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The state of the creative industry from a Black perspective
I will explore how the creative industry has and hasn’t changed since the Black Lives Matter in 2020. One thing I would like for you to know that this is my personal opinion and other people may have a different opinion or perspective about the creative industry. There is no denying that we are living…
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Ways I’ve been Managing it All
1. If it pops into your head, write it down! Expecting your brain to remember something at breakfast that popped into your head at 10pm the previous night while watching something on Netflix isn’t happening. Or if it is, it’s taking up brain power that you should be saving for more important tasks. Keep a…
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I Actually Want to Change the Design and Creative Industry
It took me a 4 year bachelor degree and 3 year master’s degree and thousands in student loansto notice and realize this about the design industry Additionally, there have also been instances of microaggressions, such as assumptions about a designer’s abilities or qualifications based on their race or ethnicity. It is important to prioritize diversityand…
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5 Tips for Achieving Life-Work Balance as a Solopreneur
Set Boundaries I like to establish clear boundaries between my work life and my personal life. For example, from the time I wake up at around 6 am until 8:30 am, you’ll see me on social media interacting with people, sharing ideas, responding to comments, etc. But when 10:15 am rolls around, I take care…
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10 Lessons I’ve learned in 10 Years as a Solopreneur
The last week of April, I present my senior capstone in order to graduate from college with my Bachelor’s degree. I called it Ai-Konic Graphics. At that time, I never thought about being a business owner but I knew about entrepreneurship or should I say, the hustle. I knew how to do it. The logo…