detailed notes/feedback before a final delivery
- B.
  I love creating my own design briefs and create prints based on what I think works for my clients at that time, I trust my creative intuition
- C.
  I enjoy being given a design brief but I give it my own unique spin and trust my creative intuition without needing additional feedback
- D.
  It depends on the project, I am open to direction but also love self guided design
6.
Does your ideal work week involve...
- A.
  Working from my home or studio, I prefer flexibility in creating my own schedule
- B.
  Working in house with a set schedule, I prefer structure
- C.
  I would love a bit of both. A bit of face time with my clients with the flexibility to design from home
7.
When it comes to money:
- A.
  I am all about that stable paycheck, vacation pay and benefits. I can be more creative when I am financially supported.
- B.
  The more I establish myself in the industry, the more value I can provide my clients and the more valuable I become. I am happy to start slow and grow a business that will allow me time freedom while being able to create any income I want down the road.
- C.
  I am a creative entrepreneur and all about slow steady growth. I am interested in multiple revenue streams and I am ready to dig in to do the work. You don't have to starve to be an artist.
8.
What does being a print designer mean to you?
- A.
  It pays the bills
- B.
  I live and breathe print design, I would do it for free
- C.
  To create a thriving business doing what I love!
- D.
  Supplemental income
- E.
  Just dabbling
9.
What would excite you the most?
- A.
  To see your artwork on the runway?
- B.
  Seeing your artwork in your favorite boutique?
- C.
  Seeing your artwork on gift wrap and notebooks at the local bookshop?
- D.
  To be able to decorate your bedroom with a bedding that has your artwork on it?
10.
Do you spend at least 20% of your time per week on sales & marketing?
- A.
  Absolutely
- B.
  Not even close

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Freelance Path
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Chances are you have either already started down this path, or you would like to. The Freelance Path is for the designer who is ready to put in the work, build relationships, cut through the noise by focusing in on their niche and grow that business. But what does it mean to grow your busienss? This depends on what it is you want. Hav eyou thought about that? Have you sat down and
2.
The Studio Path
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An artist is a talented individual that creates pieces of artwork which they sell to make a profit. This could be in the form of paintings, fashion pieces, accessories, pottery, home decor etc.
3.
The In House Path
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A coach uses their knowledge, skills and experience to help their clients achieve improvement and growth in their businesses, relationships or personal lives, etc. This is usually done through teaching, guiding, motivating and setting goals for their clients.
4.
The Creative Entrepreneur
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A freelancer is knowledgeable or talented in a very specific creative field. They make a living by selling their services to their clients. Some examples of freelancers are writers, designers, editors and virtual assistants.
5.
The Licensing Path
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What's Your Print Path?

Find your unique path in the wild world of print design! Take my FREE quiz, What is your Print Path? Unlock resources and guidance on next steps that meet you where you are on your creative journey.Freelance, Studio, In House, Licensing or Creative Entrepreneur?! Let's find out!

Quiz Questions

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