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Creatives reveal when they made a fool of themselves, and the lessons they learned

Creative Boom

It's April Fool's Day, but most of us don't really need a special day to be foolish. So, in the spirit of April the First, let's explore some common missteps made by creatives and uncover the wisdom they hold within. Of course, the photo that got chosen for the poster campaign involved one of those people.

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Want to go freelance? These top illustrators share the big secrets to their success

Creative Boom

Even if you're super-talented, most clients don't necessarily need illustrations on a regular basis, so it's common to experience peaks and troughs. As a result, it's common to overcommit and take on too much work. Doing too much of the same kind of work every day can rob you of your passion and creative drive.

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How to transform difficult clients into people you love working with

Creative Boom

Such a small part of their day is working with you. Prevention is, of course, better than cure. In our fantasies, clients would just set the brief, let us get on with the work, and then shower us with praise when we deliver the final results. Negative feedback can sting, of course. Talk regularly. Remove your ego.

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If Amazon is not willing to change, can we make them?

UX Collective

These shady and manipulative tactics used by organizations such as Amazon are designed to keep users engaged at the expense of their autonomy and transparency. From where I sit, I hope the court sets the tone for a better future and applies some common sense, as Amazon’s use of dark patterns seems pretty obvious to me.

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Advent Calendars For Web Designers And Developers (December 2021 Edition)

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Just like Topple, it’s really all about learning from each other — one day at a time. If you sign up to the Advent of JavaScript , you’ll be getting an email every day that outlined a JavaScript challenge. It’s time for the fifth annual C# advent calendar that will feature two pieces of content every day. Lean UXMas.

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Ultimate Guide to Career Development and Growth

Inkbot Design

But here's the rub, chuck – our careers aren't some magical path that unfolds before us. Excellent question! Getting complacent and stagnant is signing your career death warrant these days. Taking Online Courses The digital world has utterly transformed how we learn, making upskilling more affordable and accessible.

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All Creativity is Problem Solving

Creative Market

Follow me on Medium or subscribe to the Creative Market blog , and join the discussion by commenting with your questions and thoughts. Which of the two is more likely to show up late or miss a deadline? For us, I think there is a lot to be learned from problem solvers without giving up our identities. Who will be promoted first?