How to Land a Design Job – Part 1: Choose your Path
I get asked for advice about one thing more than anything else: how to get a job in design. So, I've put together a series of posts to help in your quest for a job in graphic or web design. We’ll start...
View ArticleIf Only I Knew Then What I Know Now: 13 Design Lessons
There are plenty of things that I wish I had known back when I was in design school, or just starting out after graduation. I wanted to share some of these things with my younger readers so that you...
View ArticleMust-Read Design Blogs to Enhance your Creativity and your Career
There are hundreds of design blogs online. I have thoughtfully chosen my favorites for this must-read list and have categorized them for easy navigation. Which do you like best?
View ArticleAdvice from the Real World: Brick Studios
Have you ever wondered what design firms are looking for when they are interviewing? Creative Opera has reached out to design professionals, asking for advice and guidance. We will feature a different...
View ArticleHow to Land a Design Job – Part 2: Get your Ducks in a Row
Now that you know where you want to go with your design career, it's time to start working your way closer to your goal.
View ArticleDesign FAQ: Do Designers need to know how to Draw?
In this world of computers and technology, have the rules changed? Do today's designers really need to know how to draw?
View ArticleReader Question: Get a Design Job? Or Start my Own Company?
As a new graduate, Debbie wonders if she should look for a design job, or explore entrepreneurship. What do you think she should do?
View Article8 MORE Graphic Design Myths
There are some serious myths floating around about designers, and I think it's important that we all finally learn the truth.
View Article10 Reasons Freelance Designers Get Screwed
Designers know what we SHOULD be paid. We know what our time is worth. Then why is it that we have to jump through so many hoops just to be paid?
View ArticleThe 2 Keys to a Successful Design Interview
Design is a competitive field. If you get a call for an interview, you passed the first test. Your resume and portfolio were good enough to make the first cut. But, they won’t get you the job.
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