Author Archives: Damien Golden

About Damien Golden

A graduate of Seton Hill University, Damien Golden has worked in many different areas of graphic design, developing her expertise over the years while working at an east coast advertising agency before launching her own award-winning, boutique graphic design firm, iKANDEgraphics.com. Currently living in Bethany Beach, DE, Damien works with clients throughout the United States and abroad working with an array of different industries including music, entertainment, real estate, home building, and many others. Her portfolio includes design projects from logo creation, billboard design, print ads, magazine layout, websites, newsletters, and E-Ads.

Need Some Inspiration Right Now?

Damien Golden

Damien Golden on her favorite Super Bowl 2013 ads as a way for creative pros to glean inspiration -- when you need it most. Continue reading

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Preparing for a Freelancer's First Speaking Gig

Damien Golden

Creative freelancer, Damien Golden, shares tips from preparing for her first speaking gig. Continue reading

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How To Be Sick In A Professional Way

Damien Golden

Creative freelancer, Damien Golden, just got over the flu and reminds us not to be a control freak. Take time off but do it in a professional way. Here's how. Continue reading

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Show Your Clients You Appreciate Them This Holiday!

Damien Golden

If this holiday season snuck up on you, check out these great and simple gift ideas from designer and CFC veteran, Damien Golden. They'll show your gratitude and keep your visibility high too. Continue reading

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How to go from "order-taker" to partner

Damien Golden

Stuck being an order-taker with clients who don't appreciate your big ideas or give you more strategic projects? Damien Golden shares excellent ideas about how to transform the kind of work you get from your clients. Continue reading

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Breaking into the Real Estate Market (part 2)

Damien Golden

From creative freelancer, Damien Golden, 5 tips for partnering with (and pursuing) real estate professionals as clients. Continue reading

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Breaking into the Real Estate Market

Damien Golden

Designer, Damien Golden, shares the first steps of her simple process for breaking into the real estate market. Continue reading

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Fire the deadbeats and find the dream clients (part 2)

Following up Damien Golden's post about how to make room for your ideal clients by firing the deadbeats, today she gives tips for garnering great ones. Continue reading

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Fire the deadbeats and find the dream clients (part 1)

Damien Golden

Successful freelancer, Damien Golden, explains how to find well-rounded, killer clients and get rid of the the high maintenance, low/no/slow pay ones. Continue reading

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4 Ways to Say “No” with Tact

Damien Golden

If you're overextended and overwhelmed, you may need to practice these 4 ways to say “No” that keep your character and inner self in harmony, from creative freelancer, Damien Golden. Continue reading

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