As designers, we tend to get attached to our tools. We have our shortcuts memorized, our favorite plugins installed, and maybe even a mug that says, “I ❤️ Figma.” But here’s the thing—design tools are …
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Why You Shouldn’t Share Your Working Files with Clients (and How to Handle Requests for Them)
“The rough draft is just you, telling yourself the story.” – Terry Pratchett This famous quote resonates deeply when it comes to a topic I’ve been wanting to discuss: no one needs to see your …
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The Benefits of Being a Creative Generalist
Generalist isn’t a bad word In today’s rapidly evolving world, the demand for diverse skill sets has never been higher. As industries become more interconnected and complex, the traditional idea of specializing in one field …
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Working Within Constraints Part 2
We often hear the phrase “working within constraints” in the creative world. But what does it truly entail? And, delving deeper, what are the most common types you will encounter? From my experience, I have …
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Working Within Constraints Part 1
We often hear the phrase “working within constraints” in the creative world. But what does it truly entail? And, delving deeper, what are the most common types you will encounter? From my experience, I have …
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The hard truth about self-reflection
What is self-reflection First off, let’s start with the definition of self-reflection. Self-reflection is the process of evaluating and observing one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight and promote personal growth. It’s considered a fundamental human characteristic that begins …
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Demonstrating the Value of UX Design in a Shrinking Design Landscape
Demonstrating the Value of UX Design In the ever-evolving landscape of business, User Experience (UX) designers play a crucial role in ensuring products and services meet the needs and expectations of users. However, as companies …
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The Benefits of including video in your overall marketing strategy.
Video marketing has proven to be an incredibly effective strategy in today’s digital landscape. Video continues to see higher engagement with viewers and potential customers than any other form of media. Here some key of …
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Happy New Year! You made it.
The importance of New Year resolutions Give yourself a round of applause. You made it through another hectic year. If you have been feeling like the last two years have been a blur, then you …
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Pass the baton to the next generation
Pass the baton to the next in line If you only read this first sentence then walk away with this. Pass the baton to the next generation. Pass the torch to the juniors, to the …
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