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Ability to simplify the complex is an attribute many designers spruik but in reality have we done the opposite and complicated our industry to the point of confusing clients?

Business strategists suggest we ignore competitors and only worry about what we can control. We would argue the opposite – the more we know, the better.

What would happen if you increased your sell rate, just by a little? How much would it take to make noticeable difference to your bottom line? And would clients notice?

What would happen if you increased your sell rate, just by a little? How much would it take to make noticeable difference to your bottom line? And would clients notice?

When designers get busy, they hire another designer … designers manage designers. That’s interesting because leadership needs a completely different skillset to designing.

When designers get busy, they hire another designer … designers manage designers. That’s interesting because leadership needs a completely different skillset to designing.

We’re seeing a lot of movement in our creative industry. Factors are varied but many designers are questioning: is this as good as it gets?

Developing a concept is one thing. Explaining it to a client is a completely different skill, but just as important. Using analogies can simplify the complex.

Developing a concept is one thing. Explaining it to a client is a completely different skill, but just as important. Using analogies can simplify the complex.

Developing a concept is one thing. Explaining it to a client is a completely different skill, but just as important. Using analogies can simplify the complex.

Creative business owners: did you know in the eyes of the law there is no distinction in duty of care whether employees work in the studio or at home?

This is an article about how designers can differentiate themselves from AI. And how we can help clients understand the difference.