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09.10.2021 5 minute read

A Creative’s Guide to Balancing Work and Passion Projects

Work-life balance has long been difficult to achieve. But what about work-work balance? Plenty of us creatives have personal projects…

Negative Space in UX/UI Design: A Request for Breathing Room
09.03.2021 6 minute read

Negative Space in UX/UI Design: A Request for Breathing Room

During my seven years living in New York City, I experienced constant stimulation. That’s a lot of why a young…

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09.01.2021 7 minute read

The Great Resignation Part II: The Right Way to Leave a Job

Quality Quitting: The Right Way to Leave a Job  Hooray! After plenty of researching, soul-searching, and interviewing. you’ve finally received…

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08.19.2021 10 minute read

Social Media for Artists: A Resource Guide

If you want an excellent place to showcase your best work and promote yourself as a creative, say hello to…

Understanding The Role of the Technical Writer
08.12.2021 6 minute read

Understanding The Role of the Technical Writer

Confusing data, industry jargon, lack of prior knowledge — ALL these things can make it feel impossible to glean the information we need from…

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07.21.2021 7 minute read

Understanding the Role of the UX Quality Assurance Manager

Bridging design and development, Quality Assurance, or QA processes ensure that the product that consumers see is executed as the designers…

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07.15.2021 8 minute read

Making Your Personality Count: A Resource Guide for Artists

Want to be a successful creative professional? Stellar work is part of the equation. But so are you. Evolving your…