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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

4 signs you’re an OG graphic designer: ⁃You had a cracked copy of photoshop ⁃Your font library came from dafont ⁃You used Lynda for tutorials ⁃Your inspo came from Ffffound What ones did I miss?

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

5 months

4 signs you’re an OG graphic designer: ⁃You had a cracked copy of photoshop ⁃Your font library came from dafont ⁃Your inspo came from Ffffound ⁃You used Lynda for tutorials What ones did I miss?

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Last year I made just under $100k as a freelance graphic designer. It took me over a decade of work. But I made it happen. Here are the steps of my long strange trip: (🧵 thread)

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Every designers worst nightmare...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@itsPaulAi K now ask the AI to make a small tweak... Good luck

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

5 signs you’re an OG graphic designer: ⁃You had a cracked copy of photoshop ⁃Your font library came from dafont ⁃You used Lynda for tutorials ⁃Your inspo came from Ffffound What ones did I miss?

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Nick Hammond

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5 months

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Every designers worst nightmare...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Design is easy. You sit down at a computer. Start working. Clicking. And BAM. 782 hours later you have one small, kinda ok, thing.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

10 months

5 signs you’re an OG graphic designer: ⁃You had a cracked copy of photoshop ⁃Your font library came from dafont ⁃You used Lynda for tutorials ⁃Your inspo came from Ffffound What ones did I miss?

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

8 months

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Design is easy. You sit down at a computer. Start working. Clicking. And BAM. 782 hours later you have one small, kinda ok, thing.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Raise your hand if your desk setup looks absolutely nothing like the workstation p0rn you see all over twitter. ✋✋✋

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Every designers worst nightmare...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Every creative job looks easy… When you’re not the one doing it. Because the challenges faced by those in the arena… Are often invisible to those in the crowd.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Design is easy. You sit down at a computer. Start working. Clicking. And BAM. 782 hours later you have one little kinda ok thing.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

5 months

Growing as a designer is realizing that there are never truly original ideas

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

8 months

Design is easy. You sit down at a computer. Start working. Clicking. And BAM. 782 hours later you have one little kinda ok thing.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@fabianarbor *When you go to export a .jpg and forget to select a single artboard...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

3 months

I think this is the best explanation of a graphic designer I've ever seen...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

2 years

In 2021 I made just under $100k as a freelance graphic designer. It took me over a decade of work. But I made it happen. Here are the steps of my long strange trip: (🧵 thread)

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

4 months

Design is easy. You sit down at a computer. Start working. Clicking. And BAM. 782 hours later you have one small, kinda ok, thing.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@ormanclark *Illustrator quit unexpectedly

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Every creative job looks easy… When you’re not the one doing it. Because the challenges faced by those in the arena… Are often invisible to those in the crowd.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

2 months

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

9 months

X just quietly removed your ability to see who's liked a tweet...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

Burnout is a very real threat for designers. The demanding nature of creative work can quickly lead to: - Depression - Exhaustion - Cynicism But developing a set of habits can help prevent burnout before it ever starts. Here's 7 you can get started using today:

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Even with massive pay, it's not a sustainable path.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Like this if you've opened an Adobe app this week. Drop me a reply and let me know how much time you've spent / which is your preferred program.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

Real friends don’t ask for free stuff. They pay you for your time and expertise.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

9 months

Twitter can teach you everything you need to know about graphic design. But connecting with a broader community will skyrocket your knowledge. Here's 6 designers you must follow:

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

Multitasking is one of the biggest killers of creativity. Give your full attention to one task before moving to another.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

I couldn’t stand out as a designer. I was introverted & had no clients. So I built my freelance biz on the side until I hit my first $100k year at age 30. Overnight success is a myth. It comes from chipping away for years until the pieces click into place. Stay the course.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@SesoHQ So many people talking about getting into the 3D world here. Talk about a saturated talent market... Most designers would be better off learning how to sell/market themselves better as a next step!

