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

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Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

We take a look at those common obstacles that can prevent your freelance career from moving forward, and share how you can get past them.

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

Dealing with a difficult client can be stressful, but with these practical tips and advice, you can survive and even thrive in the face of a nightmare client.

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Identifying and eliminating unproductive habits that web designers should stop to improve efficiency and focus.

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelance Designers

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelance Designers

In an effort to help freelance designers, we explore how you can more accurately estimate costs and fill clients in on the details.

The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelance Designer

The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelance Designer

Many choose the freedom of a freelance career, but dealing with the responsibilities can be difficult. You’ll need to become self-reliant!

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Launch a Freelance Design Career

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Launch a Freelance Design Career

Essential steps for launching a successful freelance career in web design, from building a portfolio to finding clients.

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

With the disruption of the pandemic, many web designers have had to put their learning goals on hold. The question is, how do we manage these disruptions and avoid falling behind?

How Find Success in Web Design as an Introvert

How Find Success in Web Design as an Introvert

Success tips for introverted professionals in the design industry, leveraging strengths for networking and collaboration.

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Should you worry if all of your design projects look similar? Of course not. It may mean that you’re particularly successful in one specific area of design.

How to Grow Your Web Design Business

How to Grow Your Web Design Business

By following these simple methods, and seizing the right opportunity, you may be able to jumpstart growth and expand your web design business.

How to Minimize Wasted Time during a Web Design Project

How to Minimize Wasted Time during a Web Design Project