While watching Australia burn, many designers have asked: what can I do? Not everyone can donate cash, time, or have skills to rebuild fences but there is a way designers can help…
Most designers are not in any doubt they add value for clients.
The problem – for both designers and clients – is they can’t quantify that value.
Creative studios must cost on hours and sell on value. Selling a service by hours means the only way to increase profitability is to employ more staff and that’s just not sustainable.
It is possible for designers to work a shorter week and increase profits. It’s directly related to salaries and increasing productivity. What it’s not about is increasing stress.
It still happens – design studio owners treating designers as slaves and promising the long hours will worth it on their CV. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can build a sustainable studio on good working practice.
Contrasting and comparing coworking spaces to commercial leasing options is a commonly discussed topic in design circles – mainly because rental is a large component of a studio’s overheads.
Contrasting and comparing coworking spaces to commercial leasing options is a commonly discussed topic in design circles – mainly because rental is a large component of a studio’s overheads.
Creative Victoria is seeking submissions to help shape the creative industries strategy 2020-2024.
It’s important that Victorian graphic designers submit.
I understand the leap of faith needed to make changes. It’s not to be underestimated how easier it would be in the short term to continue business as usual. But long term value of change is often immeasurable.
The characteristics of perfectionism and imposter syndrome are common character traits in our industry. Both can negatively impact a designers mental health.
If you find work is a trudge perhaps it’s time to shake things up. Consider working different hours or in a different place.
Last year I started a passion project with two professionals that I didn’t really know that well. The Clear Communication Awards have just opened and it’s time to take stock to remind myself what I’ve learnt along the way…