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Ask a Designer!

What if you could ask a designer anything?

How do you make your own blog header when you don’t have expensive software? How much should a new logo cost? Should you use Word to format your ebook?

How would it feel if you could ask your do-it-yourself design questions without the hassle of being lectured at or sold to?

Join us on these monthly free calls and get your burning questions answered by the pros. Get practical answers you can use right now, not snarky opinions and techno-jabber.

Whatever design problem you’re struggling with at the moment, you’ll get the specific help you want, in plain language… without judgment.

Who are these calls for?

The people who will get the most out of these calls are non-designer types who have specific questions about working with a designer or need help doing it themselves. If you’re already a professional designer you’re welcome to join us, but chances are you won’t hear anything new. Listen to the recorded calls now!

Here are some sample questions (I hear these a lot):

I just need to create a simple banner for my blog. What software can I use?

I just started my business and I have zero cash. How can I get a decent logo?

Can I use Microsoft Word to make my ebook? Is that okay?

I can’t get my hyperlinks to work in this %*&# PDF! Help!

You might have similar questions. You might have a question I’ve never heard before. Either way, you’ll leave the call with a solution.

Maybe you think your question is dumb or too simple. No way. If you have a question it means you need help. Asking is the smartest thing you could do and I admire you for it.

I’ve been creating illustrative design for print, electronic media, and TV for over 14 years. In training junior designers and my own clients, I’ve fielded tons of questions and solved just about every design problem you can think of. Sometimes the answer is on the tip of my tongue and other times I rely on my vast network of design professionals to create the best solution. Either way, you’ll benefit from my experience and resources.

I invite you to get on the phone with us. Ask questions or just listen, but take advantage of the opportunity to join these calls. Joining the call is free.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Sign up below to make sure you get the correct call information each month. I don’t charge a thing.
  2. Each month I’ll send out the call info via email and ask for questions. Just hit Reply and ask me anything you want.
  3. On the appointed day/time, you’ll dial in to join the call. I’ll answer email questions first, then open it up for more discussion and more questions. Jump in or just listen, it’s up to you.

That’s all there is to it.

If you have a small business, this is a fabulous opportunity to get professional design and marketing advice.

You don’t want to miss these calls. Join me, and together we will rule the galaxy. Of design, that is.

To get dial-in numbers for these calls, you need to register. As a bonus, you’ll also get a free chapter of my Get Great Design Guide and weekly design-related insights.

The next call is Wednesday, September 8 at 2:00 PM PST. Tzaddi Gordon of Thrivewire will join us to talk about SEO secrets, WordPress, and logos.

Don’t miss the next call. Sign up to register:

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Get the recorded calls

Each call is recorded by highly productive computer elves. If for some crazy reason you have to miss one, you can still benefit from the solutions we discuss. Download the calls below:

Ask a Designer! call #1

with Special Design Guest Star Rachael Acklin, the Caffeinated Elf

On this call we talk about the “right” software for formatting ebooks, how to use appropriate drop shadows on web sites, and what info to give a designer when creating your logo. There was also mention of banana splits and Paul McCartney’s mullet. Professional design consulting and solid entertainment in one package.

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