June Meetup: Survive, Thrive & Rock The Web

Description:

Surviving in the web industry is no easy task. It’s a long journey that can wear you out. Sometimes you need to rise up, be the rebel and reinvent yourself to survive and succeed.

Greg Donert shares his journey and discusses the risks and rewards of jumping into freelance. Hear how he battled a giant company to trademark his brand and discover why breaking out of your comfort zone and creating your own content is essential for both web designers & developers.

Expect a colourful ride filled with personal stories, advice and design that rocks.

About the speaker

Greg Donert is a Senior Designer, Illustrator and Visual Rocker. He runs his own design company, Phoenix Studios based in London, UK.

With over 10 years experience in the web design industry he decided to risk it all and pursue his own ambitions in new creative styles and mediums. From initial freelance failure to serious success; he attracted major clients through his own creative projects.

He has had the pleasure of working with some amazing brands and agencies including: Rugby World Cup / IMG, Jamie Oliver, Saatchi & Saatchi and ITV.

Connect with him on Twitter & Instagram: @phoenixstudios

Many thanks to our gracious hosts this month, uSwitch (https://www.uswitch.com/) - an online and telephone comparison and switching service that helps you to compare prices on a range of products and services.