Having written principly on the subject of graphic design on this blog, a slow realisation struck me. Actually a comment in a graphic design Facebook group brought it home to me. To the question someone had posted, ‘What blogs do you read on graphic design?’. Someone answered ‘None. As it’s a boring subject’. Absolutely horrified […]
Dealing with and understanding some of the potential issues can help to get a creative project finished successfully.
It’s time to get ready for Xmas!
As a freelance designer in Copenhagen I love the cyclical nature of the seasons with regard to clients. I have two busy periods as regards new clients and new inquiries. The first is obvious, January. Middle to late January, the emails and phone calls come in. Companies have a new budget to spend, new ideas […]
Book keeping for freelancers is the necessary pain that goes with the freedom and creativity of the freelance world. A look at dealing with my least favourite job.
Art college is for many a great experience, however it doesn’t always go to plan. So I’m going to look at the less positive aspects of art college, including my own time at Robert Gordon University’s Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen.
I have written previously as to why companies should not use stock photos to promote their business. In this very amusing video from the actress Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones, Solo, Terminator etc.) she brilliantly destroys stock photos.
I’ve made plenty mistakes as a freelance graphic designer. So I have listed the worst by way of advice to any others starting as freelancers.
An illustration featuring a cheeky dig at Noel Gallagher.
