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I haven't been blogging here lately but I have been busy. I'm excited to announce my new WordPress theme business.
Read More »Visuals are an important component of the internet and popular websites are often those that are heavily photo-based. Websites like Buzzfeed and Reddit get an amazing amount of hits because of their photo-content.
Read More »For any creative, dealing with clients is a fact of life. Good ones come few and far between and the bad ones can really make life miserable. Not to mention put a dent in your wallet. So here are some…
Read More »Landing your first design job is always the hardest. Here are a few pieces of advice for students and people looking to get into the field for the first time.
Read More »The design field is one that tons of people want to be a part of, and yet the turnover rate is incredibly high. Many good designers don’t make it more than ten years. For a very sought after field that…
Read More »Even if you work full-time at an agency or in-house you probably still get people inquiring about whether you do freelance work. Choosing to be a designer means not making a ton of money, so these side projects can be a nice way to get a little extra. But is it really worth it and where do you draw the line?
Read More »Do you ever think about how much time you spend in front of a screen of one type or other. It can be a little scary when you start to think about it. I’ve noticed my life has become a process of moving from one screen to the next.
Read More »Most of us learn about critiques in design school, where a design is judged by how it adhers to design principals and the person giving the critiques’ personal opinion. In the real world a design is judged on how it stacks up against the competition. When you are designing for keeps and not a learning experience, the rules change.
Read More »What do you hate about your design job? I know there has to be a few things you don't like. Why not outsource those boring or tedious tasks and save the good stuff for yourself? The benefits are numerous and it can be a lot more affordable than you think.
Read More »For whatever reason, I'm really late to the Twitter game. But I've been studying up and see what works and what doesn't. And much of what doesn't is what a lot of people are doing. So here are some tips to improve your Twitter usage.
Read More »For all the great thing that happened in the web design world this year, there are some that I would rather see stay in 2011. Some were new, while others were remnants of the past that just don't have any purpose anymore.
Read More »If you are a web designer looking for a job or for inspiration here are some great studios to take a look at. If you are a business owner in need of a website, I did some homework for you. In either case, you're welcome.
Read More »Blogging can be tedious but is so important for designers. We are in the communication business and there is no better way to develop your communication skills and develop your expertise. If you are not blogging in some capacity, maybe this will get you started.
Read More »Couchable is a web design blog created by Tyler Herman. Not really updated anymore because I'm busy doing freelance design work and busy launching my little WordPress theme shop Real Theme Co. You can read a little more about my at my personal site Tylerherman.com