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Category Archives: fun stuff
10 Signs Your Design Client May Be Evil
I can’t speak for you, but every once in a while I’m approached by a potential client that gives me a bad feeling. Maybe calling them evil is a bit of an exaggeration, but there are definitely some clients that prefer to do business in the murky backwaters of morality. The biggest risk that these clients pose to you is generally that ... read more...
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Awesome Gift Ideas For Designers
With Christmas just around the corner, there are plenty of people out there looking for last minute ideas for the graphic designers on their list (and many graphic designers making lists). So today we thought we’d feature a few fun gift ideas for designers and other creatives. Or, if ... read more...
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Rant: Manipulating Customers In The Name Of Charity
Disclaimer About These Rants: These are meant to be entertaining, to give you something to think about, and to stimulate discussion. These are opinions; sometimes unpopular opinions, sometimes harsh opinions, but the operative word is (you guessed it) opinions. This is not mean to hurt anyone’s ... read more...
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5 Things I Love (and 5 I Hate) About Being A Graphic Designer
Becoming a graphic designer is many people’s greatest dream come true – a chance to do what they love and get paid for it. Even the best jobs have their ups and downs, however, and jobs in creative industries, where we often pour our heart and soul into our work, tend to have ... read more...
An Open Letter To All Clients, On Behalf Of Designers Everywhere
This was originally posted a couple of weeks ago but due to a small glitch, most of our readers were unable to access it. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please enjoy!
Dear clients and potential clients of the world,
We, your graphic designers, web designers, and ... read more...
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Rant: 5 Design And Marketing Trends That Need A Rest
Disclaimer About These Rants: These are meant to be entertaining, to give you something to think about, and to stimulate discussion. These are opinions; sometimes unpopular opinions, sometimes harsh opinions, but the operative word is (you guessed it) opinions. This is not mean to hurt anyone’s feelings. Please feel free to ... read more...
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5 Good Laughs For Graphic Designers
We thought we’d start the week with a little bit of fun. Here are a few links to fun and funny things to give you a little laugh and get you in a good mood for the week ahead. Just a warning, though, some of these may be funny because the hit close to home. Enjoy!
Clients From Hell: Mr. Alwaysright
Clients From Hell is a new series of posts to help us to learn from each other’s mistakes and successes when it comes to dealing with difficult clients. Also, it can feel pretty good to vent a little. The names, and often the professions, of the clients have been changed to protect the innocent, guilty, and stupid. ... read more...
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Rant: The Problem With Clever Design
Disclaimer About These Rants: These are meant to be entertaining, to give you something to think about, and to stimulate discussion. These are opinions; sometimes unpopular opinions, sometimes harsh opinions, but the operative word is (you guessed it) opinions. This is not mean to hurt anyone’s feelings. Please feel ... read more...
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10 Phrases Designers Hate Hearing (And What We Wish We Could Say Back)
Sometimes it really feels like the design business would be amazing if it wasn’t for all those damned clients. Unfortunately, we usually have to bite our tongues when a client makes a stupid request that’s going to make our lives harder. Here’s a little catharsis for you.