This post contains three great resources to help you understand the importance of blogging as a designer:
1. A list of reasons why all designers should blog. [jump there]
2. Opinions from top designers on why they blog. [jump there]
3. Resources to help you start crafting your first blog or make your current blog better. [jump there]
The [...]
It has been my experience, as I have connected with other designers [via twitter or other means], that there are a lot of designers out there who seem very involved in the design community but actually have little to no real experience in design. This raised two questions for me (which are addressed is this [...]
I recently decided to make the switch to Freelance Design after working for a local production agency. In this post I have encapsulated some of the most important lessons that I learned while I worked as a full-time designer there. Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments.
The Creative Process
1. Graphic design is [...]
This article contains a list of common mistakes that freelance designers make. If you enjoy this article you may also want to read “10 Steps to becoming a successful freelance designer” and “22 logo design mistakes you might be guilty of“. Here we go:
1. Charging too much. Unfortunately, we have to face the fact: most [...]
The wordpress theme used here at Graphic Design Blender is the first theme I ever attempted to create from scratch (patience with glitches are therefore appreciated). I’m no web programmer. Designer, yes, but when it comes to coding, I have a lot to learn. Assuming there are a lot of designers in the same boat, [...]
I recently read a study done by MillwardBrown on the most valuable global brands of 2009. It got me thinking about the power of branding and thought it would be interesting to see how many people can identify even the first 25 of the most valuable brands in the world. Give it your best shot [...]
The truth of the matter is visitors who come to a cluttered web site are frequently turned away because they are confused about where to go first or how to find the content they need. This article contains several solutions to help you reduce clutter on your web site.
1. Organize:
Make it easy for visitors to [...]
1. Don’t return their calls for at least a week
Don’t be fooled by thinking that when a client calls you about something, they are actually in a hurry to get a task done. They’ll understand how important it is that you fix that flat tire on your motorcycle, go for a quick ride, and then [...]
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