June 9, 2010 - 1 comment

Freelance Design: The Old College Try or Teach Yourself?

Human behaviour is such that we all – each of us – love to tell ourselves we’re worth more than we really are. At least, for our work. Just browse any portfolio and you’ll notice designers talking about how good they are at design (despite the fact they kind of lack any sense of brand or identity)

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May 4, 2010 - 2 comments

Part 2: Using an ISSN for Your Design Blog: How Do I Get One?

So a few weeks ago ThisIsInspired explored the pros and cons (well, pros and con) of acquiring an ISSN number for your design blog. How do you go about getting one for your blog, though? In this next installment, I’ll show you how to get an ISSN for your blog and start enjoying those benefits.

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March 31, 2010 - 2 comments

Part 1: Using an ISSN for Your Design Blog: Is It Really Worth It?

Books and periodicals — anything that gets published, really — has something called an ISSN or ISBN, an International Standard Serial Number. What’s the benefit of registering your publication for an ISSN? Why do it with a blog? Let’s go over the basics.

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March 10, 2010 - 1 comment

Quick: Awesome Time-lapse Movie of Our Milky Way

I thought this was spectacular – it’s less than a few minutes long, but a great look at the place we call home that impresses its size and expanse. Filmed by Charles Leung in Hawai’i.

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March 8, 2010 - 1 comment

An Interview with Brand Strategist Devin Liddell

ThisIsInspired sits down and chats every once in a while with artists and designers – finding out how they got started and what gets them inspired. Each interview will give you the designer’s perspective and angle on their work – and on creativity in general.

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March 4, 2010 - No comments

Let’s Get Inspired: 5 Simple Ways to Stay Creative

There’s no telling when inspiration will strike – and it can even get you all fired up looking at the bananas in the grocery store. No telling. But why is it harder to chase it down when you’re sitting at your desk trying to work? Here are five ways to help you get creative.

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February 22, 2010 - 4 comments

Nine Freedoms of Freelancing from a Small Office, or Nine Reasons Home Offices Rock

A lot goes around about freelancing, and most freelancers work from a home office. Or their coffee table. The great thing about the mobile, wireless internet is being able to work anytime, anywhere. Here’s ten reasons why it’s great to work for yourself, on your own time.

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