Creator Science #27: Ran Segall – How a freelance designer's YouTube hobby paved the way to becoming an educator
Sep 29, 2020
Ran Segall, creator of Flux Academy and a seasoned freelance designer, shares his unconventional journey from design agency to educator. He dives into the transformative impact of consistent content creation on audience engagement. Ran reveals how he pre-sold his popular Webflow Masterclass and the challenges he faced in balancing freelancing with his educational aspirations. He also reflects on the lessons learned from his YouTube journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy and strategic thinking in the design world.
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Early Freelancing
- Ran Segall started freelancing in high school, designing for friends and family.
- This hobby evolved into paid work, eventually becoming a full-time career.
Agency Experience
- Working in an agency provides valuable experience in client interaction and design processes.
- It teaches one how to execute quickly and effectively, and how professionals conduct client meetings.
Client Perspective
- Clients often have many problems, and design is just one of them.
- Designers should understand their role within the client's business and address the underlying problem, not just execute.
