Ripples and Tsunamis: Understanding When to Act and When to Wait
Recognising ripples is essential because it allows us to maintain perspective and avoid overreacting to minor issues.
The Art of Distraction: Why Your Creative Brain Wanders
Letting your mind roam free from the task at hand may actually benefit creative thinking more than forcing focused concentration.
Unlocking Mastery: The Art of Asking the Right Questions
At its core, a question is a tool for understanding. When we ask questions, we seek to clarify, to probe deeper, and to gain new knowledge.
Embracing the Underdog: Why Being Underestimated is Your Secret Weapon
Hey, In a world that frequently celebrates the favourites and frontrunners, it's easy to become discouraged when you're the underdog. Being underestimated can be a difficult and isolating experience, whether you're a new freelancer, a graphic designer looking to break into a competitive industry,
Pushing Past 'I Don't Feel Like It': The Secret to Unlocking Your True Potential
Motivation is fickle and fleeting, discipline is reliable and lasting.
Deadline Dilemma: Balancing Speed and Quality in Creative Work
When working against a tight deadline, prioritise the most important aspects of the project.
Quiet Victories: Why the Most Important Achievements Are Often Unnoticed
Hey, Our culture is obsessed with external validation and public demonstrations of success, getting caught up in quantifying influence through vanity metrics like social media followers or profile views. But for creative freelancers and solopreneurs seeking fulfilment over a sustainable career, the most important achievements are often quiet and gradual:
Why Winning a Deal but Losing Respect is a Bad Trade
The cumulative effects of trading respect for short-term wins stagnate careers and creative potential over the years.
From Caution to Courage: Why Getting Older Can Cultivate Creative Bravery for Some
The gifts of time can bring greater trust in our unique gifts and a broader perspective.
Compete Against Yourself, Not Others
Hey, Imagine yourself a year from now, standing in a gallery filled with beautiful graphic design posters. How would seeing your own massive creative growth shift your perspective? This scenario reveals an important truth for designers: the most fulfilling competition is with your past work, not others. In graphic design&
From Request to Reality: Why Asking is Key to Unlocking Opportunities
The opportunities we envision frequently become available when requested.
Breaking Free: Why You Shouldn't Let Others Set Your Limits
You do not have to limit yourself to please others.
Beyond the Spotlight: The Unseen Effort Behind Every Success Story
Hey, It's easy to look at the portfolio sites and Instagram feeds of successful designers and feel discouraged. Their highlight reels make it seem like brilliance flows effortlessly from their fingertips. But behind the spotlight lies a tremendous amount of unseen work pushing them towards that success. We
The Luxury of Time: Why Sometimes Convenience is Worth the Cost
Think carefully about when convenience has value beyond just saving time by fuelling productivity and creativity.
Talent Isn't Everything: The Underrated Joy of Creating for Fun
Creating outside the realm of expectations is incredibly liberating.
Beyond the Classroom: How Actual Work Transforms Creatives
Hey, Whether you're self-taught or attended design school, one thing remains true: real-world experience takes you from student to pro. While education provides essential fundamentals, only actual design work solidifies those skills and shapes real-world instincts. Once you start working on professional projects, you'll quickly realise