Creative Humans: Talent Will Take You Far, But Design is a Business
Thought Leadership
Thought Leadership
Creative Humans: Talent Will Take You Far, But Design is a Business
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Designers are creative by nature. However, the practical side of a creative education can’t be pushed aside. To fully envision the bigger picture of your professional life, don’t ignore the practical, and be sure to develop your business skills alongside your design education.
Whether you’re just starting out as a designer or well into your career and realizing that a lack of business skills is holding you back, read Charles Nix’s piece at the Fast Company Executive Board to learn how to think about your design career comprehensively and what steps you can take as you continue to build your career.
Senior Executive Creative Director
Charles Nix.
Charles Nix is a Senior Executive Creative Director, designer, typographer and educator. He was lead designer for Helvetica Now and has designed a number of popular typefaces in the Monotype Library, including Walbaum and Hope Sans, which received a Certificate of Typographic Excellence in the 22nd Annual Type Directors Club Typeface Design Competition.