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Why Every Artist Deserves a Seat at the Table: Encouragement for Aspiring Surface Designers

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Why Every Artist Deserves a Seat at the Table: Encouragement for Aspiring Surface Designers

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Why Trend Shopping is Essential for Surface Designers

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Why Trend Shopping is Essential for Surface Designers

Surface Design

Surface Design

Why You Don’t Need to Switch to an iPad to Start Your Surface Design Career

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Why You Don’t Need to Switch to an iPad to Start Your Surface Design Career

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Why You Don’t Need a Huge Social Media Following as a Surface Designer

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Why You Don’t Need a Huge Social Media Following as a Surface Designer

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Key Categories Every Aspiring Surface Designer Should Have In Their Portfolio

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Key Categories Every Aspiring Surface Designer Should Have In Their Portfolio

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Understanding Buyout vs. Royalty in Surface Design and Art Licensing

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Understanding Buyout vs. Royalty in Surface Design and Art Licensing

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

SURFACE DESIGN ART GIRLS DON’T GATEKEEP TREND SPOTLIGHT PERSONAL RECENT WORK

The Power of a Style Guide: How My Hanukkah Style Guide Lit Up Target Bullseye Playground

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The Power of a Style Guide: How My Hanukkah Style Guide Lit Up Target Bullseye Playground

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A Case Study: Kelly Harris CPA & Associates Brand Identity

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A Case Study: Raymour & Flanigan Icon Rebranding

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A Case Study: Raymour & Flanigan Icon Rebranding

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