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Mar 3
The Graphic Designer Blind Spot That Destroys Your Design Career
Have you ever watched someone burn down their whole career while convincing themselves they’re a genius? You can see the disaster coming from a mile away but they’re so wrapped up in their own BS they think the smoke is a spotlight.Graphic Designers do this every day. They cling ... Show More
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Feb 24
Are Graphic Designers Over 40 Too Old for the Industry?
Most graphic designers think ageism in graphic design is the problem. They think once you hit 40, the industry starts phasing you out. That younger designers with faster tools and bigger social followings are taking over.If you’re a graphic designer over 40, you’ve probably asked ... Show More
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The AI Question That Will Define Your Graphic Design Career
AI just changed the rules again, and graphic designers are acting like nothing happened. Meanwhile the biggest AI leaders on the planet are warning everyone that the future showed up early. Most designers still think they have time. They don’t.If you feel confident about your des ... Show More
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