u/Aggravating-Step-207

Honestly need advice from people who’ve actually been broke and figured shit out.

I’m a student doing graphic design and creative work, and I genuinely need to start earning properly now. I can do branding, posters, social media posts, merch designs, basic 3D/product renders, all that stuff. I’ve been trying Fiverr, Instagram outreach, cold DMs and posting content, but getting clients consistently is hard as hell when everyone’s underpricing themselves into starvation for exposure and vibes.

I’m not looking for pity or donations or anything. I just need real ideas that can actually make money fast. Online, offline, remote work, side hustles, local businesses, anything.

If you were in my position and had design skills, what would you do first to start making money quickly?

Would genuinely appreciate real advice.

Hey! I’m Adithia, a Mumbai-based graphic designer and 3D artist. I work with small businesses, startups, and creators who need quality design work without paying agency prices.
I’m taking on new clients this month — limited slots, quick turnaround.
What I do:
• Logo & Brand Identity
• Poster Design
• Social Media Graphics (Instagram, LinkedIn)
• 3D Renders (Blender)
• Flyers, Packaging, Print Material
Tools: Photoshop • Illustrator • Blender
Pricing:
• Logo + Brand Kit → ₹1,500–4,000
• Poster → ₹800–2,000
• Social Media Pack (5 posts) → ₹1,500–3,500
• 3D Renders → DM to discuss
DM me with your project and deadline. I reply within 12 hours.

Hey! I’m Adithia, a self-taught graphic designer and 3D artist with real paid client experience. I work fully remote — logos, branding, posters, social media graphics, and 3D visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blender.
What I do:
• Logo & Brand Identity
• Poster Design (editorial, bold, commercial)
• Social Media Graphics
• 3D Design & Rendering (Blender)
• Print — flyers, packaging, marketing material
Pricing (honest and flexible):
• Logo + basic brand kit → ₹1,500–4,000 / $20–50
• Poster design → ₹800–2,000 / $10–25
• Social media pack (5 posts) → ₹1,500–3,500 / $18–40
• 3D renders → priced per project, DM to discuss
Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YDXMrJX-KKQ6aYD-awEm-mZ1cvTruIh7
DM me your project type + deadline and I’ll get back within 12 hours.

Hey Reddit, I need help and I don’t know where else to turn.
I’m a graphic designer in Panvel, earning ₹28k/month (₹22k from family support + ₹6k from job). Over the past few months I took loans from multiple apps and I’m now stuck.

My EMIs eat ₹10-12k every month. After rent, bills and EMIs I have nothing left. I’ve been rejected for consolidation loans everywhere because of too many active loans on CIBIL.
I’m a designer and willing to work but mentally I’m exhausted and struggling to function.
Has anyone been in this situation and come out of it? What would you do in my position?
Also open to freelance design work if anyone needs it

Hey Reddit, I need help and I don’t know where else to turn.
I’m a graphic designer in Panvel, earning ₹28k/month (₹22k from family support + ₹6k from job). Over the past few months I took loans from multiple apps and I’m now stuck.

My EMIs eat ₹10-12k every month. After rent, bills and EMIs I have nothing left. I’ve been rejected for consolidation loans everywhere because of too many active loans on CIBIL.
I’m a designer and willing to work but mentally I’m exhausted and struggling to function.
Has anyone been in this situation and come out of it? What would you do in my position?
Also open to freelance design work if anyone needs it