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I Refuse to Pay my Dues

Paying your dues is an out-of-date and backwards attitude found in many industries. In my field, graphic design, there is no lack of old timers who love to tell stories about the abuse they endured, almost relishing it like a badge earned. I’m not following that path.

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Creative Boundaries and Boundless Capitalism

As a professional creative, I have put boundaries around which aspects of my creativity are for sale. Although my job is “creative,” I fiercely protect my true creative passions from a capitalistic mindset.

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When Less is NOT More

A fashion industry professional reflects on her experience of meeting maximal expectations with minimal resources and how this erodes the quality of our garments. What if we didn’t accept exhausting work conditions that dull our ethics and inure us to unsustainable business practices?

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