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Minimal creative workspace with a quote that says, “But if you're not leading the process, clients will absolutely take the reins,” promoting freelance boundaries and mindful business design from Kunshuis.

Face it, Your Clients are Running Your Freelance Business—Not You.

Don Draper: "You're not an artist. You solve problems." That’s the part the industry forgets to respect. Designers are problem solvers—not decoration.

Why Creative Agencies Need Designers — Without Us, You’re Just Playing Office

Graphic Designer Burnout: Are You Creating or Just Managing?

Love Me, Love Me Not: Why Clients Treat Designers Like Assistants

When Slow is the New Strong: How to Tune Out the Bells and Whistles

You’re Not a Needle in a Haystack—You’re the Needle That Stands Out

Peace Was Just the Start: How Surrender Became My Word for 2025

Designing with Intuition: The Art of Knowing Without Knowing

Future-Proof Your Design Career: Embrace Change and Stay Curious

20 Years of Deadlines: Lessons on Finding Balance and Peace