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Addison Duvall (72 Posts)
Position Yourself as a Designer Who Caters Specifically to Your Clients’ Needs
If you’ve ever purchased organic food from a grocery store or farmer’s market, you know that it can be, well, pricey. Some people report as much as a 300% increase…
The Importance of Storytelling in Design
Several years ago, I worked as an in-house copywriter and designer for a prominent marketing firm. When I first applied for the job I didn’t have any of the credentials…
Clients, You Can’t Live with Them, You Can’t Punch Them!
Let me start off by telling you a story. I love to bake, and I experiment in the kitchen on a pretty regular basis. Not too long ago, I made…
Is It Time to Quit That Failing Creative Idea?
We’ve all made excuses for why we haven’t gotten started on something we really want to do. We’re too busy, or we haven’t prepared enough to get started. The truth…
Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?
You’re probably thinking of your own version of the “perfect” design. Whatever it is, you probably have fond, nostalgic feelings around it, and would likely defend its rightful place among…
Taking the Occam Razor Approach to Design
Did you know that designers can use a tool that mathematicians, philosophers, and other academics have known about for hundreds of years? It’s called Occam’s Razor, and it’s a law…
How To Avoid Design By Committee
Here’s a scenario for you: a woman has three young children, each armed with a handful of crayons. They’re happily drawing on a large sheet of paper, cooperating and sharing…
Great Plans For Your Design Career? What Happened?
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. You tell yourself you’re going to turn over a new leaf and start a new habit that will help you elevate your career…
As a Designer, Is Failure a Necessary Part of Success?
We all go through it at one time or another. You’re working on a project and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get it to…
