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For design studios and freelancers, design is a business. In order to keep designing for a living, you should check the articles shared in this section to keep your business for designer skills alive and well.

December 23, 2025
The “Design Detective” Method: How to Conduct a Competitor Audit That Actually Reveals Insights
The “Design Detective” Method: How to Conduct a Competitor Audit That Actually Reveals Insights

Most competitor audits are autopsies, not investigations. They list features, compare screenshots, and end with a shallow table that says “we have this, they have that.” This is busywork, not strategy. To find a real advantage, you must become a design detective, piecing together clues to understand the why behind the what, and uncovering the hidden opportunities they’ve […]

December 14, 2025
How Modern Teams Are Managing Their Growing Information Footprint
How Modern Teams Are Managing Their Growing Information Footprint

Most teams don’t notice their information footprint growing at first. It happens quietly. A few more channels. More shared files. Longer threads. Screenshots instead of summaries. Conversations that would once have happened in a meeting now live forever in chat. At some point, the volume tips. People start asking where something lives. Who said what. […]

December 10, 2025
Making an Employee App That Actually Works for Your Team
Making an Employee App That Actually Works for Your Team

So you’ve decided it’s time for your own workplace app. Maybe it’s for timesheets, clocking in, project updates—or a technician scheduling app that solves those last-minute scramble headaches (because we’ve all had mornings like that). Whatever your reason, the big goal is an app your folks actually use, not another download-forgotten-in-the-folder. Here’s how to get […]

December 9, 2025
Subtle Planning Habits That Keep You Ahead of Schedule
Subtle Planning Habits That Keep You Ahead of Schedule

Most people think staying ahead of schedule is all about being super strict with time. More alarms, more to-do lists, tighter plans – the usual suspects. But after a while, you start to notice something different. The people who always seem so laid back aren’t actually doing more, they’re just smoothing the edges of the […]

December 2, 2025
Designing for Disconnection: Creating Digital Products That Promote Well-being
Designing for Disconnection: Creating Digital Products That Promote Well-being

For years, the holy grail of digital product design has been engagement. We measured success in daily active users, session length, and scroll depth. We built features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications with one primary goal: to keep users hooked. We became experts in capturing attention, but in doing so, we often forgot to […]

November 30, 2025
How to find the right contractor for your company’s online presence?
How to find the right contractor for your company’s online presence?

Finding the right contractor for your web design and marketing needs can seem easy, but it does take some preparation to ensure things go smoothly. Before you start sourcing companies, you should already have some clear goals, define a budget range and outline your scope. Do you need a full-service partner or a specialist for […]

November 24, 2025
How to Buy a Profitable App: Complete Guide
How to Buy a Profitable App: Complete Guide

Buying an existing mobile app is one of the fastest ways to enter digital entrepreneurship. Instead of spending 6–12 months and $40,000–$300,000+ building from scratch, you can acquire an app with real users, proven revenue, and validated product-market fit. Valuation multiples have normalized since the 2022 bubble (9.92× profit) to more reasonable 2024–2025 levels (2.93× […]

November 19, 2025
Breaking Free from Legacy Systems with Healthcare Modernization
Breaking Free from Legacy Systems with Healthcare Modernization

Legacy healthcare systems, which once were the backbone of clinical and administrative operations, have now turned into blockers to seamless patient-centric care. Many healthcare organizations still struggle with outdated software. Schedulers, EHRs, and lab software that are supposed to run 24/7 and safeguard sensitive patient data now hold back the innovations by rising maintenance costs, […]

November 11, 2025
6 Free Tools to Send Large Files by Email
6 Free Tools to Send Large Files by Email

Sending a large file by email is a common challenge. Email services impose size limits that often make transfer impossible or extremely slow, to the point of failure… Whether for professional or personal use, this constraint can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are suitable solutions. Discover 8 free tools that allow you to easily, quickly, and […]

October 29, 2025
Lighting the Way: How to Choose the Right Type of Illuminated Signage for Your Business
Lighting the Way: How to Choose the Right Type of Illuminated Signage for Your Business

Signage has come a long way from simple hand-painted lettering, says Ashley Young, Senior Design Specialist at Custom Neon.  Today, the right illuminated sign doesn’t just make your business visible. It defines your brand, sets the tone for how customers perceive you, and can even influence foot traffic and sales. Whether you’re fitting out a […]

October 28, 2025
Considering a Career Change? Here Are 5 Reasons the Trades Might Be Calling Your Name
Considering a Career Change? Here Are 5 Reasons the Trades Might Be Calling Your Name

At some point, many professionals find themselves questioning whether their current career truly satisfies them. It may very well happen to you. ​Maybe you’ve hit a ceiling at your job, feel burned out by endless time in a cubicle, or crave work that feels more tangible and rewarding. If this sounds familiar, it might be […]

How Software for Asset Management Improves Efficiency Today
How Software for Asset Management Improves Efficiency Today

Efficiency is vital in modern business. Every organization seeks greater operational effectiveness. A simple strategy to achieve this could be using asset management software. Operations move quickly; companies can save cash and do much more with limited resources. Understanding Asset Management Software Asset management software is a digital solution that tracks and manages an organization’s […]

October 10, 2025
How Proxies Help With Web Scraping and Data Collection
How Proxies Help With Web Scraping and Data Collection

Web scraping is one of the fastest ways to get information from the internet for businesses. But doing it at scale is not easy. Websites block repeated visits or limit how much data one user can access. Proxies solve that problem, let’s see how. What Is Web Scraping and Why Do Businesses Use It? Web […]

October 7, 2025
Industrial Efficiency Meets Cloud Innovation: Lessons from a Scheduling SaaS
Industrial Efficiency Meets Cloud Innovation: Lessons from a Scheduling SaaS

Digital transformation has been taking the world by storm for years, but in industries like oil and gas, it’s only now that we can observe real breakthroughs. This shift is being powered by tailored SaaS products that cater to the complex and high-stakes nature of industrial operations. Companies like Lumitech are helping legacy industries stay […]

September 19, 2025
What To Consider Before Rolling Over A Retirement Plan
What To Consider Before Rolling Over A Retirement Plan

Changing jobs is exciting, but it also comes with financial decisions. One of the most important is what to do with your retirement savings. Understanding how to transfer retirement funds to a new job can help you protect your savings, avoid unnecessary fees, and stay on track toward long-term goals. Weighing Your Options When you […]