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,…
Why now is the right time to become a UX designer
In recent years, user experience design has become a popular topic in the web design community, with discussions focussing on…