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There Are Questions Even a Grumpy Designer Can’t Answer

There Are Questions Even a Grumpy Designer Can’t Answer

Freelance

I am not an advice columnist. Nor am I a mediator, lawyer or even an IT specialist. Like many of you reading this, I’m a web designer. In reality, this…

The Grumpy Designer’s Ode to Troubleshooting

The Grumpy Designer’s Ode to Troubleshooting

Web Design

Over the years, I’ve had more than one client tell me that I have terrific job security. Why? Because something always breaks. And, even for a client who is pretty…

The Grumpy Designer’s Advice for Avoiding Painful Tasks

The Grumpy Designer’s Advice for Avoiding Painful Tasks

Web Design

Every job has its highs and lows – web design is no different. For me, I often find my highs when there are opportunities to be creative. Whether it’s through…

The Grumpy Designer’s Guide to April Fool’s Day

The Grumpy Designer’s Guide to April Fool’s Day

Freelance

The Grumpy Designer’s humorous take on navigating April Fools’ Day in the design and tech industry.

The Grumpy Designer’s Bold Predictions for 2019

The Grumpy Designer’s Bold Predictions for 2019

Web Design

2019 is upon us and it has me thinking big. And since everyone else out there is telling you what will happen in the new year, I’m going to do…

The Grumpy Designer: Email Is the Worst

The Grumpy Designer: Email Is the Worst

Freelance

The Grumpy Designer’s perspective on email communication, blending humor with practical advice for managing your inbox.

The Grumpy Designer: Annoying Web Design Marketing Tactics

The Grumpy Designer: Annoying Web Design Marketing Tactics

Marketing

Since the dawn of commerce, marketing has been a part of our world. Whether it was getting three figs for the price of two at the bazaar or saving a…

The Grumpy Designer’s Summer Survival Guide

The Grumpy Designer’s Summer Survival Guide

Freelance

A summer survival guide for designers, offering tips to stay productive and balanced during the slower season.

The Grumpy Designer: These Are a Few of My Least Favorite Things

The Grumpy Designer: These Are a Few of My Least Favorite Things

Web Design

After 20+ years in the web design industry, I’ve found that the web is still far from perfect. There are a number of things I’d love to see change for…

The Grumpy Designer: Work How You Want To, Adjust When You Have To

The Grumpy Designer: Work How You Want To, Adjust When You Have To

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