I'm not a "creator" or "gig-worker" – I'm a freelancer
Self-employment is more than delivering meals or acquiring followers on Instagram.
Introvert designers: stop pushing your business uphill
Mediocre work requires constant sales and marketing to maintain momentum. Exceptional work sells itself.
Person before portfolio
It’s time for a radical shift in how we present ourselves as designers.
The pandemic has torn down the freelance hurdles
What’s holding you back from sprinting your career ahead?
The future of freelancing isn’t better platforms — it’s no platforms
A rebuttal of Dr. Jon Younger’s accurate, yet platform-obsessed freelance revolution predictions.
Lost your pride? — Why you’re not producing your best design work
Humility and self-confidence lead you to strive for quality no matter the task. Lose that pride, and you’re destined for design mediocrity.
A Great Design Career Starts with Ignoring Money
Money is not a goal, it's a byproduct of success.
The power of being an external expert
Why freelance outsiders become critical design saviours.
Three Simple Questions Hold the Secret to Career Success
If you find a single answer that satisfies this equation, you have the recipe for a lifetime of making money by having fun.
Why Freelancing Became More Stable Than Employment
COVID-19 has amplified existing trends — uncovering the skeleton of the old, dead, linear career model.
“Adulting” and Critical Thinking Are Education for the Future of Work
Higher education is failing, but don’t fret. A handful of skills will make you good at anything your curvy career path may throw your way.
You're an Artist, Not an Entrepreneur
When your inner artist and inner entrepreneur are at odds, how do you grow a freelance business?
Remote Work Works When You Act “Grown-Up”
Dependable people make good employees, no matter where they’re located.
How I Grew My Freelance Business from $0 to Six Figures
Lessons learned from the ups and downs of building a design business for 18 years.
Why Designers Need to Be ‘Specialized Generalists’
Being ‘T-shaped’ will make you more effective and more valuable
The myth of the full-time freelancer
People believe casual gig work is what the new economy is all about. They’ve forgotten that full-time freelancing has been there all along.
I’m self-employed, but I don’t “freelance”
Can independent consultants escape this medieval term for mercenaries?
Fuck work. Jobs are broken.
We’re headed for a post-work world. But we must first dismantle what work means to us.
Why good designers can never do their best work
Do you find yourself constantly dissatisfied with your creative endeavours? You’re not alone.
The right way to start freelancing
No gigs sites, no free work, no drowning, no shit!
Professional freelancers don’t do “gigs”
Are you expendable, temporary help, or a valuable long-term business partner?
Should work be “fun”?
What do today’s generations really crave in a career?