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

IG was literally paying people to create reels and short form video content...in a complete 360 move they just announced re-focusing on static images for 2023. Just goes to show you - strategy can change at the drop of a hat. Especially in the social world.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Doing creative work? Here's your reminder to: Get up. Move around. Drink water.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Nobody remembers your: - Salary - Position - Hours clocked But they will remember your: - Character - Friendship - How you made them feel Don't live to work. Work to live.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@8obbyanderson @darylginn You’re the real MVP

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

9 months

How many of you designers out there are on Linkedin? Drop your profile link below and let's connect ⬇️

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

There isn't one right way to do anything. So, try every idea. See where they lead. You never know what will come out of the process.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Freelancing 101: Don't quit your job and then start finding your own clients. Take an hour a day to work on finding clients and use your day job to build a savings account. Once freelancing is paying your salary, then make the switch. Almost always a better strategy.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Like if you've spent 5+ hours in an Adobe program this week Leave a 👋 in the replies if you spent over 10+

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

The most successful designers are actually just the ones who never gave up.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

A design career built on visuals alone is a house of cards.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@CharlesPattson Correlation does not imply causation. Just because they don't doesn't mean it had anything to do with their success.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Freelancing 101: Don't quit your job and then start finding your own clients. Take an hour a day to work on finding clients and use your day job to build a savings account. Once freelancing is paying your salary, then make the switch. Almost always a better strategy.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

A brand designer being asked to make a powerpoint is like a chef being asked to microwave a hot pocket. ✌🏻✌🏽✌🏿

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

10 months

Twitter can teach you everything you need to know about graphic design. But connecting with a broader community will skyrocket your knowledge. Here's 6 designers you must follow:

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

For creatives, ages 18-30 are typically the dark ages. Where you're fighting for the next big break. It's where you're still honing your craft. Going through that body of work to get to your own personal style. Some of us are still going through this process...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Person 1: "I'm a graphic designer" Person 2: "I'm a graphic designer that understands how to bring concepts to life by bridging gaps in org structures to help make businesses money" Be like person 2.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

If off-centered text always bugged you...you’d probably make a great graphic designer.

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@NHammondDesign

1 year

@DannPetty Enough time to engage on social media to grow channels while still giving client work the time it needs!

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@NHammondDesign

1 year

The crappiest part of a creative career... Is that the more you practice: - Writing - Designing - Producing - Filming - Drawing - Painting The less time you have to experience others: - Writing - Designing - Producing - Filming - Drawing - Painting Make time for both.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

Passion + No Clients = Hobbies Passion + Paying Clients = A Career Find the people that both need your expertise and are willing to pay for it.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@thejustinwelsh So many people plugging their own crap here...the best I've seen is @ransegall with his Flux Academy classes -

Flux Academy - Learn How To Become a Web Designer

The best online school teaching designers all the necessary skills to become high-value web designers. Learn How to design premium websites and develop them with Webflow.

www.flux-academy.com

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

For creatives, ages 18-30 are typically the dark ages. Where you're fighting for the next big break. It's where you're still honing your craft. Going through that body of work to get to your own personal style. Some of us are still going through this process...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

8 months

For creatives, ages 18-30 are typically the dark ages. Where you're fighting for your next: - Big break - Pay bump - Creative space It's where you're still honing your craft. But haven't quite hit your stride.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

When curating your portfolio: Quality over quantity.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

The bar is incredibly low. To stand out, focus on being: - On time - Authentic - Prepared - Candid - Confident - Curious

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

5 months

The work you did then... Allowed for the work you're doing now. Keep going.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@SesoHQ Integrating more vector features so that Illustrator work can port over more easily…though I have no idea what that would even look like from a feature standpoint

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

My goal is to teach every creative who is early in their journey, what I learned late in mine.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Urgency is overrated.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

ASAP is poison. Urgency is overrated. Creatives need uninterrupted time. To focus on solving the things that matter. Instead of constantly tending to the small fires. Because the less time creatives have to themselves... The less work gets done.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Raise your hand if your desk setup looks absolutely nothing like the workstation p0rn you see all over twitter. ✋✋✋

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@darylginn Net worth ≠ cash

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Things that kill a creative career: 1. A big ego 2. Not networking 3. No experimenting 4. Too many meetings 5. Not saying "no" enough 6. Lack of business skills Avoid as many of these as possible.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

