As a designer, your portfolio is your resume, and it’s the number one reason why you will – or won’t – book jobs. Here are the top five reasons why your portfolio isn’t closing the deal!
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Your graphic design portfolio is your most powerful tool when it comes to booking clients and projects that you love – but only if you follow this one simple rule!
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If you’re new to design, you’ve probably dabbled in web-based designs programs like Canva. If you’re ready to step it up a notch (and maybe even make this your full-time career), you need to be using more professional software! To help you understand the difference between these beginner programs and top-tier design applications, I’ve put together a list of the top four benefits of switching from Canva to Illustrator!
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If you really want to increase your worth as a VA, one of the best things you can do is choose an area of expertise to specialize in. Here’s what you need to know to specialize in graphic design as a virtual assistant!
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If you're serious about a career in design, you need to be using Adobe. It’s not that Canva is bad, it’s just that Adobe gives you a lot more functionality and enables you to create higher quality work — which also means you can charge more money!
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When I first started freelancing, I didn’t have a lot or resources or anyone I could ask for help. Looking back, there are so many things I would have done differently. So today I’m sharing the top five mistakes I made in my first year freelancing — and how you can learn from them!
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The thing about booking clients is that it doesn't have to be hard, but it does require a strategy. Here’s how I was able to book consistent freelance clients and hit that coveted six-figure mark!
It’s hard to know where to start building a graphic design portfolio when you don’t have much design experience. Here are 4 ways to build a design portfolio you love so you can book your dream clients!
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Your portfolio can make or break your success as a graphic designer – it’s essentially your graphic design resume. So before you start sending your work to potential employers, make sure you’re not making these common portfolio mistakes!
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No matter how experienced the graphic designer, we can all always improve. I'm sharing four ways I've consistently used to get better at graphic design while learning new graphic design skills along the way!
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As a freelance graphic designer, I rely on a lot of programs and tools to help me do my job. From accounting software, to programs to track client contracts, to actual design programs and hardware, I have quite the arsenal! I’ve put together a complete list of every tool and program I use in my freelance business so you can start using them too!
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Learn how and why my logo has single-handedly brought in business and how yours can do the same. Plus I have added a FREE downloadable Comprehensive Logo Brainstorming Guide to lead you through this process, so you too can come out with a kickin' logo.
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If you are a blogger or entrepreneur looking for free and cheap stock photos, look no further. I have compiled the ultimate list of graphic designer approved, free and cheap stock photo sites. Take a look at the list and save it for later!
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Becoming an entrepreneur has led me on a crazy life rollercoaster for the last six months, and doesn't look like it will be leveling-out any time soon. Here is what I have learned so far along the way!
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