{"id":1701,"date":"2021-03-10T14:36:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T14:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow.refrens.com\/?p=1701"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:33:43","slug":"vidhi-freelance-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"Vidhi: The Key To Life Is Living It Beautifully"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A commerce student turned freelance designer, a college fest changed Vidhi\u2019s perspective on what she wanted to do ahead in life. She worked hard to get into one of the best arts college, and later joined a good advertising agency. However, the working hours overwhelmed her and she quit the firm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, she found her way into freelancing and there was no looking back for her since then. She recommends good networking, cold emails, and LinkedIn to get quality leads. As a freelance designer, she lays emphasis on having integrity and working with a USP to build niche. She cherishes the flexibility that freelancing offers but also misses working in a team and getting more perspectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling it a wonderful journey till now, she is happy in the space that she currently is in. She would sign fewer NDAs and would focus on one thing if she had to restart her career. Doing her best to maintain the work-life balance, her aim is to create good work that makes lives easier for people. Agreeing with her thought of living a worthwhile life, we wish her success for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Vidhi\u2019s journey of embracing freelancing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #161c26;color:#161c26\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #161c26;color:#161c26\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#1_Introduce_yourself_to_us\" title=\"1. Introduce yourself to us?\">1. Introduce yourself to us?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#2_Why_did_you_choose_the_field_of_design_How_did_you_get_introduced_to_this_field_What_fascinates_you_the_most_about_your_career_choice\" title=\"2. Why did you choose the field of design? How did you get introduced to this field? What fascinates you the most about your career choice?&nbsp;\">2. Why did you choose the field of design? How did you get introduced to this field? What fascinates you the most about your career choice?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#3_Why_did_you_choose_to_freelance_When_did_you_begin_to_freelance_Were_you_planning_it_or_how_did_it_happen\" title=\"3. Why did you choose to freelance? When did you begin to freelance? Were you planning it, or how did it happen?\">3. Why did you choose to freelance? When did you begin to freelance? Were you planning it, or how did it happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#4_Talk_to_us_about_how_do_you_market_yourself_as_a_freelancer\" title=\"4. Talk to us about, how do you market yourself as a freelancer?&nbsp;\">4. Talk to us about, how do you market yourself as a freelancer?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#5_How_do_you_price_your_services_as_a_freelancer_Any_essential_points_that_a_new_freelancer_should_know_of\" title=\"5. How do you price your services as a freelancer? Any essential points that a new freelancer should know of?\">5. How do you price your services as a freelancer? Any essential points that a new freelancer should know of?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#6_As_a_freelancer_speak_about_having_integrity_as_an_essential_characteristic_Tell_our_readers_about_being_original_giving_credits_and_having_a_USP_with_your_work_and_services_offered\" title=\"6. As a freelancer, speak about having integrity as an essential characteristic? Tell our readers about being original, giving credits, and having a USP with your work and services offered.\">6. As a freelancer, speak about having integrity as an essential characteristic? Tell our readers about being original, giving credits, and having a USP with your work and services offered.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#7_What_is_the_one_major_pro_andor_con_of_freelancing_according_to_you\" title=\"7. What is the one major pro and\/or con of freelancing, according to you?\">7. What is the one major pro and\/or con of freelancing, according to you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#8_What_do_you_do_to_polish_your_skills_as_a_freelancer\" title=\"8. What do you do to polish your skills as a freelancer?\">8. What do you do to polish your skills as a freelancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#9_How_do_you_ensure_productivity_What_are_the_critical_points_to_keep_in_mind_to_ensure_efficiency\" title=\"9. How do you ensure productivity? What are the critical points to keep in mind to ensure efficiency?\">9. How do you ensure productivity? What are the critical points to keep in mind to ensure efficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#10_Have_you_turned_down_a_potential_client_If_yes_why\" title=\"10. Have you turned down a potential client? If yes, why?\">10. Have you turned down a potential client? If yes, why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#11_What_mission_and_vision_do_you_have_How_do_you_want_history_to_look_at_you\" title=\"11. What mission and vision do you have? How do you want history to look at you?\">11. What mission and vision do you have? How do you want history to look at you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/#12_What_would_do_you_differently_if_you_had_to_begin_your_career_again_What_would_you_focus_on_once_you_restart\" title=\"12. What would do you differently if you had to begin your career again? What would you focus on once you restart?&nbsp;\">12. What would do you differently if you had to begin your career again? What would you focus on once you restart?