How to survive as a designer
An unbelievably simple framework for mental and emotional self-preservation
Many people are writing, talking and commenting right now on the plight of design - UX, Product, Digital - whatever you want to call it (this week).
The reasons for this are covered elsewhere, including in this Substack.
The reasons don’t change anything.
As with so many things in life, you cannot control what happens to you; you can only control how you respond to it.
2024-2025 has not been great for designers. 2026 might not be much better. Who knows. But you can be prepared.
This article outlines an incredibly simple way to re-frame your career and adjust your mindset. It’s free, it’s simple and it’s worked for everyone I’ve taught this thing we call… Design.
Because I believe you can find a sane space to thrive, even inside the current madness.
If you want to.
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