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Sep
24
I’m really not a huge fan of building websites. I do like designing them - but the building can be a bit of a drag. Over the years, I’ve figured out how to design around the limitations of browsers and users, but it’s a fine art (not literally,) and it can be very tedious.
I also [...]
Sep
16
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
13
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
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
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
9
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
5
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 [...]
Sep
4
There are a lot of great logo designers out there, and putting your work up for public scrutiny (especially for other designers to see,) can be a little scary. But - it’s also a great way to judge where you are in the grand scheme of things.
LogoPond.com lets you post your logo and get comments [...]
Sep
2
As I start this blog, I have a few things in mind. Bear with me as I run down my list.
1. Have Fun: I wanted to have a place to rant and rave and be stupid.
2. Get Info Out There: There’s a lot of great stuff out there - and I wanted to give it [...]
Sep
1
Honestly - this guy had to be the greatest performer ever. When you have millions of people imitating you, you’ve obviously done something right.
I’d love to be imitated. Seems like a lot of designers and design ideology runs on parallel tracks, but I want to be imitated.
Ah - but check out Design Is Kinky. Lots [...]