Design Domination

#33 This Creative Brief episode is about proofreaders' marks—what they mean to graphic designers and how to decode them if and when you get them from a client, proofreader or editor.

#32 Your freelance business does not need to feel like a circus. But you do need to be the ringleader. Here are 6 types of problem clients and how to fire them. I'll also talk about when it's not you, not them, who is the reason for the breakup.

#31 Part of the Creative Briefs series of mini-episodes with quick graphic design tips, this episode covers commonly misused typographic marks and how to correct them.

#30 Do you know what to consider when pricing your graphic design work? Are you charging enough? Find out that plus 12 pricing mistakes to avoid to be more profitable. Also learn about hourly vs flat and package pricing for graphic design work.

#29 When designing a printed piece that will be mailed, consulting a mailpiece design analyst will help you make sure your design adheres to any necessary postal requirements or qualify for special rates.

#28 Have you ever had your work plagiarized? Unfortunately, I have and so have other designers. So I invited attorney Matthew Johnston back to talk about copyright infringement and your rights as a designer, so you can protect your creative work.

#27 Part of the Creative Briefs series of mini-episodes with quick design- and marketing-related tips, this episode is about reviewing print proofs. Here are 11 things to check in a proof from the printer to ensure your design will appear as you intended.

#26 Some free design work such as pro bono work is good, while some, such as spec work, hurt you and the industry. You don't have to pimp yourself out doing free work to build a design portfolio. Find out what to consider before doing any free design work.

#25 Part of the Creative Briefs series of mini-episodes with quick design- and marketing-related tips, this episode covers how to find out which fonts have been used in an image or PDF.

#24 Are you making any of these mistakes when presenting design work to clients? Find out and learn how to present your design work, so you get more respect and less pushback on your designs. Also, find out mistakes you might be making when asking for critique from other designers and others in general. Plus, don't miss this one seemingly harmless question you should stop asking clients.