As part of AIGA's Design For Good, we and many other designers dedicate a certain amount of time to pro bono projects with nonprofit clients. It can be very fun and rewarding work, but working in this sector creates a common set of challenges that many designers face. So in the spirit of the season, here is a list for nonprofit companies on the best gifts you can give your design company when working on branding your organization. No wrapping required. Read
Have you done research on pricing for graphic design services and come up empty? I’m on the other side of that client/designer equation, but I’d imagine that it seems frustrating and sneaky. Why aren’t designers publishing their prices? What do they have to hide? Read
Really this topic is far to big to be addressed by one little blog post, but I consider myself an ambitious person, so I'm giving it a shot. Design can be daunting, even for those of us in the field. These tips will hopefully help to steer you in the correct direction so that you don't walk into the project blind. Have no fear. We design folks are a friendly bunch. Read