Throwback - Ep. 17 - Being A Freelance G...

Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in this episode, I'm diving into a topic that makes a lot of freelancers squirm: selling web design. If you're like most designers, just the thought of sales feels uncomfortable, maybe even a little gross. But here's the th ... Show More

Welcome to the Resourceful Designer podcast! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and I'm here to help you, as a graphic or web designer, grow your business by making your website truly visible to clients who are searching for your exact services. Over the years, I've seen too many talented desig ... Show More

Today I'm diving into something I wish I'd learned much earlier in my design career; success as a freelancer isn't just about your creative talent or the quality of your portfolio. After spending 15 years in the commercial printing world before launching my own graphic design bus ... Show More

<p>Aren&apos;t you tired of always being told what to do to become a BETTER Graphic Designer, or to design a better Logo, or to be a better Freelancer?<br/><br/>There is so much self help out there - our minds become numb to it! What if however, there was a list so ridiculous, th ... Show More

<p>There is so much to LOVE about being a Graphic Designer. So we thought that LOVE deserved its very own episode 🙌.<br/><br/>We&apos;ve scoured the depths of Reddit and pulled out some of the most inspiring quotes from fellow designers, talking about what they LOVE about graphi ... Show More

<p>While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, a Graphic Designers creativity and inspiration can really take a hit after a crazy year of work, technology and clients.<br/><br/>All Graphic Designers deserve a break!<br/><br/>But keeping your creative inspiration fresh ev ... Show More

<p>Bad Design Feedback from your customers - something that you can&apos;t escape as a graphic designer, but also something that can make or break the relationships you have with your clients.<br/><br/>Don&apos;t get us wrong, bad feedback doesn&apos;t always have to be NEGATIVE ... Show More

<p>Are you ready for even MORE Good, More Bad and More Ugly Truths of Graphic Design, Graphic Designers and The Graphic Design Industry? <br/><br/>Join The Angry Designers as they continue on their quest to uncover the three sides to Graphic Design that EVERYONE has or will come ... Show More

<p>The holiday season can really take its toll on graphic designers.  From tight deadlines &amp; client emergencies to running out of money or creative burnout. Not all Graphic Designers are left feeling merry and bright.<br/><br/>If only someone provided some Strategies to not o ... Show More

<p>How do I get MORE! More Graphic Design work, more customers, more projects, more money? It&apos;s a question we hear ALL of the time.  </p><p>The problem comes when designers focus on finishing a job and immediately start hustling for the next one. Sure, you&apos;ve done the w ... Show More

<p>Find out what keeps Graphic Designers up at night! Customers, Computers, Software Ghosts and Crashes...Graphic design can be a scary business - downright terrifying! <br/><br/>In this podcast episode of the Angry Designer, the cackling Canadians explore the scary side of graph ... Show More

<p>There are three sides to a career in Graphic Design: The Good, the Bad, &amp; The downright Ugly.<br/><br/>While we strongly believe there is no better career than being a Graphic Designer, the truth is that this industry is nuanced, and you’ve got to be ready to take a whole ... Show More

<p>Graphic designers face a relentless industry—it&apos;s not just about creativity, but about survival. From cutthroat competition to ever-evolving trends, burnout, toxic work environments, the pressure can feel overwhelming. But what if mastering a few key survival skills could ... Show More