LinkedIn hasn’t exactly been celebrated for having ground-breaking design aesthetics or a slick UI worthy of Silicon Valley fame. But, for freelance designers, there’s a good chance it’ll be the network that will land you your next gig. LinkedIn has long been recruiters’ go-to source for tracking down qualified designers for freelance and full-time projects.…
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Chances are you know someone who’s left his/her job and gone freelance. It makes sense. Freelancing can offer independence, creativity, wealth, and empowerment. Have you thought about taking the leap? If so, you’ve probably wondered if you’re cut out for such a radical departure from traditional work. Regardless of what you do, there are five…
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An important and lively discussion arose on popular design blogs late last year about the issue of spec work. Clients occasionally will ask for spec work (short for speculative work) when they apply for jobs. These assignments give a glimpse into how different designers would perform at the given task. In some cases, designers are…
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