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AIGA President Debbie Millman on spec work

AIGA book cover by Paul Rand

Cat Wentworth, the Bangkok-based force behind NO!SPEC, has conducted an excellent interview with newly-appointed AIGA President Debbie Millman. Here are a couple of choice quotes.

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Hiring a designer: a client’s perspective

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Here follows a guest post by Aditya Mahesh of AMBeat.com, a blog offering resources for entrepreneurs — advice, start-up profiles, interviews, news analysis, and more.

Now I’ve never been a graphic designer (my background’s in copywriting), but by hiring designers on numerous occasions I’ve gained insights from the customer-side that will help you satisfy your own clients. The following tips will help you keep your customers coming back.

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The vendor client relationship

Here’s a sadly all-too-true video that shows what I’ve experienced with a lot of potential clients. I get the distinct impression I’m not alone.

Seem familiar?

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Graphic design contracts – your advice

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A few months ago I wrote a brief article about graphic design contracts. You offered some excellent advice in the comments, and here I feature a select few of your contract tips.

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Agency vs freelancer – your take

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Last month I asked what the difference is between hiring an agency and hiring a freelance graphic designer. The discussion that followed was great, and here I’ve picked out a few of your answers.

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Getting your foot in the door

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Lee Newham is was a senior designer at London-based consultancy P&W. He received three or four CVs (resumés) every day, and here he offers some tips on how graphic designers can get to the top of the pile.

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Design agencies vs freelance designers

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When a client works with a graphic design agency, instead of a freelance designer, the choice can offer many benefits, but it’s not a one-way street. Here I outline the advantages of relationships with one over the other.

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How 20 designers charge their clients – part 3

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The final part of the series — how 20 designers charge their clients. Here you’ll find more financial insights from talented designers, as well as some very useful resources from excellent websites.

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How 20 designers charge their clients – part 2

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Following on from part one in the series, seven more top notch designers talk about how they manage their finances when dealing with clients.

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How 20 designers charge their clients – part 1

George Best bank note

I asked some of my graphic design contacts three questions about their financial practices: How do you charge clients? How do you accept payment? Why do you recommend working this way?

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