Who it's for
Designers moving from a job, studies, or another field into freelance work.
What you need
At least one past project, even a student one, and a laptop.
What you leave with
A clear offer, a portfolio piece, a price list, and proposals ready to send.
Time
2.5 hours a day, 12.5 hours in total.
Your 5 days
Tap a day to see what you learn and make.
Day 1Position yourself2.5hOffer
- Choosing a niche you can win in
- Describing your ideal client
- Writing an offer in one clear sentence
You make: Your positioning and offer
Day 2Build your portfolio2.5hCase study
- Choosing which projects to show
- Telling the story behind each project
- Presenting results, even small ones
You make: One finished case study
Day 3Set your prices2.5hPrice list
- Hourly rates vs project pricing
- Packages that are easy to buy
- Scope limits so projects don't grow
You make: Your price list
Day 4Proposals and contracts2.5hTemplate
- What a proposal needs to include
- Contract basics and payment terms
- Handling revision requests
You make: A proposal template you can reuse
Day 5Find your first clients2.5hOutreach
- Writing messages people answer
- Platforms, referrals, and follow-ups
- A 30-day plan you can stick to
You make: 10 real messages sent and a 30-day plan
How each day runs
- 40 min: talk through the day's topic
- 1 hour: workshop, writing and building your own pieces
- 30 min: feedback
- 20 min: questions and next steps