A 5-step approach to landing freelance clients at scale
Veteran freelance web creator Brad Hussey shares how you can land the creative client projects you actually want, with less headaches.
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Master remote design thinking and kick your team's ideas up a notch
A dispersed team shouldn't stifle ideation. Here's how to turn your team's brainstorming capabilities electric, no sticky notes required.
5 practical tips to make your UX design process more efficient right now
The stages of UX workflows, ideation methods, and advice you can use to make your UX process more efficient.
How designers can work with developers to create websites that wow
Is your design-dev workflow glitching? Here’s how to repair it.
This fintech design engineer shares his 5 methods for getting cross-company buy-in
Plaid's Adekunle Oduye explains how he builds seamless design systems, builds cross-company bonds, and showcases his value.
How to lead innovative and inclusive teams, with independent design leader Rachel Gogel
Gogel shares how she builds inclusive workplaces, empowers her team to build their best work, and models the behaviors she wants to see.
5 platforms designers are using to share their work that aren't Instagram
Instagram's pivot to video rather than still-photo networking isn't helping designers connect with clients. Here's where to go instead.
Top designers at Editor X and Pentagram on how to land your next great gig
Editor X's Rinat Sherzer, Pentagram's Talia Cotton, and freelance consultant Brad Hussey share 5 tried-and-true tips.
Michael Janda's 4 workflow success hacks
The agency veteran shares his advice for managing projects for big-name clients like Disney and Google.
How to make your web design portfolio stand out, according to top creative directors
Tips you can use right now to make your digital design portfolio stand out, according to art directors at three top agencies.
5 takeaways from the Dribbble and Editor X 2021 design industry report
We surveyed 13,500 design professionals on how the design industry changed in 2021. See the biggest takeaways for web designers here.
Back on the job market? Look at this UX design salary guide first
Learn about the top six careers in UX, their tasks, salary expectations, and tips on how to get a competitive salary for your next gig.
How Much to Charge for a Website: A Pricing Guide for Web Designers
This web design pricing guide breaks down everything you should consider when determining your design fee.
How to get new clients for your design business
Getting new graphic design clients is never easy. Here are 10 valuable tips on finding and retaining professional connections with clients.
Methods for effective collaboration in web design
With so many creatives, clients and stakeholders involved in website creation, streamlining collaboration across the board is crucial.
How to effectively manage designers
Being a designer is one thing, but managing a team of designers is quite another, requiring a whole different set of skills.
The process of receiving design feedback
Embracing multiple perspectives is crucial for pushing creative work forward. Here’s how to truly grow and improve from feedback.
Learning to work through imposter syndrome one day at a time
Feeling like a fraud is common, especially in creative fields where things are often subjective. These words of advice can help.
Design for impact through defining moments
Our role as designers isn’t just about impacting users; we should strive to craft meaningful moments in our own everyday lives.
How to conduct a UX design retrospective
Design retrospectives help you reflect on your workflow and results, enabling you to identify what can be improved in the future.
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