Ayşe K. was a graphic design student in Istanbul when she discovered Obiy. Six months later, she's earning 20,000₺ monthly — entirely from offering design and illustration services on the platform.
The beginning
"I signed up for Obiy because I was curious about AI image generation," Ayşe tells us. "I got my 50 free credits and started experimenting. Within a week, I was hooked."
Her breakthrough came when she turned her knack for stunning, film-like headshots into a "Cinematic Portrait" service. She listed it on the marketplace for 500 credits.
The numbers
- **320+ orders** for her signature service
- **16,000+ credits earned** from her portrait service alone
- **Additional 4,000+ credits** from custom design work
- **Average monthly income:** 20,000₺ after a low, transparent platform fee
Her strategy
**1. Quality over quantity.** Ayşe spends hours perfecting each service before listing it. "I test my workflow at least 20 times before putting a service on the marketplace. If it doesn't produce consistently great results, I don't offer it."
**2. Eye-catching portfolios.** "The preview is everything. I pick the best work from my tests and make sure it immediately grabs attention when someone's scrolling."
**3. Detailed descriptions.** "I explain exactly what the buyer gets, what models I work best with, and include 4-6 example outputs. Customers want to know what they're getting."
**4. Consistent posting.** "I add at least 2 new services every week. The marketplace rewards consistency — your older listings keep getting orders while new ones bring fresh attention."
Advice for new creators
"Don't wait until you think you're good enough. Start offering services, get feedback, iterate. My first listings were okay — my recent ones are great. You only improve by putting yourself out there."
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