Today we’d like to introduce you to Keith Montgomery.
Hi Keith, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
The graphic design sort of fell into my lap at a young age during the MySpace era. I started creating custom profile layouts and making fun image effects for friends and strangers alike.
Before I started DesignsByKeith, I would sit and watch everyone start their business. I would watch designers and would be so frustrated. My exact words, “Mannn, I wish someone could just teach me the foundations…”
I self-taught myself graphic design and photoshop starting at the age of 18. I’ve never let the fact that I didn’t officially “study” graphic design at some fancy school stop me from becoming what I set out to be and with my constant hustler mentality and the Lord guiding my steps.
Long nights… Setting my alarm at 1 AM to get up and do designs. Really grinding in the dark. Many commitments I made to myself to get where I am. The best part is that there are so many layers and I am learning every day.
So many amazing people contributed to where I am today. I couldn’t be more thankful for this journey and excited about the future.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
To be honest… Not everything is a walk in the park, you’re always going to run into struggles, and I ran into many that taught me valuable lessons in the design industry and personable life lessons. When it comes to clients, you’re either going to get some awesome easy-going ones that know what they want or some that have high expectations that expect a final design same day with a snap of a finger. When it comes to situations like that it taught me how to set realistic time management with my clients and myself. There was a time where I did run into feeling boxed to very specific corporate guidelines and opinions that blocked my creative potential. That taught me to not allow corporate self-interest to take over the potential I have for a project.
Thanks for sharing that. What should we know about your work? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I’m a self-taught freelance graphic designer that specializes in designing a Legacy for Leaders and entrepreneurs. From small businesses to large companies I have achieved creating their brand that is appealing and recognizable and that is something I’m proud of. One thing about myself is I don’t just create and send a file through an email and go on with my day, I truly get to know my clients and build a solid relationships which has led me into opportunities I didn’t imagine taking on.
Contact Info:
- Email: sales@designsbykeith.com
- Website: Designsbykeith.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designsbykeith/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designsbykeithh
