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Clients Are Demanding More Web Design Freedom

SpeckyBoy

Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with design. It’s been a growing trend in my freelance business. I often receive design queries from clients.

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How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

SpeckyBoy

Embarking on a freelance web design career means embracing uncertainty. This year marks the 25th anniversary of my freelance business. But I’m still working with clients. Freelance web designers are no exception. We went from employing layout hacks to using native CSS specifications. Nothing is guaranteed.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

Do you find yourself constantly admiring how billboards, magazines, and websites look and feel? In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

SpeckyBoy

The ability for clients to update their websites has become a common project requirement. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. Needs may have evolved.

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Do Clients Need To Know How Their Website Works?

SpeckyBoy

They worry that there aren’t enough protections to keep a client from accidentally breaking the layout. But this discussion also got me thinking about how we train clients. Let’s explore the challenges in educating clients about their websites. This makes educating clients more challenging.

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Illustrator Montse Galbany uses kind shapes and vibrant colours to tell her stories

Creative Boom

Since 2017 she made the leap to become a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, and her impressive roster of clients already includes Youtube, Forbes, Rebel Girls, Sierra Magazine, Tribune Magazine, Penguin Random House and Atlassian, among others.