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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.

Creative, Design, Guides, Personal Growth, Workplace / June 1, 2023

Getting v1 approval is not very common, as most projects require multiple rounds of review to ensure they are done correctly. However, there are specific steps you can take to obtain approval from clients without going down the rabbit hole of approvals. 

Here are five tips that can help you speed up the sign-off and approval process.

Creative, Design, Guides, Personal Growth, Workplace / May 22, 2023

Today, I invite you on a journey of self-discovery and creative growth. As designers, we understand that true progress lies in continuous education and development. While we may be drawn to grand accomplishments, let’s not underestimate the power of small, daily improvements that shape our creative paths. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of five impactful steps that will bolster your design skills and expand your creative horizons

Creative, Design, Guides, Leadership, Life Lessons, Lifestyle, Mentoring, Workplace / November 21, 2022

There are twenty-three thousand certified coaches in the United States and over seventy-one thousand worldwide. In fact, the number of active coaches has increased by 35% in the last five years in the U.S. alone! Despite industry growth, access to coaching is limited, especially among minorities. A recent survey from the non-profit Jobs for the Future found that 55% of Black learners and workers have never had a coach. One of the main reasons found was simply the high cost associated with personalized coaching programs. Personal coaching sessions can vary depending on the coach’s certification, expertise, or program. According to the National Coach Academy, hourly rates can range from $100 to $600 per hour!

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