In art school there were always those dreaded moments of putting one’s work up in front of the class for all to spill out their bile and personal problems on some classmate they hated for their...
https://www.noupe.com/imho/why-dribbble-is-one-big-circle-jerk-for-designers-90897.html
Sure, many designers scream that speculative work is bad. The major creative and design organizations have written articles out the whazoo about how bad it is for the industry and even have white...
https://www.noupe.com/design/the-hunger-games-are-designers-cannibals-89290.html
Some freelancers are fast, clean, follow directions, and are on top of the freelance project every minute of every day. So why is your client so angry and upset with you? The truth is, THEY are n...
Believe it or not, there are some freelancers who are morons, and I don’t mean that in the good way. In the ranks of creative children who see other possibilities, color outside the lines, make...
Parallax scrolling for websites is the new hotness! Then again, so were glitter unicorns and type for MySpace pages and websites galore. The web moves fast and there’s a difference between a fa...
https://www.noupe.com/imho/i-hate-parallax-scrolling-heres-why-you-should-too-84354.html
With competition rising among designers, using social media is more important than ever, especially having your own blog to help spotlight your talent and abilities. A blog can not only show your...
Have you ever been paid late for a freelance job? Chances are, it’s happened at least once, and that caused major headaches for you. You might very well have a contract that spells out payments...
https://www.noupe.com/imho/negotiating-with-a-late-paying-client-78807.html
One of the biggest hot buttons for designers is the subject of design contests. The mere mention brings murderous comments from most, and the belief that these contests are devaluing the entire d...
https://www.noupe.com/imho/design-contests-the-pros-and-cons.html
It’s not good for you but every now and then, we all hit the drive thru for something quick and easy. The GOLDEN ARCHES ARE THE MOST RECOGNIZED BRAND in the United States, if not the world....
https://www.noupe.com/imho/mcmarketing-mcdonalds-marketing-and-advertising-hits-and-pits.html
In the Stone Age of computers and DIGITAL STORAGE, there were little “floppy disks” that promised holding an entire megabyte of space… although it was really only 978 kilobytes. AOL wou...
https://www.noupe.com/design/usb-drives-that-make-you-jump-drive-for-joy.html
“Among the few I have indicated, is there no dynamic man of action, the rebel who will help determine the aspect of the collective expression of tomorrow? Ponder this question and know that...
https://www.noupe.com/inspiration/interviews-inspiration/piet-zwart-the-rebellious-type.html
As young kids, we all had our favorite posters adorning our rooms. From motorcycles to kittens to Justin Bieber photos… for which the coming years will hold guilt and embarrassment. Thanks ...
https://www.noupe.com/inspiration/interviews-inspiration/peter-max-peace-love-and-inspiration.html
Most people think of a yogurt brand when they hear, “SWISS STYLE.” As designers, we may be a bit more familiar with THE SWISS SCHOOL OF DESIGN. Some call it the evolution of modern design...
https://www.noupe.com/design/josef-muller-brockmann-principal-of-the-swiss-school.html
It’s easy to figure out you’ve been fired from a staff position. Either your boss or a human resources person has told you to your face, you are met at your desk and walked out, or securi...
https://www.noupe.com/business-online/when-you-freelance-how-do-you-know-you-ve-been-fired.html