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"1-introduce-yourself-to-us\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduce_yourself_to_us\"><\/span>1. Introduce yourself to us?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello! I am Vidhi Dedhia, a freelance designer from Mumbai. I come from a typical Kutchi (Gujarati) family. No one in my family comes from a creative background as such. But my mum and dad are creative in their own little ways while doing everyday things. We are the masters of jugaad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was young, my school projects used to be the fanciest because my dad put little science tricks and made it look super cool!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"2-why-did-you-choose-the-field-of-design-how-did-you-get-introduced-to-this-field-what-fascinates-you-the-most-about-your-career-choice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_you_choose_the_field_of_design_How_did_you_get_introduced_to_this_field_What_fascinates_you_the_most_about_your_career_choice\"><\/span>2. Why did you choose the field of design? How did you get introduced to this field? What fascinates you the most about your career choice?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I was studying at Narsee Monjee for my 12<sup>th<\/sup> and also preparing for C.A. entrance exam. At NM college, there is a fest called Umang where I was a part of the core team for creatives. We used to design the entire look of the fest including the look of walls, the brochures, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It drew me in and then I started looking out for colleges that taught art. Dived deeper and found out what I really wanted to study was commercial art. Later, I found that the best college around was Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts. I Studied for the entrance test my entire vacation and got in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most fascinating thing is that, if your basics are strong and aesthetics are good, the world of design is huge! You could literally do anything. I started with mainline advertising. While, it is still the closest to my heart, I, later on, went to do lots of digital, websites, packaging and logos. One can even go ahead and do merchandising. Photography, typography, lettering, set design are other easy reach things to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My newfound love is ceramics. Basically to sum it in a line &#8211; if you\u2019re good, there\u2019s no start that is far too out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"3-why-did-you-choose-to-freelance-when-did-you-begin-to-freelance-were-you-planning-it-or-how-did-it-happen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_did_you_choose_to_freelance_When_did_you_begin_to_freelance_Were_you_planning_it_or_how_did_it_happen\"><\/span>3. Why did you choose to freelance? When did you begin to freelance? Were you planning it, or how did it happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I was working at one of the best mainline advertising agencies. The work was great, however, the working hours were not. I think I got three years\u2019 worth of experience in a single year! I ate, slept, thought of only work. Won good awards. However, it kind of burnt me out. I just quit without any plans for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Took a small break. After a week, an acquaintance got in touch with me for some design work and since then, there was no looking back! It has been a wonderful journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"4-talk-to-us-about-how-do-you-market-yourself-as-a-freelancer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Talk_to_us_about_how_do_you_market_yourself_as_a_freelancer\"><\/span>4. Talk to us about, how do you market yourself as a freelancer?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking and building good client relations are of utmost importance. My first few clients that I worked with have in return given me so many other clients, I can not stress enough! Follow deadlines strictly. Do good work. Always give a little more than you promised. It could be anything, a small brand guideline or visual ideas on how to expand things.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that have a good portfolio. Send cold emails. Use linkedin \u2013 this has given me a lot of international clients I get to work with! And keep talking about your work to everyone you meet, you never know who will be your next potential client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"5-how-do-you-price-your-services-as-a-freelancer-any-essential-points-that-a-new-freelancer-should-know-of\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_you_price_your_services_as_a_freelancer_Any_essential_points_that_a_new_freelancer_should_know_of\"><\/span>5. How do you price your services as a freelancer? Any essential points that a new freelancer should know of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Always talk in detail about the project you\u2019re going to take on. Once you know how much time, effort, research its going to cost you, you can charge accordingly. As you start getting better at something and you know that you can do a particular thing in a more refined way, you increase your rates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"6-as-a-freelancer-speak-about-having-integrity-as-an-essential-characteristic-tell-our-readers-about-being-original-giving-credits-and-having-a-usp-with-your-work-and-services-offered\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_As_a_freelancer_speak_about_having_integrity_as_an_essential_characteristic_Tell_our_readers_about_being_original_giving_credits_and_having_a_USP_with_your_work_and_services_offered\"><\/span>6. As a freelancer, speak about having integrity as an essential characteristic? Tell our readers about being original, giving credits, and having a USP with your work and services offered.