Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business 073 : How to Leverage Personal Projects to Improve Your Motion Design Career w/ Qais Sarhan
Do you ever feel that you have too much client work to focus on personal projects? It can be tough making the time for something that doesn’t bring you any direct income. However, these personal projects are an important part of your craft. They’ll help you sharpen your skills while imparting a sense of satisfaction that other work doesn’t.
About Qais Sarhan
Qais Sarhan is a 2D motion designer based in Reading. He creates simple, succinct animations in order to promote and explain complex marketing messages. When not creating for studios and agencies, Qais creates silly gifs about cats and food.
The Rewards and Challenges of Remote Work
As someone who works on all aspects of a project, Qais is able to work remotely. In this capacity, he seldom needs to come in-house and has the freedom to live outside of the major hubs. Even though you might not be physically in the room with clients, Qais urges you to stay in frequent communication. Regular emails, calls, and messages will put them at ease and let them know that their project is in good hands.
Leveling Up with Personal Projects
When not working for clients, Qais is constantly refining his own skills. Personal projects are a great avenue for this. By investing in yourself, not only will your craft improve, but you will also gain a sense of satisfaction that only comes creating for your own development. It will also help you avoid being too harsh on yourself so you can focus on the joy in what you do.
Links & Resources
Follow Qais on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Vimeo | Behance | Dribble
Additional Resources
Podcast music licensed by Big Waves
Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative