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Addison Duvall (72 Articles)

Addison Duvall is the author of Food Identities, a blog that explores the crossroads of food, design, art, and culture. She’s written some things, designed other things, and eaten a whole lot of food.
Developing a Sense of Mythology Around Your Designs

Developing a Sense of Mythology Around Your Designs

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Design

Using personal stories and experiences, designers should master the skill of developing mythology by crafting a narrative that captivates followers.

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

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Freelance Design / Web Design

There are important things you should do when ending a freelance project, and today we go over what they are and why you should do them.

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

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Freelance Design / Web Design

As a creative professional, you need to know what you are capable of by creating new opportunities, and not be afraid of eliminating what’s not working.

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We talk about simplifying your designs using the Pareto Principle to ensure that you make the best possible decisions for your clients.

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

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Design

Simplifying features and information is one of the most important steps toward creating the best user experience possible.

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

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Design

We explore the history of the humble shopping cart, taking lessons from its design and marketing that you can apply to your design process today.

Exciting Design Specialties to Broaden Your Skillset

Exciting Design Specialties to Broaden Your Skillset

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Design

What should you focus on when learning new skills? Here are five exciting design specialties that will help broaden your skillset.

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

How a Designer Might Create Timeless Designs

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Design

Learn how designers can create timeless designs that remain relevant and appealing over the years.

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

Is There a Perfect Solution to a Design Problem?

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Design

Explore whether there’s a perfect solution to design problems and the quest for ideal design outcomes.

How to Stop Getting Burned by Your Design Clients

How to Stop Getting Burned by Your Design Clients

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Freelance Design / Web Design

Learn strategies to avoid being taken advantage of by clients, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for freelancers.

How to Grow Your Audience as a Designer

How to Grow Your Audience as a Designer

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Freelance Design / Web Design

We share the key principles that allow community builders to rise above others in terms of platform building, and how you can learn from the examples they set.

Getting Past the Limitations of Your Design Skills

Getting Past the Limitations of Your Design Skills

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Design
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