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Weighing the Risk: What’s in a Name?
Welcome to our new column that explores the one element that almost every career decision is affected by—Risk with a capital “R.” In this second installment, Good F***ing Design Advice co-founder Brian Buirge reflects on that time he decided to put the F-word in the company name and what it means today.
By Brian Buirge
From Creative Bridges to Copyright Cash Cows: 99U’s 10 Best Entrepreneurial Ideas
Entrepreneurial thinking was in the air this year, from bridging creativity and capital to scaling side hustles. We rounded up the best advice from 99U thinkers who have been there, won it all, failed big, and kept on coming back for more.
Working Remotely from Antarctica to Albania
What it’s like to live and design in out-of-the-way locales.
Mona Chalabi on Statistical Stand-up, Play-Doh, and the Secret Language of Colors
The prolific illustrator and data editor tells stories in colorful visuals that aim to make journalism more accessible to everyone.
What Creatives Need to Know About Working with a Recruiter
Talent agents aren't just for pro athletes and movie stars these days. Here's the inside scoop on how finding the right talent partner can supercharge your next career move.
By Matt McCue
What You Need to Know About Designing for the Public Sector
If you're looking to expand your business footprint or impact, look beyond private sector clients. In every community, public sector projects need imagination and creative strategic thinking to bring them to fruition.
The Cabin in the Australian Forest That Provides a Creative Jolt
There’s a strange itch that haunts creatives: the idea that somewhere, beyond the boundaries of the city or town where we live, beyond the edge of our daily commitments, there’s a place we can go where our best work is waiting to greet us at the door. Sound like a fantasy? Welcome to Jacky Winter Gardens.
Design Debate: Is It Important That a Designer Agrees with Their Client’s Morals?
Three designers tackle the question.
Talent Wins: Eight Key Ways to Put People First
While the constantly changing needs of the 21st century make talent one of the biggest sources of value at any company, most HR infrastructures are stuck in the 20th century. Here are a few ways to transform your company into a talent-first organization that manages its people as wisely as its financial capital.
