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Nov 2021
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162 - Is Being a Designer Enough? — with...

THE FUTUR
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In the corporate world, climbing the proverbial ladder seems common. To get ahead (and make more money) you must climb through the ranks. But in the creative industry, it feels different. We pursue a career in the arts because we're passionate about things like design, photography, and animation. We enjoy making things ourselves. But is that enough to sustai ... Show More
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