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The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

Episode 273 - Abi Connick - Brand Designer + Design Content Creator

Nov 21, 2023
Abi Connick, Brand Designer and Design Content Creator, discusses being laid off early during Covid and her trajectory afterwards. They dive into understanding social media and content creation for design businesses. Abi shares her struggles with imposter syndrome and how she's working through it. The conversation also covers her design career, growth on YouTube, and social media inspiration.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building a personal brand and putting oneself out there on social media can open doors for opportunities and help overcome imposter syndrome.
  • Attending Adobe Max, whether in-person or virtually, can provide industry insights, networking opportunities, and keep designers up to date with trends.

Deep dives

Building a Personal Brand and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Abby Conant, a brand designer, shares her journey of building a personal brand and overcoming imposter syndrome. She talks about the power of putting herself out there on social media and how it has opened doors for opportunities like working with Adobe on a campaign. Abby emphasizes the importance of working on oneself and prioritizing personal health and well-being. She also discusses the value of learning and teaching, highlighting her experience in building a course and how it has challenged her imposter syndrome. Abby encourages designers to embrace their vulnerabilities and use them as opportunities for growth and personal development.

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