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What does it actually take to build a sustainable life in illustration—without burning out or chasing every new platform?
In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation where I was the guest on Design Icons, produced by Noun Project. Nick Power’s questions gave me a chance to step back and reflect on my career honestly—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what I’m still figuring out.
We talk about:
- Lessons learned from a decade+ as an illustrator
- Creative plateaus and my worst year for client work
- Why style is about reliability, not aesthetics
- How constraints shape better work
- Visibility, sustainability, and what actually moves the needle
This one covers all the classic interview questions, but it gave me a chance to reflect on the basics in a real, honest way.
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