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Being a designer is like being in a relationship— Sometimes you’re totally in love with your work, like when you finally nail that perfect color palette or when the layout just clicks. ❤️ 👉 But then, there’s the other side: endless revisions, creative blocks, and that feeling of 'Ctrl+Z everything' after a long day. 🤦♂️ From ‘This is my best work ever!’ to ‘Can I just throw my computer out the window?’ in 2 seconds flat. But hey, at least it’s never boring, right? 😂 👉 Love Moments 😍 🫠 Creative Expression 🫠 Learning and Growth 🫠 The “Aha!” Moments 🫠 The Design Community Hate Moments 😬 🫠 Imposter Syndrome: (You are not good enough, others are doing better than you) 🫠 Endless Revisions 🫠 Creative Block 🫠 Comparing Yourself to Others 🫠 The Pressure to Innovate But no matter how challenging, a designer’s heart never truly leaves the craft. It’s a love that endures through all the ups and downs, with each challenge only making the love for design stronger. #DesignerLife #CreativeJourney #LoveHateStory #DesignStruggles #DesignHumor #DesignerProblems #CreativeProcess #DesignMood #LifeOfADesigner #GraphicDesigners #CreativeRollercoaster #DesignInspiration #DesignersOfInstagram #DesignStrugglesAndSuccess #BehindTheScenesDesign

Some days, it’s not just about creativity but overcoming the unexpected hurdles—clients’ last-minute changes, design block, tight deadlines, and of course... that elusive perfect font. But we keep pushing through! 💪✨ What’s been your biggest obstacle today? Share below! 👇 Hashtags: #GraphicDesignerLife #CreativeStruggles #DesignObstacles #FreelanceHustle #DailyDesignChallenges #DesignInspiration #ClientRequests #DesignProcess #CreativeBlock #DesignMotivation #DesignerProblems #designwithmaan

Day 14: Design Recap Week 2 Recap - Consistency in Action Two weeks into the 30-Day Consistency Challenge with Virgo Studios, and the creativity is flowing stronger than ever!. This week, we took on exciting design tasks, including book covers, packaging, and resumes—showcasing the power of showing up every day to refine our craft. Highlights from Week 2: • Experimented with unique layouts and bold typography • Pushed creative boundaries with fresh concepts and vibrant colors • Honed attention to detail to elevate every design The key takeaway? Consistency fuels growth. Progress doesn’t happen overnight, but those daily efforts are building something amazing. How was your second week? Share your favorite designs, biggest wins, or lessons learned in the comments below—we’d love to celebrate your journey with you! As we head into Week 3, let’s keep the momentum going and continue to inspire one another. The best is yet to come! #ConsistencyChallenge #Week2Recap #CreativeGrowth #30DaysOfDesign #GraphicDesignJourney #ProgressThroughPractice #LinkedInCommunity

How do you use colors in your designs? Color isn’t just a visual element; it’s a powerful tool that can evoke emotions, tell stories, and influence decisions. In the world of design, the right color palette can make all the difference between standing out or blending in. Let’s create visuals that captivate and convert! 💡✨ #ColorTheory #DesignStrategy #BrandIdentity #GraphicDesign #CreativeProcess #VisualStorytelling

Day 1 of the #70RADesignChallenge! Today, I’m excited to share my redesign of a landing page concept originally created by the talented tubik Why this challenge? I’m participating in the #70RADesignChallenge created by Nolan Perkins. This journey is all about pushing my creative boundaries, learning new design techniques, and improving with each iteration. Learning from this redesign: For Day 1, I focused on creating a clean and modern interface with bold typography and a clear call to action. I played with contrast and color blocking to highlight key sections while maintaining a simple user flow. Feedback required: I’d love to hear your thoughts on this redesign! What elements stand out to you, and what could be refined or improved? Stay tuned for daily updates! I’ll be sharing a new design every day, and I look forward to learning from your feedback and growing throughout this challenge. Challenge designed by: Nolan Perkins Original design by: tubik 🔗 My portfolio: https://lnkd.in/geQnp_Zs ✉️ For any inquiries, feel free to email me at dwivedianuraj@gmail.com. Thank you for joining me on this journey! Let’s create and learn together! 🎨✨ #70RADesignChallenge #DesignJourney #FeedbackWelcome #Day1 #UIUXDesign #DesignChallenge #CreativeProcess #DailyDesign #FeedbackWelcome #UXJourney #DesignInspiration #UserExperience #VisualDesign #LearningByDoing

Whether you're a designer who is tasked with creating some new content... ...an L&D manager thinking about new learning plans ...or a senior executive brainstorming ways to master global expansion. We've all hit a creative block. Here are some top tips of how to kick-start your creative juices 💭🎆🎉

When you've given your heart and soul to the design, but the client's still got 'just one more change'... for the 99th time. 😅 Sometimes it feels like being a designer means having unlimited patience and a great sense of humor. Anyone else relate? 🙋♀️ #DesignerLife #ClientRequests #EndlessEdits #CreativeStruggles #GraphicDesignHumor #DesignJourney #FreelancerProblems"

Recently, I've taken the plunge into the strange yet colorful abyss of visual design, and it's been a wild ride! From hand-drawn doodles to crafting visual identities, I'm diving headfirst and learning a ton in this whirlwind of creativity. So about the elephant in the room: that nerve-racking journey of putting your work out there. It's like sending your 'art-kid' out into the world and hoping they'll come back with a gold star (or at least not covered in finger paints). Will people love it or hate it? It's nail-biting. But yknow, embracing the chaos is where the magic happens. Sure, it's scary as heck, but it's also where we grow, learn, and splash a whole lot of our quirky charm into everything we create. So, to my creative junkies: don't let those jitters make you hide (took me a long while to post this, so I feel you). Embrace the uncertainty, take criticism with a pinch of salt and a shot of tequila, and just ride the creative waves. Remember, everything starts with a messy first draft. Here's to turning doodles into dreams, one shaky line at a time. Stay gold. Font by the legend himself James Martin #designer #graphicdesign #creativepeople

Let's talk about the magic of art in design! 🎨✨ You don't need to be the next Michelangelo or Picasso to appreciate how art boosts our design game. Understanding the basics – like colors, layouts, and typography, sets the stage for killer design thinking. It's all about blending creativity with strategy, folks! Here is the secret sauce: when we get comfortable with art fundamentals, we tap into a deeper understanding of how users think and feel. It's like adding a pinch of psychology to our design recipes! So, let's embrace the art of design and sprinkle some creativity into our work. Level up your design game 🚀💻 #designthinking #artanddesign #creativity #designandpsychology

Creative block? It happens to us all! Check out this article from my very talented sister Millicent Teague to find out how to get over it!