Nicholas Stocking

Principal

Design Cloud, LLC

Interests

Interests:

Agile development

Design

Interaction design

Lean startups

User experience

Writing/Blogging

Availability

Type: Consulting

Focus:

Design

Links

http://www.designcloudchicago.com

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Nicholas created a new event: Design Cloud Open House: Free 1-1 Legal/ Acctng/ BD Seesions for Creatives

“ We're hosting FREE 1-1 sessions for designers looking for advice on how to thrive as a creative independent.1-1 Session Focus:Design Cloud: Know your value, lead gen and winning more work.Jayaram Law: Contract issues, Inc vs. LLC, etc.MWC Accounting:... ”

Nicholas posted a blog: Design Cloud Announces New Community Outreach Program

“ Patrick Cunningham + Michelle Dallas to head up programming and outreach to foster Chicago’s creative community.More than ever, freelance designers and artists need a place to engage, get inspired, and connect with like minded people. Design Cloud’s... ”

Nicholas posted a blog: Understanding Designer Leverage: Is Your Work a Commodity or Cornerstone?

“ By Nick Stocking.I really enjoyed David Sherwin’s article, 12 Essential Negotiating Strategies For Consultants. So much so, I bought his book, Success by Design. Well played Mr. Sherwin, well played.Let’s make an important distinction. Mr. Sherwin is... ”

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Nicholas created a new event: Design Cloud Open House: Free 1-1 Legal/ Acctng/ BD Seesions for Creatives

Nicholas posted a blog: Design Cloud Announces New Community Outreach Program

Nicholas posted a blog: Understanding Designer Leverage: Is Your Work a Commodity or Cornerstone?

Nicholas commented on Howard Tullman's Blog entry The Only Two Words an Innovator Should Understand

“ Great article, lots of important nuggets. thx for posting ”

Nicholas commented on Nicholas Stocking's Event CloudBash 2012

“ Tickets Almost Sold Out for CloudBash! We've got some amazing things happening: besides delicious food and drink....we've got a 3D printer, custom T's, glitter bombs, an all vinyl DJ, a new series of art work, plus you'll be able to paint a huge m... ”

Nicholas commented on Nicholas Stocking's Event CloudBash 2012

“ Just Announced! Help One Hope United share the warmth. Bring donated cold weather gear to the party! Gloves, hats, boots + winter coats. Dickies? Sure. Balaclavas? Absolutely! Donation Ticket Price: $30 (Save $20, must bring donated items to th... ”

Nicholas commented on Nicholas Stocking's Event CloudBash 2012

“ Tickets are flying...get yours today! Email me for a special promo code. See you December 7th! www.cloudbash.eventbrite.com ”

Nicholas created a new event: CloudBash 2012

“ [ibimage==20350==Original==none==self==ibimage_align-center] Design Cloud Presents: CloudBash 2012!Celebrate Year One :: Support Year Two In 2012, we built a new home for independent artists + designers. But there’s so much more to accompli... ”

Nicholas created a new event: Technori Unwind hosted by Design Cloud

“ [ibimage==20012==Large==none==self==ibimage_align-center] Join Technori + Design Cloud for drinks, food and conversation! RSVP HERE!The starter life can be lonely. So, we created Technori Unwind, a weekly event for those chasing the same g... ”

recent blog posts

Design Cloud Announces New Community Outreach Program

Patrick Cunningham + Michelle Dallas to head up programming and outreach to foster Chicago’s creative community.

04/04/2013

TAGS: design, Entrepreneurs, Events,...

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Understanding Designer Leverage: Is Your Work a Commodity or Cornerstone?

By Nick Stocking.

03/20/2013

TAGS: design, design strategy, freelancing,...

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Hourly vs. Fixed: Which Price Is Right?

By Nick Stocking Ever hire a painter for your place? How did he bid the job- fixed price or by the hour? (And yes, I am using “he” because every painter I've hired seems to be named Gary and have a smoke taped to his lip. The female counterpart to Gary is even less appealing.)

02/25/2013

TAGS: design, Entrepreneurs, fixed bids,...