Andrew Thomson, the freelance graphic designer behind A Studio, joins Carrie this week on The Localist. Andrew began freelancing a little over two years ago and tells us what freelance life is like and gets honest with some of his struggles (it turns out time management is hard for everyone!). Andrew and Carrie share their worst quarantine Zoom calls and discuss how the pandemic has affected their work loads. Andrew tells us more about what he does in a day and gives us the inside scoop on the branding of a few local businesses. Andrew and Carrie talk about the pros and cons of freelancing, the need for a creative outlet that’s not also billable hours, and the elusive state of work-life balance. Andrew and Carrie wrap up with the value of investing in professional branding for your business and how that saves money in the long run, and tips for how to make the most of working with a graphic designer.
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Carrigan’s Beer Garden (formerly Brat Brot)