Art Director · Creative Director
A person who ghosts you is not someone you want to work with. Mutual respect and open communication make for the best creative partnerships.
Our progress as designers is not tied to our title. Your levelling up will come from learning new skills and working on larger and more complex problems, building confidence as you do.
Success is feeling inspired and inspiring others.
Success is feeling inspired and inspiring others.
Creative Boom examines the growing incidence of client, recruiter and collaborator ghosting in the creative industry through testimonies from designers, directors and freelancers. The article attributes the problem to budget uncertainty, AI-related spending concerns, avoidance of difficult conversations and business overwhelm, while encouraging creatives to establish boundaries, send clear follow-ups and avoid interpreting silence as a reflection of their work.
This Creative Boom article by Tom May explores how mid-weight designers can navigate career stagnation and progress toward senior roles. Featuring advice from multiple creatives, it emphasizes redefining success, seeking mentorship, and embracing unconventional career paths. The piece encourages designers to focus on growth, confidence, and aligning their environment with their ambitions.
The article explores how creatives in 2025 are redefining success beyond traditional measures like awards and high-profile clients. Through insights from designers, illustrators, and photographers, it highlights a shift toward valuing personal fulfilment, balance, and purpose-driven work. The piece encourages creatives to define success on their own terms and celebrate the process rather than external validation.
The article explores how creatives in 2025 are redefining success beyond traditional measures like awards and high-profile clients. Through insights from designers, illustrators, and photographers, it emphasizes personal fulfilment, balance, and purpose as the new benchmarks of achievement. The piece encourages creatives to set personal goals, celebrate small wins, and find joy in the process rather than external validation.