Lisa MaltbyNotes on working for freeIf you choose to regularly create artistic work, whether it’s your main source of income or knitting scarves in front of the telly, you…Jul 10, 2018Jul 10, 2018
Lisa MaltbyGood design: the tension between function and funI’ve read a lot of articles about the functionality of design — how its purpose is to solve problems as well as to serve as an aesthetic. I…Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 2017
Lisa MaltbyThings I’ve learnt about pricing creative workI once wrote a blog post entitled “why I’ll always be honest” where I vowed to share with you the highs and lows of pursuing a creative…Feb 19, 2017Feb 19, 2017
Lisa MaltbyIs creativity just a commodity? (And why I don’t sell tomatoes.)“You’re just a commodity,” he said to me. “We all are.” I didn’t expect to hear that from another creative professional, not least one who…Jan 5, 2017Jan 5, 2017
Lisa MaltbyWhy different is good, and it’s not what you thinkCreative professionals are probably the first to say that different is good. We shout about new and innovative ideas and we harp on about…Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
Lisa MaltbyThe battle of the egos: Can creative professionals ever really collaborate effectively?I had an interesting discussion on twitter recently about whether it is realistic for creative freelancers to outsource their work in busy…Sep 26, 2016Sep 26, 2016
Lisa MaltbyWhy encouragement is good for businessIf you have seen some of my recent work you will probably have had a good laugh at my expense, reading the put-downs I have received since…Sep 12, 2016Sep 12, 2016
Lisa MaltbyIf you can’t join them, beat them: turning competition on its headIt’s funny that the notion behind being successful always starts with the individual: how can I be the best at what I do? How can I thrash…Jun 8, 20161Jun 8, 20161
Lisa MaltbyWhy good design is not all about cool (and the day I walked into a cupboard).I went to a cafe the other day — you know, one of those really arty cafés where everyone sits with their headphones on, staring at laptops…May 18, 2016May 18, 2016