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Archive for September, 2007
Sep
17
Sep
16
Graphic Designer’s Weekend…
I’ve decided that the weekends will be dedicated to something a little different than my normal daily banter. I know you’ll miss it, but…
Found this little nugget o’ fun.
Have a good one!
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Sep
14
Free Contract for Freelance Designers
Well, I’m finally getting around to putting up some free downloads for designers. Joy!
First up is a general contract. If you’re not using an online service that offers built-in contract protection(Guru, Elance, etc,) you MUST have a contract before you start any work. It not only protects you, but it gives your clients peace of [...]
Sep
13
Free Painting Software
Software is expensive, and as a freelance graphic designer, the latest version of the big name software might be a little out of reach at times. So, I present you with a real - and FREE - alternative to some of the really expensive stuff.
ArtRage 2.5 is a really cool program. Very natural, nice tools, [...]
Sep
13
Finding Work Online…
There are a lot of great services for freelance graphic designers out there - and a lot of junk. I’ve worked with some of the best, and I’ve even dipped my toe into the pool of piranhas. Be careful of the services you align with, as you can spend a lot of dough on something [...]
Sep
11
The Other 90%
I am, by admission, a little hard-hearted. Generally, I don’t see much outside my world and my client list. But, I was doing some research on Wolfgang Weingart, and I ran across this site - and it got me to thinking…
Check out “Design for the Other 90%.” Food for thought.
“The majority of the world’s designers [...]
Sep
10
Sometimes, You Have to Laugh
I’ve found that the freelance life requires me to laugh. A LOT.
I think I’ll create a list (lists are a good way to keep track of things - there, that’ll serve as my info for today) to keep track of the things I should do when stresses set in.
Cable Modem Dead: Read an Al Jaffee [...]
Sep
9
The Zen of Freelance Design…
I’ve come to realize that making it as a freelance graphic designer is more about being calm than it is about being a good businessman and having a lot of work. You need both - but really, you need to be at peace more than anything. After all, worrying is counter-productive.
There have been times where [...]
Sep
6
Give Me a Break
One of the big issues I have is taking breaks. They’re absolutely crucial, but as freelancers, we seem to kind of sweep them under the rug.
Taking regular breaks help you avoid repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, etc.,) they help you keep fresh and your ideas flowing, and they help keep you from going blind. [...]
Sep
5
Keeping Records
This might be a little base for some of you, but bear with me. This is important.
KEEP RECORDS OF EVERYTHING.
There. That’s all I have to say. Well, not really…
When you start a job, start a folder and place your work order (you really need to start this habit,) the job contract (again - start doing [...]