Sticking to the same life-long job is a thing of the past. Many of today’s professionals are working for themselves, using their expertise to freelance or work on contract. The freelancing hours are not the only thing appealing; there’s the lifestyle benefits, flexibility and development opportunities that are making this style of work more desirable. Freelancing can be full-time or it can be a side project to your normal job, sparked by an interest or skill.

There has been a boom in freelance jobs within the workforce. According to UpWork, nearly one-third (32 percent) of working-age Australians performed Freelance work in 2015. A decade ago freelancing didn’t exist and now, one in every three Australians have chosen this new way of earning money. Our lifestyles are slowly adapting to this rapid change in the workforce with more advanced technology, webinar meetings or spontaneous onsite calls. Unlike jobs where workers are fixed to an office desk; freelancing could mean traveling interstate or internationally, cafe meetings as opposed to office meetings, working from a shared creative space or home office.

Daily routines are moulded to each individual and with this there is usually a lot of commuting involved. Staying organised is essential for being a successful freelancer. Keeping gadgets organised in your bag can help ensure commuting and meetings run smoothly. A freelancer will typically have a laptop, phone, tablet, wallet, chargers and notebook all in one - a reliable bag that can carry all and stay comfortable yet stylish is a given. Protecting your laptop is highly important, as it should be safeguarded against any external or internal data damage.

Our range of bags, cater to this new career. The bags help freelancers stay organised with compartments for essential gadgets and valuables - making the daily bustle easier. Freelancers are constantly on the move - we purposefully design bags to protect your essentials for work, travel and the everyday. There’s clever, thoughtful touches, for example our bags have a padded interior which lifts your laptop or tablet off the ground to ensure your work is protected from impact. The range varies from satchels, cases to backpacks - all are durable, comfortable yet stylish.

Make sure you’re set for the everyday bustle of freelancing, find a bag which is comfortable yet protective.