The business of graphic and web design is a difficult business to break into. Designers are no longer expected to simply be print experts, but they must also have web knowledge as well. Most designers these days are well rounded and are capable of handling both worlds.  This business is an ever-changing one, but there are some major things that tick me off to no end.

The first one are these so called designers that claim to be professionals. They have not had any formal training in art or design and belong nowhere near a design studio, let alone doing freelance work for major companies. They tell everyone that that can do a logo or print work very cheap, and when doing so, they under cut the real deal professionals and make us look … Read More »

As Creatives, Graphic Designers, Consultants, etc., one of the most daunting tasks is to figure out what we are going to charge. When starting our own business, we have to consider our own expenses, health insurance, making sure that we factor in a little extra to get us through the slow times, sometimes rent for an office, the price of a P.O. Box, travel expenses, and much more. If we are going solo as freelancers, we don’t have as many expenses to do business because many of us work from home or work on site for our clients. Just starting out many of us don’t have much experience, so do we set our prices lower to compensate for inexperience? If we have been freelancers for a long time and business has grown out of hand, … Read More »

First off, this is a list of who I consider to be some of the top notch resources and sites for creative professionals. I have received no endorsements, fees, bribes, or persuasion from any outside sources. This is strictly upon my personal evaluation.

1. AIGA- This organization is a network for creative professionals with resources, jobs, and articles about many different subjects, including news. http://www.aiga.org/

2. The Graphic Artists Guild- This organization is a hub for designers to gather about issues related to graphic design. It has job posts, as well as a resource to help freelancers acquire health insurance. http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/

3. Communication Arts- This magazine has been around for decades, and their site allows you to upload your work for a web portfolio on their site. They also have job listings for creative professionals. They hold … Read More »