My colleague is a very talented designer. He works very hard and his customers always seem to be more than satisfied. Despite his success, he’s always frazzled — on the lookout for new clients and desperate to make ends meet.
Archive for April, 2009
What is brainstorming? According to Merriam-Webster.com, it’s a problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group.
So what we are talking about is coming up with as many ideas as possible in a short
Find new clients regardless of economic conditions. You just have to know where.
The recession is upon us, no doubt about that. Is there any reason to be chipper? I say, YES! Avoiding tired clichés about lemons and lemonade, it’s fair
How do you hang punctuation outside the text box in Quark?
Here’s how you do it:
If you are using display type (larger point sizes) you will want to take the time to tighten up the space between letters. As type size
If you’re a small business, finding new customers can be a challenge, especially in the current economy. If you’re struggling to find new clients, don’t rush to blame the recession. You might be responsible.
Here are five things that might be
With the seemingly ever-changing software that graphic designer use, sometimes it’s hard to stay current. Every time Adobe or Quark come out with a new version we spend days playing hide and seek with menus and tools. We wonder where
Many websites are launched by individuals or small companies that do not have the budget to pay someone to optimize their new website. Quite a few of these websites are owned by people who are confused by the sometimes conflicting
Pepsi reportedly paid quite large sum for these logo designs.
Just about every graphic designer, marketer and business owner has heard at least something about the respective Pepsi and Tropicana debacles of late. The Los Angeles Times‘ Dan Neil, and many
Congratulations! So you’ve decided to do it at last. You are finally going to start your own design studio. You’ve been quietly getting freelance clients while still working full time at the agency or printer, whatever the case may be.
How many times have you been to the ballpark and seen the name of a restaurant or bar on the uniform of a team? How about the local festivals? Have you ever counted the banners hanging from tables? Any business
