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9.24.2024

Small Business Owners

5 Advantages to Working with a Freelance Designer

+ What to Look For in Your Search

When it comes to design services, the options can seem endless. The choices can be overwhelming, from agencies to online platforms to your brother’s-friend’s-uncle’s-kid that just started at design school. However, there's a unique advantage to working with a professional freelance designer: personalized attention, specialized expertise, and cost-effectiveness. Let's dive into these benefits and what to consider when selecting a freelance designer to elevate your business's design.

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9.8.2024

Designers

Why are all designers so obsessed with mugs?

+ Recipes for All Your Mugs

Why are all designers so obsessed with mugs? Is it to take cute aesthetic shots of our office setup while working? To offset the growing pile of mugs on the desk? To weirdly justify our mass amounts of caffeine intake?

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7.17.2024

Small Business Owners

Escape Stock Photo Hell! How to Find High-Quality Images That Connect

Design on a Dime 03 | Stock Photo Resources

Generic stock photos can cheapen your brand's image. Especially when you're rushing or using pre-made templates with stock images already in them. Sure, those photos might fit the template, but do they truly reflect your brand and resonate with your audience? In this post, we'll explore how to ditch the stock photo cliché and find captivating visuals that connect with your customers.

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7.16.2024

Designers

Small Business Owners

The Brokepreneur's Toolkit: Resources for Design & Small Business Success

Design on a Dime 02 | Free Resources

That’s right guys, I’m giving it all away with this one. Look no further if you’re a designer or small business owner struggling to find quality resources that fit your budget. I'm sharing my master list of resources I've used and love, packed with fantastic (and mostly free) tools to help you take your creativity and business to the next level.

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7.15.2024

Small Business Owners

Simple Graphic Design Tips Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know

Design on a Dime 01 | DIY Disasters

Juggling a business is a whirlwind, right? Between marketing, legal stuff (yawn), and finding customers, design probably isn't the first thing on your mind. This guide is here to be your design wingman, helping you steer clear of those DIY disasters that scream "amateur hour" to your customers. Let's focus on keeping your brand looking sharp, all while you focus on what you do best – running your business!

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