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Everyone’s talking about how bad the economy is. Nearly every type of business is cutting back. And forget about looking for a job! Several friends have already been laid off—and that’s likely just the beginning.

Veteran designer Michael Bierut offers advice on how to cope in Design Through the Recession. Much of his advice is common sense: cut back on unnecessary expenses, don’t resort to unreliable projects, realize that the economy will get better. But Beirut also gives designers something to think about when he points out that a slower economy means more time to work on designs. Designers have more time to work on their own projects as well as client work. Some designers may shift their focus from the commercial world to public works. The luxury of time creates an environment for designers to really contemplate and push design to a whole new level.

More time also means more time for socializing. Reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. Design is about interacting and communicating with the viewer . . . what better way can you improve your communication skills than by communicating with others?