Creative Journal

Read advice on creating a design business, how to be a designer and ethical and legal issues

Berenice Howard-Smith 3/23/22 Berenice Howard-Smith 3/23/22

Design project management step by step

Most designers should have a process they follow to get the best results for their clients. I love a good workflow and if you’ve worked with me, then you’ll appreciate my nerdy love of a schedule. Writing this blog post is useful to set the scene. I hope you find it useful.

Berenice Howard-Smith 6/17/21 Berenice Howard-Smith 6/17/21

What makes a great design collaboration? Setting up for success in ten steps.

When I was first owned by a dog, I was told by our amazing trainer to set yourself (and therefore the dog) up for success. It’s the same with any collaboration - set yourself up for success with your designer (or any supplier) and it’ll be so much easier. What does make a great design collaboration? Here’s ten tips from me. I’d love to hear yours.

Berenice Howard-Smith 3/5/20 Berenice Howard-Smith 3/5/20

Delighted to be one of 40 Digital Women to Watch in 2020

I am delighted to be nominated as a finalist in the Digital Role Model of the Year, Digital Community Leader of the Year, and one of the 40 Digital Women to Watch.

Berenice Howard-Smith 8/14/19 Berenice Howard-Smith 8/14/19

How to be a graphic designer

I often get asked how I got into graphic design and what I think are the best routes. I thought it was about time I created a blog post about it! What skills do I have, what do you need and does a degree help? Find out more in this post!

Berenice Howard-Smith 2/10/19 Berenice Howard-Smith 2/10/19

Does perfection really matter?

I was talking to a copywriter client last week about his website, which we are in the process of creating, and he happened to say hard it was writing his own words. I hear this a lot and it’s the same for me with my promotional work and this website. When you go public it’s scary isn’t it?

Tell me more about your vision.

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