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrity is 100% important. It sets tone for future engagements as well. Take inspiration, but add your style to it. If you are referring to someone else\u2019s work or sharing it on your profile, give due credits. If it\u2019s a group project, do mention what are the parts you worked on specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a USP that you work with, creates a niche for you. It gives you an edge over other freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"7-what-is-the-one-major-pro-and-or-con-of-freelancing-according-to-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_one_major_pro_andor_con_of_freelancing_according_to_you\"><\/span>7. What is the one major pro and\/or con of freelancing, according to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A pro is being able to work on projects you like to work on, specially on the basis of your own time and schedules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no major cons, but one could say sometimes you miss having a second opinion on your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"8-what-do-you-do-to-polish-your-skills-as-a-freelancer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_do_you_do_to_polish_your_skills_as_a_freelancer\"><\/span>8. What do you do to polish your skills as a freelancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I use PINTEREST! Another way is to work with other artists from time to time, it brings in a fresh perspective to your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"9-how-do-you-ensure-productivity-what-are-the-critical-points-to-keep-in-mind-to-ensure-efficiency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_do_you_ensure_productivity_What_are_the_critical_points_to_keep_in_mind_to_ensure_efficiency\"><\/span>9. How do you ensure productivity? What are the critical points to keep in mind to ensure efficiency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintain discipline and a schedule. Try and have a time-table, follow it as much as possible. Do not wait for inspiration to strike, keep working. Inspiration will arrive when it has to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"10-have-you-turned-down-a-potential-client-if-yes-why\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Have_you_turned_down_a_potential_client_If_yes_why\"><\/span>10. Have you turned down a potential client? If yes, why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of times it happens that you don\u2019t have enough time because of prior engagements that you already have with other clients. Sometimes when you know the client isn\u2019t sure on what he\/she wants, its best to not pick it up until there is a clear brief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"11-what-mission-and-vision-do-you-have-how-do-you-want-history-to-look-at-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_mission_and_vision_do_you_have_How_do_you_want_history_to_look_at_you\"><\/span>11. What mission and vision do you have? How do you want history to look at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>History looking at me isn\u2019t something that I have in mind, but making good work that makes lives easier is. I want to ensure a good work life balance. What is life if not beautiful to look at and indulging in art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"12-what-would-do-you-differently-if-you-had-to-begin-your-career-again-what-would-you-focus-on-once-you-restart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_would_do_you_differently_if_you_had_to_begin_your_career_again_What_would_you_focus_on_once_you_restart\"><\/span>12. What would do you differently if you had to begin your career again? What would you focus on once you restart?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I would sign fewer NDA\u2019s. Apart from that, I would prefer to pick one thing and be the best at it eventually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vidhi can be reached out on Refrens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking of shifting to full-time freelancing after reading Vidhi\u2019s story, read our blog on Financial management for Freelancers to ace your financial planning using effective techniques.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A commerce student turned freelance designer, a college fest changed Vidhi\u2019s perspective on what she wanted to do ahead in life. She worked hard to get into one of the best arts college, and later joined a good advertising agency. However, the working hours overwhelmed her and she quit the firm.&nbsp; Later, she found her &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vidhi-freelance-designer\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Vidhi: The Key To Life Is Living It Beautifully<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"refrens-yarpp-thumbnail-w200":false,"newspack-article-block-landscape-large":false,"newspack-article-block-portrait-large":false,"newspack-article-block-square-large":false,"newspack-article-block-landscape-medium":false,"newspack-article-block-portrait-medium":false,"newspack-article-block-square-medium":false,"newspack-article-block-landscape-small":false,"newspack-article-block-portrait-small":false,"newspack-article-block-square-small":false,"newspack-article-block-landscape-tiny":false,"newspack-article-block-portrait-tiny":false,"newspack-article-block-square-tiny":false,"newspack-article-block-uncropped":false,"yarpp-thumbnail":false,"web-stories-poster-portrait":false,"web-stories-publisher-logo":false,"web-stories-thumbnail":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Vaidik Dalal","author_link":"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/author\/vaidik\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"A commerce student turned freelance designer, a college fest changed Vidhi\u2019s perspective on what she wanted to do ahead in life. 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