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Freelance Design

Our authors, freelance designers like you, share their extensive knowledge and experiences. You’ll learn how to get consistent work, manage your time, business and clients, and, most importantly, how to get paid better, and on time.

Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as a Sub-contractor

Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as a Sub-contractor

Among the core ideas behind freelancing is that you can work with whomever you want. It’s one reason why so many web designers are attracted to this type of business….

Why You Should Include Your Personal Passions in Your Design Work

Why You Should Include Your Personal Passions in Your Design Work

Having interesting side projects in your portfolio can help you make the leap from forgettable, all-purpose designer to industry superstar.

Dealing with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

Dealing with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

We’ve all been there (and some of us are there at this very moment). You book a new project and the client just can’t wait to get started. They gleefully…

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Dealing with concerned clients can be a challenge for numerous reasons. I liken it to running around with a fire extinguisher, desperately trying to put out blazes large and small….

What You Can Learn from Picky Design Clients

What You Can Learn from Picky Design Clients

Believe it or not, there are some big-picture benefits of working with picky clients, and even gain from that otherwise-frustrating experience.

Things Every Website Owner Should Know

Things Every Website Owner Should Know

Building a website can be a complex process. And there are several key ingredients to finding success. That’s why many site owners choose to hire professionals like us. Indeed, bringing…

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

It seems like rushing around in an effort to finish off projects is part of being a freelance designer. Clients have demands and it’s our job to meet them. And,…

5 Things to Look for in a Great Web Design Client

5 Things to Look for in a Great Web Design Client

From clear communication to realistic expectations, discover the seven qualities that make a great web design client.

When Has a Design Client Gone Too Far?

When Has a Design Client Gone Too Far?

One of the most difficult parts of being a freelancer is learning how to deal with different types of clients. You’ll run into just about every personality type along the…

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Web Designer

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being a Web Designer

There are a ton of resources out there to help us learn web design. Whether you want to code like a master or create stunning graphics, the opportunity to sharpen…

Accepting Your Limitations as a Web Designer

Accepting Your Limitations as a Web Designer

As web designers, every one of us has limitations. So, how do we learn to accept it? How can we still thrive as designers and developers?

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business