
Quick Tip: How to Go About Firing a Client

Aside from being able to work from home and reporting to work at your own terms and being your own boss, there are many hidden advantages in freelancing as a designer or developer. The things that you’ll find useful for your future can be acquired as you progress through your freelance career.
1. Set your environment up for success.
Thoughts on Software design and development
Many designers think each discipline should mind their own business, while others see no problem in professionals wearing multiple hats. Many developers see designers who code as a threat, while others see it as a facilitator. This is a hotly debated subject, and although I think some great designers are also superb at coding, I will always defend that the more you focus on a particular area the best you will be at it. But this shouldn’t be a reason for you to miss out on the benefits of having another skill under your belt.
As a designer who has gone as far to set up Linux servers and program back-end, I see no question that understanding ‘the basics’ of coding would benefit any designer…
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Thoughts on Software design and development
Professionals who work in the creative industry need portfolios to showcase their skills to attract clients and peers. Once upon a time this was solved by creating stunning printed pieces. However, no matter how you look at it, times have changed and designers are no longer just designers. We’ve got different specialties that cover many different fields within design. It’s important that you identify your strengths before starting to build your own portfolio.
Today we will cover all the bases that lead to the creation of an amazing User Interface Portfolio, so if this happens to be your specialization, keep reading!
Take the creation of your portfolio as any other important project you would work on…
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