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The Grumpy Designer: Email Is the Worst

The Grumpy Designer: Email Is the Worst

The Grumpy Designer’s perspective on email communication, blending humor with practical advice for managing your inbox.

5 Free to Use Freelance Design Contract Templates

5 Free to Use Freelance Design Contract Templates

The most important document a freelance designer will ever need is a rock-solid contract for clients. The worst thing is, though, freelance designers, especially when just starting out, don’t even…

When Does a Small Business Need a Mobile App?

When Does a Small Business Need a Mobile App?

The benefits and considerations of developing a mobile app for small businesses, from engagement to functionality.

How to Deal with Creative Differences with Clients

How to Deal with Creative Differences with Clients

Strategies for handling creative differences with clients, ensuring a productive outcome without compromising the project’s vision.

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

Insights on making a decent living as a web designer, focusing on strategies for financial success and career satisfaction.

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Examining how computers might negatively impact the creative process and ways to counteract this effect.

When to Point Web Design Clients Towards Third-Party Services

When to Point Web Design Clients Towards Third-Party Services

The role of third-party services in web design, how they can enhance your projects, and considerations for their use.

Flat Design vs Minimalism

Flat Design vs Minimalism

Flat Design. It’s everywhere these days. The newest, highly influential release of iOS 7 for the iPhone has got even non-design lovers talking about it. But many people seem to…

Common Freelancing Myths Debunked

Common Freelancing Myths Debunked

Just as the freelance industry is exploding with undiscovered, talented (and some not so talented) people, the myths that come with it are thriving as well. It’s funny how I…

Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed

Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed

Balancing creativity with practicality in design, ensuring innovative yet functional outcomes.

Can Technology Really Make You a Better Designer?

Can Technology Really Make You a Better Designer?

We look at some of the side effects of computer and internet technology from a designer’s perspective and explore some fixes to the most common problems.

The Grumpy Designer’s Summer Survival Guide

The Grumpy Designer’s Summer Survival Guide