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Archive for October 2007

October 31st, 2007

Why You’ll Learn a Lot Through RSS

You can learn a lot through the RSS, because the proper use of it will keep you up-to-date on the latest trends, techniques, insights, methods, and even job postings related to your field.
As people started considering the Internet as a valid source of news and facts, some worried that crackpot theories and perspectives would easily […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

October 30th, 2007

What Happens When Your Creativity Has No Framework?

Despite what the critics say, I found Freddy Got Fingered quite entertaining. At the very least, it was… surreal:

The unfocusedly weird Gordon Brody (played by the equally weird Tom Green) couldn’t find success as an animator because he placed no limits on his creativity (or “creativity”). That changed when Gordon came up with a concept […]

By Rico -- 2 comments

October 29th, 2007

Why Being Unremarkable is Bad for the Freelancer and Client

The problem with popular styles—like the famous wet-floor look—is that everyone wants to do them. So you may find yourself presenting to a client, only to be met with “But that’s not what our competitors are doing, isn’t it?” Who could blame them after all, when certain styles are so good that using them is […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

October 28th, 2007

Why it’s Good to Limit the Number of Revisions on Your Contract

One important clause for a project contract is the one that specifies the number of revisions a client is entitled to. By formulating this provision properly, your projects will be more focused and provide less frustration.
It is in the client’s interest to require as many revisions as possible, to maximize their investment in your skills. […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

October 27th, 2007

Working Through Emotional Distress

Have you ever tried working while emotionally distressed? You probably know that it isn’t exactly a walk in the park, especially since feeling down makes distractions and procrastination much more appealing.
But the fact remains that deadlines and even some clients don’t care about what’s going on in your personal life. All they care about […]

By Rico -- 2 comments

October 26th, 2007

Travis Beckham Provides Great Background Patterns

Nothing struck my fancy today, except for Travis Beckham’s portfolio. Of particular interest is his collection of great background patterns, small images that look seamless when repeated over and over again, yet somehow don’t look repetitive. Check out my favorite:

I’m sure freelance designers would find one or more of the 158 designs available quite useful. […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

October 25th, 2007

Making Money by Helping Others Earn

There’s no doubt that one of the hardest parts of being a freelancer is the need to constantly market to clients. It’s also one of the most crucial, since you can’t make a living if you have no projects to accomplish.
Which is why you should consider yourself lucky if you’re really good at attracting inquiries […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

October 24th, 2007

The Ultimate Plug for Freelancers

Here’s something gadget-needy freelancers would find useful: The 150-Country Auto-Detecting Travel Adapter And Converter may have a really unimaginative name, but it looks like the product of an inventive mind.

Aside from its main function—providing quickly adjustable plugs for fitting into the plugs of 150 countries (what else?)—the 150CADTAAC keeps all its adaptors in its relatively […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

October 23rd, 2007

Why Debit Cards Could be Perfect for Freelancers and Credit Card Addicts

As for anyone else, credit cards can be a great asset for freelancers. It lets them purchase much needed equipment and supplies, and pay for any other important expenses without having to carry large sums around.
On the other hand, again as for anyone else, credit cards could turn out to be a liability. Despite credit […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

October 22nd, 2007

10 Ways to Deal With Clients

Last week, Ideas on Ideas told us how to How to disarm 10 difficult client observations/requests. The scenarios are pretty realistic, and cover most situations that freelancers would find themselves in when trying to convince a client that the output suits the requirements of the project. The question-answer format is very clear too.
Though I think […]

By Rico -- 4 comments

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