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10 Time-saving InDesign Tips
July 12, 2023

#155 Learn how to work more efficiently in Adobe InDesign with these time-saving 10 tips about features that most graphic designers dont use. The more you know InDesign, the easier it is to incorpora

Stop People Pleasing, Save Your Business
June 28, 2023

#154 Providing good customer service doesnt mean you have to be at the whim of every client request or that the client is always right. In fact, if you do that, your business will suffer. Find out wh

9 Tips for Creating Accessible Hyperlinks
June 14, 2023

#153 Ensuring that hyperlinks are accessible for all website visitors increases the accessibility and usability of a website. There are functional, cognitive and visual factors to consider. Find out 9

How to Write a Creative Brief
May 31, 2023

#152 A design brief, or creative brief, helps you get more respect and be seen as an expert as a designer. Find out how to write a creative brief and how it helps not only you but the designer-client

How to Write a Good About Page—Todd Jones
May 17, 2023

#151 Learn how to leverage the About page on your website so that you stand out and increase your chances of getting new clients. Find out tips for what to include and how to write a good About page e

The Risks of Having One Big Client (Gorilla Client)
April 26, 2023

#150 Having a client who makes up a large portion of your income is a blessing and a curse. They keep you busy, but you lose focus on your freelance business. Find out if you have any gorilla clients,

The Business Case for Accessibility
April 12, 2023

#149 Are you looking to have the accessibility conversation with clients or coworkers but not sure where to start? Have you tried but gotten resistance? Find out 10 common objections to accessibility

When a Client Wants More Than One of Your Designs
March 29, 2023

As a graphic designer, you may run into a situation where the client wants more than one of your designs. Should you provide the design free? Should you charge for the additional design? Find out what

Setting Boundaries With Clients
March 15, 2023

#147 Many freelance designers struggle with creating and enforcing boundaries with clients, taking on and putting up with bad clients. But setting boundaries means you're in charge, work with good cli

How to Make More Money in Graphic Design (and Work Less) With Adrienne Johnston
March 01, 2023

Graphic designer Adrienne Johnston shares how she went from being stressed out and overworked in a $60k-a-year creative business to working less and without stress making more than $200k a year by foc