Creative Professionals Share Advice on Overcoming Career Drift and Reconnecting with Design Passion
By
Tom May
The kind of bagel that ruins lesser bagels for you.
Summary
This article addresses a common concern among creative professionals - career drift away from their core passion. A designer shares their struggle with becoming an "all-rounder" in a small agency, doing video shoots, editing, and scripts instead of design work, leading to self-doubt about their career path. The piece features community advice from fellow creatives on how to reclaim one's passion and rebuild confidence when feeling disconnected from original creative roots.
Key quotes
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"How do I find my way back to design?"
"I graduated in 2014 and work in a tiny agency where I've become a bit of an all-rounder. Video shoots, editing, scripts… You name it."
"Members of the Creative Boom community share their hard-won advice on reclaiming your passion and rebuilding your confidence."
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