What to charge for graphic design work

What to charge for graphic design work

Working out a fixed price for a design project is easier than you might think. Here’s how I do it.

Why business cards are essential for freelancers

Why business cards are essential for freelancers

Business cards aren’t just a quick way of giving someone your contact details. For freelance graphic designers they’re essential. Here’s why you need business cards, and why you need them now

7 secrets to being a successful student freelancer

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7 secrets to being a successful student freelancer

It’s a misconception that you need years of industry and agency experience before you’re ready to start freelancing. Experience is necessary, but you can be successful with only a limited amount, so long as you follow a few golden rules.

Why I started freelancing as a student

Why I started freelancing as a student

Despite still being a second year graphic design student, I’ve started my own graphic design business and am now freelancing as a student. This is a look at why I decided to go freelance whilst still studying.

Tools and software I use to run my design business

Tools and software I use to run my design business

If you’re thinking about starting up alone as a freelancer or offering your services part-time, you may be wondering exactly what programs and tools you need to buy to get started. Surprisingly, you don’t need that many.