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100 resources for designers

As designers (Or blog users) we thank the lot of site that offers us the Internet for our help. You can find addons for your programs, elements for design, varied applications and so many things that make our work easier.
In WebDesignDev published an interesting recompilation with 1000 resources for designers (That will be useful for [...]

[ More ] October 6th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Blog, Feature, Freelance, Resources, Templates |

The best color tools for designers

The time to work with the colors of a project is generally not too pleased. One does not know whether this by choosing a palette of shades ideal or whether it should continue. This is why any appeal will help us in this task is more than welcome.
Hongkiat published in a compilation with the best [...]

[ More ] June 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Feature, Freelance, Resources |

Create a portfolio of nine steps

On the site FreelanceWitch published a series of nine steps to create a successful portfolio in which to display your work in a proper manner.
1 – Answer the question: How well our site responded to the potential customer?
2 – to focus on simplicity: Unlike other sites that there is no clutter of information. Just give [...]

[ More ] May 18th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Feature, Freelance |

40 sites to sell your designs

When we design, all our creations do not arrive where they should go. Sometimes they are in our hard drive, sometimes we erase them, or we implemented in another project, and sometimes we sell them. It is important to cheer up and sell our designs. No matter if you like your design or not, maybe [...]

[ More ] March 7th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Freelance |

Pay attention to your business card

We have already mentioned the importance of the business cards, mainly for those freelance designers. We already know that this simple piece is the key for the success, and it can give you a more professional image in front of your potential customers… Definitively, it is better: “Please take a note, my telephone number [...]

[ More ] November 10th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Corporate Image, Freelance |

Why is that design so expensive?

Your customers will always ask you, why is that so expensive? That’s the moment when you need to defend and stand up for your design, your job and it’s quality.Our profession, many times, tends to be underestimated and some even say “it’s something anybody can do” and this is a grand mistake! When we talk [...]

[ More ] March 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

Freelance, stand for your price!

For anyone out there that has at least once been asked the question: But why so much money? I believe this is a very common thing that happens as a freelancer. It´s really important to get to know your product in order to stablish a fair price.
Note: Don’t lie, be 100% honest.

[ More ] March 13th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

Is it important go get feedback from a customer?

I know that many graphic designers don’t like feedback, because customers can give both negative as well as possitive comments about a designer’s work. But it’s only a critic, it’s nothing personal.
If there’s something I always like to take my time explaining to my customer is the chosen color, a shape, an image, etc. Remember [...]

[ More ] March 3rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

99 useful resources for graphic designers

A great link compilation from Web Usability Help, it’s going to be a great tool for both graphic and web designers. You’ll be able to find confederations, contests, freelance networks, color palettes, inspirational sites, port-folios, magazines, fonts, Tutorials, Photoshop brushes, etc.

[ More ] February 20th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Freelance, Photoshop, Resources |

How much should I charge for a web site design?

One question posted by many that can have many different answers. It’s true that for this there is no ultimate truth, many countries have different rates.
What I could do for you would be to give you some hints of the points to take in consideration when taking this decision:
Your reputation as designer, we know that [...]

[ More ] February 18th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

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