Welcome to “The First Five Years” where Mitch Goldstein, a professor of design at Rochester Institute of Technology, answers reader questions related to the uncharted waters of beginning a career. This month, Mitch explains what to do to keep your brain in shape in the gap between the glory of a college library and the holy grail of a professional development budget.
As creatives, there’s a lot to be gained from having meaningful conversation about the big moments that shape our lives and careers. Let’s do more of it.
Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon on how she transitioned from a job in nonprofit education to a high-profile freelance art career working for brands such as Airbnb, Facebook, and the Museum of Modern Art.
Exceptional work isn’t created by the answers others give us, but by the questions we ask ourselves. Here's how to get in touch with your intuitive powers.