How to build a reputation in the design community, and why you should
Time for a harsh truth: You can be the best designer in the world producing stunning user interfaces, but it…
How to get credit for your creativity
Ever poured your heart and soul into a project only for everyone to overlook your contribution? Has it happened more…
Everything web designers need to know about #VATMOSS
Sell ebooks, software, courses or music online? If you or any of your customers live in a European country then…
Are you sure you’re ready for your website to go live?
I recently witnessed a startup website train wreck. It was an extreme failure because the owner launched too soon and…
The ultimate guide to design meetings
The basic idea of a meeting is simple: it’s when two or more people get together to discuss one or…
Manage your invoicing for free with Hiveage
One of the biggest challenges freelancers face is getting the ‘business stuff’ right. Far too many freelance careers have tanked…
The secret to making a healthy profit from SaaS
Over the last few years a number of SaaS (Software as a Service) products have hit the market and opened…
The secret to surviving an unresponsive client
Why do some clients stop communicating with us all of a sudden? Is there any way out of this crappy…
The freelancer’s guide to outsourcing
When I quit my job 7 years ago to go freelance as a web designer, I thought I was finally…
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…