13 Crucial Lessons I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Design Career

When I started out as a designer, I was fueled, first, by passion, then by ambition and a vision to make design more than just a side hustle. I wanted to build a thriving career that would stand the test of time.

However, the road was far from smooth. There were moments of stagnation, failures that felt insurmountable, and days when progress seemed like an elusive dream. Yet, through it all, grace carried me forward.

Looking back now, there are lessons I wish I had learned earlier—insights that c...