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May 4, 2021

Every design is a system

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Dec 14, 2022

Embracing the big and scary

A short opinion on big clients

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Dec 8, 2022

When success makes you lazy, blame your cognitive bias

A true story about how my business just ground to a halt.

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The Startup

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Jul 15, 2022

I’m not a “creator” or “gig-worker” — I’m a freelancer

Self-employment is more than delivering meals or acquiring followers on Instagram.

I’m not a “creator” or “gig-worker” — I’m a freelancer

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May 5, 2022

Freelance pricing — in search of the “double thank you”

There’s only one thing that matters: are both sides happy with the exchange?

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Nov 8, 2021

Is design your love or addiction?

Obsess over process, not outcomes.

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Sep 27, 2021

Your schedule needs white space too

Mind the gaps for long-term thinking and creative rejuvenation.

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The Startup

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Sep 9, 2021

The Big Lie of “Good, Fast, Cheap”

One of them is never optional, and sometimes you can’t even pick two.

Venn diagram — the real truth of good, fast, cheap

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Aug 24, 2021

Introvert designers: stop pushing your business uphill

Mediocre work requires constant sales and marketing to maintain momentum. Exceptional work sells itself.

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Aug 16, 2021

Person before portfolio

It’s time for a radical shift in how we present ourselves as designers.

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Benek Lisefski

Benek Lisefski

I’m a UX/UI designer from Auckland, New Zealand. Writing about freelancing & business for indie designers & creatives at https://solowork.co

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