Should you learn to code?
I earned my BFA in ’98. Learned to layout feature pages and create infographics for the local daily paper. I…
15 easy ways to lose clients
Clients are an important part of any business. But when it comes to web design, clients are everything! Whether it…
Four freelance lessons learned the hard way
An interesting thing about working as a freelancer, while the area of expertise may vary, is that many of us…
Motion graphics are back… and HOT!
If you’re a fan of the show Mad Men or have seen the opening, then you’ve seen a motion graphic….
3 critical design mistakes that cost me tens of thousands of dollars
Running an ecommerce store is a lot different than running a blog or an affiliate marketing site. The sole purpose…
The warning signs of a trouble client: real emails of lunacy and horror!
Sure, it’s happened to all of us. A prospective client contacts you and something just doesn’t feel right. The hair…
Land your dream design job with the perfect résumé
In the densely populated design field, we are always looking for ways to make ourselves stand out from the crowd….
Best practices for mobile e-commerce
The web design field has gone through immense advancements and in some cases overhauls over the last decade. These advancements…
The right size of legalese: 5 design contracts for diverse needs
The law: stuffy, complex and boring. You’re a designer; you’re bleeding edge; you laugh in the face of ‘the rules’;…
Leading online payment services to help your design business flourish
The success of a business often depends on how easy the shopping mechanism is for the end user. Whether you…
How to monetize design with no clients
Whether you’re just starting out or have hit a dry spell, there may come a point in time where you…
The art of freelance customer service
When you think of customer service, be it as a freelancer or a large corporation, you probably think about rectifying…