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Get your first graphic design job: Twitter tips for graduate designers
Twitter is a great social networking tool for social and work contacts. To help you out Blink has put together our top tips for using Twitter, from what to name your account, to understanding how business and person life overlap and how to use Twitter to help land your dream graphic design job. From why [...]
Read moreWebsites go on strike over proposed SOPA and Protect IP Acts
Many websites, including some very influential brands, went on strike this week in protest against the proposed SOPA and Protect IP (PIPA) acts. These acts plan to give new and unrivaled powers to the American government to take down and block any website they feel violates intellectual property or copyright laws more than 10 times [...]
Read moreBlink sponsors I CAN’s ‘Adopt A Word’ scheme to help children with communication difficulties
Here at Blink we have chosen to become a corporate sponsor for I CAN as our chosen charity for 2012. As of today we have adopted the word ‘Blink’ as part of I CAN’s Adopt A Word charity scheme. By adopting a word as a corporate sponsor we are able to help I CAN with [...]
Read more"I love it when a plan comes together…" Why a project without surprises is a good thing
In everyday life surprises can be a lovely thing, in business however they usually mean that you and your client have different ideas about key areas of your current project. This often leads to you needing to charge more than your quote to finish the work, or working at a loss to deliver the completed project in a way which satisfies the client. The good news is you can easily help ensure the only surprises are when the client sends a ‘thank you’ box of chocolates to reward a job well done. Tips and helpful advice on project management for your next project.
Read moreHappy Birthday Blink Design Studios!
Blink Design Studios Ltd is now a whole year old. Yes, a year ago this month we rebranded, renamed and encoroprated into the shiny company you see today. This is just a little post to say ‘thank you’ to all our clients. Also wanted to say thanks to all those who have supported the business [...]
Read moreThe biggest secret weapon to growing your business is customer service
Customer service is something which you should think about all the time. If you get this right, you will always succeed in business and build an invaluable network of people who think you are great at what you do (which is worth its weight in gold). If your design work is top notch but your bedside manner has people running for the exit, a designer offering better customer service will find themselves with a new client sooner rather than later. This is true of projects where alternative designers cost the same as you, but also of companies that cost more. Example: If you had a choice of a coffee from a seller who was rude and made you dread entering the shop versus a cup costing 10p more from someone who smiled and chatted each time, where would you shop? And when it comes to more important and long term provider/client relationships this becomes true to a much larger scale. Companies have to feel comfortable working with a designer and good customer service is at the top of the list for ensuring you are that person. Read our top tips…
Read moreBlink Design Studios are now on Facebook
We have finally gotten around to the beta launch of the Blink Facebook page. The page will offer regular updates and news links as well as fan exclusive discounts and offers. Facebook is also a great platform to use to talk to our customers and find new designers to add to our books. So, whether [...]
Read moreWhen is charging interest not in your interest?
Help with chasing late payments for work and when to charge interest on overdue invoices. How and when to charge as well as how to maintain a good working relationship with your client.
Read moreNew article on Freelance Advisor: When is charging interest not in your interest?
When is charging interest not in your interest? Advice on charging interest on overdue invoices for small businesses and freelancers from Blink Design Studios
Read moreHow social are political sites? Liberal Democrats website design (Part of the Red Vs Blue series)
We have taken a look at the Labour and Conservative sites so far to explore a little about how well they have managed to intergrate social medial and sharing into their user experience. Next up is the Liberal Democrats website. The Liberal Democrats front page design: Bright and user friendly but how social are the [...]
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