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Developers will vie to expand the virtual world beyond its borders.

Freelance Alliance Spotlight: Little Bulldog Design
Joanne Van Campen on the learning curves & successes of her freelance career so far.
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'London's creative touch is unmatched'
Ideas, content and processes 'Made in London' convey something real.
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Armani makes a matador his client
Italian designer signs his name to a suit of lights.
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Freelance time management
Freelance designer, Tara Roskell, on working from home.
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Freelance time management
Freelance designer, Tara Roskell, on working from home.
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When a client wants to change your ideas
Freelance designer Tom Lane tells us how he works with clients rejecting initial ideas.
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Introduction to becoming a graphic designer
Freelance creative, Nick Welsh, tells us a bit about the world of design, where his income comes from and how to team up with a developer to boost your coffers in offering web design too.
Who needs graphic designers?
Who to approach when you're looking for work.
Graphic Design: Routes into the industry
Qualifications, software proficiency, ideas for expanding your folio and how to woo art directors.
Graphic & Web Design: Rates and allowances
How to make sure you are paid what you're worth and tips for quoting and invoicing your clients to make sure your profit margin remains intact.
Graphic Design: How to find work
Tips from an expert on the best (and quirkiest) ways to advertise your services, from word of mouth to 'champagne ideas on beer money.'
Graphic & Web Design: Legal issues
Legal issues to watch out for as a freelance graphic designer.
Graphic Design: Professional bodies and useful links
Links to professional bodies, useful sites and recommended reading.