Comments for McClay Design http://mcclaydesign.com Design for your Brand Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:39:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Becoming a Certified Graphic Designer by Carson Samson http://mcclaydesign.com/becoming-a-certified-graphic-designer/comment-page-1#comment-692 Carson Samson Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:39:12 +0000 http://mcclaydesign.com/?p=2059#comment-692 Matt – Excellent choice! You'll definitely feel at home in the GDC community, they offer a bevy (cool word, eh?) of events, workshops, social gatherings. You're sure to find something that suits your style. Plus, the network will allow you to branch out and reach new prospects you may not have had the opportunity to connect with otherwise. And the distinction doesn't hurt either. Most trades/professions/specialties have recognized associations – I think of my wife who works in ultrasound, she has to belong to at least 2 – It should be no different for freelancers. It tells out prospects that we're trained, good at what we do, and recognized as such among our peers in the industry. I guess I joined for all of the same reasons you did. In the 2-3 years I've been in it, I've recently seen my involvement grow (a little). Which is pretty cool. I think as you invest more time into something, you should be expected to contribute in proportion. I look forward to more involvement in the GDC. Cheers, Carson D. Samson, CGD (Ha!) Matt – Excellent choice! You’ll definitely feel at home in the GDC community, they offer a bevy (cool word, eh?) of events, workshops, social gatherings. You’re sure to find something that suits your style.

Plus, the network will allow you to branch out and reach new prospects you may not have had the opportunity to connect with otherwise.

And the distinction doesn’t hurt either. Most trades/professions/specialties have recognized associations – I think of my wife who works in ultrasound, she has to belong to at least 2 – It should be no different for freelancers. It tells out prospects that we’re trained, good at what we do, and recognized as such among our peers in the industry.

I guess I joined for all of the same reasons you did. In the 2-3 years I’ve been in it, I’ve recently seen my involvement grow (a little). Which is pretty cool. I think as you invest more time into something, you should be expected to contribute in proportion. I look forward to more involvement in the GDC.

Cheers,
Carson D. Samson, CGD (Ha!)

]]> Comment on Moving Forward by Bernie http://mcclaydesign.com/moving-forward/comment-page-1#comment-650 Bernie Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:30:45 +0000 http://mcclaydesign.com/?p=1933#comment-650 Thanks for the kind words Susanne and Mary-Juen, When Matt asked me to write a guest post for his blog, it gave me an opportunity to reflect on how risk plays a big part not only in business but our daily lives as well. We all have someone in our lives who was there at a vital turning point, supporting or cajoling us, ensuring that the risks we take are for the most noblest of reasons. I'm glad my words resonated. I guess that's what writers wish for. :) Thanks for the kind words Susanne and Mary-Juen,

When Matt asked me to write a guest post for his blog, it gave me an opportunity to reflect on how risk plays a big part not only in business but our daily lives as well. We all have someone in our lives who was there at a vital turning point, supporting or cajoling us, ensuring that the risks we take are for the most noblest of reasons.

I’m glad my words resonated. I guess that’s what writers wish for. :)

]]> Comment on Moving Forward by Susanne http://mcclaydesign.com/moving-forward/comment-page-1#comment-644 Susanne Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:24:02 +0000 http://mcclaydesign.com/?p=1933#comment-644 Your comment about taking a risk eliminating regrets is wonderful and so true. A former boss of mine told me "it's only people who don't do anything that don't get into trouble. Doers will step on toes, it's inevitable". If you don't take chances you'll never know what you missed. If you take a risk, if it doesn't work out, at least you tried - no regrets. A lovely article. Your comment about taking a risk eliminating regrets is wonderful and so true. A former boss of mine told me “it’s only people who don’t do anything that don’t get into trouble. Doers will step on toes, it’s inevitable”. If you don’t take chances you’ll never know what you missed. If you take a risk, if it doesn’t work out, at least you tried – no regrets. A lovely article.

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