Three years and 6,245 sales later

3 years ago I was stuck in a job I hated, I wanted to do something different but wasnt sure what. My first real taste of computer design was when my dad asked if I could help him make his eBay shop look more interesting. He said he would pay me so I jumped at the chance. At that time I’d never really designed anything in Photoshop but soon started working things out.

Anyway that gave me a taste of making money using design software and I was hooked. I started entering logo compitions and after many loses I eventually won one and designed a logo for $25 it felt amazing that someone would use something I created for their own business. Soon after that I got my first real full time design job, I was so proud because I didn’t have any design qualifications or a design background but managed to land the job due to the quality of my portfolio of unused logos

Around the time I got that design job I also started to sell here on graphic river. I remember thinking it would be awesome to just design for graphic river as a fulltime job. So I got my head down and just worked at it as much as I could. With every file that was accepted for sale here my confidence grew and with every rejection I learnt something new. After a year I could see my work improving and my sales to.

I have come a long way since I first fired up Photoshop three years ago and at the end of this month I will leave my full time design job and work for my self as a designer. I plan to design a lot for graphic river and also focus on building my little empire up at uiparade.

It all really started here at graphic river for me so I just wanted to thank colis, the envato team and the whole community for the support, guidance and the opportunity.

The way the design world works is changing so make the most of this new opportunity guys and just create.

Your guna see a lot more of me from now on

Norm

beautiful story, congratulations… keep up the good work. all the best.

Well done you!

Great job man, I cannot wait to see your new items. I love all your items and your work on UIparade!

Congrats my friend, you doing great job
Best wishes for your professional future.

This is an inspiring story cazoobi, I hope you continue on your amazing journey and know that we support you all the way! On behalf of the Envato Team, I want to say, we are so proud to have someone like you as a part of our community. Thank you!

Congrats on the big decision! And thanks for sharing your story, a great motivator for everyone Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

Yes, very inspiring and encouraging for people like me who didn’t grow up with computers. Your portfolio is now a great teaching aid.

Thanks everyone

congratulations..