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Graphic Designers can work a decade to land a global brand. Imagine having 20+ knocking down your door? Get ready to look behind the curtain at one of the leading Graphic design agencies today!

Lincoln Design Co is a LIVING LEGEND Creative Agency. Working with huge brands like  Nike, Hasbro, WWE, Nickelodeon, Hot Wheels, Mountain Dew, Monster Energy, Nerf, Tony Hawk, Universal, (to name a few).

In this Part 1 of 2 episodes, we're thrilled to have a conversation with the one and only Dan Janssen @danlincolnco - Creative Director and Founder of @lincolndesignco

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