Career in Sports Design | Episode 05 | Mentor Mantra— Career Series | Ft. Abiskar Rai

Real voices. Real journeys. Career stories straight from Nepal's best.

Featuring: Abiskar Rai

Abiskar is one of Nepal’s rising names in sports design. He merges movement, branding, and storytelling into dynamic visuals for athletes, sports brands, and major events, including Nepal Kabaddi League Season 1, Kathmandu Rayzers, Lalitpur Queens - volleyball team for Everest Women's Volleyball League 2024, and much more! These are just a few recent works to mention!

This episode of Mentor Mantra: Career Series dives into his world of graphics, career insights, and opportunities within Nepal, and what it takes to succeed as a freelance designer, especially for sports in Nepal.

From sharing experiences to honest talk on different ways of getting paid by clients, Abiskar shares real lessons on building a creative career that blends love for sports with the power of design. Whether you’re into static posters or animated visuals, this is a playbook on making it your way.

No fluff—just workflows, client lessons, gear talk, and straight-up truth about making money as a designer in Nepal.

"Mentor Mantra: Career Series,” presented by Edtraa, is your go-to talk show for career guidance in Nepal. From income reveals and mentorship insights to step-by-step beginner guidance in creative and professional fields, Mentor Mantra is your shortcut to clarity.

Timestamp:
0:00 Hightlights
0:27 Mentor Introduction
1:00 Graphic Design VS Sports Graphic Design
1:22 Entering the Sports Design World
2:02 Was It a Planned Shift?
2:43 What made Abiskar Realize this was 'THE' career
3:00 Staying Consistent in a Niche Field
3:28 Habits & Mindset for Growth
4:13 Salary Talk: From First Pay to High-End
5:34 Pricing Tips for Freelancers
6:26 5 Essential Beginner Skills
8:09 Importance of Sports Knowledge
9:00 Learning Resources for Sports Designer
9:40 Strategies to follow for Young Designers
11:02 Becoming a Recognized Professional
12:10 Early Mistakes to Avoid
14:14 Internships: Getting In & Choosing Right Internship
16:43 What Internships Teach (That Courses Don't)
18:21 Is a Niche Portfolio Necessary?
18:49 Starting Without Industry Connections
20:51 Freelance VS Full-time
23:15 Adapting to Social Media Design Trends
24:30 Staying Updated: Tools, Tech & Trends
25:24 Mentor Mantra by Abiskar Rai
26:13 Rapid Fire Round
28:24 Priority Board Game
Team Credits:
Production Head – Nishan Shahi
Strategist/Research – Monika Thapa
Interviewer (Voice-only) – Rekha Khadka
DOP (Director of Photography) – Anish Sahu Shrestha
Editor – Suman Khadka
Logo/Thumbnail Designer – Sudip Limbu

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