Congratulations! You’ve found me and I hope we’ll work together. This Tips and Tricks post explains what happens when you get in touch from call to invoice. There’s also information on where I work, software, ethics and inspiration.
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In this Tips and Tricks post, I will cover the integrity of speculative, crowdsourcing or pitch work so that prospective clients and creatives understand the practice. Maybe you’ve been tempted to enter an award with an entry fee, run a pitch or heard about them in peer conversations.
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Launching new website or a rebrand is exciting and a bit overwhelming too. Here’s some tips from me on how to create some interest around the reveal to help you get noticed.
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Copyright and licensing of original design and illustration work is complex. There's no one size that fits all when it comes to pricing. What works for one creative may not work for another. Illegal use of images leads to distrust but when an agreement is done well then the rewards are great. The client receives something original and the creative is paid fairly; both can take pride in the outcome. This is a brief run down of common terms and licence maths. Yes, maths!
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Yes, I know you are reading this and thinking really?! But it’s only 33 weeks away and us designers will be getting booked up soon with requests for work ahead of the calendar year end. If you want to get organised then now is a good time to start. Here’s some advice to help you.
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Working with clients from across the world on their designs can be a different experience to working in your own language. Here’s a few things I’ve learned when collaborating with teams and clients that are international, in honour of International Design Day!
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If you need a bespoke cricket ball or lacrosse stick, you're out of luck if you're looking for a UK maker. Ditto a gold beater or a mould and deckle maker. These are all 'locally extinct crafts' according to The Heritage Craft Association. Also on this list is letterpress printing. Eh?
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Most designers should have a process they follow to get the best results for their clients. I love a good workflow and if you’ve worked with me, then you’ll appreciate my nerdy love of a schedule. Writing this blog post is useful to set the scene. I hope you find it useful.
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