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There are three sides to a career in Graphic Design: The Good, the Bad, & The downright Ugly. While we strongly believe there is no better career than being a Graphic Designer, the truth is that this industry is nuanced, and you’ve got to be ready to take a whole ton of sh*t alongside the good - and somewhere in there, you'll find the truth. Knowing wh ... Show More
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