Design Domination

#13 Do you have trouble pricing your design work as a freelancer? Do you suck up out-of-scope work that you should be charging for? Learn what to include in your graphic design contracts and estimates and figure out if your projects are profitable.

#12 Print designers, do you use the same folds for direct mail projects over and over because you think other types of folds cost too much or seem too complicated? Get inspiration, education and free templates from Trish Witkowski, Foldfactory.

#11 Freelance designers, have you ever considered creating stock images to generate passive income? Stock up on some tips and best practices from Anne Bracker of the YouTube channel Graphic Design How-To, who's been doing just that, so that you can make the most of your efforts.

#10 Freelance designers, ever feel like an imposter? Like your work isn't good enough? Do you lack confidence presenting your design ideas? Do you find it hard to give yourself credit where due? This stems from the imposter syndrome. Find out how it can help us or hold us back.

#9 Do you dream of going out on your own as a freelancer and working wherever and whenever you want, so you can enjoy a more flexible lifestyle? Robert and Alyssa Simmons talk about the freedom they've experienced working for themselves and pursuing their dreams.

#8 Are you getting what you need—and want—from clients? Do clients send you the wrong types of files? Does it takes a long time for clients to sign your contracts? Do you find yourself resending logo or print files for the umpteenth time? Are you embarrassed because clients point out edits you missed? Do you make it easy for clients to say yes?

Learn how to improve your processes for a smoother, more enjoyable and efficient workflow for yourself and the client, so they keep coming back.

#7 Want to increase your proficiency in presentation design? Considering a career in it? Laura Foley explains how she's made a career out of specializing in PowerPoint design. Learn best practices when using PowerPoint and how to price PowerPoint projects.

#6 Are your design contracts helping—or hurting—you? Do clients understand your contracts? Do you? If you don't have a solid contract, you may be unknowingly giving away your design rights or taking on liability you shouldn't be. Even worse, if you don't operate as an LLC or corporation, your personal assets could be at risk if you make a mistake. Learn how to prevent a contract catastrophe, get your contracts signed faster and protect your design rights—and yourself—from a legal crisis.

#5 Freelance designers, are you getting the clients you want? Are you sick of prospects who can't afford your rates? Are you missing out on work that you want? Are you always in feast or famine mode? Don't be at the mercy of taking whatever comes to you. Get marketing tips for designers from Ilise Benun.

#4 Do you know why a client should hire you when they can pay $50 to a cheap freelance designer, Fiverr or 99Designs, or set up a Wix, Weebly or Squarespace site themselves? Learn how to charge more for design work and set yourself apart.