The Designer’s Survival Guide

13. Jan, 2010 ·6

Times are tough folks. You’ve spent the better part of 4-5 years in college earning your BA in Graphic Design. Now you’re looking for a job, but to no avail! What is this madness? Where is this greener pasture your parents promised you’d find after you received your college degree? Well, some believe it’s in [...]

Brick Laying à la Speculative Work

18. Dec, 2009 ·5

http://www.mographwiki.net/Speculative_Work defines speculative work as “any requested work for which a fair and reasonable fee has not been agreed upon, preferably in writing” So essentially you are working for absolutely nothing in hopes that John Q Public will buy your idea.

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5 Things I Wish My College Taught Me

08. Dec, 2009 ·4

CONTRACTS

Always use a contract. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, and furthermore ALWAYS! I’ve had my share of hand shake agreements and I’ve definitely been taken advantage of. Either because of miscommunication or because there really are some RATS out there.