(Pro)fessional

'Professional': engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation.

'Professional Creatives': being creative for money.

In the early days creative industries were simple know as 'Commercial art'.

Perceptions take time to grow, at first we are seen as 'arty' but with time we gain a reputation as 'problem solvers'.

Any work you do is open to:

Personal taste

Colour preferences

Committee thinking

Trend

Cultural and ethnic acceptance

Personality clashes

What do you want to achieve:

Your work recognised?

You being recognised as a 'creative'?

Seeing your name 'in lights'?

Respected for your approach?

Fame?

Money?

Downsides:

Not being able to get work

Only getting poor quality clients

Clients who don't listen to good advice

Communication problems/breakdowns

Poor and negotiated outcomes

Not getting paid for your work

Task:
Write a mission statement or a manifesto.

A 'mission statement' is a short paragraph used by businesses to explain in simple and concise terms its purpose of being. A 'manifesto' is a published verbal declaration of the intentions, motives or views of the issuer. (Things that motivate and inspire your practice)

MY MANIFESTO:

1. I am Migle. With a dot on the 'e'.
2. Make my 10 year-old self proud.
3. It has to look good but also taste good.
4. Always stay curious, free and true.
5. If even mom get's it, everyone will get it.