Is Surface Pattern Design Recession Proof?

The “R” word always makes people stressed out. And technically, with two quarters in an economic turn, we ARE in a recession.

Instead of worrying about what the economy looks like or the price of gas, I focus on what I can control and what skills will keep me relevant.

Over the last 14 year of owning my business, I have seen many ups and downs. Through it all this one little skill – DESIGN – has gotten me through it.

That is why I believe that being an excellent designer is a way to be recession proof and bring stability to your finances.

When the pandemic started in 2020, I wondered if my design business would come out okay. I remember writing a list of things I could do to supplement my income if earnings fell. Great design skills (and the ones I teach in Design Suite) can help me in ALL realms of design…not just paper and fabric as I am known for.

That’s why it’s not a leap to see one of my designers take a corporate job in design even if they are trained to become a surface pattern designer (and yeah, I have had this happen).

In fact, in Design Suite I created a Freelance Design Course so my designers have the skills and knowledge to pivot when needed and also be recession proof.

I can’t explain just how important becoming a designer has been to be creative and financially secure.

If you have wanted to create additional design skills, learn how to earn money, and you need a first step, enroll in one my Design Bootcamps to learn strategies I used to get started.

To learn more about why I believe that design is recession proof, listen to episode 168 on our podcast here:

 

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