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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.

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Designers and Copywriters

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Designers and Copywriters

Design / Freelance

We explore some of the things designers can learn from copywriters to improve problem-solving strategies and communicate better.

Does A Designer’s Opinion Mean More Than The User’s?

Does A Designer’s Opinion Mean More Than The User’s?

Design / Freelance

Understanding the gap between designers’ opinions and user needs, and bridging it for better outcomes.

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

Freelance / Web Design

Is our work focused on our clients or ourselves? How can you tell the difference? We try to identify who those fancy design features is benefitting.

Taking Trips Outside of Your Design Comfort Zone

Taking Trips Outside of Your Design Comfort Zone

Web Design

We explore why projects outside of our sweet spot can cause such discomfort and discuss those things we can do to meet these challenges with enthusiasm.

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Freelance

Have you ever found yourself totally in love with a design mockup you created, only to see your client pick it apart? Even worse is when they advocate for changes…

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

Freelance / Web Design

The benefits of slowing down the design process, leading to more thoughtful, creative, and satisfying work.

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

Freelance / Web Design

Focussing too much on the design of a project can be done to death – or at least to the detriment of a project. We outline a few situations where the process can get in the way.

The Challenges of Building a Shared Experience on the Web

The Challenges of Building a Shared Experience on the Web

Web Design

Let’s look at how the web brings us together in a quirky, roundabout way, and discuss how it impacts web designers trying to build these experiences.

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

UX Design / Web Design

Strategies for staying in tune with user desires and expectations to deliver relevant and satisfying experiences.

How to Find Flow in Your Creative Process

How to Find Flow in Your Creative Process

Freelance
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