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Presenting: this could go one of two ways.
06
Aug

Presenting in front of a client is no longer common place.
Everyone is busy.
Everyone is impatient.
Everyone is tuned to immediate gratification.

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , Design index ,
Tags: Business of design , design , design innovation , Design management , design studio management , designers , designers hours , designers mental health , mental health , new business development ,
The leap
29
Jul

I understand the leap of faith needed to make changes. It’s not to be underestimated how easier it would be in the short term to continue business as usual. But long term value of change is often immeasurable.

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , Design index ,
Tags: Business of design , design , design innovation , Design management , design studio management , designers , designers hours , designers mental health , mental health , new business development ,
Perfectionism, the imposter syndrome and designers
23
Jul

The characteristics of perfectionism and imposter syndrome are common character traits in our industry. Both can negatively impact a designers mental health.

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , mentoring for freelancers ,
Tags: design , design innovation , Design management , design studio management , designers , designers hours , designers mental health , mental health , new business development ,
Embrace change – don’t just put one foot infront of the other
09
Jul

If you find work is a trudge perhaps it’s time to shake things up. Consider working different hours or in a different place.

Posted in: Business of design , creative business coach , Design business coaching , Design business strategy , Design index , Human centred design ,
Tags: Agile design business , Business of design , design , design innovation , Design management , design studio business models , design studio management , designers , designers hours , designers mental health , designers pitching , mental health , new business , new business development ,
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