This article on smashing magazine was the most interesting and informative thing that Ive read in a long long time. It should be required reading for any designer who wants to become a successful freelancer. Thats all I really have to say, just read it if you haven’t already.
Common Questions About Design Professionalism
I found this part especially interesting, its some major food for thought:
Imagine for a moment that you’re a physician trying to determine the best course of treatment for your patient. In that situation, you would not ask the patient what he thinks should be prescribed. Instead you would inquire about his symptoms, history, environment, physical needs (e.g. is he a pro athlete, or does he simply need to be able to get around normally?). The answers to these questions will define the constraints and indicate the appropriate course of action. Your patient’s opinion on what prescription would be appropriate is likely irrelevant; he came to you because he lacks the ability to help himself.
