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Nick Saporito

How To Make Inkscape Go Dark
 How To Make Inkscape Go Dark 848 310 Nick Saporito
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The question I’m most commonly asked by newcomers to my Youtube channel is why Inkscape appears dark on my system and how they can do the same, since it isn’t an available feature in any version of Inkscape to date. Inkscape with a dark theme & updated icons Check out my post about updating Inkscape’s icons…

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Fast, Good, Cheap. Pick Two.
 Fast, Good, Cheap. Pick Two. 848 310 Nick Saporito
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This is going to be somewhat of a rant about some of the outrageous requests I receive as a graphic designer, and I’m also going to underscore a core principle you should always remember when going about your freelancing endeavors. Please bear in mind that the majority of work that is presented to me is…

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Here’s Why Potential Clients Aren’t Hiring You
 Here’s Why Potential Clients Aren’t Hiring You 848 310 Nick Saporito
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If you’re a graphic designer struggling to be awarded projects on freelancing sites, despite restless effort, you’re probably making some mistakes. It’s typical to struggle early on, especially when you’re new to the platform and haven’t established much of a track record, but if you’ve been going at this for any longer than a month…

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5 Clever Ways to Monetize Your Graphic Design Skills Online
 5 Clever Ways to Monetize Your Graphic Design Skills Online 850 500 Nick Saporito
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So, you know design. Maybe you went to school for it, or maybe you’ve learned the technical proficiencies of the software and the principles of effective design on your own. You have this highly valuable skill set, and now you want to know how you can put it to work. I’m going to show you…

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5 Free Resources Every Graphic Designer Should be Using
 5 Free Resources Every Graphic Designer Should be Using 850 310 Nick Saporito
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We have a lot on our plates as designers, and we should take advantage of everything we have at our disposal to make our jobs easier. Here’s a list of 5 awesome and free resources that will make your job easier as a designer. 1. Pixabay Free stock photos are hard to find. Free high…

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A Look At My Design Setup
 A Look At My Design Setup 848 310 Nick Saporito
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UPDATE MARCH 20TH, 2017: I recently built a new rig. Here’s a look at my latest setup: https://logosbynick.com/look-new-design-setup/ So here’s a look at my design setup. It’s rather simple, minimalist and clutter-free, which is just how I like it. It’s a custom-built desktop, sporting an i5 with 16GB of memory and running Ubuntu with the Vertex…

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