In this episode of the Cutting Edge Show, we host Dan Mall, a world-renowned web designer and design systems expert. He's been freelancing since age 15 and has worked with clients like Nike, Apple, Puma, and many more!

In this episode, he reveals his best negotiation techniques and super important advice for freelancers.

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Complete Roadmap to a UX Design Career -
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Check out Dan’s work
- Website - https://danmall.com/
- Newsletter - https://danmall.com/newsletter
- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmall/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danmallteaches/

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - What inspired me?
5:20 - Are designers undervalued?
6:15 - How to develop good taste?
8:39 - How to work with big brands?
11:25 - How to network the right way?
14:14 - Dan's first $1000 client
17:18 - How to negotiate?
20:32 - How to get clients?
22:21 - Podcast Summary I
24:19 - Where to find clients?
29:42 - Documenting learnings
34:00 - What should design students learn?
36:11 - Future of design
42:59 - How does Dan upskill?
45:51 - Podcast Summary II

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