I’ve been freelancing on and off for over 3 years now, and a large amount of this has been in a home workplace setting. It started off really tough and I found it difficult to strike that balance between “home life” and “work life”. I have since learned a few ways to make WFH more efficient and enjoyable. Do any...
We have come a long way since the early 2000s, but even in the last few years A LOT has changed. So if you haven’t looked at the design of your website recently, or it’s not creating the momentum you thought it would, read on to see a few changes that will make all the difference. Positioning yourself online has...
WordPress was released in 2003 and since then has become the world’s most used CMS (content management system, or “website builder”). As a website designer with basic coding knowledge, WordPress is the perfect tool for my website creation process. Top of the list of importance when I’m making a website is visual design and usability. So I need to use...
Having recently been commissioned a number of branding projects, I have found myself taking a breather from web-based work and happily re-entering the world of logo design. Spending a little time finding inspiration is important for any designer, so here are a few eye-catching logo designs from 2018/19. They range from iconic wordmarks to fluid multicontextual brand designs. Enjoy! 1...
For many people, New Year’s resolutions are a matter of willpower – eating and drinking less, going to the gym more often, saving money. And by their very nature, they’re unlikely to last beyond a couple of weeks in January. But the change to a new calendar means something different to me going into my second year as a freelance...
I know this isn’t exactly design related but as a freelancer, I spend a lot of time on my own working on various projects. It’s important for me to have some nice beats to keep me motivated and focussed. If you’re in the same boat as me, here’s a list of the music I’ve been working to lately – enjoy!...
