David Airey, graphic designer

More than just a title

Published on July 3rd, 2010 Read the 7 comments »

Titles can matter to those who hire you, but you’ve got to make sure you walk the walk.

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Self-employment advice for designers

Published on May 25th, 2010 Read the 55 comments »

This month brought with it my five-year anniversary as a self-employed graphic designer, so I’m taking the opportunity to offer 15 pieces of advice to those thinking of “going it alone.”

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How to convince your clients they need a brand, not just a logo

Published on May 7th, 2010 Read the 40 comments »

The following advice has been excerpted from the May/June 2010 issue of Layers Magazine, and was written by brand identity designer Andrew Sabatier.

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How to win friends and influence people

Published on April 21st, 2010 Read the 68 comments »

“In his exuberant, conversational style, internationally bestselling author Dale Carnegie offers practical advice and techniques for how to get out of a mental rut and make your life more rewarding.”

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How I became a self-employed graphic designer

Published on March 3rd, 2010 Read the 71 comments »

Graphic designers often ask how I made the switch to self-employment. Here’s a quick overview of that period in my life in 2004/05.

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