The Michelle Hickey Design Blog

Wondering how to make more sales in your creative business? We’ve got ten tips to put you on the track to generating more income as soon as possible. Selling pains If you’re like me, selling doesn’t come naturally. I used to think that I’d have to change who I am to become successful, but I […]

Do you let perfectionism paralyze you from sharing your projects, ideas, products or courses with the world? In this article and video, you’ll learn how to quit stalling and start making progress in your creative business. Have you ever created a piece of really great content? A blog entry, a new product, a design, or […]

Graphic designers have their choice of projects: branding, websites, signage, social graphics, and so on. However, not every job brings the creative fulfillment we dream of. Most of us have been forced to give up our artistic desires in the name of paying the bills at one time or another. But with a little creativity […]

In preparation for upcoming travel plans, I pushed myself to “work ahead” this week— a concept that’s practically foreign to me. The effects were almost infectious, with my tasks becoming easier and more enjoyable with each passing day. While it meant putting some of those big picture goals on the back burner, I know that […]

Many people have a creative spirit, but not everyone lets it out. Rachel Allene is someone who couldn’t quiet her passion. After pursuing a degree in health science, she almost immediately ditched her first job and jumped into entrepreneurship, head first. Her story teaches us that just getting started is the most important step. Learning […]

Is it possible to make money designing printables? You betcha! In this article, I share some of the ways I’ve made money in my printables-based business. When I shared my first printable, I did it to thank my readers (all ten of them at the time) for showing up and supporting me. Little did I […]

Have you been wondering how to start your own Etsy shop? This post will give you all the steps you need to get started! When I started my Etsy shop, I had a million and one questions about how to take this passion of mine, and turn it into a successful business. Almost two years and 2,000 […]

In this post, you’ll find a roundup of 21 PSD mockups you can use to showcase your digital products— a great alternative to product photography. If you’re a blogger or a designer, or you run an online shop, you may share in my biggest dread: photographing your work. We all know that the quality of […]