Graphics, guts and glory
I write articles about how to get a client to accept a contract, keeping your dignity and rights as a…
5 things to consider before saying “yes” to a startup
Startups are exciting! It’s something new that may become a multi-billion dollar company like Facebook and you could be in…
How to decline requests for free work with style
It’s aggravating and demeaning when a business asks for free work. You feel belittled and often foster an urge to…
Do you have what it takes to be an art director?
When I first set out to find a standard definition of art direction, it took me three sessions — not…
How much are you worth? What we learnt from the 2014 design salary survey
Design salaries around the world vary a lot. Between all the different positions and experience levels out there, to the…
9 nightmare clients and how you can avoid them
Clients come in all shapes and sizes. They’re the lifeblood of any creative agency, bringing with them problems to be…
The trick to pitching a design without striking out
How you present your design solutions (whether it be to another team member or a client) has an impact on…
I hate design…now what?
So you’ve been working as a designer for the past few years. You’re good at it. You’re successful. Maybe even…
What has your website done for you lately?
How do designers use their own websites to promote themselves online? What are some good ways to set up an…
Pitching for design work: just say no
Pitching is a toxic and addictive habit that sucks up valuable resources and ultimately demeans both you and the work…
Fluid teams: the way you’ll work for the rest of your career
This is not a management article. Well, it kind of is, but please leave your agile-lean-workplace-organization-human-resources backpack at the door….
Don’t be a douche bag! A simple guide to being an ethical designer
The creative field, which encompasses design, illustration, photography and anything else that is a commercial-based service and takes imagination and…
The ultimate guide to freelancing
There are a ton of different reasons people choose to freelance. Sometimes it’s born of necessity: you decide you need…
Have you got what it takes to grow from freelancer to studio boss?
There may come a time you get too successful as a freelancer and must decide if you prefer sleep, money,…
How to succeed with Google+ Hangouts
Google+ Hangouts have been at the heart of some of the hottest video conferencing technologies since it first debuted as…
5 research mistakes and why you must avoid them
Before you first meet with project stakeholders for a website design or redesign, you’ll want to prepare yourself by researching…
The key to success is a creative brief
It’s a sad fact that the biggest problem freelancers face, is disagreements with a client once a project has started….
Find out if you’re undercharging
One of the hardest parts of starting your business or freelancing is trying to figure out what you should charge….