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Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

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Freelance Design

There are important things you should do when ending a freelance project, and today we go over what they are and why you should do them.

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

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Design

You’re probably thinking of your own version of the “perfect” design. Whatever it is, you probably have fond, nostalgic feelings around it, and would likely defend its rightful place among…

The 50 Best Free Lightroom Presets for 2023

The 50 Best Free Lightroom Presets for 2023

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Photography

A collection of the best free Lightroom presets for creatives and photographers. Add stunning effects to your photos instantly.

How to Handle Indescribable Uniqueness in Design

How to Handle Indescribable Uniqueness in Design

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Design

We discuss weird and indescribable uniqueness in design, share how you can handle it, and whether or not it’s necessarily a good thing.

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

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Design

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.

The Personal Process of Choosing the Right Design Tool

The Personal Process of Choosing the Right Design Tool

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Design

Tips on how the tools you use as a designer can help improve your creative process and aid you in creating work you can stand behind.

Separating Your Personal and Commercial Design Work

Separating Your Personal and Commercial Design Work

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Freelance Design

Is there a difference between so-called “commercial” work and work that’s done purely for the joy of creating? Should they be separated?

Avoiding Design by Committee

Avoiding Design by Committee

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Design

Most people have an idea of the perfect solution to their design problem. The downside is that so does everyone else with the same problem.

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

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Freelance Design

We talk about simplifying your designs using the Pareto Principle to ensure that you make the best possible decisions for your clients.

The Idea Generation Process of Scribbling on a Napkin

The Idea Generation Process of Scribbling on a Napkin

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Design

We explore the idea generation process familiar to many designers: the scribbled idea on a restaurant napkin process. It’s high-level stuff!

Tips for Finding Flow in Your Creative Process

Tips for Finding Flow in Your Creative Process

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Freelance Design

As there are no sure-fire ways to make your brain productive or creative, we share tips for encouraging your mind to enter a state of flow.

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

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Freelance Design
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