March 4, 2010 — Close your eyes and picture this scenario. You have just landed a dream contract with a client and you are anxious to start working. You have already consulted with them regarding the subject matter (a logo, a website, a brochure, etc.) and you’ve written up a design … Read More…

March 2, 2010 — Ask the Expert is a popular and on-going interview series here on Design Informer. In this edition of Ask the Expert, I had the chance to email Collis Ta’eed and ask him some questions regarding Envato, the popular web startup. Collis is one of the founders of Envato, … Read More…

February 17, 2010 — Our readers have requested that Smashing Magazine conduct an interview with industry leaders on issues that are relevant to students and those just starting off in their design career._With the help of our panel of 16 designers, we’ll dispense advice that should help … Read More…

January 6, 2010 — Click here to go straight to the rebuttal:
In Defense of the King (Content) By now you should have heard the meme that content is king; you’ve probably heard it frequently, in fact. This is because there is a remarkable amount of truth behind it. The copy, images, … Read More…

January 4, 2010 — Ask the Expert is a popular series here on Design Informer. “design discussion” is the theme for this interview. The renowned designer, James White is this week’s expert. James White is a graphic designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. His personal art … Read More…

December 28, 2009 — Constructive and engaging discussion is crucial in reinvigorating the heartbeat of any community. The design community in particular has often been lauded for its highly discursive and interactive nature; several design websites have now taken the concerted effort to tailor … Read More…

December 16, 2009 — There is a famous quote that says, “There is strength in numbers.” This can be very true when it comes to being a freelancer. As a one-man shop, you are often times limited because of your lack of abilities in certain areas. In this article, we will be discussing … Read More…

December 8, 2009 — Ask the Expert is a weekly series here on Design Informer. For this week’s theme, we will be talking about typography. Brian Hoff is this week’s expert. Brian is a graphic designer from the always-sunny Philadelphia. He collaborates mostly on corporate identity … Read More…

December 7, 2009 — Assuming that you have a choice available with no outside factors involved - choosing whether to work from home or a rented space/studio is a decision every freelancer should spend time thinking about. Importantly, it’s a question that one should probably ask … Read More…