12 Successful Designers Share Their Career Journeys and Breakthrough Moments
By
Jane Englefield and Jennifer Hahn
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Summary
The article features interviews with 12 successful designers who share candid insights about how they built their careers in the design industry. The designers, including Philippe Starck, Inga Sempé, and Formafantasma, discuss the challenges of making a living as a designer and reveal the practical steps, struggles, and strategies that helped them achieve success. The piece aims to provide honest guidance for aspiring designers by showcasing diverse career paths and real-world experiences from established professionals.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMaking it as a designer is tough.
For many aspiring young designers, earning a living from their creative pursuits can feel like little more than a pipe dream.
That's why we decided to ask a dozen well-established names to recall how they made it work, urging them to be as honest as possible about what it took to climb the ladder.
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