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…
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…