Work Lessons Learned in 2023
credit: Lauren Abbazio
We asked a few creative freelancers what they learned about their work process and why theyโre leaving it behind in 2023.
Balncd Design / graphic designer: โI want to leave fear in 2023. The fear of not doing things โrightโ, 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.โ - @balncd.design
Doing You. / visual designer: โIt would definitely be that my clients urgency isnโt 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. โ - @doingyouu
Electric Haze Design Studio / brand & web designer: โ2023 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 ๐ ๐ผโ - @electrichazedesign
Lauren Abbazio / visual designer & photographer: โNot 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.โ - @laur.abba