Recent content by davewill

Thanks for this Tony, I have just announced that Im going freelance myself as of 1st Feb 2014 (have 2 month notice period to work first) and your post is really useful. I was thinking of asking the community here for any tips, but this article seems full of great words of advice, so thank you!

alright mate, I wouldnt worry too much yet, I do alot of work for my own church and from my experience, the people paying the bills are doing it all in their spare time, which can take a lot longer than waiting for payment off a full time client. Also, the guy I deal with a lot only pays bills...

Thanks Tony, I have tried emailing FIFA in the past but had no response. As for Twitter, I often spam away when Ive had new work to show off, but in the past Ive had people having a go at me for doing it, so I try to find the balance between getting exposure and not getting on peoples nerves!

A for Awful? ;)

Thanks for the comments everyone. @Levi - Fair point about going straight into the porfolio, I did originally have a "Welcome" page, but after looking at plenty of other designers online, most of them go straight into the portfolio. I guess its one less page to click through to get to the work...

Thanks for the feedback guys, its really helpful to see other designers views. Im not too sure where to take it from here to be honest Tony, I put it together as a personal project to get some exposure online, which is something I do from time to time when I get the chance. I tweeted it around a...

So I finally got around to sorting my personal site and Id love some feedback... Ive used squarespace for the first time as my web knowledge is terrible, it seems really easy to use, took me a while to decide on a template but Im quite happy with what Ive got. Id love some feedback on the choice...

Hi all, I have just released a fictional design proposal based on the idea of the Premier League introducing an All Star Weekend as a thank you to fans. I have written the proposal and designed all of the branding, merchandise and advertising to support the event. You can read all about it...

First impressions Ben is that none of the 3 particuarly do anything for me. The ebay logo just looks like you have filled in the letters, theres no logic to it or rationale. What are you trying to say? What message is it now conveying that is wasnt before? Have you changed it just so it looks...

Thanks for the feedback guys, this is very early on in the process. I like to churn out as many possiblilities as I can at this stage and then narrow it down once I feel like Ive explored every option. Balders, thats a great idea about the O counter becoming a +, Ill try that. Thanks for your...

Interesting work Dave. I really like the subtle changes you have made to the existing logo, especially the curved base to the p and the m, however it may be too subtle for the average joe to spot. As for the organic rebrand, I prefer the first one overall, but although the curves and shapes are...

Thanks for all the comments so far, the green issue is a great point, I havent changed it yet as Ill move on to colour choices at the next stage but below are a few quick concepts Ive got so far, as always, comments and feedback is encouraged! Just noticed your comment Sean, sorry! Feel free to...

I'll give that a go, thanks!

Yeah thats how us Brits spell it, (although I did double check once you mentioned it!) Thanks for the suggestion Sean, but Im trying to avoid any negative connotations such as wrinkles. I know its a fact of life but Im not sure if its something to be positive about!

Below are a few of my ideas quickly mocked up in illustrator, down the left hand side is a colour palette Ive been working with (which I selected myself based on other charity logos)