Topic:
The evolving role of designers in today's workforce, why traditional career advice falls short, and how to unlock growth through systems thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and entrepreneurial curiosity.
What You’ll Learn:
Why design portfolios and perfect CVs aren’t enough—and what really matters to employers.
How thinking systemically can help you build a sustainable and fulfilling career in design.
Where to look for inspiration and clients outside the design world.
Alternative paths to traditional employment—like collectives, agencies, and building your own product.
The importance of failure, curiosity, and learning from business to grow as a creative.
Key Takeaways:
Mindset matters more than aesthetics—your ability to ask good questions, communicate clearly, and collaborate is key.
Be curious about other systems—understand how politics, business, and institutions work to design with real-world impact.
Go where the clients are—attend industry-specific events, not just design conferences.
Explore new models—not everyone needs to freelance or take a job; you can build products or join/start collectives.
Failure is part of the journey—you’ll learn more from building (and failing) than from staying in the comfort zone.
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