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Craft Foundations: Building From Solid Ground
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Craft Foundations: Building From Solid Ground

In our recent Early Career Design Party, we explored crucial challenges facing designers in their first 1-5 years: establishing intentional learning priorities, navigating certification decisions, overcoming portfolio NDA constraints, and evolving beyond production-focused roles. Designers shared candid insights about building sustainable foundations while avoiding burnout. RSVP on Read below how today's early career designers are creating focused growth paths that align with their authentic strengths.

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Design Elevation: From Adaptability to Authenticity
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Design Elevation: From Adaptability to Authenticity

In our recent Mid-Career Design Party, we explored crucial challenges facing designers with 5-10 years of experience in 2025: balancing your authenticity with the market, overcoming impostor syndrome, establishing healthy work boundaries, and discovering secondary networks. Designers shared candid insights about reconnecting with what feels true and good while building sustainable careers. RSVP on ADP List for next month’s free event. Read below, how today's design peers are creating paths aligned with their true strengths and values.

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The Leadership Canvas: Sustainable Practices For Design Leaders
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The Leadership Canvas: Sustainable Practices For Design Leaders

In our recent Management Design Party, we explored crucial challenges facing design leaders in 2025: building positive team cultures during organizational change, finding purpose beyond promotion, navigating career transitions, and balancing AI adoption with team wellbeing. Leaders shared candid insights about maintaining resilience while driving innovation. RSVP on ADP List for next month’s free event. Read below, how today's design peers are creating sustainable, human-centered leadership practices.

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