For a graphic or web design student, creating a show-stopping online portfolio is one of the best ways to grab the attention of future clients. Your resume will only get you so far – your portfolio is what will get you the interview. As such, it’s important to spend a bit of time and care […]
READ MOREAre you a web designer with an active blog? Chances are that you have a website that showcases your portfolio of work and a resume, but do you have anything beyond a static site? For web designers to grow their customer base and actively engage in marketing services to new clients, it is imperative that […]
READ MOREYou majored in web design in college because you heard it was a high-demand field. Plus, you’re pretty good at it and you find true joy in creating something spectacular. But, now that you’ve graduated and entered your own practice, you’re wondering where all this “demand” is. You’ve started questioning your talents and aren’t sure […]
READ MOREWeb design is an interesting thing to learn for everyone. If you have a quench or curiosity for building your own website, then it is necessary to learn the skills of web design. In this article, I’ll provide a whole list of the best websites which can help you become a skilled web designer. As […]
READ MOREThe market may be strong for freelancers at the moment, but any independent contractor in the web design industry has slow periods. To help ensure that you can pay the bills until that next lucrative contract comes along, you might want to think about trying out one of these other money-making ideas on the side. […]
READ MOREThere are a lot of things that we can learn from playing poker that we can associate with creating a good web design. The process of calculating the probability of opponents’ moves is similar to the application done during website optimization (or A/B testing), where you view the possibility of your website’s success based on […]
READ MOREThere is no official statistic for how many business cards are printed in this country every year, but Right Stuff of Tahoe, puts it at about 15 billion. With many of those ending up in the recycling bin or at the back of a desk drawer, what worth do they have to today’s web designer? […]
READ MOREIt seems you love contests and giveaways, right? So, it’s time for another giveaway at Student Guide to Web Design! TemplateMonster is giving away 3 premium templates from their store. All you have to do to get a chance to win a WordPress theme or a Joomla template is visit TemplateMonster’s official website and tell us […]
READ MOREBeing a freelancer can be such a fulfilling career. You get to work wherever you want, create your own hours and choose what you want to work on. While the benefits are all great, it can be hard to get started and the work is never guaranteed. So the best thing for every freelancer is […]
READ MOREThe world of online design schools is a thrilling one. Formal training as a young web designer can help kick-start your career and give you a great foundation of technical skills you’re going to need in a real-world design environment. Teaching yourself will give you the ability and skills to design, develop and create websites […]
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READ MOREIt’s almost like a passage of entry into the design field; you have to work with a friend or family on their crappy band website before you can consider yourself a real designer. Many designers who are just starting out in their career are tempted with the idea of working for family members or close […]
READ MOREIt’s that time again! We are giving away a Dribbble invitation to the student that impresses us with their skills the most! To enter, all you have to do is follow these steps: 1. Tweet us the link of your portfolio 2. Must mention us @studentwebguide to be eligible to enter You can comment on this post […]
READ MOREMarketing yourself within a slew of competition in the design field can be a challenge. Savvy designers understand that it takes more than working hard and hoping someone recognizes them for new opportunities or work. Marketing can help you meet the right people, at the right time – a successful positioning strategy that will help […]
READ MOREMany new designers enter the market with naiveté and trust. Although you might have the best intentions when you first agree to a project, this doesn’t mean your client feels the same way about integrity and honesty. Requiring money up front will give you leverage if something changes or goes wrong during the course of […]
READ MOREAt the end of any interview there is generally the option to ask a few questions to an interviewer about the company or the position you’ve just been interviewed for. But what questions should you ask? And which ones shouldn’t you? Questions Not to Ask Before starting with questions to ask, there are questions that […]
READ MOREBeing a design student can be extremely rewarding. But, around the end of semester when exams are fast approaching, stress can be a factor that you’re going to have to deal with. A combination of projects, assignments, portfolio reviews and tests can cause anxiety for anyone, so remember to take it a day at a time (you’re […]
READ MOREYour portfolio is the gateway between you and potential clients. This means that your design portfolio is an important asset that you have control over, when marketing yourself. Some designers seem to have an over-flowing amount of work, while others continue to grind, day-to-day, struggling to find their next source of work. Why is this? […]
READ MOREIt’s now rare that the job interview and selection process doesn’t involve emails at some point. This guide to email etiquette for job interviews is a handy way to avoid common pitfalls of communicating with your potential employers electronically. As ever, common sense goes a long way, and mirroring that can help you judge the […]
READ MOREFilling out job applications can be one of the more frightening parts of the job process. How do you come across as confident and not egotistical, all while showing that you have a laid back side? Well, here are some tips on preparing your next application. 1. Prepare a Cover Letter for Each Application This […]
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