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Why I Still Make Time for Passion Projects (Even With a Stable Design Job)
I have a full time job, an in-house graphic designer for a healthcare company. I get to work on real campaigns, collaborate with smart people, and build within a brand I know and care for deeply. There is stability in that. A salary. Structure. Clear expectations. And for a while, I thought that meant I did not need personal projects anymore. I was wrong. Stability Is Not the Same as Creative Fulfillment Typically to unwind after my 9-5, I like to draw traditional body drawin
Amanda Tello
Jan 103 min read
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The Secret to Finding the Best Opportunity For You as an In-House Designer
Applying to jobs through the job market can be overwhelming as for those in the graphic design field. The main struggle a lot of newcomers into the job market deal with today is how to make themselves stand out from one another and advancing AI technologies. Photo taken by Anthony Shkraba. I graduated from my local community college in May 2023. Not long after, I had the privilege of joining my sister in Dallas as she pursued her own job opportunities. Entering the workforce
Amanda Tello
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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Graphic Design is Literally Everywhere and Companies Need to Invest In It More
Take a look around you right now. The device you're reading this on. The food in your kitchen. The apps you used this morning. The billboard you passed on your latest commute. The email in your inbox. Every one of those experiences was shaped by graphic design. Graphic design is not just decoration. It is communication, strategy. And whether a company is a small local shop or a global corporation, design plays a critical role in how it is seen, understood, and remembered. For
Amanda Tello
Jun 17, 20234 min read
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