There's a lot of "experts" out there, telling designers to do this or that, but how do you cut through the noise and opinions of others and develop your own identity? In this video, our guest instructor, James Martin (aka Made By James), will be talking about a designer's identity, and how to build one that is set up for long term success. Making the right choices and a little luck is only part of the equation. James has some concrete advice that will help you take control of your career and stand out as a designer.

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In this episode:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - What Kind of Designer Do You Want To Be?
00:55 - Personal Struggle
02:12 - Identity Is A Decision, Not A Destiny
02:40 - Having A Vision For the Future
03:34 - You Have the Control
04:00 - Think In Decades, Plan In Months, Execute Daily
05:37 - Biggest Lesson Learned
07:06 - What Does Your Version of Success Look Like?
07:18 - Make Your Own Way
08:02 - Ignore the Noise

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