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The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

Freelance

Learn how your ego can boost your confidence and drive success, but also how it can lead to mistakes and missed opportunities.

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Freelance

So often, I write about the details and observations I’ve had while running a freelance web design business. It seems like so many web designers have taken this path that…

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

The challenge is knowing when passion should play a role in design – and when to let it go. Passion can both help and hurt your projects.

Understanding Your Worth as a Freelancer

Understanding Your Worth as a Freelancer

Freelance

Understanding and asserting the value of your work as a freelancer, crucial for setting rates and negotiating with clients.

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Freelance

We talk about some of the important decisions you’ll need to make as a freelancer and share some tips for making the right choices.

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

Freelance

Nothing’s more frustrating than not getting clients. You know your designs are good. You write really concise and sharp emails. Your people skills are impeccable. Yet no matter what you…

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss the types of freedoms that come with freelance design, while also delving into the costs and limitations.

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

Freelance

Highlighting the creative benefits of taking a vacation and demonstrating how breaks can boost innovation and productivity.

Web-Based Apps for Designing Creative Resumes

Web-Based Apps for Designing Creative Resumes

Freelance

The best web tools and web-based apps for creating a resume that will help you to get noticed by any potential employer and land your dream job.

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Freelance

If you’re fortunate enough to find some success as a freelance web designer, you might just carve out a week or two of vacation time each year. It’s a well-deserved…

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Freelance

Learn how to balance freelance web design with a side hustle for extra income and skill growth. Tips for successful multitasking.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Freelance / Web Design

A client referral for your web design business has the potential to increase revenue and gain valuable experience. But there are no guarantees.

How Being Uncomfortable Can Make You a Better Web Designer

How Being Uncomfortable Can Make You a Better Web Designer

Freelance / Web Design

Embrace discomfort to enhance your web design skills! Learn how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to improved creativity.

How to be a Good Design Mentor

How to be a Good Design Mentor

Freelance / Web Design

It can be a challenge advising another designer. Whether it’s general career advice, technical knowledge or even tips regarding client relations.

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

Freelance / Web Design

Learn practical ways to assist web design clients remotely, covering communication tools and methods to maintain strong client relationships without in-person meetings.

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Pop Art

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Pop Art

Design / Digital Art / Freelance

Discover 20 fascinating facts about pop art that you probably didn’t know, enriching your art knowledge.

How to Structure Your Portfolio Site to Land a Design Job

How to Structure Your Portfolio Site to Land a Design Job

Freelance

We share a few of the lessons we learned while talking to industry professionals so you can build a unique portfolio site that showcases your work beautifully.

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Freelance / Web Design
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