On the Job: Advice & Tips for Designers

Any level of designer in any type of atmosphere — whether it’s a design firm, in-house design department, freelance design business, virtual office or internship — will find that each setting presents unique on-the-job challenges. Find tips and articles for being successful in your design career. Plus, read in-the-trenches stories from designers, like yourself, and the lessons that they’ve gleaned from their experiences.

10 Strategies to Help Designers Conquer a Fear of Writing

Is your fear of words hindering you from taking designs to the next level? Conquer it with these 10 strategies that’ll explain the relationship of words and design. More

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8 Sure-fire Ways to Propel Your Career Forward

Are you feeling restless in your graphic design career? Wanting to move up the proverbial ladder, but not sure how? Here are 8 solid ways to propel your career forward in the New Year. More

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Party Like a Pro: Tips for the Design Office Holiday Party

It’s not uncommon for creative professionals to embrace a “work hard, play hard” mentality. But some people take it to extremes—particularly at the annual office holiday party. Here are some tips to help you put your best foot forward. More

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Your Greatest Ally: In-House Industry Survey Results

In a widespread survey, in-house industry creative leaders were asked to share feedback related to challenges and goals that they face. See the full survey and connect with tools that can be your greatest ally when asking for more resources. More

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Office Negotiation Strategies

Here we address the finer points of successful negotiation tactics, some do’s and don’ts, and some good sources for research before jumping into your next workplace negotiation. More

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Creating Clout Within Your In-House Design Department

Following are some tactics to help raise your visibility and gain clout at your organization. More

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Dealing With Work Demons

By overcoming your career-related “gremlins,” you’ll have more on-the-job treats than tricks to look forward to in the year ahead. More

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6 Tips For Avoiding E-mail Blunders

Don’t let a careless e-mail mistake cost you your job. Check out these 6 tips before hitting send on your next e-mail.
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How to Deal With a Bad Boss

Following are three of the most common types of bad managers along with strategies for how to deal with a bad boss. More

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Creative Burnout: Traction Control with David Baker

Burnout is widely felt in marketing field. So much so that every individual will face it at some point in his/her career. Some of it stems from a propensity toward short attention spans, developed at an early age. Oddly enough, if you didn’t have access to a TV or hours of video games, you might be more creative now! (So much for the impact of your profession.) More

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