Do you run your own design business, or are you interested in starting one? Then you’re in the right place!
Welcome to Resourceful Designer!
I’m Mark Des Cotes, the creator and host of Resourceful Designer, a platform dedicated to helping graphic and web designers start, run and grow their businesses. Here, you’ll find content on the business side of design work. My goal is to help you “get back to what you do best – designing” by offering tools, tips, and strategies to enhance your business operations while nurturing your creative instincts.
Who is Resourceful Designer for?
Resourceful Designer is tailored for independent graphic designers, solopreneurs, freelancers, home-based design business owners, web designers, and anyone looking to improve the business side of their design operations. Resourceful Designer emphasizes efficiency, productivity, and sustainable practices in the design industry. Let me guide you in transforming your passion for design into a thriving business.
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The first thing you want to do is follow the Resourceful Designer podcast. It’s my primary source for sharing information with you.
You can find the podcast easily using one of these links, or search for Resourceful Designer in your favourite podcast app. Be sure to follow it so you never miss an episode.
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RSSTo get you started, here are some of my more popular podcast topics to acquaint you with my content:
- Dealing with the isolation of working from home.
- Questions you should ask clients before starting their design project.
- How to set goals for your design business.
- Working with retainer agreements.
- Expanding your income with print brokering.
- Pricing strategies for your graphic design business.
With several hundred episodes available, you’re sure to find something to help you start, run and grow your design business.
Alternatively, you can search the website to find what you’re looking for.
If you’re looking for the tools and resources to help you succeed, look no further than my Design Resources page. It’s where I share what I use to run my two design businesses.
Here are what people are saying about Resourceful Designer
“A wonderful podcast full of practical ideas and information. I love listening while I work, but I find myself stopping to scribble down notes and reminders. So much value. Thank you so much, Mark.”
“A great graphic design podcast providing you with many helpful tips and tricks you can and should implement in your own graphic design business.”
“Mark does a fantastic job giving advice, tips, and answering questions. He has a way of presenting the information that makes you want to listen more!”
“I have been filtering through many many many podcasts to find one like this. It deals with where I am at, starting my own design business and is a great resource.”
“Mark truly knows how to guide fledgeling designers down the right road to getting themselves started. Truly appreciate the awesome advice on this podcast!”
“This is a great down-to-earth podcast! I always either learn something new, find a new resource or get inspired. Practical & friendly companion for every graphic designer.”