April 2021
What is Omni-channel Experience Design?
How can UX designers ensure the user has a seamless, uniform experience? The answer lies in omni-channel marketing. Not only are more and more people visiting websites and using apps on mobile devices and wearable tech these days, but they’re also combining traditional channels like telephone and brick-and-mortar shops with...
Employee Benefits Guide for Creatives
Employee benefits extend far beyond just health insurance and paid time off. Some of these benefits are required by law while others vary from company to company. Generally speaking, benefits are given to full-time staff members and not to freelancers, part-time employees, or independent contractors. What employee benefits can creatives...
The Future of Freelancing in 2021
Like many industries, creatives currently find themselves in the midst of the Freelance Revolution. In addition to new technology that allows independent agents to take on work they couldn’t have handled before, businesses are using staffing strategies called flexible blended workforces that are driving up the demand for freelance...
The Comprehensive Guide to Creative Internships
For many creatives, internships are their entry point into their chosen field. Landing the perfect creative internship can be as competitive as the job itself, and the rewards in terms of professional contacts and a solid jump start to your resume are great. But what can you expect when it...
Higher Ed and the Creative Job Market
The decision to pursue higher education shouldn’t be taken lightly. In many countries, it’s a huge financial commitment. Many creative people who are aiming for careers in design or programming may wonder whether such a commitment is necessary for the jobs they want. There’s no easy answer to this question....
March 2021
Tips for Building a Design-Driven Organization
Building good products is no longer enough. To stand out against the competition, companies have to present experiences that entice users and solve their problems. Attempting to accomplish this without design thinking is like trying to play darts blindfolded. Design thinking centers the user from the earliest stages of a...
5 Signs You Should Be Looking for Another Job
Everyone experiences the occasional slump at work. But how do you know when the slump isn’t temporary and you’ve outgrown the job? For creatives particularly, mood and attitude is a huge indicator. Passion is a big part of why creatives get into their fields in the first place, so when...
How to Land Your First Creative Job
Entering the job market can be challenging, especially in today’s web-focused world. As remote work continues its upward trend and companies search for innovations to stand out against the competition, unique and skilled creatives are in ever greater demand. The good news is that you don’t have to have decades...
