#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.

#23 Graphic designers, do you pick colors arbitrarily or have trouble defending your color choices to clients? Find out from world-renowned color expert Leatrice Eiseman of Pantone how to be the expert. Learn how color affects us physiologically, how it affects design and more.

#22 Learn how, as a graphic designer, you can leverage LinkedIn for marketing so you can build relationships and attract ideal clients. Get tips on how to craft a profile that has impact and strategically network with connections from expert Brynne Tillman.

#21 Freelance designers, client relationships and getting clients are not that different from dating. Learn how to identify your ideal client, attract them, approach them, spot deal breakers, nurture the relationship and more.

#20 Geek out on typography with typeface designer Fábio Duarte Martins and me, learn a bit about typeface design and discover how typeface design can be a great source of passive income.

#19 Attorney Matt Johnston and I talk about trademarking logo designs. Find out how to make sure your designs don’t infringe on an existing trademark, when and what to consider before trademarking, and the trademark process.

#18 Fellow longtime graphic designer Evelyn Powers and I talk about lessons learned from bad client experiences as freelancers, how to identify red flags with prospects and clients, and how to fire bad clients.