Designers: Where In The World Should You Be Working At

There's a romantic mythology around certain cities. In fact, all you have to do is mention them, and a thousand images are conjured up in your brain, the product of decades of history and popular culture references. Paris. Milan. London. Rio de Janeiro. New York. No matter where you live, you've likely heard of these places, and you know exactly what they are famous for. But which cities (or countries) are best suited for professional designers? Where can designers have access to the most potential clients, a great culture of design appreciation, and all the other accommodations that creative professionals need? The question today is: where in the world should designers work? Let's survey the options. Recommended Reading: How To Become A High-Demand Designer (And Get The Good Clients)

Home Is Where The Designer Is

The best place to work, hands down, for most designers, is wherever you feel "at home." When a creative professional is grounded in a place, surrounded by inspiring people, places, and things, they are compelled to use this environment in the most productive way possible. You can "absorb" all the best, most inspiring things about your environment like a sponge, channeling them into more innovative designs. Another thing to consider is the design community that exists wherever you choose to settle down. Are there many design professionals and organizations around you? This can either be a bad thing (� [...]