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Map the new freelance landscape
In an ever-shifting market it pays to move with the times. We look at how you can progress into 2011's key freelance growth areas.
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A Culture of Cute
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Design cycles
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10 Essential Font Sites
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Master the art of mingling
Networking can be an ugly word for creatives, but a new wave of informal meet-ups between like-minded professionals are great for making new connections. -
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The art of appraising creatives
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The vinyl toy industry needs you!
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Expand your client-base overseas
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Freelance horror stories
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Catch clients and keep them!
While it pays to create new contacts, don't take repeat work from existing clients for granted. Here's how to ensure they keep coming back for more. -
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40 tips for managing your time and money
Top creatives from across share their advice
As a freelancer, time and money are two of your most valuable resources. Here, top creatives from across the globe share their advice on how to make best use of them -
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Digital publishing: the iPad vs CS5
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Scanning the future
Is there any room for old-fashioned optical scanning in today's professional design studios? -
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Sex & design
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High-end production values on a budget
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iPad Is Only The Beginning
Digital tablets like the iPad offer a completely new canvas for editorial designers. Andrew Losowsky asks its early adopters to share their experiences so far in this brave new world. -
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Make Your Own Magazine
Whatever production values you aspire to, self-publishing is more accessible than ever. Julia Sagar considers the print and digital options available. -
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10 social media pitfalls
How you can avoid social design suicide and ensure that life online is constructive. -
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Win New Work
During a downturn, getting new work and clients is more important than ever. We ask a number of designers how they do it
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