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Sep
29
I’ve touched on it before, but there are some great resources out there for finding freelance work.
So, without further adieu, I give you another list of sites with jobs for freelance graphic designers:
37Signals: Cool listings - not a lot of them, but they pay pretty well. The competition is stiff, but that keeps the quality [...]
Sep
26
Sometimes, getting information out of a client can be a little like pulling teeth. Generally, they’re not sure what they’re looking for, and they havn’t thought the project out fully. You have to do a little hand-holding as a freelance designer, and picking a client’s brain can be frustrating.
When you set out to design a [...]
Sep
6
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. [...]