Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Amber Lin and Tian Yao. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Amber Lin and Tian Yao, appreciate you joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
One night, we (Amber and Tian) were just chatting, geeking out about how much we love graphic design. We both enjoyed creating designs for random stuff like school presentations or fun activities. As we chatted more, the idea hit us: what if we use our graphic design skills to help out others who could use a hand?
We got pretty pumped about the thought of doing this for free since, you know, we’re just students. The idea popped up from our shared love for graphic design, and we thought, why not extend that love to help others out? The idea was born in a simple conversation between two friends who wanted to make a positive impact.
What got us really excited was not only doing what we loved but also giving back. We figured we could even build a team of other students to help out, letting them grow their skills and get some experience too. Our goal was to solve a problem by offering free and easy graphic design help, making it stand out as something cool and worthwhile.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Prisit stands as a student-led initiative with the mission of offering complimentary and easily accessible marketing services to individuals seeking assistance in bringing their passion projects to life or managing existing ones. Our services encompass tailored creations such as personalized social media posts, logos, and flyers, catering to a diverse clientele including organizations, businesses, and individuals. Beyond this, Prisit is dedicated to nurturing aspiring designers by providing them a platform for hands-on freelancing experience, facilitating an early start in building their portfolios. Our ultimate goal is to alleviate the design-related stress for our clients, assuring them that Prisit is a reliable support system they can depend on.
Any advice for managing a team?
We believe in providing breaks when needed. Ensuring our team members are healthy and feel their best is of utmost importance to us. We strongly encourage open communication within our team, aiming to create an environment where members don’t hesitate to ask for anything or request time off. Additionally, regularly recognizing and appreciating our team members’ efforts cultivates a positive atmosphere that enhances morale.
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
In the early stages, overcoming the challenges of building a social media following felt like emerging from a ‘hole’ or ‘slump.’ Yet, through persistent content sharing, we successfully garnered a following within a few months. For those starting the journey of establishing a social media presence, my advice is to persevere, maintain consistency in content creation, and stay dedicated to your goals. Actively pushing content out to your target audience is essential.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://design-prisit.square.site/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prisit.design/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prisitdesign/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@PrisitDesign?si=6AkJtbivG5-N1zHY