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As a freelance graphic designer, you are considered self-employed and have to take up the challenges of working for yourself. It also means you are basically exchanging time for money, with income
Posted in Creating Your Portfolio
You built your portfolio and set up your site. Now, it’s time to move on to site design. While your portfolio site has to look good and function well, its main purpose should be to convert
Posted in Creating Your Portfolio
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to setting up your portfolio site. With so many services to choose from, it comes down to your budget, the time and effort you are willing to invest, and how
Posted in Creating Your Portfolio
Building your portfolio takes time and effort. It’s especially hard when you are starting out, since you have yet to land your first client and don’t have any previous work to show. Even so,
Posted in Creating Your Portfolio
You took time to master the fundamentals of graphic design. You also recognized the need for preparation and have developed a good plan of action. Now it’s time to kickstart your career as a
Posted in Preparation
Being a freelance graphic designer is not just about creating quality designs — you also need to take care of the business side of things, such as accounting, time tracking and communication. Such
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THIS ARTICLE IS UPDATED AS OF AUGUST 2021 As a graphic designer, it’s important to have the right tools in order to create the best work for your clients. While Adobe is the industry standard
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The thought of freelancing is a daunting one. After all, you are sacrificing the security of a steady paycheck to pursue your freedom and passion. Freelancing is essentially a business, so you have