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Personally, I love Instagram. I believe it’s absolutely key for designers to utilise this tool to showcase their portfolio, style and personal brand.  However, I know it’s not for everybody. For many designers out there, the pressure of social media can send them into a downward spiral. Keeping up with the algorithm and creating endless […]

October 16, 2024

There is nothing worse than hitting send on a design proposal and… crickets. Your prospective client doesn’t get back to you for days, sometimes even weeks. You start to assume the worst. They’ve either thought, “No way!” to your proposal, or your email didn’t even go through. It’s easy to start panicking or feeling like […]

October 7, 2024

Today, we’re diving into a somewhat delicate topic—why many seasoned designers are often hesitant to share their knowledge and resources with newcomers and peers. This hesitation, often perceived as gatekeeping, might have more complex roots than it appears. Understanding the Hesitation 1. Time Constraints First and foremost, the sheer busyness of a designer’s life cannot […]

July 11, 2024