Web design is not print design
Designing for the web is a different experience than designing for print media. With print you are designing a tactile object that is measured in inches (or centimeters) and printed in pantone colors on a surface of your choosing. With web design you are designing an interactive experience based on pixels, screen resolution, internet speed, and the browser. The designer has more control over the appearance of a print piece than a website. The print designer is only limited by what the client can afford and what would be appropriate. As much as we would like to, we can't choose your screen resolution, internet connection, and browser for you. (read more)
To-do Lists for More Productivity
I use to-do lists to run my business. It is an easy way to keep track of
progress on projects. Crossing off items one by one gives a visual assessment
of what you have done. Crossing off item after item builds momentum.
I use three different lists to run my business. I have a list of things
that I must take care of every month, every week, and a list of things to
take care of today. When I am done with my to-do list for today, I am done
working. (read
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The Personal MBA
The Personal MBA is a reading program that covers everything that you would learn in a traditional MBA program. Self-education rocks!
Secondary Income for Designers
Our government has added vast sums of money to the monetary supply that
will cause significant inflation. The credit market is frozen. The Dow is
down 33% this year. We have started to see the beginning of a recession.
The economic woes of today may not be affecting you, but chances are in
the next few months they will. In tough economic times print and web design
are considered expendable. In order to prepare for tougher times, we need
to look for secondary sources of income. Here are three ways to supplement
your income. (read
more)
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