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Gmail Setup for Self-Employed and Freelance Designers

Just a few quick tips on setting up Gmail to visually organize messages.

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Tips on Design Pricing, Estimates and Invoices

I’ve put together a series of tips to help freelance and self-employed designers price their services, write good estimates to win jobs and invoice them properly.

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Designing iPhone Icons

With its ability to run all kinds of applications and games, the iPhone OS is the icon and interface designer’s dream come true.
In this article I’ll discuss the process of creating icons for this platform, showing you the full workflow from the initial handdrawn sketch to the final icon in all the required sizes.

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Algerian, The Worst Offender

I consider Algerian the worst typeface ever. Let’s see why.

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The Legacy Of Polish Poster Design

I wrote an extensive article about Polish poster design for Smashing Magazine.

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2010 Will Kick Ass

A look back at 2009 and a few resolutions for 2010.

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Designing Android Icons

I just completed an icon design job for an Android app so I’d like to share my insights on designing icons for this platform.

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Icon Inspiration #3

Another roundup of killer icons from websites and web apps.

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Icon Inspiration #2

After my first inspiration list it’s time for another list of websites with great icons. What I love in icons is their simplicty yet attention to detail and these websites blatantly exhibit those qualities with stunning header illustrations.

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How To Be A Samurai Designer

I’m very happy to announce that Smashing Magazine has published an article of mine, “How To Be A Samurai Designer”.

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