Eric Karkovack

Eric Karkovack is a web designer with over 20 years of experience. You can visit his business site here. In 2013 he released his first eBook: Your Guide to Becoming a Freelance Web Designer. He also has an opinion on just about every subject. You can follow his rants on Twitter @karks88.

Building design success from failure

The longer you work as a designer, the more opportunities you’ll have to look back and say, “What was I thinking?” It’s…

The simple way to get better at design

Design, by its very nature, is there to be judged. We do it every day—whether it’s our own creation, or that of someone…

How to annoy your freelancer

Being a freelancer means that you’ve chosen a different type of lifestyle. If you work at home, then you’re not rushing…

Can web design stand the test of time?

2016 marks my twentieth year as a web designer. While it’s crazy to think that so much time has gone by, it’s downright…

5 ways to feel like a design rock star, working as a roadie

There are many reasons to love being a web designer. Personally, my favorite part is the creative process. I love…

Does startup efficiency kill design originality?

Once upon a time, the web was full of crazy ideas. And no, I’m talking about the wide array of conspiracy theorists and…

Web technologies that (thankfully) died

Hard as it is to believe, it’s been over 20 years since the World Wide Web has become a mainstream part of our…

Freelance mistakes you’ll probably make

Working as a freelancer means that your business is all about you. You’re the sole person in charge of making the tough…

The secret to happy clients

Sometimes, being a web designer is more than just creating a beautiful, functional website. You may have to play…

Do easy projects really exist?

Has anyone ever tried to lure you into doing a project by telling you that it will be “easy”? Or, have you looked over…

5 things nobody tells you about freelancing

Starting out on your own as a freelancer is exciting. You’re making your talents available to the world, and are ready…