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Print Portfolio vs. Digital Portfolio: A Designer’s Dilemma
Roberto Blake examines the advantages and disadvantages of a digital and a print portfolio for a designer—and how you should present each one.
5 Challenges Designers Face in Today’s Creative Economy
Breaking into the design industry isn't easy these days, but you can prepare yourself to face the challenges that designers face in todays creative economy.
The Impact of the Gig Economy on Design Jobs
With the rise of the gig economy, many creative careers are vanishing. Here's how you can continue to succeed, even as design jobs disappear.
The 4 C’s of Social Media Marketing for Creatives
Roberto Blake expands on his HOW Design Live session with a lesson in social media marketing for creatives.
The Best Social Media Platforms for Your Design Career
Roberto Blake explores the benefits of the best social media platforms for designers and the ways you should be using them to advance your career.
6 Creative Social Media Strategies for Designers
Roberto Blake outlines helpful social media strategies for promoting your graphic design skills.
5 Biggest Graphic Design Career Mistakes to Avoid
Avoiding these career mistakes will help you cultivate a successful and a happy career in the graphic design industry.
Are You Ever Too Old To Become a Designer?
There are many people with the talent, the passion or the ambition to become a designer, but they worry about their age. Here's how to position yourself as a talented designer later in life.
20 Graphic Designers to Watch On YouTube
YouTube is a great resource to learn about Graphic Design. Here are 20 Designers creating tremendous tutorials and content on YouTube for designers.