Thriving as a Designer with ADHD

Welcome back to another Self-Taught Designer podcast episode! If you've ever dreamed of building a thriving design business while managing ADHD, you're in the right place!

Our special guest for today's episode is Juliana Piper, a web designer at PiperMache Di...

“Let social media be your playground for cultivating relationships that will fuel your success and take your business to new heights!”

Listen up, sales champions! Your long-term success rides on your ability to forge fierce and unbreakable customer relationships, especially with those juicy, ...

Handling Professional Burnout for Self-Taught Designers

In today's episode, we dive into a pressing topic that resonates with many professionals but especially hits home for our dedicated self-taught designers: Professional Burnout. Unravel its intricacies, discover the unique challenges self...

Don't Get Stuck in the Learning Loop: How to Take Action and Improve Your Design Skills

Balancing Learning with Doing in Design is the essential guide for every self-taught designer's journey. In a world brimming with tutorials, courses, and masterclasses, it's easy to get caught in the whirl...

“What sets social media apart from other marketing channels? Well, it's the power of building upon itself. Think of your social media profiles as 24/7 brand ambassadors, tirelessly welcoming people to your unique universe. They serve as gateways to incredible possibilities – leads pouring in, exc...

Net-Working Your Design Magic

Step into the vibrant realm of design networking, without the need for a traditional design school backdrop!

We'll guide you through the maze of connections, conversations, and collaborations uniquely tailored for the self-taught designer. Whether you're an aspi...

Build A Portfolio That Stands Out

In this episode of "The Self-Taught Designer", we unpack the art of building a dynamic portfolio from the ground up, tailored especially for the self-taught designer. 

Venture beyond client work as we delve into the transformative power of personal projects ...

“To truly succeed, we need to step out of dreamland and get real about our clients' needs. In this whimsical blog post, I'll show you how to become a master of mind-reading (well, kind of) and create products that leave your clients saying, "Wow, they totally get me!"

Ah, the world of startup...

Design is Better with Community

Navigating the intricate pathways of the design world is a journey, especially when you're steering the ship on your own. Welcome to the relaunched "Self-Taught Designer Podcast" – a dedicated space for all designers who’ve carved their paths outside traditional d...

“Following trends gives you the freedom to experiment like a mad scientist. It's like having a playground of innovative strategies and out-of-the-box thinking at your fingertips.”

Why is it crucial to stay in the trend loop in the workplace? Well, hold onto your briefcases, folks, because I'm about...