In this special interview edition of BizCraft Carl talks with Dan Mall about the role of a creative director in a digital agency.
Episode Zero – The Father’s Dilemma
One father’s dilemma – it’s really important … what Star Wars Episode do you show your kids first? This is first-world problems folks – but very complicated…
Why Design Students Should Freelance
Many design students don’t see how valuable freelancing in school can be and look at only as doing extra work. But there are many reasons to do that extra work.
How Cognito Forms Manages Feature Requests
A guest post that tells us all about how Cognito Forms manages new product features and requests through their customer’s feedback.
Hampton Catlin – The Future of SASS
Giovanni talks with Hampton about why certain features should be implemented in the browser and why certain features may never make their way into native CSS.
Blogging and Personal Branding Workshop for New Software Developers
John Saddington presents his 5-part blogging and branding workshop that is given to students at the Iron Yard in each of their classes.
Draplin Shares the 1 Action Designers Must Take, But Most Often Forget
In this question discussion with Clark Buckner, Aaron Draplin discusses the necessary hustle in the design industry, his advice for up-and-coming artists, how experience pays off in the long run, and why designers should pursue art as a hobby before going pro.
Rob Harr – Web Businesses That Last – Part 2
In part 2 of a 3 part interview, Giovanni talks with Rob Harr of Sparkbox about how he runs his company, how they’ve grown their team in a sustainable way, and how companies might head off the slings and arrows of a volatile client services business.
How to get the most out of a design critique (Part 2)
Getting feedback on your work takes time, so you need to make sure you’re making the most of it. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be well on your way to making the best use of design critiques.
Acquisition Funnel Optimization with Anna Stout
After covering how to plan a website with user flow in mind in Part 2 of the series Clark Buckner of Technology Advice spoke with Astute Communications’ Anna Stout about creating a user acquisition funnel that results in more conversions and fewer lost leads.
Carl Smith – Bureau of Digital Affairs
In an interview with Carl Smith, Giovanni found out more about The Bureau of Digital Affairs and Carl’s work.
How to deliver a good design critique (Part 1)
A design critique is something we, as designers, have to learn and experience to truly be effective at it. Here are some tips to get you started giving better feedback.
Whiteboarding, sitemapping, and creating a user flow
Clark Buckner of Technology Advice recently spoke with Astute Communications’ Anna Stout, a web designer and front-end developer with keen insight into building better websites.
Rob Harr – The Business of Talent – Part 1
Giovanni talks with Rob Harr of Sparkbox about how he runs his company, how they’ve grown their team in a sustainable way, and how companies might head off the slings and arrows of a volatile client services business.
Online Forms: Post-Submission Etiquette
Take a look at how you manage your the intake of contacts with your website’s forms. Let’s take a look at how to follow up to get new business in smart and planned ways.
What a 5-Year-Old Entrepreneur Taught Carl Smith About Business
nGen Works founder and BizCraft host Carl Smith thought he knew how to run a business until a cold winter’s morning and a persistent five-year-old proved him otherwise. TechnologyAdvice’s Clark Buckner interviewed Smith about “Lessons From the Lemonade Stand”.
James White – The Business of Illustration
Giovanni asked James about how he manages the day-to-day operations of being an independent brand and what it takes to make it as an artist.
Does it matter if users need to scroll?
Why is “the scroll” an important thing to consider? Designers say it doesn’t exist, yet clients talk about it all the time.