How many times someone asked you how much would you charge for a basic website? Do you really think they’ve been interested in having a basic website? Who does want such a thing like a basic, anonymous, tasteless design? I answer the question for you. No one. You’re under consideration What they likely wanted to know was your bottom line. [...more]
There are many kinds of people and attitude. When it comes to serve a client it’s useful to know up front how to manage them. So when I have to evaluate if accept a project, or kindly refuse, it did me good to divide potential clients in two groups. The ones I should work for, and the ones I should [...more]
This new year I decided to re-think the way I charge for my designing and creations. I’m focusing on two main fields now, WordPress websites and Brand identity. I might still produce static websites or pages and charge accordingly, but along with this article I wish to address how I ended up deciding on the final price for a genuine [...more]
Working as freelancer has undoubtedly advantages. But it also demands responsibility and a precise time management. The difference between a pro and a beginner is, in the end, in how well you can administrate your talent among the 24 hours a day. In the beginning of my career as freelancer, I wasn’t that good in managing those factors. Often I [...more]
Just before to visit my family in Italy, I met two friends with whom I pondered if we could join our efforts in order to provide our clients a more complete service. Carlos is a photographer, and Susanne a copywriter. Both of them have talent. Being me a web designer, we may need often of each others. So, we decided [...more]
My morning reading brought me quite a hint today. More and more Twitter is overtaking the RSS news. Indeed, a wise use of the birdy media provides you a sensible feedback about trends and opportunities. For example, when I am looking for job opportunities focused on WordPress as a freelancer, I may use the search page on Twitter, and instruct [...more]
How often did you try to explain the same concepts to a client not exactly up to date? I enjoy talking about Web Design, specially ‘cos there is always something new to learn, from everyone (indeed, not just about Design). Our clients know very well their business, no doubt about that. We just need to find a common territory regarding [...more]
Carlo Rizzante is a graphic designer in love with minimalistic layouts, bright colors in wide white space, and clean elegant coding techniques. He's also active in magazine, brand and logo designs. At the moment, he lives and designs from Copenhagen, so badly he loves smiling people and snowy Winters. His policy is to deliver to his customers the highest quality he's able to achieve. No matter what.
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