Feb 12, 2022Member-onlyHow to Win More Pitches as a Creative Freelancer“We decided to go with another agency,” once again we weren’t selected for the project. “Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! We thought we had the project in the bag. Why were we not chosen?” Every freelance designer or agency owner has been there, and probably more than once. The reality is that, as the…Graphic Design5 min readGraphic Design5 min read
Feb 7, 2022Member-onlyHow to Round Numbers When Pricing Your Design WorkWalking through the aisles of your local supermarket, you will find plenty of products with odd number prices: a gallon of milk for $2.99, a loaf of fresh baked bread for $3.99, or perhaps a small bag of chips for $1.99. …Design5 min readDesign5 min read
Oct 13, 2021Member-onlyHow to Win More Pitches as a Creative Freelancer“We decided to go with another agency,” once again we weren’t selected for the project. “Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! We thought we had the project in the bag. Why were we not chosen?” Every freelance designer or agency owner has been there, and probably more than once. The reality is that, as the…Sales Proposals5 min readSales Proposals5 min read
Dec 19, 201810 Things I Learned About Charisma During 2 Minutes With Will SmithAhhh… the North Shore of Kauai, sandy beaches, incredible scenery, warm water, and laid back style. My family can’t get enough of that place. We’re not the only ones who love this island paradise. Kauai attracts roughly 1.3 million visitors each year and many celebrities have homes there. It is…Self Confidence8 min readSelf Confidence8 min read
Dec 19, 201811 Things Designers Should Do When They Don’t Have WorkThe exhilaration of having a ton of cash flowing in and the agony of hearing crickets chirping instead of client phone calls, it is the life of a designer. Countless times in my career I have had moments of panic when the phone stops ringing. “Will it ever ring again?”…Freelancing5 min readFreelancing5 min read
Dec 19, 20183 Reasons a Graphic Designer Should Get a Masters Degree and 6 Reasons They Should NotRecently, I engaged in a message board debate about the need to earn a Masters Degree as a graphic designer. Valid arguments were voiced on both sides of the coin. …Education5 min readEducation5 min read