With the economy and job market both taking a dive, the past year has seen a surge of unemployed professionals scrambling to find a job. Creative fields seemed to be hit the hardest, leaving many trying to decide whether they should even stay in their profession. Many people started their own small businesses and as [...]
Want to know how to design for people? Get to know people.
When I tell people that I am a designer and work from home, they typically respond with envy and ecstasy as they imagine sleeping in, unlimited creativity, and the freedom to casually work from coffee shops every day. Even when I try to explain that it is, in fact, hard work, I think most people still tend to glamorize the late nights and deadline rushes. So, this is for everyone who has considered freelancing or going out on their own. Let’s get a few things straight: