Top 8 Dreaded Favors Asked of Web Designers

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Long before you officially take the profession of graphic or web designer, your friends and family will support your ambitions by developing your talent. At first, your loved ones inspect your work and if they like what they see, you’ll get flooded with their requests for one page flyers, t-shirt designs, logos , and company websites. When you are just starting out, you welcome their requests because it gives you a chance to grow your skill set as a designer. After all, it’s almost like dealing with real clients, right? The drama comes when you actually become a full time designer. The friends and family who drew upon your talent during your newbie…


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