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,
Motivation is fickle and fleeting, discipline is reliable and lasting.
When working against a tight deadline, prioritise the most important aspects of the project.
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:
The cumulative effects of trading respect for short-term wins stagnate careers and creative potential over the years.
The gifts of time can bring greater trust in our unique gifts and a broader perspective.
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&
The opportunities we envision frequently become available when requested.
You do not have to limit yourself to please others.
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
Think carefully about when convenience has value beyond just saving time by fuelling productivity and creativity.
Creating outside the realm of expectations is incredibly liberating.
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
The most gifted designers didn't develop their talents just by reading books. They got there by doing the work.
🥳 Happy New Year 2024! Hey, It’s increasingly easy to lose touch with your authentic self as a creative professional these days. The nonstop external pressures and societal expectations we face can often drown out our inner wisdom. We get so caught up in chasing arbitrary measures of "success&
Progress requires self-compassion, not self-blame when you stumble.