Navigating the Dutch freelance design market with Eleonora Viviani

Into doubt

Summary

In this conversation, Eleonora, a freelance designer, discusses her background and work in the Netherlands. She shares her involvement in the food industry through her partner's fermentation food business and her collaboration with a startup building a robotic kitchen. Eleonora expresses her interest in networking and events in the startup field and her desire for more in-person interactions. The conversation also explores the importance of positioning and communicating oneself effectively, particularly in the music industry. The chapter concludes with a discussion on focusing on passionate assignments and the possibility of meeting in Amsterdam.

Takeaways

1. Freelance designers can benefit from networking and attending events in the startup field to expand their connections and find new opportunities.
2. Positioning and communicating oneself effectively is crucial for attracting the right clients and projects.
3. In-person interactions and physical events can provide a more meaningful and effective networking experience compared to online interactions.
4. Focusing on passionate assignments and targeting specific industries or niches can lead to more fulfilling and successful work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:18 Freelance Design Work

01:05 Involvement in the Food Industry

03:20 Networking and Events in the Startup Field

06:00 Approach to Networking and Finding Clients

08:52 Creating a Target Audience

12:18 Challenges of Online Networking

13:12 Importance of Physical Events

14:37 Positioning and Communicating About Yourself

16:26 Being a Multidisciplinary Designer

20:19 Updating Portfolio and Targeting Specific Projects

22:18 Dream Client and Industry Interest

24:06 Positioning in the Music Industry

26:17 Startup Scene in the Music Industry

28:07 Licensing and Distribution in the Music Industry

29:02 Focusing on Passionate Assignments

32:41 Meeting in Amsterdam and Final Thoughts