In-House Design: Careers & Advice

By Mike Clark of www.shelfidentity.com Do you ever feel like a note taker instead of a creative problem solver? Has a buyer ever sketched out what they want for you, and said, “I’m practically designing it for you?” If you’ve ever dealt with a… More

Assessment and planning at less than warp speed. By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org The first task I undertake when starting a new creative services leadership job is to assess the situation. After about a month I typically have a… More

by Ilise Benun If you’ve been freelancing on the side and trying to decide when is the right time to make the leap, you’re not alone. Here are two freelancers who blog for the Creative Freelancer Blog with their perspectives on the topic: Alisa Bonsi… More

All is not what it seems, but remember why you are here By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org After a few weeks on the job I have heard more airing of dirty laundry than I would have expected. But, this is actually par for the course… More

Talking Less and Listening More By Andy Brenits, as originally seen on www.in-source.org My first few day on the job typically include meeting lots of new people including colleagues, clients, leaders, and direct reports. Along with the usual and custo… More