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Job of the Future: The Rise of the DEO (Design Executive Officer)
Maria Giudice explains why you should embrace the characteristics of a DEO.
How to Build Your Own Brand as a Freelancer
Do potential clients evaluate your talent and skill based on your personal brand identity? You bet.
The Benefits of Pro Bono Work
Pro bono public, aka "pro bono," is a common practice in the creative industry, particularly among designers who long to use their skills and talents on projects they find personally fulfilling. (For those who are unfamiliar with the term, it's work of any sort that's done for the public good without compensation.)
How to Boost Your Creativity: Q&A with Jim Krause
The daily grind can cause creative muscles to atrophy. Build them back up with Jim Krause's D30: Exercises for Designers.
Four Common Challenges for Freelancers and How to Overcome Them
If you're a freelancer, you might have noticed a recent rise in popularity. We surveyed nearly 600 AIGA members as part of our annual Creative Team of the Future project, and more than half told us they expect in-house creative departments and agencies to rely more on freelance talent in the next few years.