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Entrepreneurship is the path of uncertainty. Like slashing your way through the jungle. You are required to learn skills that aren’t taught in schools. You are required to be okay with failure, rejection, and slow progress. You are required to learn from your mistakes, show up again tomorrow, and push until you strike gold. As an entrepreneur, you “hunt” for your survival by gathering knowledge, creating a valuable product, and putting it in front of people who could benefit from it. What's your favorite thing about being an Entrepreneur? Let me know in the comments My name is Manasseh Ezeike. If you're looking for a Graphic designer that will create eye-catching visuals that are functional for your business, be sure to check me out. Here's a link to my portfolio: https://lnkd.in/dE-4HAim

Who would have thought event mood boards were a thing? This past month has brought exponential growth for Lenol Studios. I’ve accomplished things I never thought possible and expanded my skills tenfold. Event mockups have quickly become one of my favorite types of design, blending my events background with my creativity to bring ideas to life. Canva has been a go-to tool for nearly all my projects—and for good reason. Look at what we can create now! While there’s still much to learn and achieve, I’m excited about the journey ahead. Next step: Blender 🫠. I’ll get there!” Should you need an event mock-up or activation design... you know where to find me 😁 #EventDesign #MockupDesign #CreativeJourney #GraphicDesign #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness

Current mantra: Think like an artist, not a VC. I started painting a few years ago. Art tells a story, it builds a connection between artist and viewer. It makes artist and viewer see the world with fresh eyes. Almost all my friends and family have my art in their homes. I've given a lot away online. I don't sell it because that ruins it. My app is not that deep. Nobody is going to feel personal grief or joy or anger when they use it. It's technology, not a painting. But an artist's mindset leads to building something with meaning. Creating something people don't know they need or want. It's so much more than growth rates and breakeven and user goals. For me, those can wait. I will build the spreadsheets and do the math. But not yet. Being bootstrapped means I have time to see this with a creative lens. Let the ideas expand and contract without answering to anyone. Write pages and pages of notes in Ubers and planes and restaurants. A timeline that kills creativity leads to worse results. Yes, my business will need to hit goals and make money. But right now? I'm leaning into the art. #sales #marketing #art

It feels hard to believe that I've been doing this for 97 days 😳 For these next couple of days, I just want to do a wind down to end the challenge on a good note! 🗓 ✅ Day 97/100; Building a design studio publicly: Today, I finally started curating everything & putting together/updating the social profiles (both my personal one & oddeasy studio's) → Had a meeting with the content team going over the descriptions, bios, etc. → & sat down to create and finalize cover images & display pictures and any other necessary graphics. Now, ofcourse, all the communication is based on assumptions & desk research So it's definitely going to change & evolve over time as I get more real-time insights. But this definitely makes everything feel a bit more legit! Still not done though, I need to update a few more things. But yes, that was mostly what I did today, along with the ongoing projects, ofcourse. :) Don't forget to follow me if you'd like to see more of what's to come & I'll see you tomorrow💫 - PS. I'll leave all the links down in the comments. Although still a WIP, it would mean a lot to me if you follow and connect with me on the studio's socials too! 🙌 #100dayschallenge #designstudio #entrepreneurship #brandidentitydesigner #graphicdesign #business #branding #brandidenity

We’ve all been there—working on a project with limited resources and feeling like we’ve hit a wall. But here’s the thing: creativity doesn’t come with limits. I faced this challenge while making a branding and motion graphics video for Fitzi, a protein drink. The vision was clear, but my laptop didn’t have the graphics power to create smooth animations of the product packaging moving around. So, instead of giving up, I found another way. I rendered 80 PNG images of the product rotating from the front angle, imported them into After Effects, and sequenced them to create the illusion of a rotating can. It wasn’t a perfect solution, but it worked—and the result is something I’m proud of. The takeaway here: No matter what resources you have, if you’re determined, there’s always a workaround. Don’t let limitations stop you from reaching your goals—find a way around them. Check out the trial video below! Let me know your thoughts, and share if you’ve ever had to work around limitations in your own projects. ps. linkedin compress my video and makes my video quality bad 🥲 #Creativity #ProblemSolving #Innovation #MotionGraphics #Branding #VideoProduction #Fitzi #Entrepreneurship

"𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲." In the world of design, appearances can only take you so far. Because, True design goes beyond aesthetics ✅ it solves problems ✅ enhances usability ✅ drives impact. ➡️ Steve Jobs said it best: "𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔." This principle is at the core of what separates ordinary design from transformative experiences. If you’re tired of visuals that look good but don’t move the needle, then it's visual red flag 🚩 #GraphicDesign #AdobePhotoshop #Adobe #Illustrator #GenerativeAi #Entrepreneurship #Contentcreation #Personalbranding #GraphicDesignTips #GraphicDesigner

🌟 New Beginnings: Launching My Design Agency – Matte Studio 🌟 After a decade of work experience and collaborating on diverse projects, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially launched my own design agency, Matte Studio! The journey here wasn’t easy—there were moments of doubt, unexpected challenges, and lessons learned. But every experience taught me the value of persistence and reinforced my belief that great design is about blending creativity with functionality to make a real impact. At Matte Studio, we specialize in web design, Framer development, and branding, with a mission to help businesses connect with their audiences through thoughtful and meaningful design. Starting this agency is my way of taking a leap, and I hope it inspires others to do the same. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to start your dream, trust me—it’s now. 🚀 Let’s Collaborate! If you’re looking for impactful design solutions or just want to share your own journey, let’s connect and create something amazing together. www.mattestudio.co #NewBeginnings #Entrepreneurship #DesignAgency #WebDesign #Branding

In my early 20s, I dreamed of becoming a fine artist, and this book, Passion and Rebellion: The Expressionist Heritage, was a one of the influences on my creative vision. It connected me to the world of Expressionism, a movement that deeply resonated with the way I viewed art—bold, emotional, and unafraid to break the rules. I spent countless hours immersing myself in these ideas, imagining a future where painting was my path. Life, as it often does, had other plans. While I didn’t become the artist I once envisioned, I eventually found a new canvas in web design and development. Today, as an agency owner, I've come to realize that there's still room for that creative spark. Crafting beautiful, functional websites and building a business that thrives—it’s a different kind of art, but one where I still get to express that same rebellious passion. Running a business is a lot like painting a masterpiece. Every decision feels like a brushstroke, and every challenge is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into something extraordinary. ✨ #bookrecommendation #businessisart #passiondriven #entrepreneurship

There's a common saying — Design takes 10% So, what takes the remaining 90%? Simple, research. Recently, I watched a motion designer walk through their process in a reel, and one part really stood out—the research. The final product looked so simple and polished, yet behind it were hours of careful research, testing, and refinement. It was a great reminder that for a brand to stand strong and stand out, the design must be backed by solid research. As a creator, entrepreneur, coach you might see your designer working on what seems like a "simple" visual, but behind the scenes, it’s much more. Research is where the designer: • Gathers insights on your brand’s core values and story. • Studies the audience • Identifies ways to make your design stand out from competitors. Design without research is just decoration. The designs you see, whether on social media, websites, or logos, have a lot of thinking and research that goes in them to ensure they work—not just look good. So the next time your designer gives you a timeline that seems long, remember, the research phase isn’t something to rush. It’s what ensures that the design is meaningful, effective, and aligned with what you stand for. This doesn't just apply to designs — other niches and industries included. P.S: how long does your research process take before you actually start creating? I create designs that bring results! #Contentcreation #BrandDesign #Entrepreneurship #MarketingStrategy #Graphicdesigner

Having a website or a mobile application and the likes, that didn't quite pass the accessibility test is a big turn-off for Clients because there are several disadvantages they face, to name a few; 1.) Inability to read and understand what the business wants to convey/sell. 2.) Aesthetics become zero: We all know that consumers look at the beauty first before the information, whether it is beneficial or not. 3.) Sales begin to go down: When they can't get the information they require, credibility of the brand is affected and they definitely won't buy from you. And so on. If you want to capture Clients, fill in the loopholes, have something they can easily relate with and capture better. Looking at the image, just a particular portion, didn't pass the test, whatever information there, was not passed across, as intended. Imagine, having this all over the site? The overall aim of the brand has been defeated. Just a simple twerk to the design would make a difference for the brand, ADJUST THE COLOR SCHEME from the beginning. Always use a dark and light shade together, not anything other than this. THAT'S IT! Bosses in the house, having the right Graphic Designer on your team can make a difference for your business. #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #Startup #BusinessOwner #BusinessStrategy #SmallBusiness #GraphicDesigner #Freelancer Geneza School of Design