How do you create website mockups for clients in light of responsive design? Or do you simply mock the site and the client sees the mobile version later?

At some point, this is going to have to change. With the mobile web bursting as the seams, you’re going to need to address this. If not by necessity, then this could be something that sets you apart or ahead of everyone else.

But who wants to mock-up three versions? (Desktop, Tablet and Smartphone)

Here’s an interesting solution (and free PSD):

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This notepad is awesome — a must-have for designers!

Sure, you can use one of those nifty note taking apps, but this note taking device doesn’t take batteries.

I love the details on it, check it out:

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When you first start freelancing and getting farther and farther from “The Mothership,” it can be intimidating.

Here’s the scenario:

You get contacted by someone or someplace that wants a website. How exciting is that!?! Congratulations!?! You meet with the client, you fire-off a million inquisitive questions to get a better handle on the project and your brand new client is very impressed.

You begin to dive into the design and keep in close communication with your favorite (and only) client. You learn about the effects of miscommunication and that it happens no matter how many questions you ask. Finally, after more hours that you ever imagined, the site is finished and launched!

You’re very excited. After all, you launched it three days early.

Four weeks later, they still haven’t paid you.

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