Humble Pied

One inspiring creative sharing one piece of advice, all over video chat.

The Humble Pied Archive

Every bit of advice, from all of the giving contributors.


Randy J. Hunt

Everything we make of value is about people.

No love, yet.


Jason Fried

Make something for yourself.

5 people love.


Tina Roth Eisenberg

If an opportunity comes your way that scares you, you have to take it.

7 people love.


Amit Gupta

Figure out how you're going to get the word out before you even start.

4 people love.


Cameron Moll

Become a problem finder, a problem explorer.

5 people love.


Sean Adams

Suspend judgement, be open and don't underestimate the power of a touch of flattery.

4 people love.


Nicholas Felton

Be open to any career opportunities that come along the way.

8 people love.


Jim Coudal

Rip something off.

9 people love.


Modern Dog

Avoid being shallow and dull, be someone interesting.

2 people love.


Jason Santa Maria

Follow the momentum.

11 people love.


Dress Code

Always have a side hustle.

6 people love.


Stefan Bucher

Take your time.

10 people love.


Alissa Walker

Ignore your job title.

7 people love.


Aaron Draplin

While you're still looking for your design job, stay creatively busy.

12 people love.


Christopher Simmons

You can never underestimate the power of paying your dues.

5 people love.


Liz Danzico

Celebrate your lack of plan.

13 people love.


Jessica Hische

The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.

67 people love.


Eric Karjaluoto

Pick something, and stick to it.

6 people love.


Grant Gilliland

Have a voice, and be patient.

8 people love.


Steve Gordon

Get a life. (In the nicest way possible.)

12 people love.


Ryan Fitzgibbon

Be ambitious, don't edit yourself.

2 people love.


Plural

Practice. Experiment. Practice. Experiment.

6 people love.


Alison Yard Medland

Have an opinion, but be open minded.

7 people love.


The Post Family

Go with the flow.

3 people love.


Frank Chimero

Train your weaknesses, race your strengths.

16 people love.


3st

Be fearless and confident. Remember that design is for people, with people and about people.

8 people love.


Colleen Wilson

Be… nice!

4 people love.


36 Point

Be yourself. (Don't be fake.) Also, spend time designing for the greater good.

3 people love.


Justin Ahrens

Learn the culture of a potential employer you admire. Be persistent, and do your homework.

12 people love.


Dawn Hancock

Follow your heart.

4 people love.


Kate Bingaman-Burt

Use every opportunity you're given to collaborate as much as possible.

8 people love.


Von Glitschka

Anyone can use tools, so be a good thinker. Also, be curious—take some creative risks.

3 people love.


Will Bryant

Be honest. (With you, your work and others.)

3 people love.


Katherine Walker

Don't take things personally, and have a sense of humor!

7 people love.


Doug Bartow

Sweat the details. Don't overlook any outlet of communication.

2 people love.


Carlos Segura

You can't keep preparing to be ready. Be ready now.

2 people love.


Nick Campbell

Great designers are never content, struggling with a design is okay.

14 people love.

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