1. Jobs
Mobile devices created many new jobs for those in the creative industry. Other than that, designers can easily look for freelance or any job openings using a mobile device easily.
2. Convenience
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| People working with the use of mobile devices. Source : http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/things-creative-people-do/ |
Because of mobile devices, as a designer, it has certainly helped us a lot. We are always available and easily contacted. "Whether through a phone call, text, email, social media or some other form of communication, we're always at the beck and call of those we know so long as we have a mobile device with us." (Matteson, 2014) We can easily edit any designs while on the go, discuss details and information with our clients anywhere, we can send work progress to clients for approval and the list goes on and on!
3. Extra income/exposure
Artists can utilize mobile devices to help them gain more exposure by selling their designs online on websites such as Etsy, Society 6, Zazzle, NeonMob and many more for extra income. Not only that, there are artists who stream designs or artwork that they are working on to fans online. Viewers can get a glimpse on their work-in-progress stuff. People can then share these videos as references thus giving the artists more exposure as well.
Patreon is a crowd-funding platform popular with YouTube content creators, musicians, and webcomic artists. It allows artists to obtain funding from their fans or patrons, on a recurring basis, or per work of art. (En.wikipedia.org, n.d.) Patreon also has apps which makes it easier for Creators to manage their account easily.
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| How Patreon works. Source : https://www.patreon.com/sakimichan |
What other ways do mobile devices help in the creative industry? Comment down below and give me your opinions.
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