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Creative Zentral Blog

Creative Zentral blog exists at the crossroads of creativity and mindfulness. Through this blog, I reflect on my experiences as a creative while striving to be more mindful and intentional in how I live my life.

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Creative, Design, Entrepreneurship, Guides, Mentoring / July 7, 2023

As a creative professional, I’ve experienced firsthand the pressure and expectations that come with hustle culture. The world around us glorifies nonstop hustle and constant obsession, making it crucial for us to redefine what true peak performance means.

Creative, Design, Entrepreneurship, Guides, Mentoring / July 5, 2023

The current process for hiring designers is broken. It’s plagued with ridiculous requirements and qualifications, lack of communication, multiple rounds of interviews, unfair design exercises that border on free work, undisclosed salary details, overselling of job and company culture, and a lack of respect and empathy for candidates. And let’s not forget the glaring issue of diversity and inclusion. It’s clear that we need a better way to hire designers, one that is informative, confident, and engaging.

AI, Creative, Design, Guides / July 1, 2023

Are you a designer on the hunt for ways to amp up your Figma workflow? Well, look no further, my friend! Let me tell you, Figma is the real deal when it comes to design tools. It’s like the cool kid on the block, attracting designers from all over with its sleek interface and powerful features. But you know what makes it even more awesome? The plethora of plugins it offers makes your life as a designer a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.

Creative, Design, Personal Growth / June 10, 2023

As a graphic designer, constantly enhancing your skills and staying updated on the latest trends is essential. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by tuning into podcasts specifically tailored for graphic designers.

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