Comments on: Which Hat Should a Freelancer Wear?

By: michelle thomas

michelle thomas — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:09:24 +0000

I also have the same dilema, but have a completely uninteresting name Michelle Thomas ,…… boring. I think maybe i should go with something more targeted… and that maybe the wording of the site should state that i am a 1 man operation ?? what do you think ?

By: Firebubble Web Design

Firebubble Web Design — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:22:20 +0000

I find both have advantages and it what it comes down to is the clients you are trying to target. Not many corporate everyday companies will use freelance designers whereas more large companies like ford, who maybe working on a project will use a well recognised freelance designer.

By: Phoebe Ryrko

Phoebe Ryrko — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:24:49 +0000

I don’t think there is any real differences in the marketing possibilities if you use your own name or create company name, a cross maybe is the ideal scenario. I am a web developer – based in Poland and my team often work with one person companies that appear to have loads of staff, not least a digital team! we have also worked with larger companies that go under the name of the person who started the company.

By: Nikolas Tjhin

Nikolas Tjhin — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:22:18 +0000

To Steven:

You are right, from your website it does indeed look like you have a team behind you. But you see, that may not actually be an advantage. Some companies prefer to work with freelancers because of their personal touch and the likes. And on the other hand, making your company look ‘larger’ than it actually is may not necessarily be an advantage – you get jobs that are out of your depth or too large for yourself to handle.

Personally I go the other route, using my personal name. But again, the decision is made because the company I am currently working in has this ‘intriguing’ clause in the contract (I should’ve read it through before signing I know). During and 12 months after my employment, I am not allowed to start a business in the same vein as my current company, nor use the works I did as portfolio.

Using my personal name then gives me a point to argue. I’m putting works that I did from work as portfolio, as this is merely my ‘personal portfolio’. And I’m not setting my own practice per say, but merely working on projects that are out of scope in my company.

By: Alvo Luksic

Alvo Luksic — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:28:40 +0000

I took my nick name (alvo from Alvaro) and Lastname and made it into a design studio name, but still people can se the man on top of it. alvoluksic is the hat I wear so it resumes both my name and works as a company when I need to apply for a big job.

By: Tara1

Tara1 — Wed, 09 May 2007 07:40:12 +0000

Hi Steven

I’m sure Dave is very productive

By: stevenboyce

stevenboyce — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:56:16 +0000

with reference to the original post: please view my website: http://www.reactivegraphics.net

You wouldn’t think that I’m merely a freelancer from my site would you? When i say ‘we’ within the content I’m actually referring to me and my cat dave!

By: Rob freelance graphic designer

Rob freelance graphic designer — Tue, 01 May 2007 10:05:27 +0000

Looks like I’m “Rob” forever more!

By: Tara1

Tara1 — Tue, 01 May 2007 10:01:10 +0000

Not any more, I just bought it

By: David Airey :: Creative Design ::

David Airey :: Creative Design :: — Tue, 01 May 2007 09:58:35 +0000

Don’t worry, Robert.

robertcubbon.com is still available.