Posts by fatdogcreatives
What is an empathy map, and why do we care?
In this episode, Rhonda Negard joins Jason and Bridget again to talk about how an empathy map helps with your user experience (UX). You’ll want to take notes during this show! Thank you for being a preroll sponsor, ServerPress! ServerPress is the maker of DesktopServer, WPSiteSync, and so much more! Check them out at serverpress.com.…
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Freelancer Marketing Angles
In an uncertain economy, the most important way to market yourself as a freelancer isn’t your rates. In this episode, Jason and Bridget are joined by Rhonda Negard of Fat Dog Creatives to discuss the marketing angles freelancers always forget — reliability and delivery. The Futur’s “How Much Should I Charge as a Freelancer” video inspired this…
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Affinity Diagrams Can Ease Your Overwhelm & Transition Into Management
Allowing for errors builds a collaborative spirit and fosters innovation.
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11 Books Designers Should Read
Whether you’re a design student or have been in design but looking for more, you can benefit from the content in the books listed below. If you want to be a better designer, want to succeed, and want to be a leader, this short-list is a great reading list.
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Embracing the Too
Just last Monday, I was listening to The Women at Work show on Wharton School of Business Radio. The show guest talked about one of her clients who was very different. Rather than getting coached to fit in, look and act like a woman is expected to be in business, this woman embraced her “different”…
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Case Study: Orphans of War Website Redesign
TSO Media was already working on plans for a website redesign for Orphans of War when their website was hacked. Plus, they didn’t have backup systems in place. It was all lost. The good news is that because they were already working on new content with TSO Media, they took advantage of the otherwise bad…
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Making a Statement With Intention
Do your website, materials and presentation project the expertise you have and the message you intend? Professional Speakers and Digital Course Creators Your website is your hub and reliable connection to your market. A website for speakers and Course Creators must: Build credibility Provide value Cultivate new opportunities/students Professional Speakers You need to a site that demonstrates your expertise…
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Branding Project for Dependable: Branding, Typography, and Why Your Website Shouldn’t Look Like It Was Designed in the Old West (or even 1998)
Dependable isn’t just about hosting; it’s about peace of mind, which is where we focused on design–on knowledge, reliability, and ease of use.
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Accessible Websites: Making your site readable and useable for impaired visitors
Colors: How to use your color palette to enhance your brand while being accessible During the 2019 redesign of this site, accessibility has been a growing concern and focus…as it should be! I create sites for clients, who may or may not know about all the ADA compliance guidelines. It’s now my responsibility to ensure…
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Evolution of a Logo: Judith Poe Jewelry
Austin, TX jewelry designer, Judith Poe, creates custom high-end jewelry. Judith Poe translates and conveys emotions and concepts in each beautiful piece of jewelry.
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