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April 19, 2012

How to Manage Client Expectations

Great design takes great designer and client collaboration.

Topics: Branding Identity, Color, Managing Design, Packaging, Professional Development

April 17, 2012

Fast Track to the Experts

For designers who want to specify environmentally responsible print production but don't want to or have the time to do a lot of legwork themselves, print brokers and distributors can be great resources.

Topics: Design Reference, Managing Design, Random

April 13, 2012

99% Perspiration

An inspiring business plan that addresses a commonly understood human need provides the best of inspiration for a brand identity.

Topics: Branding Identity, Interactive Design, Managing Design

April 12, 2012

Breaking Down a Budget

When thinking about pricing a project, it's logical to consider who will be doing the work.

Topics: Managing Design, Professional Development, Studio Secrets

April 7, 2012

Digital Brands

It's been said that half the money in advertising is wasted, but the trick is figuring out which half—a problem online advertisers have endeavored to solve.

Topics: Branding Identity, Color, Managing Design, Self-Promotion

April 4, 2012

Case Study in Big Goals: Sustainability

Vancouver-based smashLAB is an interaction design studio directed by partners Eric Shelkie, who plans and codes, and Eric Karjaluoto, who does strategy and design.

Topics: Branding Identity, Managing Design, Professional Development, Studio Secrets

March 30, 2012

Team Management Issues

Even with the best of intentions, lots of designers don't always play well with others.

Topics: Branding Identity, Managing Design, Professional Development

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