How to Work With Both Good & Bad Design Clients

How to Work With Both Good & Bad Design Clients

We offer advice on how to determine which freelance design clients are good and which ones aren’t before you begin to work with them.

8 Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

8 Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

Glow effects are a design staple, adding style and setting the mood. Here’s a collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating those stunning glow effects.

Sketchbooks – The Designer’s Cookbook

Sketchbooks – The Designer’s Cookbook

As a food lover, I absolutely adore cookbooks. I have a ton of them – all filled with pages and pages of delicious recipes for me to try and experiment…

The Deadly Communication Sins Freelance Designers Commit

The Deadly Communication Sins Freelance Designers Commit

Identify and avoid common communication mistakes freelancers make, fostering better relationships and project outcomes.

10 Stunning 3D Text Effect Tutorials for After Effects

10 Stunning 3D Text Effect Tutorials for After Effects

From basic to advanced techniques, learn how to create professional 3D text effects in After Effects with these step-by-step tutorials.

20 Beautifully Designed Coming Soon Pages for Inspiration & Ideas

20 Beautifully Designed Coming Soon Pages for Inspiration & Ideas

If you are looking to create or design your own coming soon page, this collection will give you plenty of inspiration and ideas.

8 Comic-Inspired Snippets Powered by CSS & JavaScript

8 Comic-Inspired Snippets Powered by CSS & JavaScript

We share a collection of copy and paste CSS and JavaScript code snippets you can use to create highly creative comic-style UI designs.

As a Designer, Is Failure a Necessary Part of Success?

As a Designer, Is Failure a Necessary Part of Success?

From failure to success: how designers can learn from mistakes to improve their work and approach.

Stop Worrying About People Stealing Your Ideas

Stop Worrying About People Stealing Your Ideas

We explore some important reasons why you should stop worrying about anyone potentially stealing your creative design ideas.

How to Be the Web Design Client Your Designer Deserves

How to Be the Web Design Client Your Designer Deserves

Web designers and their clients are supposed to build a relationship over time. A good design is built on a foundation of creative collaboration and mutual understanding. When business owners…

Why The Grumpy Designer Is Wary of AI’s Confidence

Why The Grumpy Designer Is Wary of AI’s Confidence

AI speaks with confidence, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. The Grumpy Designer explores why self-assured answers can mislead users and what AI tools should do instead.

Simple Tips For Avoiding Working For Lower-Quality Clients

Simple Tips For Avoiding Working For Lower-Quality Clients