Effective Communication: Getting All You Can Out of What You’ve Got
In a highly competitive business environment, good communication is the engine of success. As a designer, your grasp of the…
7 basics to create a good design brief
There are a number of basic components that any good design brief includes. Getting your clients to include each of…
Starting A Web Design Business
If you don’t like the idea of working for somebody else and you’re quite attracted to idea of world domination…
What to Ask a Client Before You Start Their Project
We all know the importance of fact-finding before starting any web design project. We can’t really get started on a…
What to Do When a Client Relationship Goes South
Client relationships almost always start out really well. You’re both excited to be working together, they’re looking forward to a…
7 Essential Red Flags to Watch Out for in New Clients
Working with clients is one of the most difficult parts of being a web designer. It’s a challenge which we…
How to Deal With Nightmare Clients
Regardless of how smoothly your business may operate, no one is completely immune to criticism and controversy. With BP’s disastrous…
Charging Per Hour vs. Per Project
If you’re a corporate designer, you don’t have to worry about things like how to bill your clients, as you’re…
Usability Resources to Win Arguments
Today’s post is a big one and it’s most definitely one for your bookmarks menu, because from time to time…
7 Personality Types of Clients Today
In previous articles, we discussed seven types of designers and seven types of developers. Designers and developers form two parts…
6 Tips for Pitching to Major Clients
Almost every major web designer faces this dilemma at some point: either continue working with “mom-and-pop” style businesses, enjoying effortless…
The Ups and Downs of Being a Perfectionist
Almost everyone out there knows someone who’s a perfectionist, if they aren’t one themselves. Some people are perfectionists in only…