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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.

How to Define the Goals of Your Website Redesign

How to Define the Goals of Your Website Redesign

Freelance / Web Design

Learn how to establish the objectives for your redesign, including improving UX, increasing conversions, and building a stronger brand.

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.

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

Freelance

As there are so many things you already have to deal with as a freelancer, you really want to avoid stumbling into the freelance pricing trap.

The Cupcake Method for Improving Your Design Workflow

The Cupcake Method for Improving Your Design Workflow

Design / Freelance

Ah, cupcakes. Who doesn’t love those little, round bites of deliciousness? With a history spanning many, many years, cupcakes have a rich legacy that includes chemistry, enterprise, and problem solving….

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

Explore whether there’s a perfect solution to design problems and the quest for ideal design outcomes.

How to Stop Getting Burned by Your Design Clients

How to Stop Getting Burned by Your Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

Learn strategies to avoid being taken advantage of by clients, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for freelancers.

How to Grow Your Audience as a Designer

How to Grow Your Audience as a Designer

Freelance / Web Design
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