Every designer wants to be seen, heard, and remembered, but visibility alone isn’t impact, and many confuse personal branding with constant posting or looking successful online. A strong personal brand goes deeper: it’s built on meaning,... Read more
What does your LinkedIn bio say right now? “I’m a graphic designer.”? Maybe “I make logos and flyers”? If that’s your bio, then you are invisible, not saying much, or creating the right mental picture of... Read more
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” These words by Thomas Jefferson’s remind us that truth-telling is not just a moral compass but a practical tool. And though made in the 1800s their... Read more
Habits of Creatives Who Later Become Business Owners Every creative seeks to achieve the next level in their creative careers as business owners, agency owners, or entrepreneurs. There are benefits to this: more income, increased self-worth,... Read more
Let’s be honest—mornings are rough. You wake up, check Instagram, complain about NEPA, and before you know it, you’re neck-deep in client feedback and WhatsApp notifications. Sound familiar? Truth is it’s best to It’s best to... Read more
You’ve heard it before: “Just do it for now — the money will come later.” And you’ve probably replied: “I don’t work for exposure.” But what if… exposure isn’t always the villain? Yes, your rent is... Read more
This article is part of the NGD Morning Bre Series. Names have been withheld for privacy. I Started Design as an Intro Tech Teacher I finished school early. Good at calculations, shapes, and technical drawing, I... Read more
In a study involving Harvard researchers, consultants were tasked to either work the old way (i.e., non-reliance on machines), while another group could utilize GPT-4, the AI machine tool. The results were shocking: The AI-assisted group... Read more
Designers are human with a heightened sense of colors, shapes, and forms, expertly using them to evoke emotions and influence the world around us. Their work contributes to the $3.6 billion marketing industry, driving growth for... Read more
Markers of Growth: How Pricing Defines Creative Success Growth can be measured in many ways—speed in executing work, the ability to think beyond the surface, or mastering client management like a pro. However amongst all the... Read more
