Avoid scope creep in December
Many designers encounter payment delays in December, only for clients to return in January without the funds to pay. To avoid this, make sure your contract clearly outlines the project scope. Don’t let clients add more work without completing the current project first. If they want additional tasks, create a new agreement.
#freelancetips
Mentor vs Coach
Do you know the difference between a mentor and a coach? If you’ve watched my videos, you might have heard me say, ‘I had a discussion with my mentor,’ but rarely will you hear me mention a coach. That’s because a mentor is like a trusted advisor—someone you call when you’re stuck or about to make a big decision, like an investment, and need a second opinion. Coaches, on the other hand, tend to be more specialized and short-term. You might have one coach for mental health and another for nutrition. #careeradvice #mentor #coach
Why you should Diversify Skills
Why I had to learn more than one skill in order to retain my clients. It’s harder if you have specialized, especially if that industry is competitive.
#remotework
KRA Etims
My experience with KRA’s E-Tims solution has been terrible. I reached out to them several times but feel there’s no solution. Imagine sending an invoice one week later just because of this🤦🏾♂️.
Selfcare as a Freelancer
I never thought one could be hospitalized because of fatigue. Even worse, kidney stones. All these were due to a poor selfcare routine.
At the time, I was desperate, I said yes to all clients regardless of the budget.
After that, I had to make a hard choice and came up with a rate card that allowed me to focus on projects that paid well and allowed me to follow my selfcare routines.
It’s hard to do that, there are times I regretted loosing some clients.
#selfcare #lifestyle #freelance #careertips
How to spot bad clients
If you didn’t see the red flags before accepting the project then this video is for you.
Let me know how you spot bad clients.
WordPress maintenance tips for freelance designers
WordPress Maintenance gigs can be a nightmare especially if you’re starting out as a freelance web designer. In this video I discuss what to do when a new client wants you to manage their website. Let me know what you think.
I’ve been using Genghis Capital's services (MMF & Stock Trading) for a while, and as a designer, I couldn’t resist the urge to imagine what their homepage could look like with a fresh design.
This conceptual design is an independent project created for creative exploration and is not commissioned or endorsed by Genghis Capital.
Let me know what you think.
#webdesign #redesign
#uiux
Furniture website concept design
Here's a quick concept using Envato Elements assets.
Let me know what you think.
Weekend Design Challenge, Photoshop Manipulation. Let me know what you think🙃.
#madewithphotoshop #designchallenge
Another week, another design challenge. This time I redesigned a Digital Magazine homepage. Let me know what you think😊
#webdesigner #uiux #wordpress
This month's Magazine cover theme is Earth Day🌎. I wanted to combine several photos to create an image that showed Desertification and Sea Level Rising. Let me know your thoughts.
#madewithphotoshop #envantoelements #freelancelife #graphicdesigner #MAGAZINEchallenge #cover
