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Addison Duvall (72 Articles)

Addison Duvall is the author of Food Identities, a blog that explores the crossroads of food, design, art, and culture. She’s written some things, designed other things, and eaten a whole lot of food.
Why You Should Further Educate Yourself as a Designer

Why You Should Further Educate Yourself as a Designer

Design / Freelance

Some methods for further educating yourself as a designer, and apply what you learn to become better at what you do and more desirable to clients.

What To Do With All Those Spare Creative Ideas

What To Do With All Those Spare Creative Ideas

Design / Freelance

There are many ways you can deal with all those spare creative ideas. Here are some suggestions on what you can do with them.

Finding a Niche as a Designer Isn’t an Overused Cliché

Finding a Niche as a Designer Isn’t an Overused Cliché

Design / Freelance

Focusing on a niche as a designer will help you strengthen your personal brand and attract highly targeted, highly desirable clients.

How to Develop a Sense of Mythology Around Your Designs

How to Develop a Sense of Mythology Around Your Designs

Design / Freelance

Using personal stories and experiences, designers should master the skill of developing mythology by crafting a narrative that captivates followers.

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

There are important things you should do when ending a freelance project, and today we go over what they are and why you should do them.

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

As a creative professional, you need to know what you are capable of by creating new opportunities, and not be afraid of eliminating what’s not working.

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Freelance / Web Design

We talk about simplifying your designs using the Pareto Principle to ensure that you make the best possible decisions for your clients.

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

Design / Freelance

Simplifying features and information is one of the most important steps toward creating the best user experience possible.

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Design / Freelance

We explore the history of the humble shopping cart, taking lessons from its design and marketing that you can apply to your design process today.

Exciting Design Specialties to Broaden Your Design Skillset

Exciting Design Specialties to Broaden Your Design Skillset

Design / Freelance

What should you focus on when learning new skills? Here are five exciting design specialties that will help broaden your skillset.

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

Design / Freelance

Learn how designers can create timeless designs that remain relevant and appealing over the years.

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

Design / Freelance
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