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After you and the client have agreed on the project specifics and signed the contract, you will finally be able to put your graphic design skills to work. But hold your horses — it’s not as
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MyPaint is an open-source drawing program with a streamlined user experience, making it easy to create sketches without clutter. But don’t be fooled by its lightweight interface — it comes
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A client has checked out your portfolio and is interested in hiring your services. What’s next? Here are some steps to kickstart your design
Posted in Achieving Success as a Freelancer
Being a freelancer is filled with uncertainty. One moment you are earning good income and handling multiple projects; the next you can be in the red due to a lack of clients. However, that doesn’t
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Most clients are great to work with — but it’s inevitable that you will meet your fair share of bad clients. Here are some red flags to look out for so you know which ones to stay away
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Reddit is one of the biggest and busiest websites. As of 2015, it had 542 million monthly visitors — a vast market for a freelance graphic designer. The site is organized by area of interest called
Posted in Starting Out
You have to take extra care when handling and settling payment for a project, especially as a freelance graphic designer. If you don’t, then the time and effort you invested might be for nothing.
Posted in Starting Out
You are your own boss as a freelance graphic designer — which means you have to price your own services. The question is: how much should you