Abhinav Yadav
Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Brand Designer
In their own words
Overworking yourself to the brim isn't worth the toll it takes on your head. Instead, taking a pause from time to time helps better much more in the long run.
Now my pricing model is built purely upon charging what I feel to be the value I'm creating for any business.
Some days, you will fail.
The Studio has been a breath of fresh air.
Know thy neighbour as thyself.
Creative blocks are like Jenga. Too many bits piled up. Some stem from fear, some from doubt, and some maybe even from pride.
Life is weird; a creative's life is weirder. Often, in our quest to solve problems for others, we forget that at the frontier of our lives, we are our own clients.
Articles & interviews7
- 11 Effective, Unexpected Mental Health Tips for Work
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May shares 11 practical and unconventional tips for supporting mental health at work, timed with Mental Health Awareness Week. Drawing on insights from designers and illustrators, it emphasizes small, sustainable habits—from mindful breaks and community check-ins to nature time—that help creatives maintain well-being and productivity.
- "Guide to Setting Fair Freelance Rates and Earning What You Deserve"
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May offers practical advice for freelancers on how to set their rates confidently and sustainably. Drawing on insights from artists, designers, and copywriters, it covers strategies like factoring in all costs, asking for budgets upfront, defining minimum rates, and valuing work appropriately. The piece encourages freelancers to treat pricing as a business decision and to maintain boundaries with clients.
- "Creatives Reveal Game-Changing Advice"
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May gathers advice from a range of successful creatives on the lessons that transformed their careers. Contributors including designers, illustrators, and creative directors share insights about persistence, collaboration, rest, and self-initiative. The piece highlights how mindset shifts often matter more than technical skills in achieving creative success.