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There is something happening in the world, and I don’t think it is only “the world being the world.” It feels deeper than that. Fear has become normal. Negativity has become normal. Rushing, worrying, complaining, scrolling, comparing, surviving — all normal. And then hope walks into the room and suddenly it feels strange. Almost naive. […]
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There’s something I wish more creatives heard earlier: You do not need to look big to start properly. You do not need the perfect brand.You do not need the fancy website.You do not need matching templates, dreamy systems, custom stationery, the whole “I have my life together” situation. Lovely if you have it.But not required. […]
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There’s a very specific kind of panic that only freelancers know. It’s 21:47.You’re finally in that sweet creative zone.Coffee’s cold (because of course it is). And then your phone lights up. WhatsApp.Client. “Hi… quick one…” And your body does that thing.The stomach drop.The tight chest.The instant calculation: Do I reply now and lose my whole […]
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There’s this weird pressure on freelancers now. You open Instagram and suddenly you’re meant to have:a niche, a brand voice, a content plan, a perfectly styled desk, a morning routine, a “signature offer”, and a client pipeline that looks like it’s sponsored by heaven. Meanwhile you’re just trying to finish a logo, reply to five […]
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If you’ve ever thought working from home would feel like freedom… and then two weeks in you felt flat, lonely, and weirdly stuck — hi. Same. And I need you to hear this early: it doesn’t mean you’re lazy, ungrateful, or “not cut out for freelancing”. It usually just means you’re working in a home […]
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Let’s be honest. Most of us start a new season in business with the same thought: “I need more clients.” So we do what everyone says we should do. Post more.Tidy the portfolio.Think about starting TikTok, then close the app because… no thank you. And still, the big question stays: “Where do I actually start?” […]
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- a designer, writer, mentor, and creative human, just like you.
HELLO, I'M NELETT
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I know the design life. The briefs. The deadlines. The feedback.
The clients. The small jobs that become big lessons. The beautiful work. The hard days. And then real life on top of it — school runs, family, food, faith, feelings, and trying to keep yourself together while still showing up creatively.
Because we are not only designers. We are whole humans.
That is why Kunshuis has grown into more than a design studio. It is now a space where I share what I’ve learnt from more than 25 years in the creative industry — through my blog, podcast, membership, tools, and honest conversations about the work and the life behind it.
Not perfect advice. Real advice. From one creative to another.
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Want to know why I talk about this stuff like I’ve lived it? Because I have. Come see.
Design is only part of the story—just 20%, really. The other 80%? That’s life. The faith, the hustle, the heartaches, and all those little wins that shape who you are. I believe it’s what happens beyond the design that makes you a better designer. And that’s why I’m here—to share the tools that help you style your space, organise your creativity, and take the uncertainty out of freelancing.
Freelancing? It’s Way More Than Just Design
