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The Humble Pied Archive

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

Debbie Millman

Don't compromise, and don't take no for an answer.

Randy J. Hunt

Everything we make of value is about people.

1 person loves.

Jason Fried

Make something for yourself.

Tina Roth Eisenberg

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

Amit Gupta

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

Cameron Moll

Become a problem finder, a problem explorer.

Sean Adams

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

Nicholas Felton

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

Jim Coudal

Rip something off.

10 people love.

Modern Dog

Avoid being shallow and dull, be someone interesting.

Jason Santa Maria

Follow the momentum.

11 people love.

Dress Code

Always have a side hustle.

Stefan Bucher

Take your time.

10 people love.

Alissa Walker

Ignore your job title.

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.

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.

71 people love.

Eric Karjaluoto

Pick something, and stick to it.

Grant Gilliland

Have a voice, and be patient.

Steve Gordon

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

12 people love.

Ryan Fitzgibbon

Be ambitious, don't edit yourself.

Plural

Practice. Experiment. Practice. Experiment.

Alison Yard Medland

Have an opinion, but be open minded.

The Post Family

Go with the flow.

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.

Colleen Wilson

Be… nice!

36 Point

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

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.

Kate Bingaman-Burt

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

Von Glitschka

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

Will Bryant

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

Katherine Walker

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

Doug Bartow

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

Carlos Segura

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

Nick Campbell

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

14 people love.