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HOW TO AVOID FRIGHTFUL SURPRISES ON DESIGNER INVOICES
Has this ever happened to you? Your design project has gone smoothly, you’re delighted with the final product, but then you get the invoice. Whoa – wait! What are all these unexpected charges? While you may enjoy a good scare at this spooky time of year, a frightful surprise on your graphic designer’s invoice probably isn’t what you had in mind. That’s especially true if you’re watching your budget—and who isn’t these days? Personally, I’m not a big fan of surprises, especial
Oct 152 min read


5 WAYS BRAND GUIDELINES ARE A GPS FOR DESIGN SUCCESS
I’ve always had a bad sense of direction. The phrase, “can’t find your way out of a paper bag,” has often been muttered in my presence...
Aug 102 min read


STRUGGLING WITH JUGGLING? A FREELANCE DESIGNER CAN HELP
As a freelance graphic designer, I’m constantly juggling multiple projects and clients at the same time. But I wouldn’t have it any other...
Feb 182 min read


WHY YOU WANT A DESIGNER WHO ASKS LOTS OF QUESTIONS
When I’m working on a design project, I often think of myself as a creative detective. That’s because I’m always asking questions,...
Nov 16, 20242 min read


FORGET RESOLUTIONS. HERE’S A BETTER WAY TO KICK OFF THE YEAR
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never had much luck keeping my New Year’s resolutions. Sure, I start out with the best...
Jan 10, 20243 min read


WHY A FREELANCE DESIGNER IS A LOT LIKE A SWISS ARMY KNIFE
Years ago, my mom gave me a Swiss Army knife. Nowadays, they sell hundreds of models with all sorts of bells and whistles, but this one...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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