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Not Everything Has to Scale: Try a Hobby

The post encourages embracing hobbies purely for personal joy rather than productivity or profit. It highlights various types of hobbies—creative, physical, intellectual, lifestyle, and entrepreneurial—and emphasizes their roles in stress relief and self-discovery. Hobbies allow for personal expression and growth, fostering a deeper connection with oneself. Continue reading Not Everything Has to Scale: Try a Hobby

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Building a Professional Development Plan as a Creative That Actually Works

Creativity requires a flexible professional development plan that accommodates individual paths and growth. Key strategies include conducting a self-audit, nurturing curiosity, setting engaging goals, digitizing records, fostering a supportive community, learning business skills, documenting processes, and prioritizing rest. These elements help sustain momentum and redefine personal success in creative careers. Continue reading Building a Professional Development Plan as a Creative That Actually Works

Affordable Eco-friendly Upgrades for Your Home

In today’s world, creating an eco-friendly home is essential. DIY projects such as green roofs, smart home upgrades, composting, draft sealing, rainwater harvesting, and thermal curtains can enhance sustainability while saving money. These initiatives improve air quality, reduce energy consumption, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Continue reading Affordable Eco-friendly Upgrades for Your Home

Reignite Your Imagination: Tips for Recharging Your Creativity

Cultivate creativity by disconnecting from digital distractions, embracing playfulness, and scheduling dedicated creative time. Freewriting and engaging in art therapy can unlock new perspectives and ideas. Returning to childhood joys, changing careers, and allowing time for playful activities can reignite the joy of exploration and imagination. Continue reading Reignite Your Imagination: Tips for Recharging Your Creativity

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Figure Ground Poster Design 125 A

I wanted to share an assignment from one of my classes this semester. I may share a few more, but this is one that I had started practicing with years ago and after all these years got to put the study to use. My teacher said it was “very successful.” I was just so pleasantly surprised to hear that even though he no longer looks … Continue reading Figure Ground Poster Design 125 A

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Survey of the Historical Evolution of Weddings and Invitation Lettering

Updated: I made some corrections, fixed the typos (that I caught) and uploaded this paper to Academia.edu if you care to join the discussion over there. Survey of the Historical Evolution of Weddings and Invitation Lettering… And a snarky tongue and check analysis of weddings. Continue reading Survey of the Historical Evolution of Weddings and Invitation Lettering