Dos and Don'ts for Designers Dealing with Business

Some clients genuinely don't and never will 'get it.' But think long and hard before laying the blame for a poorly executed project at the feet of the non-designer. A critical part of the designer's job is to explain why something has to be done a certain way. If you can't convince the client, who chooses to go another, disastrous route, that's not actually his or her fault. It's yours.

Walters, Helen. Core77 (2009). Design>Graphic Design>Communication>Collaboration

What to Do When You Have Nothing Better to Do

Most designers, for most of their education and careers, have been trained to think of themselves as problem solvers. True. But that doesn't mean we can't seek out the problems we want to solve too; there's no law that says that you have to be part of an organization to take on a cause you're passionate about.

Simmons, Christopher. Core77 (2009). Careers>Unemployment>Advice>Graphic Design

Five Simple Ways to Let Go and Give in to New Digital Routines

The way to be a jack-of-all-trades is to have the right tools in place so you can spend more time on the things you're good at. Here are five simple switches that allow you to shake your fusty old habits and start using the right tools.

Danzico, Liz. Core77 (2009). Articles>Business Communication>Workflow