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It can be stressful to meet deadlines and work on projects worth thousands of dollars. More so if you work for yourself. But in general, the actual work isn't very stressful. … It's the demands of life in general (Freelancing: Do I have enough work to make the house payment? etc.) or "the boss" put on you that may make it stressful. …

That is a far cry from having honed skills and solid work ethics. If you can't show that education in applicable and tangible forms, it's not often worthwhile to employers in design fields. i.e. …

I have a couple pair of the Gunnar "computer" glasses... while nice, they don't help with brightness issues and the yellow one's are pretty unacceptable for anyone doing color work. … I've honestly not noticed much difference after a days work. Other than the bridge of my nose not being accustomed to glasses all day. You might try a cheap monitor hood: …

I don't know that there a "standard." I think it's whatever some people feel they can get away with. I use 20% here. But that 20% covers only the money out of my pocket. Time in finding, editing, an …

Your best bet is to study, work as much freelance as you can and learn as much as you can on your own for a couple years. … There are far too many looking for work who have at least some experience. …

A watermark really only deters casual theft, but anyone serious about using your work will either: A) not care there's a mark or B) use Photoshop to remove the mark as best they can. …

Ultimately, it's your job to do what you are told. If you don't like what you are told to do, find a new job. If you are concerned about constant employment changes on a resume.. have a new job befo …

I voted to close this.. it is way too opinion-based in my opinion. :) For what it's worth I use a directory titled "Working" for construction files. Then a directory titled "Images" for final image …

That does not mean they can work efficiently, effectively or create a broader range of projects. The other line.... don’t you have more projects? … Entry level designers don't get to work on the brand projects. They get the grunt labor stuff the senior designers don't want to work on. …

you work, the less overtime there is. … As a freelancer, I also profit more from my work. …

These clients will at least work with the new designer once, and from there it's his/her job to retain them. Basically the new designer would need to work themselves out of these clients. … Another option is to set up a contractual royalty for any work done for these clients in the next year (or some other time frame). …

Everything you list would indeed fall under the blanket term "Graphic Design" in my opinion. Animation is to graphic design what web development is to graphic design or what 3D modeling is to graphic …

Much the same way I do not work with a client standing behind me "dictating changes". There is no feasible reason why a client needs to be that close. … In addition screen sharing, basically gives the client insight into how I work or what tools I use, and if I'm not careful, personal items I do not want on display to clients. No. …

The "create work path" is a best guess feature. It tries to be as accurate to a selection as possible, but often it's not entirely precise. … In most instances, you can just grab the Direct Selection Tool (white arrow) or Pen Tool and refine the "work path" manually. …