Month: May 2023

Maybe you have an old pet you want to keep an eye on.
Or a hell-raiser you need to make sure doesn’t break anything.
And maybe you just plain miss them.

Whatever the reason, you are here with this product to have insight into the life out your companion, because you care. 

This mood board encapsulates another level of love in a modern and fast moving society. It opens a moment in busy days to check on loved ones and provides peace of mind to its user.

To convey this, we will use relatable imagery that is both eye-catching and familiar. There are photos of recognizable mischief, and photos that show the environment the product could exist and blend in with— 

Aka the hearth and warmth of your own home.

Many people feel nervous about cameras within their home and think they can take on an energy akin to “Big Brother”. To deter harsh and sterile sentiments, natural and warm hues of greens, blues, and accents of oranges will be used throughout branding and packaging, as to feel as inviting and cozy as your home and pet. And of course the classic sleek, white to help carry the modern tech aspect of the product.

Types of employment arrangements

1. Freelance
   A freelancer is self-employed and works on a project-by-project basis for clients and a semi-paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle. Freelancers typically have a high level of control over their work, schedule, and projects, but in turn there is a presence of uncertainty in income and job lineup

Pros

• Flexibility in work hours and location
• allowed more pickiness in choosing clients and projects
• Potential to earn more money
• Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio

Cons

• Income may be irregular/inconsistent
• No benefits or job security
• lack of routine
• work life easily bleeds into personal
• Must handle administrative tasks like invoicing and tax filings
• Lack of colleagues or team dynamic

2. Part-time
   Part-time employees have a more flexible schedule than a full time worker due to working fewer hours per week than fte’s. they are often compensated with a pro-rated salary and partial benefits.

Pros

• Flexibility in work hours and location
• greater opportunity for work-life balance
• Access to some benefits like sick leave and vacation time (more than freelance)
• May have more control over workload

Cons

• Lower salary compared to FTE
• Limited to no access to certain benefits like health insurance or retirement plans
• May receive lesser levels of job security or advancement opportunities

3. Contract/Agency
   A contract or agency employee is when someone works for a specific period of time/ til the completion of a project. Contract or agency employees tend to have a more defined role of work than freelancers, but may also face uncertainty in terms of job stability.

Pros

• Opportunity to work on a specific project or with a specific company
• May receive some benefits like health insurance or retirement plans
• Opportunity to gain experience in a specific industry or field
• again, more opportunity to build a diverse portfolio

Cons

• Limited job security
• income uncertainty
• limited control over the work and projects
• May not receive the same level of benefits as FTE’s

4. Full-time
   A fte is one who works a standard number of hours per week and typically receives benefits like health insurance, vacation time, and retirement plans. Full-time employees may have less flexibility in terms of work hours/projects, but in turn receive greater job security and stability.

Pros

• Job security and
• Routine stability
• Access to a range of benefits (insurance/retirement)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Steady income

Cons

• Limited control over work hours and projects
• Burnout
• Work-life imbalance
• Boredom
• Limited flexibility in comparison

for me personally i’m not above a temporary soul sell for a larger company. I’ve said it before but I know what financial uncertainty feels like to an intense degree and for the first time in a long time I would like to not worry about those things. So being a fte is what appeals to me the most at this point in my life. It also serves as a great jumping off point. I’ve gained the impression that this is how many designers start and it’s a good way to network and get your foot in the door if one ends up changing to freelance or contract.

Last Name : Chasse,
researching part-time opportunities

Role : Graphic Design
Location : Remote
Project :
Pay : $30- $40/hr
Time est : 30 hours a week
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3595732677

Role : Graphic Designer
Location : Redmond
Project : Long term project
Pay : $36 – $40/hr
Time est : 20 hours a week
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3583076900

Role : Product Designer
Location : Remote
Project : 2 months,
Pay : $100 – $125/hr
Time est : 40 hours a week
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3561097881