Sep 3, 2020Lesson #5: Invest In The Future, Then Get Out Of The WayLearned from Emily Poulin Emily didn’t know she was a designer. I was teaching at a local college and this girl showed up chatting in the side of the class. She mentioned she was exploring art and starting to get into design. I saw her work and she showed promise…Freelance3 min readFreelance3 min read
Sep 2, 2020Lesson #4: Make Sure To Celebrate The Moments Like They Are DecadesLearned from Jordan & Kelli Ayotte I have a weakness for chocolate donuts and moscato white wine. I know it’s an unlikely combination, but somehow, for me, it’s become the marker of an accomplishment or celebration. …2 min read2 min read
Sep 1, 2020Lesson #3: Burn The Bridges That Are Already On FireI’ve talked about posting this and have told this story a few times to friends and other freelancers. It has always been met with the opinion that sharing my experience could look bad to potential clients or scare them off from working with me. …Freelance2 min readFreelance2 min read
Sep 1, 2020Lesson 2: Show The Work That Won’t Get Hired ForLearned From: Amy & Jennifer Hood of Hoodzpah Design I’ve always loved creating in a certain niche style, but it almost never got me work. …3 min read3 min read
Aug 31, 2020Lessons I’ve Learned In My First Year Of Freelance And The Many People I’ve Learned Them FromIf you’re reading this for a quick fix to your freelance problems or a strict guide of what to do, this series is not that. The most I have to share is my perspective. It’s unique to me and the experiences I’ve had, but there are lessons to be learned…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Oct 30, 2018BrandstormFor the past 8 years, I’ve been working as an in-house designer at Sandals Church. About a month ago, I decided to join some of my favorite collaborators and start my own creative company. …Branding5 min readBranding5 min read
