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….
Why a portfolio is called “your book”
I’ve traveled to many art schools, being asked to review senior student portfolios, and speak on professional practices in the…
5 questions you must ask at the start of every project
Most my clients are focussed on print, so I was super stoked to get my first web design client in…
How designers can prepare for the Winter and Fall
It’s very typical that I experience an increase in clients during the summer months. I mean, business is really booming,…