[IxDA Discuss] Ajax product configurator examples

[Michael Micheletti]

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:26:30, Justin English <jaenglish at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> I would not call a person who wants free design and coding work a
> friend.


Justin,

I have had an active volunteer practice going on now for more than 10 years.
During that time, I've engaged in many free design and coding projects,
making new friends in places as far away as Botswana, Albania, and
Kyrgyzstan.

In volunteer work, schedules are forgiving. New technologies or design
approaches can be pursued. Your portfolio grows more interesting. Plus your
world view may expand. I'm paid well by my employers for professional
design services and don't have any real need to make money on side
projects, so I usually turn away paid freelance requests to avoid any
conflicts of interest. Volunteer design work can be very satisfying; if your
day job ever gets stale, consider helping others in need as a way to keep
engaged in your craft. All the best,

Michael Micheletti