Author Archives: Poppy Evans

Art Chantry on Creativity and Design

After 30 years, Art Chantry still generates great concepts. In a conversation with a fellow designer, he shared how research, relaxation and low-tech improvisation keep the ideas flowing. More

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Choose a Business Structure

Figure out which type of business will be the most profitable for you: sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Learn the tax benefits and liabilities of each type. More

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How Well Are You Suited to Working on Your Own?

Determine if you have (or are able to cultivate) the necessary skills for working independently. More

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Packaging Design 101

Boxes and bottles and bags, oh my! Never designed a package before? Relax. We’ve got lots of information about working in this design discipline. More

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Priorities for Principals

To make your business as efficient as possible, determine the importance of various projects, including administrative tasks and cultivating new business. More

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Organize Your Studio

Handy hints to help you organize your time and your studio. More

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Cultivate Long-Term Vendor Relationships

Printers, illustrators, copywriters, paper suppliers … these vendors are key to every project. Treating them with the same respect you give your clients will ensure great results. More

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