Work Lessons Learned in 2023
credit: Lauren Abbazio
We asked a few creative freelancers what they learned about their work process and why they’re leaving it behind in 2023.
credit: Balncd Design
Balncd Design / graphic designer: “I want to leave fear in 2023. The fear of not doing things ‘right’, or the fear of being seen and putting myself out there. I want to get out of my comfort zone in 2024 try new things.” - @balncd.design
credit: @doingyouu
Doing You. / visual designer: “It would definitely be that my clients urgency isn’t my emergency. A lot of clients are not organized and they expect you to work on their timeline even when rates/work have already been set! I tend to always help them out at the cost of my own personal time so definitely being more firm with saying NO. “ - @doingyouu
credit: @electrichazedesign
Electric Haze Design Studio / brand & web designer: “2023 was a pivotal year for me in my career. I left my FT job to start my own studio after experiencing a toxic workplace. Allowing men to discount and discredit my skills is something I will NOT be bringing into the new year 💅🏼” - @electrichazedesign
Lauren Abbazio / visual designer & photographer: “Not giving enough time to the development stage of an idea or concept in the creative process. Tight timelines are always a challenge, but if you give enough time to really nail down the idea or concept, that can help the rest of the process go more smoothly, especially in a time crunch.” - @laur.abba
*Excerpt from our Dear City Girl Substack
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