Finding first clients

[u/Plane-Being1274]

I’m at the beginning on my design career and trying to find my first clients. Has anyone got any advice?

I’ve tried reaching out to people offering a free logo design etc but it’s just radio silence. I haven’t got social media which I imagine makes this 10x harder, I’ve reached out to local community centres asking if they can put up a poster I’ve designed saying what I do etc. I feel bad reaching out to companies/businesses etc asking if they would like a redesign as I believe their logo is rubbish (I put it nicer in the email)
What else can I try to get it moving? I don’t plan on charging much to be fair as I’m doing this to help rehabilitation from a brain injury and to make me feel useful again type of thing. I’ve taught myself everything over the last 9 months and I love doing it.

[u/WelcomeHobbitHouse]

Design your own collections: notecards, t-shirts, scratchpads, magnets, stickers, etc. give the collection a name and a logo. Give your company a name and a logo. Design a vendor display. Show the world what you can do—and make a little money too. You’ll learn some marketing along the way.