Have a project idea that you'd like to start on? Here's how I can help:

*   scope out. Ask questions about the idea, who's it for, competition, risks, and timelines;
*   narrow down the realistic first version feature set;
*   understand how to build it. It can be a programming tech stack, or an existing no-code platform solution;
*   make all the above make sense in terms of your project budget;
*   recommend [flexible scope approach](https://basecamp.com/shapeup/1.2-chapter-03#fixed-time-variable-scope) instead of traditional agile/scrum.

<p>Have a project idea that you'd like to start on? Here's how I can help:</p>
<ul style='list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-left: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px'>
<li>scope out. Ask questions about the idea, who's it for, competition, risks, and timelines;</li>
<li>narrow down the realistic first version feature set;</li>
<li>understand how to build it. It can be a programming tech stack, or an existing no-code platform solution;</li>
<li>make all the above make sense in terms of your project budget;</li>
<li>recommend <a target='_blank' class='text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-600' href="https://basecamp.com/shapeup/1.2-chapter-03#fixed-time-variable-scope">flexible scope approach</a> instead of traditional agile/scrum.</li>
</ul>


Project idea

*   Stuck with your design portfolio? I can give you some ideas on how to build up a showcase;
*   Design review. I can help you challenge the product thinking behind your projects, as well as just offer tips on typography and layout design;
*   Engineering <- Design -> Product relationship. I can offer some perspective, share experience anecdotes, and just help you navigate through current challenges.

<ul style='list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-left: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px'>
<li>Stuck with your design portfolio? I can give you some ideas on how to build up a showcase;</li>
<li>Design review. I can help you challenge the product thinking behind your projects, as well as just offer tips on typography and layout design;</li>
<li>Engineering &lt;- Design -&gt; Product relationship. I can offer some perspective, share experience anecdotes, and just help you navigate through current challenges.</li>
</ul>


Design storm

I'd love to hear how do you track expenses, pay estimated taxes, and what magic trick would help you live an easier freelancing life? Apart from having more wonderful clients, of course :)

<p>I'd love to hear how do you track expenses, pay estimated taxes, and what magic trick would help you live an easier freelancing life? Apart from having more wonderful clients, of course :)</p>


Igor Lanko

Project idea

Design storm

How do you deal with freelance?