Most Flash Designers know who Hillman Curtis is. We have seen his website http://hillmancurtis.com, and read his books: http://hillmancurtis.com/hc_web/books.shtml

But have any of us really sat down and made out a plan to become the next Hillman Curtis? It's a worthy goal, if you ask me.

So what does it take to become the next Hillman Curtis?

I will attempt to list the attributes I think are necessary. Please list your ideas.

Thanks

  1. A Business Plan for Design Firm
  2. Selling Skills
  3. Communication Skills
  4. Let potential client know that your design skills can make them more money
  5. Branding Skills
  6. Diversify in your knowledge and skills of software
  7. Networking Skills
  8. Good Design Skills
  9. A Team of Designers
  10. Leadership Skills
  11. Ability to Deligate Tasks
  12. Ability to Art Direct
  13. Hire a team that is more talented than you
  14. Strength to work alone and get jobs done if freelancing