BONUS
Art Director Insights.
A 1-on-1 conversation that became a masterclass — longstanding principles to place yourself in position to advance and ascend.
Make Yourself Indispensable
01Be dependable
02Be critical
03Be accurate
04Be punctual
05Be sharp
Ask with Awareness
01Take inventory of what you want
02Raise your hand and ask for what you want
03Let your great work support your ask
Go Above and Beyond
01Make your name known and make it mean something
02Become the go-to person — the one that will get it done, beautifully
03Complete your work, volunteer for more and destroy it
04Application over memorization
Art Director Quote
"Design for the feeling."
— Art Director
The motion, the timing, the whitespace, the copy, the color, the balance. It all gives a feeling. The user may not know how to articulate the feeling, but they do indeed feel it. In our presentations and in our product design, the feeling we curate is very important.
Key Takeaway
These principles aren't about working harder — they're about making your presence and your craft undeniable. Position yourself so that when opportunity arrives, the answer is already obvious.