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Hello you lovely person you. It's been a mad one this week so I gotta keep it brief! Aardman work has gone bonkers, which is brilliant, so my brain has gone from 10 - 100mph in a week, which I love!

Did a silly pixels thing in Pixaki

Welcome back to Open Studio Podcast, the go-to space for lettering artists, illustrators, and creatives looking to build a successful career. I’m Martina Flor, and today we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges for freelancers: pricing your work.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ The two main pricing models: hourly vs. value-based pricing

✔️ The biggest pricing mistake I made early in my career—and how it cost me thousands

✔️ How to set your rates with confidence and stop undercharging

✔️ Industry benchmarks for logos, book covers, editorial work, and ad campaigns

📩 Get my FREE Lettering Success Secrets Guide to learn how to build a career with your skills:

https://martinaflor.com/guide

To access the full show notes for this episode, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://martinaflor.com/podcast

Welcome to a new episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio.

Are you a lettering artist, designer, or illustrator wondering how to turn your skills into a sustainable income? In this episode, Martina Flor shares 10 smart ways to monetize your lettering work, beyond just client projects. Learn about traditional and nontraditional income streams, from licensing and selling prints to teaching and brand collaborations.

Want to dive deeper into building a thriving lettering career? Download Lettering Success Secrets, a free guide packed with real-life stories, strategies, and insights from Martina and her students.

https://martinaflor.com/guide.

To access the full show notes for this episode, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://martinaflor.com/podcast

Seen while zooming (his bed is over my right shoulder in case we’re chatting)

If you're in the UK, please help stop #GBNews spreading hate speech and homophobia, by signing this petition to #Ofcom by the Good Law Project:
https://action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-gb-news-broadcasting-hate

A robust reminder from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that publication ethics and professional standards are "safeguards of best scientific practice and integrity—and will not yield to bad practice like gag orders, suppression, and authoritarian whims"
https://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r253

Welcome to another episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio.

If you've ever wondered whether the lettering market is oversaturated, this episode is for you! Martina Flor breaks down why there’s still room for new lettering artists and how you can carve out your unique niche in the industry.

Want to learn practical strategies for building a career in lettering? Download Martina’s free guide, Lettering Success Secrets, at martinaflor.com/guide.

To access the full show notes for this episode, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://martinaflor.com/podcast

Ay up m'ducks! How's it going? Good I hope. All good here, thanks for asking. It's been a busy week, both at Aards and here at home too. In the evenings I've been mucking about with all sorts of stuff; the first

I’m really chuffed to be heading back to bt and to be sharing something brand new about the role of curiosity in design [contains quote post or other embedded content]

One thing I particularly like about my Meta Glasses, is that I no longer need to go to a thing to determine its state.

Before, if I wanted to know if the curtains were closed on a window at the other end of our open plan house, I had to go there and find out. Now, I can stand by the front-door and ask.

It's the little things sometimes 🙌

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Martina Flor's Open Studio."

Are you eager to start your journey in lettering but don’t know where to begin? In today’s episode, From Zero to Lettering Hero: Beginner Tips You Can’t Miss!, Martina Flor kicks off Season 8 with practical strategies to help you dive into the world of lettering with confidence.

Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your craft, this episode is packed with essential tips to fast-track your learning and set you on the right path.

Want a structured approach to learning lettering and building a career? Download Martina Flor’s free guide, Lettering Success Secrets, packed with industry insights and actionable advice. Get your copy now at martinaflor.com/guide.

To access the full show notes for this episode, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://martinaflor.com/podcast

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Monday morning and peak nerd already found: OH at the train station: “You ever watch night court?” “It was on right before Dr Who. That was the only reason I ever saw it” “Did you ever read the books? They were so good” (Dr Who fan is wearing sunglasses and NASA fleece pants)

At #FFConf I talked about Accessibility & AI: the good, the bad, and the bollocks, and the video is now available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-GLix2QUQ

#AI #accessibility #a11y

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