112 From Followers to Design Clients with James Barnard

The Profitable Graphic Designer

When was the last time a single social media post changed your life? Ever?

Join me on The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast as I sit down with James Barnard, an award-winning logo designer, design educator, and the creative mind behind Barnard.co. James has an incredible story of how one viral TikTok post skyrocketed his career, bringing in countless design inquiries and transforming his business. From his journey as a solo freelancer to becoming a sought-after design expert, James shares his “secrets” to success, balancing content creation with client work, and handling the ups and downs of social media fame. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation!

You will learn:

• The pivotal moment when James’ TikTok post went viral and how it impacted his design business.
• Insights into James’ content creation process, including his strategies for TikTok and Instagram.
• How James manages negative comments and maintains a positive online presence.
• Tips on balancing content creation with client work.
• How to identify and attract high-quality design clients.
• Advice for brand, graphic, and web designers on growing their businesses and increasing their rates.

Tune in to discover how you can leverage social media to grow your design business and attract high-quality clients.

About James Barnard:

James is an award-winning logo designer, seasoned freelancer, design educator, dad, and owner of Barnard.co. He specializes in designing logos and visual identities with meaning.

James started his career in graphic design more than a decade ago, working in the publishing industry. He has designed creative content for some of the UK’s biggest titles, including The Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Men’s Health, Empire, Cosmopolitan, The Times, and many more.

These days, James runs his freelance logo design business from the Gold Coast, Australia, after emigrating from London in 2021. He has an impressive variety of skills in design software, which he aims to pass on to the next generation of designers through his social platforms.

His work has been published in the Logo Lounge, and he speaks as an authority in the world of logo design at design conferences, on podcasts, and for other design channels.

Connect with James:

https://barnard.co/

https://www.instagram.com/barnardco/

https://www.tiktok.com/@barnardco

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