When Steve Jobs took a design centric approach to everything he did at Apple no one thought it made sense and it didn’t for 30 years. Now he and others like Tim Brown has helped ushered in a new age, not of designers but of design thinkers. We’re now in a time when designers are the modern day equivalent to MBA.
Pitches connects designers to startups in a revolutionary way. Pitches is an infrastructure for designers to become investors. And it’s a way for startups to infuse their brand with best-in-class design. Entrepreneurs pitch to creative talent the way they would pitch to investors.
I apologize for taking this long to write you. I apologize for making it seem like DesignersCouch is in limbo. For any who knows me, know I’ll never give up on DesignersCouch. Never.
Good designers can move on quickly. They don't let difficult conversations with clients, insults from a vendor, or a lost piece of business get them too far down. Here are the first four ways for designers and creative pros to develop a thick skin so they can keep on creating great work, even when the going is tough.
In order to win more business, I want to challenge you to think of your branding and selling process like an inverted funnel....Commit to being a specialist of some sort, whether it’s a capability such as being an expert at Wordpress design, digital signage, corporate branding, or more.
DesignersCouch creative Edson Williams is an agency based in London and Amsterdam with more than 10 years experience in the design, marketing, advertising, fashion and music industries.
Freelancer. Independent. Entrepreneur. Solopreneur. However you choose to label yourself, you venture out on your own to chase the dream. Finally, you can do things your way, on your terms, on your schedule. Sort of.
You may remember our post a couple weeks ago about The Dipr --- an interesting invention to help you better handle your cookies and milk. Robert Haleluk and his wife Julie were inspired to create this new utensil the old fashion way.... out of necessity. As the Dipr has come out with new character versions, seen below, to appe
Growth goals are important success factors. But do you know just how important? For entrepreneurs, setting growth goals is “the only statistically significant predictor of business growth.” Does that get you thinking about the goals you’ve set—or haven’t set—for your freelance design business.
DesignersCouch creative Federico de Luca has no small talent. This graphic designer who resides in Berlin, Germany, has developed a flexible and eclectic style through mixed media. His characters may seem otherworldly, but also familiar, drawing you into his art pieces and letting you step into their world.
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