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Thought I’d share something besides polished design work for once ✨
I’ve been designing here in Berlin for the past 4+ years, but only really started taking Contra seriously this past year.
Before that, I always had a reliable client or retainer keeping things stable. Then I lost my job because of funding changes at the company, and suddenly had to figure out what was next.
Putting real effort into freelancing and growing on Contra has honestly been a big boost for me. I’m getting to keep doing what I love, work with great clients, and slowly build something of my own.
Recently hit the top 1% of creatives on Contra, which feels pretty cool considering where I was not that long ago.
Still building. Still figuring it out. Keep going 🚀
Effort always pays off (sooner or later) 🙌
Sooner or later haha ✨
wow, congratulations! this is awesome.
🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Weldone, dane
This is awesome. More more good things
Thank you!
Well done!!
Congratulations, Dane!
Congrats Dane! Weldone✨
Congrats!
Congratulations! 🎉👏 This is absolutely amazing. So well deserved! More great things ahead! ✨
Same here too!
This better then UpWork, where take your earnings
Congrats, always thought 100 is the max pts count. Well... you never know : )
Love this. Going from losing a stable job to building something of your own is a pretty big shift. Congrats on the top 1%
Appreciate the transparency! Pivoting to Contra after losing retainer stability takes resilience, but putting in the work to rebuild momentum always pays off. Sharing the real journey behind the portfolio is so valuable for the community
Real hard work pays off.
Really inspiring to see the progress. Congrats on top 1% and all the best with what’s next.
Keep building good stuff!
Congratulations!
Congrats!
That’s awesome, Dane! A great example for everyone to keep going and never give up. Congrats! :)
Really inspiring to see. Congrats on the top 1%! 🚀
good one mate
Wow I'm so happy for you!! 🙌 Any tips for newbies like me? 😋
I have been creating one strong personal project and documenting the process. That has helped a lot!
You got this 💪🏻
192 in the top 1 percent is nice work Dane
Thats so inspiring. I wonder how you reached 192 score? I am stuck at 96 and dont know how to increase it
Congratulations
Congrats!!! 🎉
Big big congratulations 🎉 👏
Congrats!
Ws Dane, congratulations
Congrats Dane! 😃
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Hi everyone! I’m new to Contra and still learning how everything works here. I’d love to connect with other freelancers, especially designers, and hear about your experiences with Contra. If anyone is open to chatting or sharing some tips, I’d really appreciate it!
It's been some week, i tried some things increase score, so if u feel confused about any feature, I can help you out ❗
UX/UI designer and Framer expert here, sharing my work.
I'd love to connect and collaborate with other creators here on Contra!
Hi Contra 👋 Here’s the first logo direction I presented for AFZ Global, a US-based tech services company.
I built the geometric mark around the AFZ initials, using upward-moving forms to suggest progress and forward thinking. I paired it with a bold wordmark and a deep-blue visual identity designed to feel clear and confident across digital applications.
The project is complete now, but I’d love your first impression: if this concept landed in your inbox, would you approve it or ask to see another direction? What would you change?
