When I first learned about the power of change orders it changed everything in my workflow. When I implemented the practice, I actually began looking
Each December I take a couple weeks off to celebrate the holidays and go through a visioning and goal-setting process in preparation for the new
When you start freelancing you become a business owner and are responsible for the success or failure of your enterprise. Honestly, it can go either way,
Creative freelancers can save time and avoid miscommunication when working with their if they use an effective creative brief in their process. Simply talking about project expectations
An up and coming freelancer asked me about how to deal with unusual requests. We all get these from time to time. Once someone learns
Every design project includes a punch list of required deliverables and a budget. When the budget does not allow for the creation of all these items,
Working with clients can be likened to a downhill race: The designer moves along in her process and picks up momentum as she heads toward the finish line, and all
Like me, you’ve probably received email with a “Think of the forests before you print this.” appeal in the footer. We’re encouraged to go paperless
During a downhill event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, a contestant wiped out against the fence because she lost her footing on a turn.
Misunderstandings can exist between clients and freelance designers regarding their working relationships. Questions of who owns what, what files are provided to the client, when and
Before working with a designer, a client should prepare for that relationship. Often, businesses will request a web site or a logo – a single
Design your time. Time is wasted when we do the wrong thing at the wrong time. It’s easier to keep your time boundaries and your well-being intact if you plan ahead.