How a self-taught designer uses his own insight and honesty to attract followers and clients
Elliot Ulm is a Sydney-based graphic designer. He taught himself design while in high school by watching You-Tube videos, and did his first client work before graduating. On his Instagram page he claims to be "the funniest graphic designer ever."
He just might be. What makes his work so hilarious is that it is insightful and true. One post reads: "I'm a graphic designer by day. But mostly I'm a graphic designer by night".
"Alongside the work that focuses on the more difficult aspects of life as a creative, Elliot’s output also serves as friendly motivation to his fellow designers. 'If your computer gets really hot it’s because it can’t handle how good your designs are' reads another recent post on his page, and it’s this kind of solidarity that keeps people coming back for more. With many of us still figuring out the harder parts of working in the creative industries, it’s encouraging to know that there are designers like Elliot out there who have got your back."
Instagram page: #elliotisacoolguy
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