Single Page Vs Multi-Page Sites We are all familiar with multi-page websites. They are everywhere. Most businesses have a lot of content that they need to break up into manageable chunks, so it is important to divide them up into separate pages. Other sites have less...
Not All Clients Are Nightmare Clients Most of the time, the types of clients that I come across are upstanding, quality companies that are looking to grow and expand via my services. They want to get their name out that and stand out amongst their competitors. They...
Forming Positive Designer-Client Relationships Working with clients is a part of any business. This is especially true when working with design clients. How you interact with your clients will determine if they become repeat clients or a one time deal. Below are some...
Common Freelancing Questions I get freelancing questions from people all the time that are starting out in the freelancing field. Some of these things are common sense to veterans, but the freelancing world can be incredibly scary, and even seem overwhelming to those...
10 Freelancing Tips You Must Know If you've read: Things to Consider When Freelancing or Freelancing: 10 things you can do to get business you know that Getting started in the freelance design business isn't an easy task. For one thing, it doesn't happen overnight. It...
Balancing Work and Life So you've finally done it. You've made the leap from day job to working from home. You're super excited and you're ready to hit the ground running with your freelancing business. You've set up your home office just how you like it in order to...
The Importance of A Freelancer’s Workspace You’ve decided to go out on your own. Perhaps you’re not there yet, but you work from home at night or on your off days. Some people may just pick a comfy spot and start to work. Others may not have much space. If you’re...
Set Your Graphic Design Prices Right As Creatives, Graphic Designers, Consultants, etc., one of the most daunting tasks is to figure out how to Set Your Graphic Design Prices. When starting our own business, we have to consider our own expenses, health insurance,...
Freelance Jobs Vs Full Time Work Freelance work is a way of life and a way of making a living. Some designers prefer to work strictly as freelance designers. They are afforded the freedom to decide their own income, and they make their own schedules. Freelance...
Choosing a Method That Works For You What I have realized from being an artist for years is that we all have a different ways of doing things when it comes to creating good design. Some of us like to do a mainly traditional route and sketch everything out. Some people...
Why Good Design Service is Just As Important As Your Design Skills Many of us strive to be successful. We work hard and we are constantly refining our skills to get better. We want to be able to build websites faster, edit images faster, build great layouts faster. We...
It can be really tough to get going as a freelance designer. If you don't have a background in business, you may not know how to get started. Freelancing has its good and bad sides, but it can be scary to take the leap. Honestly, getting into the business and being...
Grow Your Design Business: A How to Guide Figuring out how to grow your design business should be your main focus. You have the talent, and you have the expertise, but where is the steady flow of clients that you are looking for? One of the hardest things for...
Your Designs Are Not Your Own Many people go into the field of design because they love art and they love computers, and they want to make money creating artwork. This is a common misconception about the field of design. I am even guilty of making this mistake. I...
Why You should Choose Design as a Profession I have a lot of friends that hear about my job and think "I would love to do what you do!" I love the enthusiasm, but I don't think a lot of people really know what is involved in graphic/web design, illustration, or...
I like how so many people like to say that web design and graphic design is going to do this and that. Honestly, I don't think anyone knows where the world of design, web design and web development is going to to be by the end of the year. Some people say that we need...
As art artist, designer and illustrator, I have come to understand the importance of sketching. Sketching is the proverbial drawing board. It is the place where our ideas start, and where we can put them down on paper. I have found that sketching helps tremendously in...
Yesterday, I covered some basics regarding glow effects and how to use them to your advantage. Today, I will cover some more advanced techniques that will help you to achieve some really cool effects. I created a new document with the dimensions 1024 x 768 and filled...
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The economy is in a rough place right now, despite what the media says about no longer being in a recession. None of us can afford to bomb an interview, so I thought I would share some tips and things to think about when going for a big interview. 1. Be confident, not...