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Posts by OneHipSista
Designer Diplomacy
The design industry thrives on pettiness, but you don’t have to. Hand off files professionally, archive everything like the digital pack rat you are, and remember: what goes around comes around. Former clients remember how you treat them—and they come back for it.
Some Clients Will Never Be Happy
Some clients will never be happy—and that’s not your failure. This is a truth designers learn with experience: not every client can be satisfied. Not every project is a win, but the ones that aren’t don’t get to define you.
Are You Designing for… You or Your Client?
Ask yourself this question on every project: Am I designing for me—or for the client? When you remove your ego from the equation, you can design objectively and handle feedback like a champ.
Making Your Designs Work
You’ve got the spark. You’ve got an eye for design. Now you just need some fundamentals to make your work work. Design confidence comes from knowing why something works—and how to fix it when it doesn’t.
Choosing the Right Hosting Company
I’ve hosted websites with many providers over the decades. I’ve also worked on client sites on their providers. Needs change, but one thing’s for sure: I need my site fast and functional. The easier a company makes it to get technical things done, the happier I am.
Email is Not Dead—Start or Build Your List
Social media is noisy and unpredictable. Email is direct, personal, and still one of the best ways to build relationships and drive action. Don’t abandon it.
Convert Icon Fonts to SVG on Windows with Character Map UWP
Icon fonts are great but sometimes awkward to use. View your favorite icon font glyphs in Character Map UWP (Windows) and easily export as PNG/SVG.
Use a Consistent File Naming System
Keep your creative files organized by developing and using a consistent file naming system. It will make your life easier.
How to Craft Marketing Email Footers Like a Pro
Drag-and-drop builders and templates make it easy to craft beautiful marketing emails in record time, but here are a few things you can do to make them look professional.