Archive for category: Freelance

AIGA: How To Reply To Spec Work Seeking Graphic Design Clients

AIGA: How To Reply To Spec Work Seeking Graphic Design Clients

05/31/2013 11:58 am / Freelance, Resources, Tips / 4 comments

AIGA has put together a reply for graphic designers to use for spec work seeking clients, highlighting why spec work is bad for designers & clients.

 
Mark Cuban Latest To Jump On Crowdsourcing BandWagon

Mark Cuban Latest To Jump On Crowdsourcing BandWagon

05/26/2013 10:57 pm / Freelance, Other / 7 comments

Marc Cuban is the latest to take to crowdsourcing for his graphic design needs. So what is the billionaire rewarding the participant who’s designs get used? Well, nothing it seems.

 
Effective Back Pain Relief For Computer Users

Effective Back Pain Relief For Computer Users

05/14/2013 8:52 pm / Freelance, Other, Reviews / No comments

I wanted to share with fellow graphic designers and computer users who also suffer from back pain, some of the products that have helped me most.

 
Despite Adobe Claims, Users Don’t Love New Subscription Plan

Despite Adobe Claims, Users Don’t Love New Subscription Plan

05/12/2013 1:49 pm / Freelance, Other, Workspace / 10 comments

Why does Adobe seem to be ignoring the fact that a majority of it’s users are not on board with it’s new subscription only cloud based plan?

 
How Self Employed Graphic Designers Can Avoid Burnout

How Self Employed Graphic Designers Can Avoid Burnout

05/05/2013 5:04 pm / Freelance, Tips, Workspace / 2 comments

Here are some tips for self employed graphic designers to reduce stress levels and prevent burnout.

 
Pros & Cons Of Graphic Design Self Employment

Pros & Cons Of Graphic Design Self Employment

02/17/2013 3:26 am / Freelance, Other, Tips / 2 comments

Are you thinking about ditching your day job and becoming a freelance designer? Here are some of the pros and cons worth considering before making the jump into self employment: