Giving feedback or critiquing someone’s work is easy. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean we are helping the author or providing any value. There are some characteristics or attributes great and valuable feedback must have. Otherwise, it is useless. In this article, we will discuss these characteristics and take a look at five simple tips to… Continue reading 5 Simple Tips for Giving Great and Valuable Feedback
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9 Key Lessons From Working for Design Agency Designers Must Know Pt2
Working for design agency can be a great opportunity for designer to learn a lot about design and business. In this second part of this miniseries, we will discuss the last five lessons I learned from working for design agency. These lessons include topics such as focusing on moving fast and testing ideas, what to… Continue reading 9 Key Lessons From Working for Design Agency Designers Must Know Pt2
9 Key Lessons From Working for Design Agency Designers Must Know Pt1
Working for design agency is one way to start your design career. Some designers decide to work full-time others choose freelancing. Still, working for design agency can teach designer valuable lesson she can apply almost everywhere. In this two-part article I will share with you nine key lessons I learned from working with one of… Continue reading 9 Key Lessons From Working for Design Agency Designers Must Know Pt1
Should You Work for Free? No, and Here is Why
Doing work for free is one of those ways some designers are trying to get exposure and traction. Let’s face it. When you are just starting out, and have nothing to show, it is hard to find good paid jobs. Without a portfolio or at least a few examples of work, it is hard to… Continue reading Should You Work for Free? No, and Here is Why
How Do You Get on Dribbble and Become a Player
Dribbble is one of the most popular places for designers to show their work. It is also a very popular place for designers to find inspiration. And, as such, dribbble has very high barriers to entry. It is hard to get there. You can create an account, but you need to get an invite Otherwise,… Continue reading How Do You Get on Dribbble and Become a Player
How to Create Great Design – 3 Things You Have to Get Right
Creating great design is incredibly hard. It is something we, as designers, want to achieve with every project. It is also the reason for spending hours and hours immersed in design theory and then in practice. Just like talent, theory without practice doesn’t work. Today, we will take a look at what I believe are… Continue reading How to Create Great Design – 3 Things You Have to Get Right