Immigrants are a powerful force for good, adding their different insights, cultures, talents, and innovations to whatever country they move to. These gifts often help to shape culture, create new opportunities, and solve problems that non-immigrants may not notice or...
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Top 10 Mocktails to Boost Your Creativity
While some artists swear by alcohol to grease the wheels of their creativity, it isn’t always the right ingredient for your unique project or circumstance. Mocktails, on the other hand, can be a great way to boost creativity and get in the mood to make something...
Just Keep Swimming
When the world gets hectic, keeping a positive attitude can feel a lot like swimming against the current. Things that used to come easily suddenly require more and more energy, building up over time to contribute to struggles like anxiety and burnout. While we can’t...
21 Things Every Creative Should Do At Least Once
Whether your day job revolves around creativity or it’s more of a hobby for you right now, being creative is a part of who you are. If you’re someone who thrives off being creative, here are 30 things you should try doing at least once. [smartvideo...
The Secret of Master Photographers – Advanced Composition
It’s all too easy to look at a photograph and think, “I could take that!” Then, you get out there with your camera, point the lens, and click the shutter. You get home and pull up your picture in Adobe Lightroom or GIMP, and then it happens—there’s something off about...
Finding Positivity in Your Work Life: A Perspective Shift
Some people are comfortable with complaining about their jobs. It’s just a fact of life, right? It’s true it can be a struggle to find the upsides in your work life, but it’s not impossible. Sometimes, all it takes is a perspective shift. The negativity that surrounds...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Video Editor
Video editors are tasked with crafting memorable narratives that captivate audiences. As the demand for high-quality video content skyrockets, it's become more important than ever for editors to establish a unique signature style. Doing so requires a nuanced mix of...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Web Developer
In a world where coding skills are multiplying by the minute, it's crucial to have a few aces up your sleeve to stand out from the crowd.Here’s how you can do just that. Find Your Unique Value Proposition Web developers, like most professionals, bring a unique set of...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Marketing Director
If you’re looking for your next (or first) marketing director role, it’s crucial to stand out among the rest. From showing your strategy skills in a variety of media to sharing how you motivate a team, every second you spend setting yourself apart is sure to pay off....
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Art Director
An art director has the same responsibilities as a senior designer plus the added challenge of communicating with clients and giving presentations. It’s not as straightforward as graphic design (complex as graphic design may be)! So how can you set yourself apart as...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Graphic Designer
Junior graphic designers who stick with it and upskill become graphic designers. Some might rest on their laurels now that they’ve “made it,” but not you! You are here to learn. Here’s how to set yourself apart as a graphic designer. Find Your Unique Value Proposition...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Junior Graphic Designer
There are some things you can’t forget, no matter how many years pass. I can still remember when I started out as a mail boy at a design firm in Hong Kong, despite the fact it was about 40 years ago. The sentiment toward designers back then was harsh and unrelenting....