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Freelance Career

Learn about the challenges and rewards of a freelance design career and take control of your self-employed professional life.

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How Web Designers Working Remotely Can Thrive

How Web Designers Working Remotely Can Thrive

If you need a little pick-me-up, we’re here to help! Today we offer some tips and techniques to help you thrive as a remote web designer.

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

All hype aside, what does 3.0 mean for freelance web designers? Is it worth caring about? We explore what it might entail for the rest of us.

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

It’s worth asking whether full stack web development is a realistic option in modern times. Can one person really do it all effectively?

Why ‘Grumpy Designer’ Is the Only Title I Want

Why ‘Grumpy Designer’ Is the Only Title I Want

Let’s stop chasing a particular title or letting ourselves be defined by one. Instead, focus on tangible results.

How Web Designers Can Cope with Situations Out of Their Control

How Web Designers Can Cope with Situations Out of Their Control

We discuss a few difficult-to-control situations that typically impact web designers and share methods for dealing with them and letting go.

Behind the Scenes: Having a Singular Focus for Your Web Design Business

Behind the Scenes: Having a Singular Focus for Your Web Design Business

We take a look at the benefits and challenges of having a singular focus in web design. And hear from a web designer who’s taken the plunge.

How to Define a Vision for Your Web Design Business

How to Define a Vision for Your Web Design Business

To help develop your web design business vision, we share some methods you can use to better understand what you truly want and need.

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

How can we deal with all of the noise in the web design community without taking it personally? Here’s some advice for tuning out the darkest parts.

Web Designers Can Get by Without Knowing Code. Here’s Why They Should Learn Anyway.

Web Designers Can Get by Without Knowing Code. Here’s Why They Should Learn Anyway.

Even for the simplest of websites, code is still worth knowing. Here are a few reasons why learning it will serve you well in the long run.

A Web Designer’s Guide to Working on the Go

A Web Designer’s Guide to Working on the Go

A guide for web designers who need to work efficiently while traveling, including tools and tips for staying productive on the go.

Learn How to Determine Website Project Requirements Like a Pro

Learn How to Determine Website Project Requirements Like a Pro

Some strategies can help you get a clearer picture of what a website project requires. We share those strategies with you here.

The Items Every Web Designer Should Have in Their Office

The Items Every Web Designer Should Have in Their Office