Author Archives: Nichole Rustad

About Nichole Rustad

Nichole Rustad has been a graphic designer for 18 years, freelancing for the last 11 years. She has worked for corporations and ad agencies, and has even taken on several short-term assignments for designers while they were on leave. She has also taught graphic design classes at the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College. Currently, she works from her home office while raising her children in Dayton, OH.

Creativity… it comes and it goes

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Nichole Rustad

Don't you just love, even crave, those times when the creativity is flowing so well it's practically oozing out of your finger tips onto the project? You are lost in the moment, your ideas are coming together so nicely, time … Continue reading →

Posted in Connecting, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Illustration, Freelance Photography, Freelance Writing, Freelancing, Work Life Balance | 1 Comment

Dealing with phone interruptions

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Nichole Rustad

I work from home while my children are roaming about the house. Most days, I have try to make this situation work for everyone, and I have to admit, the system is almost flawless…almost.  It is only when the phone … Continue reading →

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