Author Archives: Natalia Persin
18January2021
15 Tips for Negotiating a Job Offer
Discussing all the aspects of a job early on will help people on both sides of the table reach a common understanding of what the role will entail. Rather than viewing negotiations as a confrontational affair, applicants and interviewers should look at it as an opportunity to plan the new role together. A greater common […]
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14January2021
How to Get Noticed as a Remote Worker
Competition for promotions, raises, and other benefits from management is a healthy part of the traditional office. Working remotely takes employees out of supervisors’ physical line of sight and that can cause some confusion. Figuring out how to stay visible and progress your career after a transition to a digital office just requires a little […]
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11January2021
15 Rules for More Effective video conferencing
Of all the technology to be developed in recent years, none brings to mind the new reality of remote work quite like video conferencing. Remote digital meetings have been possible for many years now, but the newest software allows dozens of people to join in a single meeting from anywhere with an internet connection. Many […]
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08January2021
New Year’s Resolutions for Creatives in 2021
With a critical eye at the year that passed, creatives can set professional goals that will keep them active, searching, and imaginitive in the year to come. New Year’s is a great time to take this retrospective view, although setting goals can be done at any time throughout the year. Planning for the year ahead […]
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04January2021
7 Stress Relief Tips for Creatives
Stress can be caused by many factors in the workplace. For creatives, overworking under significant pressure may overwhelm the mind and stifle the imagination. In today’s increasingly digital world, signs of stress are more easily overlooked or misattributed to other causes. Luckily, there are also many things you can do to reduce stress and avoid […]
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30December2020
Exploring Gestalt Principles of Design
Designers have long been preoccupied with the way psychology impacts their trade. A general summary of some of the most important aspects of design psychology, the Gestalt principles are several rules that summarize how our minds process visual information. Building with these design fundamentals allows for a more intuitive design and lessens the cognitive load […]
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18December2020
Design Thinking for Business Leaders
What exactly do art departments and creative teams do for businesses? This question is often on the mind of stakeholders and other employees who lack a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking that underlies creative work. Design thinking is a non-linear process used to approach problems from a new perspective based on market research and […]
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16December2020
7 Tips for Onboarding New Talent Remotely
Onboarding properly is the best way to build a lasting positive relationship with employees and make sure they’re happy in their role at the company. Most businesses already have a general onboarding procedure in place but these traditional plans need some adjusting to remain effective in the current business world where remote work is increasingly […]
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11December2020
Teambuilding for Designers: 101
Healthy office culture is essential for design teams to produce their best work. Brainstorming, sharing ideas, and critiquing work can feel very personal and people who are familiar and comfortable with one another are more likely to share their frank opinions without getting upset or offended. Building the right team of designers takes a bit […]
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08December2020
Struggling to Stay Productive While Working Remotely? Here Are 15 Things That Can Help
A common misconception held by managers and other business leaders is that productivity tends to slump for employees working remotely. With remote work continuing to grow in popularity, any misgivings about letting employees work from home could be harmful to the entire company. The good news is that productivity doesn’t plummet when workers go remote, […]
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