How designers and creative freelancers land premium clients on LinkedIn. Written by Huw Davies, founder of The Sprint.https://huwdavies.meen-auhttps://huwdavies.me/articles/get-design-clients-without-referralshttps://huwdavies.me/articles/get-design-clients-without-referralsBuild a pipeline you control, a profile positioned for one buyer, outreach that starts conversations, and content aimed at your ideal client’s problems. Referrals become a bonus, not the thing your mortgage depends on.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRunning a creative businessHuw Davieshttps://huwdavies.me/articles/how-much-should-a-freelance-designer-chargehttps://huwdavies.me/articles/how-much-should-a-freelance-designer-chargeThe most important number in your pricing isn’t your day rate, it’s your minimum project price. Set it deliberately and a $100k year needs as few as five clients.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTPricing and positioningHuw Davieshttps://huwdavies.me/articles/how-designers-get-clients-on-linkedinhttps://huwdavies.me/articles/how-designers-get-clients-on-linkedinFour things built in sequence, a profile written for one buyer, outreach that starts conversations, content aimed at the client’s problems, and a simple way to move a comment into a call.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTGetting clients on LinkedInHuw Davieshttps://huwdavies.me/articles/why-your-portfolio-isnt-getting-you-clientshttps://huwdavies.me/articles/why-your-portfolio-isnt-getting-you-clientsPortfolios only get read after someone has already decided you might be for them, and that decision is made by your positioning. Fix the line before you redesign a single case study.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTPricing and positioningHuw Davieshttps://huwdavies.me/articles/freelance-clients-while-working-full-timehttps://huwdavies.me/articles/freelance-clients-while-working-full-timeYes, and you don’t need to announce anything or quit first. One client, one simple offer you can deliver in evenings and weekends, and positioning built around work your employer doesn’t do.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRunning a creative businessHuw Davies