.:Why Graphic Design:.

27th of February, 2019

I was an artist first and dreamed of design since my early 20s. I finally went to school for design after an accident that left me immobile for a while. I never went to work for a firm or agency. I knew I needed the hold the keys to my freedom in this career choice.

Now I am 5 years into working as a Graphic Designer and almost hitting my 1 year anniversary of my own business. Before I went to school for Graphic Design I was of the mindset that school wasn’t for me, I couldn’t pay for it, I didn’t have time to work and school, along with some other negative thoughts. Then I found myself at a T in the road and finally signed up for school and within a week I was fully enrolled. Before that I had dabbled in various Graphic Design endeavors being an artist but most of those endeavors were in Photoshop. I knew I enjoyed the little work I had done combining my creative side with digital but the programs were still a mystery to me.

When I started Graphic Design I had no idea I would love it as much as I do now. Granted, sitting in front of the computer for long hours can be daunting; I still LOVE this work.

Here’s why:

  • I solve problems with every project. It doesn’t matter if it’s a flyer or a logo I am solving problems.

  • I am always visually communicating and it’s constantly challenging.

  • I have the opportunity to help clients visually communicate what they were unable to do.

  • I give businesses a face through branding and websites and then get to celebrate them when the project is finished.

  • I combine my creative abilities with digital, useful form.

  • I make some of the best relationships with the clients I’ve had.

  • I get to constantly practice my communication skills with my clients. Never fails.

  • I practice holding myself accountable to deadlines and timelines and feel the power of knowing I can do it or communicate better if I can’t.

  • I learn about a variety of different businesses.

If that list wasn’t long enough there are many other reasons I love this work including my schedule. Some days I work 12 hours and other days I only work 5. I can carve out time to travel and work from the road which is a huge plus.

All that to say, I love what I do and this is why I chose this career. Thank you to everyone who has hired me and if you’re considering working with me, then click here. If you want to learn more about working with me, click here. Now go and chase that thing that you want and feel you should be doing. We’re capable of much more than we give ourselves credit for!

Chelsea Willett holding a reductive block print she created titled “Depth Through Touch”. It’s available for purchase at LunaMons.

Chelsea Willett holding a reductive block print she created titled “Depth Through Touch”. It’s available for purchase at LunaMons.

Chelsea Willett

I currently work remotely from a yurt in the mountains of Santa Barbara. I fell in love with remote work before I fell in love with design. I was always and artist but wanted collaboration with people. Life as an artist 100% of the time was lonely and also beautiful.

I began designing in 2013 under Chelsea Willett Designs working on building my design portfolio. Finally in early 2018, I fully launched Chelsea Willett Designs and took the plunge after an advanced business course and feeling like if I didn’t do it now, I would regret it forever.

There are endless rewards in owning my own business but one of my favorites is working remotely and traveling. I spend my free time practicing yoga and playing in nature as much as possible. I try to spend a few months each year on the road and many weekends hiking, camping and filling my inspiration cup with the world around me.

Now as a Designer I work with a lot of fresh entrepreneurs and am absolutely in love with watching them grow and flourish. I consider myself a Renaissance woman (thank you Leonardo da Vinci - my hero) with what I am able to create and the skill set I hold.

I love Squarespace and the amount of beauty I’ve been able to add to others’ lives through this platform. 

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We are all unique. Let’s show that uniqueness off to the world.

Chelsea Willett Designs Copywrite 2013-2021
Santa Barbara, CA when not roaming.

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