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'I always trust my gut': Mystic Mondays founder Grace Duong on how intuition helped her build a satisfying career

Creative Boom

Upon releasing her newest project, Astro Alignment, she sat down with us to discuss her journey from freelance designer to metaphysical brand owner and why intuition has always been her guiding force. I always knew I would go into art. You may not be a children's book illustrator, but you do illustrate your work for a living today.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Through her workshop, Own Your Story, Olivia coaches audiences in a methodology for crafting a clear, concise and compelling personal brand story. Charlotte Adorjan. Olivia Christian.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Image Credits: Amazon Any sector of the art world would point out how crucial the classics and past are to any artist. Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art. The writing is founded on the three liberal arts courses from Princeton University. Buy on Amazon 3. Buy on Amazon 8.

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40 Best Creative Podcasts To Liven Up Your Day

Shillington

Featuring key voices from design, illustration and other disciplines from all over the world, creative podcasts are full of inspiration and advice, and it’s just generally lovely to hear people chatting about the things that matter to them personally. Being Freelance. Listen here. Vince Frost Design Your Life. Listen here.

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50 Best Design Blogs You Have To Read (2023 Update)

Shillington

The work of John Boardley, author of “Typographic Firsts: Adventures in Early Printing”, it’s all carefully crafted, authoritative stuff. The brainchild of Parisian art director Martin Joubert, Print.pm It’s just one of the many successful design blogs that he runs. Masterpicks has you covered.

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How to Become a Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

Although many graphic design programs offer an Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design, many graphic designers choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is also popular for graphic designers. To become a graphic designer, you can attend online courses. $19.70.

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Designers share the best advice they’ve ever been given

Design Week

“I began my design career as a freelancer, which gave me the opportunity to work on really exciting projects and to see how different studios operated. If I enjoyed freelancing in a studio I would stay in touch with them after a project had ended. ” – Ben O’Brien, Ben the Illustrator.