Mistakes that can cost designers a fortune
When working on creative projects, legal details are just as important as design itself. Here are four frequent mistakes young designers make:

Fonts without a license. You cannot pass fonts to the client unless you own a license. Always include its cost in your estimate or warn the client they must purchase it themselves.

“Free” stock is not always free. Not every file from a free library is allowed for commercial use. Always check the license.

Images of people without consent. Using photos or videos of people in commercial projects requires their written consent. Choose stock marked “model release” or get the agreement from your models.

Logos and mascots. Even replicated elements are protected. To use them, you need the copyright holder’s permission.

Awareness of these rules will save your budget — and your reputation!

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