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
Many designers work in obscurity, but some achieve unexpected fame due to groundbreaking work or viral success. However, the glitz of popularity often comes with challenges that many fail to anticipate. A 2017 study by the... Read more
Decades ago, jobs were seen as lifelong commitments—places that provided stability, security, and a clear path forward. You worked hard, and in return, your job took care of you. But times have changed. Today, jobs are... Read more
A Gallup study found that gender-diverse business units in the retail sector saw a 14% increase in average revenue, while those in hospitality experienced a 19% rise in profit compared to less diverse teams. This highlights... Read more
