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Two hands holding up halves of a broken paper heart, symbolising the danger of becoming too attached to your creative work.

Design

Why you should never fall in love with your designs

Whether you’re a freelance graphic designer, an illustrator on the rise, or a student just breaking into the creative world, one of the most important lessons to learn is that it’s essential to detach yourself from your artwork and designs.

By Gary Percival Jan 15, 2023
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Freelance

Making Your Network Stronger With Simple Acts of Reciprocity

Finding success as a creative can be intimidating.

By Gary Percival Jan 8, 2023

Journaling Your Way to Success

Hey, It's the start of a new year, and you're already determined to make it better than the last. You have a list of goals that you want to achieve, but how do you ensure that these objectives are met? One method is to keep a

By Gary Percival Jan 8, 2023
Colourful balloons soaring in a bright blue sky, represent freedom, joy, and looking ahead with optimism.

Freelance

Letting Go of the Past: Refocusing Attention on the Present Moment and Future Possibilities

Welcome to the beginning of the new year!

By Gary Percival Jan 1, 2023
Sticky notes with handwritten letters spell out "goal", signifying goal-setting and having a clear purpose or objective.

Productivity

The Power of Passion and Purpose

No matter what field you're in, following your passion and having a sense of purpose can be incredibly powerful.

By Gary Percival Dec 25, 2022

Wishing You a Creative and Joyful Christmas!

Hey, The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to enjoy some well-deserved rest. For many of us, this means taking a break from our creative projects and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. It's a time for giving, laughter, and joy. As

By Gary Percival Dec 24, 2022
Hand holding crystal ball with inverted city view - need for diverse perspectives for greater understanding.

Freelance

Why do we need different perspectives to survive?

We all know that the world is full of different people with different opinions, and that's what makes it such an interesting place.

By Gary Percival Dec 18, 2022
"Wait until useful" graffiti with butterflies amid colours critiques societal productivity pressures.

Why being useful is more important than being popular

These days, there is much discussion about gaining popularity.

By Gary Percival Dec 11, 2022

How to Find Your Design Flow

Hey, Finding your flow in graphic design can make all the difference. Flow is similar to entering a creative trance in that it occurs when you become so immersed in the task at hand that you lose all sense of time and space. It can be difficult to maintain a

By Gary Percival Dec 11, 2022
Creative professionals collaborating in office, showcasing value of teamwork and soft skills for freelancers/designers.

Freelance

Why soft skills are essential for freelancers and design professionals

If you're a freelancer or design professional, you know that the industry is incredibly competitive.

By Gary Percival Dec 4, 2022
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Freelance

Why immediate gratification doesn't always lead to success

We live in a world where we are continuously inundated with messages telling us that we need to have what we want, and we need to have it now.

By Gary Percival Nov 27, 2022

Being good at everything isn't necessary.

Hey, Many people believe that in order to be good at something, you must be good at everything. That is simply not true. You can be both a great artist and a truly awful musician. You can be a fantastic writer while also being a poor illustrator. You can excel

By Gary Percival Nov 27, 2022
Colourful cans on a grey wall spell "I feel like makin' dreams come true."

Freelance

Why You're Never Too Old to Go After Your Dreams

We all have dreams.

By Gary Percival Nov 20, 2022
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Freelance

The power of being different: why embracing your quirks can make you more successful

Different isn't always easy.

By Gary Percival Nov 13, 2022

How focusing on the outcome can backfire

Hey, Let’s say you’re a graphic designer and you land a project with a big client. You’re excited to get started, but then they tell you that they want the project done in two weeks. You know that’s not enough time, but you also know that

By Gary Percival Nov 13, 2022
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Productivity

How too much choice can actually lead to paralysis

You know that feeling when you're standing in front of a giant wall of paint chips at the hardware store, and you can't decide which colour to choose?

By Gary Percival Nov 6, 2022

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Welcome to 'Another Blog'—every Sunday, explore posts on freelance life, productivity, and design inspiration from my journey as a designer.

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