Lately I’ve been thinking about how creative work doesn’t have to end at the client deliverable.
Not everything has to be monetised directly. Sometimes it can just extend your world.
Merch, prints, small physical products, even passion projects, they might not move the revenue needle straight away, but they can expand your reach, start conversations, attract a different type of client, or connect you with people you wouldn’t normally cross paths with.
I’m realising that sometimes the value isn’t in the sale. It’s in the signal.
It shows what you care about. What you believe in. What you’d make even if no one commissioned it.
Have you ever explored an additional creative avenue outside of client work? Or is that something you’ve been curious about but haven’t acted on yet?
I’d love to know what that could look like for you.