Aspiring Graphic Designer in Second Life?

[Psychchameleon]

Hello Second Lifers!

I'm very new to Second Life, but my partner and I have recently been trying to start to earn a living in-world.

I'm a junior graphic designer outside of Second Life, and recently thought about doing graphic design within Second Life to earn some Lindens. Mind you, I don't mind charging low in USD equivalent, as I don't plan on making a living off Second Life at all. More or less this will more be something to keep me excersising my graphic design knowledge while earning some Lindens to enjoy with my partner in-world.

I want to know what kind of work a graphic designer in Second Life can do in Second Life, if it's at all possible.

Any information would be largely helpful.

 

My portfolio: http://adrienlaysdesign.businesscatalyst.com/index.html

 

 

[BlueTrianon]

Edit:  accidental post.  See the actual post below.

 

[BlueTrianon]

I've noticed that a lot of people have trouble with things like their marketplace pages.  By that I mean you might look into offering logo design, product ads, and similar things.  A few sim owners might be interested in similar services.

It might be tricky to find a way to convince some people that they need help without insulting them.  My guess is that the majority of your work will end up coming from the more professional end of SL.  The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well in virtual worlds!  :smileywink:

If it were me, I'd take a close look at what some of the midrange to large SL businesses might need.  Magazines, SL-related websites and blogs, and performers of various kinds would be on my list to research alongside regular merchants.

Good luck!  

[Psychchameleon]

Thank you for the informative reply! I've noticed that there are a lot of people who ask for marketers and advertisers, and I'm beginning to wonder if my own services could be applied there as well.

 

People often enjoy looking at their pages with pride if they look good, so playing on that may produce result as well. And when people feel their business has an interesting or suiting logo/emblem, they feel more confident in their professional presence.

 

Makes me wonder how many dedicated people/businesses want websites