Comments on: 28 Things I learned as a full-time graphic designer

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:28:36 +0000

Great insights, as always. Thanks for sharing Preston. I particularly like:

27. You probably know a lot more about design than a lot of people. You also know a lot less than many people too.

This is SO true.

By: Design That Rocks

Design That Rocks — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:22:02 +0000

I love #28…that is such an important distinction that often seems to get overlooked by new creatives. Great post!

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By: Gennice

Gennice — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:41:44 +0000

Excellent list! Definitely deserved a ReTweet!

Thanks!

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By: Chris Baker

Chris Baker — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:53:30 +0000

no.7 is the age old classic! great comments

By: Craig Scott

Craig Scott — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:30:11 +0000

Ditto on No.28! I think that’s what attracts me to graphic and web design, is that it has a purpose. Sure art looks good but I’ve never been interested in creating it!

By: Ash Menon

Ash Menon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:32:40 +0000

Finally, someone who echoes with me on No. 28. I can’t tell you how many times I see this minimalism and installations in design mags and conferences and it drives me bonkers.

By: Raphael Cornuz

Raphael Cornuz — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:56:23 +0000

Welcome in the freelance world!

By: Jonathan Patterson

Jonathan Patterson — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:52:47 +0000

Wow, these are very poignant. I thought this list was going to be the same stuff you see everywhere but I was pleasantly surprised! Excellent.

By: David

David — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:49:56 +0000

Number 26 really struck a cord with me. For the longest while I avoided building a theme from the ground up till one day I just did.

Something else that is helpful is knowing sales strategies and methods of closing clients.

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