5 video courses to sharpen your business skills
If you work in a creative field you probably try to learn something new as often as you can. Perhaps you are taking a class in lettering...
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Designing Annual reports
The true purpose of an annual report is to highlight what went well and where you can improve. Despite the corporate looking bricks you...
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Help your clients give better briefs
A great brief is a time saver. Asking a few important questions upfront means you know you have the same goals and any interaction...
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"I'll know it when I see it"
If you have not heard this one yet, it is sure to come your way soon. This type of feedback is not only difficult to make use of, it is...
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Thank you next - lessons from past clients
Working as a creative means working with clients, and that can make you feel very differently depending on your experience. When I first...
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Inspiration - Colour crush
Colour! So simple and yet so difficult to pick that perfect combination. Today, we are indulging in exciting new combinations from some...
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Client hand-off packages
A client handoff package has two functions. The first is to wrap up any questions that you anticipate getting. This will save you a lot...
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Why you will love design systems
Business is getting complex. Most brands have a social media strategy, an online presence and a team. With so many places for the brand...
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How to collaborate with other creatives
When it comes to finding new clients, there are endless tips on improving your networking skills and social media. For creatives however,...
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Calendar planning 101 - time management for creatives
Last week we spoke about how to manage your workload to make sure you don't take on too much. This week, we will look at your personal...
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Managing project loads for designers
Most creative businesses have ups and downs, and it can be tempting to say yes to everything while they are knocking on your door. But...
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SEO tips to get your portfolio noticed
Search engine optimisation (SEO) can seem daunting, but done right, it can be a long term investment that keeps generating leads for your...
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Make 2019 your best year ever
The end of the year is the perfect time to evaluate and prepare for a fresh start. After a few days of relaxing, I like to make an action...
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Editorial illustrators to get inspired by
Editorial illustration can be found in magazines and newspapers. Now that most issues have moved from news stands to online publications,...
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How to manage stress as a creative
Identifying as a “creative” can often come with a lot of expectations. On a daily basis we try to invent something that doesn't exist,...
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How to create an effective persona
The purpose of a persona is to help your client understand their customers’ needs and wants. The more specific your persona is, the...
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The perfect first design meeting
Most creative businesses get a majority of their projects from word of mouth. This can seem hard to control, but at the heart of it lies...
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6 unique portfolios you have to see
This list of portfolio sites is a little different. Rather than showing you sites that inspire us in general, we decided to present...
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How to get design leads from Pinterest
Your website looks great, your process is down to the t and now you just need more leads to grow your business. We have all been there...
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A/B testing - part 2: present your finds
This is part 2 of a series about A/B testing and it really only makes sense if you read them in order. Click here to read part 1. In part...
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