Darlene

Digital Designer

Self Employed • Freelance

Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 6 mos

Ever since I graduated back in mid-2025, I’ve been diving into the world of freelance graphic design. While I’m still on the hunt for the perfect corporate job, freelancing has been such a great way to stay creative and keep busy. I actually started out making birthday and christening invitations and eventually branched out into creating printable busy books for kids. It’s funny how I got here—during my time as a Tourism student, we were constantly tasked with making travel brochures, flyers, itineraries, and menus. I realized pretty quickly that I loved the design side of those projects way more than anything else! That's when I knew I wanted to turn this passion into a career. Right now, I’m really focused on leveling up my skills and growing my portfolio. I’m moving beyond just stationery and moving into things like brand identity, social media graphics, and marketing materials. I’m spending a lot of time getting comfortable with tools like Canva, just making sure everything I put out looks professional, clean, and exactly what my clients are looking for. It’s been an exciting ride so far, and I’m loving every bit of it!