Posts tagged designer
Discovering myself again - Graphic Designer Lucas Gini

Like many of us, Lucas often finds himself working too much. And despite living in the countryside in Brazil, he says it’s keeping a good balance that’s the most difficult thing about being freelance.

We chat about how he manages his workload, what his plans are for the future, and how a school illustration project he took on led to having a book published and distributed to schools across Brazil.

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Big juicy clients - Graphic Designer Lyndsey Yates

What do you get when you connect community-minded freelancers who like working collaboratively?

You get a collective, that’s what. It’s a bit like an agency, but with more freedom and shared responsibilities.

Lyndsey formed her collective because she wanted to open herself up to some new opportunities. Bigger clients and meatier work. Let’s find out how it’s going, shall we?

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Better, not bigger - Writer Paul Jarvis

“I don’t want busy to be my default state,” says Paul Jarvis, and he’s built a body of work to help other freelancers achieve the same.

Paul began his freelance career as a web designer, but now he’s a writer and published author who produces podcasts and online courses.

In his book, Company of One, Paul explores the idea that, if you want to live a fulfilling life and you prioritise time over money, your goal should be to build a better business, not a bigger one.

This is the story of how Paul built his very own Company of One.

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