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    Where has the variation gone in Graphic Design?

    To wit: http://bennybb.9gag.com/photo/14054_full.jpg
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    Where has the variation gone in Graphic Design?

    I do think there's some validity in the argument that client expectations shut down creativity. A lot of my work is based around flyers and mailshots for events, so that may skew my perspective, but I tend to find that the average client's wishlist goes like this: 1. Flyer must be produced on...
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    Your Layout/Workspace!

    Let's see.... We have: 3 pantone mugs (one for coffee, one for water and one for wine) 4 former beer cans that have been co-opted as ashtrays 1 2006 eMac that desperately wants to be replaced by a MacBook Pro 1 sound system, including far too big subwoofer 1 wacom bamboo one tablet 1...
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    Minimum charges

    Hey, So I have a request for a quote to sub in some images in an existing pdf. I don't think it'll take me more than 30 mins. My options are to turn down the work (becuase I'm busy enough as it is), to charge for half an hour (which barely makes the job worth doing) or to tell the client that...
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    Am I undercharging? Is that a problem?

    Hey, Thanks for the advice. I certainly think that I'm worth more than that, I put a lot of work in to making things look right, and while I wouldn't call myself a heavyweight I think that (printwise) I meet the specs for a middleweight. I hadn't thought of wordpress - that's a great...
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    Am I undercharging? Is that a problem?

    Hi everyone, Everywhere I go I hear that you shouldn't undercharge, as it makes people think that you're not very good. At the same time, I'm new to freelancing (set up 3 months ago - although I've been working in a design role for 3 years previously), and I don't want to look cocky. I've got...
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    Illegal Adobe Software

    Yeah, like a lot of people I hate to admit it, but I have used illegal software in the past. Personally I feel more guilty about hijacking fonts then I do about CS. Once I started actually doing freelance work for my income I cleaned off all my pirated stuff and purchased what I needed. This...
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