Juliana Salcedo
Illustrator, Author
In their own words
I no longer see it as an individual fight. I now see it more as an adaptation all actors affected by this massive copyright theft, especially policymakers, need to tackle.
I'm now very careful about people who sell themselves as idealists and leaders.
I give myself little rewards for the things I've done well. Shiny stickers work great!
I've found that if I get into work, the joy of it lowers the imposter syndrome's voice.
Turning off notifications was fantastic for me. It lowered my anxiety a lot.
Articles & interviews6
- Have your views on AI changed? Here's what our creative community had to say
Creative Boom’s Tom May surveys members of its private community, The Studio, to explore how creative professionals’ attitudes toward AI have evolved by May 2026. The article reveals a nuanced mix of skepticism, cautious experimentation, and pragmatic adoption across designers, illustrators, and copywriters. While some creatives reject generative AI on ethical or quality grounds, others find value in using it for repetitive or administrative tasks.
- 6 hard lessons creatives only learn when things go wrong
Written by Tom May for Creative Boom, this article gathers insights from several creative professionals about the lessons learned from failure. Through candid stories of health crises, failed collaborations, and embarrassing mistakes, the piece explores how setbacks can lead to growth, resilience, and better creative judgment. Each contributor shares a personal experience that reshaped their approach to work and life.