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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
3
There’s a somewhat negative connotation to being a freelance designer. I’ve worked hard to gain credibility as a designer, and I’ve had corporate gigs - but I’ve never had the creativity and lust for my work life that I have now as an independent.
A common misconception is that being a freelancer means that you’re either [...]
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 [...]
Sep
1
Welcome!
With this site, I hope to impart some wisdom gained (and lost) as a freelance graphic and web designer. I’ll offer tips, tricks and resources geared exclusively for freelancers. Here, you’ll find forms that I’ve used for billing and time tracking, general contracts, links to sites that offer real resources for all your freelance needs.
There [...]