Billy Frazier

Senior Consultant at Slalom

Billy Frazier is a writer and tech consultant who has explored the trifecta of tech careers: freelancing, founding and full-time consulting. He earned his bachelors degree from Truman State University.

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Updated on October 02, 2025

What Is Freelance Work and How Do I Start?

Picking up freelance work? Turning clients into customers is never easy so make sure you start by creating something people actually want.

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Updated on April 20, 2024

Don’t Major in Design! Do This Instead.

If you want to be a designer, don’t be a design major. Here’s why.

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Updated on April 20, 2024

10 Ways Designers Can Improve Collaboration With Software Developers

Relationships between designers and developers can sometimes be fraught. Here’s how to work with, and not against, your devs.

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Updated on April 25, 2024

Working From Home? Here Are 10 Reasons Why Coworking Is Better.

As a freelancer, I worked out of a coworking center for over nearly five years. It completely changed my professional life. Here’s why.

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Updated on April 15, 2024

The 10 Principles of Entrepreneurial Design

Here’s how to apply Rams’ 10 Principles of Design when you’re working with a startup.

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Updated on April 20, 2024

What Designers Actually Do — and the True Value of Design

Designers, your work is a major investment, not a sunk cost. Don’t lose sight of your worth.

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Updated on April 20, 2024

Hey Designers, Stop Using Users

Don’t forget the “human” in human-centered design.

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Updated on April 20, 2024

R-O-I Can’t Take It Anymore

Seeing a return on your investment can take longer than you think. Here’s why leaders need to think outside ROI.