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Day 01 — Starting my Contra journey.
No clients. No big freelance portfolio. Just starting.
I’m going to document the process honestly — what I learn, what works, what doesn't, and whether I can actually land clients.
If you're also trying to get into freelancing:
What’s the hardest part for you right now — finding clients, building a portfolio, or getting your first project?
Let’s see where we are 30 days from now. #Contra #Freelancing #BuildInPublic #100DaysOfCode
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For the experienced Contrarians here what’s the best way to increase it?
What worked for you? 👀
Drop your tips below would love to learn from the community!
"Contrarian" lol.
- Get more likes
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@Contra HQ @Contra Treating me right! Love this platform so much. It's been such an amazing game changing working with clients through here and being able to showcase my work.
I’ve always liked the idea of designing products that feel like they came from the future, but still look like they could actually be manufactured.
So I explored that idea through a portable fragrance atomizer.
The direction: 1960s/70s industrial design language, pushed forward with a more futuristic form, modern materials, and contemporary product detailing.
I wanted it to feel futuristic without relying on the usual sci-fi clichés.
The result is a compact product built around strong geometry, tactile controls, material contrast, and a form that feels both familiar and new.
What do you think, does this feel like a believable product from the future?
#retrofuturism #productdesigner #industrialdesigner #3Dmoder #CAD #3Drenderer
