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Freelance Proposal Templates
Even if you’re a designer, writer, illustrator or website developer working for a company, I’m willing to bet that you’ve done some freelance work on the side.
The Chaotic Life of a Digital Creative
I’m not a big fan of reality tv, but I would love to peek into the world of a digital creative designer.
Categories: Editor's Picks
Tags: Career advice, creativity, creativity tips, design inspiration
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How To Overcome Self-Criticism and Lack of Motivation
Designers face all kinds of creative roadblocks, from procrastination to self-criticism to lack of energy. Here’s how to overcome them.
Make This Year Matter: Propel Your Freelance Biz Forward
Have you been wondering how to start freelancing or how to make your freelance business more successful? Stop dreaming and take action with this compilation of favorite freelance resources from HOWDesign.com.
Best Grad Gift EVER!
What do you get the creative school graduate that is just about to launch his or her career in design community? I’ve got the best idea!
Categories: Editor's Picks
Tags: branding, business, career, Career advice, design inspiration, HOW Design Live
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Creative Freelancers: Are You an Accidental Workaholic?
There are many joys of being a thriving freelancer, like choosing your projects and deciding when and where you work. But there are perpetual challenges, too, like managing client requests when you’re swamped or simply need time to decompress. Often, …
Categories: Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips, On the Job: Advice & Tips for Designers
Tags: Career advice, career tips, client relations, Designers, freelance, freelancing
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5 Tips for Using Humor to Your Advantage
Want to get ahead in your design career? Here are 5 tips for bringing your sense of humor into the office to diffuse creative tension and project overload.
Testing the Limits of Creativity
Define Creativity. It’s not easy. It’s a lot like defining art or design. There is no perfect definition, but you know it when you see it. Creative teams often use brainstorming sessions to fuel the creative process.
Categories: Design Exercises for Inspired Designers, Editor's Picks
Tags: Career advice, creative exercises, creativity, inspiration
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What to Do Before Accepting a Job Offer
We’re all looking for “the job.” When you do find it and have the offer laid out in front of you, there are six tips offered by The Creative Group to keep in mind just before you say yes.
Creating Clout Within Your In-House Design Department
Following are some tactics to help raise your visibility and gain clout at your organization.
