The Design Cubicle

Below is a list of 30 business card inspirational websites, galleries and resources that will fulfill your every business card desire and provide inspiration for your next business card design project.
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• Resources

While we don’t always like to openly admit it, cold calling is one of the most effective ways of getting your name and services out to people who have never heard of you – but they don’t have to be so cold.

“Warm” calling can be beneficial to finding clients that you want to work with, rather than the other way around. You’re able to me more selective; this way you are doing the work you enjoy rather than taking whatever comes along. If done correctly, warm calls can be a valuable asset to your freelance business without sounding like a “cold” telemarketer.
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• Freelancing

I recently had the opportunity to interview Liz Andrade, owner and designer of CMD+Shift Design, for some ’Designer Focused’ questions. Continue reading below on how she handled TDC’s ‘Q&A’.
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• Interviews

Here is a list of 50+ Advertisements that have caught my eye over time that I’ve found throughout magazines, websites and anywhere else I could scoop them up. Although I love seeing good ol’ fashion design, there’s nothing like seeing a clever advertisement or promotional piece that catches my eye and makes me pause what I’m doing.
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• Advertising