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Discussion: Would you mentor an aspiring designer?

Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by Danny Outlaw.

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When I first started learning design on my own, many of the books I read suggested that finding a mentor was a great way to learn. This is of course true for both designers and developers. While the idea is great indeed, trying to make this happen is a lot harder than you [...]

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Discussion: What was your New Years Resolution?

Posted on 05. Jan, 2009 by Danny Outlaw.

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I’m big into setting goals and the New Year is always a great time to start planning for future goals. I do however, avoid calling my goals New Year’s resolutions though. That phase just seems to have daunting effect of goals. No matter how good your goal is, call it a New [...]

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Discussion: What do you really know about copyrights?

Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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I’ll be the first to admit that I probably don’t know as much as I should about copyrights and creative commons licenses. I know enough to respect them and not abuse them, but that’s about it. I have been putting off looking into creative commons licenses for a while now, but will be [...]

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Discussion: What are your favorite mac only programs?

Posted on 08. Dec, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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Obviously this week question is only for Mac users. I will soon be converting (yes, I know) to a Mac from a PC. I have owned a Mac Book Pro for a while, but did the majority of my work on my PC. As such, I never really got into [...]

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Discussion: What do you do for your clients during the holidays?

Posted on 01. Dec, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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I have always heard that it is good business practice to keep in touch with clients. Not just over the holidays, but year round. They say sending a card here and there or a small gift can go a long way towards keeping your name in the front of a clients head.
Sounds like [...]

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Discussion: What are you asking Santa for this year?

Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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Black Friday is just around the corner and no doubt Santa and/or your someone special is going out shopping for you. So, what are you hoping Santa picks up for this holiday season?
Personally, I hoping for a pair of 30 inch Apple Cine Displays, but won’t be holding my breath.
I’d be happy with [...]

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Discussion: Best piece of advice you have ever heard?

Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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I tried to think of a fancy way to type up today’s discussion topic, but it is no use. Today’s question is just too simple, so let’s get right down to it.
What is the best piece of advice you have picked up about design and/or business?
Any interesting design rules or tricks that have made [...]

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Discussion: Best business books?

Posted on 10. Nov, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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I’m really big into reading business books, especially marketing books. I always find other people train of thought interesting, especially when it comes to business. I have read some really great ones and some that were terrible, but I always manage to learn something from them.
Not too long ago I finished The 4 [...]

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Discussion: Shared office spaces

Posted on 03. Nov, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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I have been doing a lot of research into shared office spaces. I think they are a super cool idea for the professional who works at home. Working at home is great, but let’s face it, every once in a while you just have to get out of there. This is what [...]

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Discussion: How to sell premium Wordpress themes?

Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by Danny Outlaw.

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Last week we talked a little bit about premium Wordpress themes when we discussed the business model at Theme Forest. That got me thinking about the whole premium Wordpres theme market a little bit more.
It is no secret that the creators of Wordpress aren’t really that jazzed about premium themes. After all, these [...]