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In Global, by graphic design blender, September 8, 2010
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Being a freelance designer is a blast! You get to spend time working on your business and working in your business. You get to be the designer, the customer service representative, the accountant, the creative director, and more. One of the most enjoyable parts of being a freelance designer is meeting with clients, establishing solid [...]

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In Global, by graphic design blender, September 6, 2010
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Every once and a while I like to have a good long conversation with a few loyal readers of GDB to see what makes them tick, what problems they face, and how GDB can better serve them. Recently, in a discussion with a friend of mine, the topic came up of whether or not to [...]

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In Global, by graphic design blender, August 31, 2010
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Meeting with a client for the first time is invigorating. Both you and they are excited about moving forward with a new project that will help reach business goals. You set milestones together and work toward accomplishing the goals you have set, but sometimes clients tend to burn-out at some stage throughout the process. They [...]

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In Global, by graphic design blender, August 27, 2010
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“All of my design clients were not cold-call clients. They weren’t a result of any serious marketing or advertising campaign. They came to me.” The last week or so, we have been discussing the importance of having a stunning portfolio to attract more clients. We also discussed the art of writing an effective project proposal in order to win over your next potential client. But, ...

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In Web Design, Inspiration, by graphic design blender, August 24, 2010
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Lately, here at GDB, we have been learning a lot about one-page portfolios. We started off this miniseries with a great list of essential elements of a successful one-page portfolio, then we explored 8 excellent jQuery tutorials to help you build a nice portfolio page. Today, I would like to offer a tutorial on building an elegant jQuery social media menu for your portfolio site. Why ...

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Recently on GDB, we discussed some simple but necessary elements of a successful one-page portfolio design. To add to those insights, I thought today would be a good day to include a collection of some simple yet useful jquery tutorials, demos, and snippets that will help your one-page portfolio really stand out. Designing a one-page portfolio is unique because you have a limited amount of space, ...

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In Inspiration, by graphic design blender, August 17, 2010
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There are countless approaches you can take when creating your own design portfolio. Every designer is unique and should, therefore, have a unique portfolio. But when it comes to designing a successful one-page portfolio, there are a few key ingredients you’ll want to be sure to include. After reading through a few of my suggestions, be sure to suggest your own tips, share what has worked ...

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In Global, by graphic design blender, August 12, 2010
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Drafting up a design project proposal can be extremely scary. For freelance designers, every time you submit a proposal, it’s like applying for a job. Proposals determine whether clients choose to hire you, and clients are the life-blood of your design business. In essence, your entire success or failure as a designer depends on how well you can sell yourself or your services. This article will ...

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