8 months

Being creative means letting your weirdness show. Don't hide your quirks. The world wants original artists, not cookie-cutter professionals. Your differences make your work special. Embrace them.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

Sometimes the best way to reignite your creative passion is to step away for a while.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Avoid it at all costs.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

5 months

Creative work is all about exploration. And that takes time.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

5 months

For creatives, ages 18-30 are typically the dark ages. Where you're fighting for the next big break. It's where you're still honing your craft. Going through that body of work to get to your own personal style. Some of us are still going through this process...

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

My entire design career started because someone gave me a shot. That's the big "secret". Being a real, helpful, caring, supportive person. Go be that for someone else who could use it.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Behind every successful creative pursuit there is: ∙ Ignored work ∙ Massive self-doubt ∙ Worries about money ∙ Failed side projects Anyone who creates has experienced it. That's why we need to build stronger communities. Help others and help yourself.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@darylginn Soft skills get you hired. Hard skills get you promoted.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@darylginn I can't read this menu...lets go somewhere else

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

2 years

Behind every successful creative there is: ∙ Ignored work ∙ Crippling self-doubt ∙ Worries about money ∙ Failed side projects I don't care who it is. Everyone has experienced it. That's why it's so important to root for each other. Lift others and lift yourself.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

If anyone ever says they're both a developer AND a designer they're flat out lying

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

78% of designers say they worked more hours than they were paid for. Here's how to combat this statistic: - Stop responding immediately - Don't skip lunches or breaks - Say no to last minute tweaks - Reinforce boundaries

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

@darylginn Trick question. The answer is Illustrator

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

If I had to start my graphic design journey over, here's what I'd do: - Focus on a single Adobe program - Slowly add others - Get better at communicating - Fill in gaps with continuing education All with the sole focus of helping others solve for their business goals.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

5 months

If you're a freelancer this is an uncomfortable truth you need to accept: YOU are the sales and marketing department. So sales = no work

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Don’t: Tell a creative the exact changes to make. Do: Provide guidance on whats working and what isn’t.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Things that kill a creative career: 1. A big ego 2. Not networking 3. No experimenting 4. Too many meetings 5. Not saying "no" enough 6. Lack of business skills Avoid as many of these as possible

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

2 years

@SesoHQ 1st - Go deep on one program 2nd - Slowly add in others 3rd - Thread in knowledge of business, marketing, and people skills. Hard skills get you hired. Soft skills get you promoted.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

ASAP is poison. Urgency is overrated. Creatives need uninterrupted time. To focus on solving the things that matter. Instead of constantly tending to the small fires. Because the less time creatives have to themselves... The less work gets done.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

How long into your career were you before you got comfortable calling yourself a designer?

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

The creative process: ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf oh hey that’s interesting ugh wtf ugh wtf ugh wtf

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

I opened photoshop for the first time 16 years ago and it led to: - Living in 4 different states - Work with the worlds most iconic brands - My work tattooed into people's skin forever So, if you haven't already, put yourself out there. See where the universe takes you.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

8 months

@ormanclark Design has to work. Art doesn't.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

2 years

No one will remember: - Your salary - Your job title - How many hours you worked Instead, people will remember: - Time you spent with them - How you made them feel - Your character We work to live. Don't live to work.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

9 months

Creativity and inspiration may get a project started. But discipline and planning are required to finish it.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

7 months

You will get fired. You will lose clients. But you will bounce back.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

9 months

Maturing as a designer means hitting "command z" more times than you're comfortable with

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

11 months

Set it aside and listen to feedback

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

Creative freelancing 101: Don't quit your job and then start finding your own clients. Take an hour a day to work on finding clients and use your day job to build a savings account. Once freelancing is paying your salary, then make the switch.

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Nick Hammond

@NHammondDesign

1 year

6 books that every creative should read: 1. Keep Going by Austin Kleon 2. Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull 3. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini 4. Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky 5. Company of One by Paul Jarvis 6. Built to Last by Jim Collins

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