February 15, 2024

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"If you want to make cool things, you got to learn the tools it takes to make them."

Lettering artist and author Jessica Hische shares her belief that new technology is a tool for creativity and self-sufficiency. Her passion for creating at the intersection of art and tech is completely infectious.

She also advocates for the value of typography, craft, and collaboration. Enjoy this entertaining talk from the archives of our Vancouver chapter and heed Jessica’s call to “just grab the reins and f*cking do it.”

Photo by Trevor Jansen

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Books We Love

We picked these to amplify more self-love around Valentine‘s Day.

Zachary Levi shares his emotional journey through crippling anxiety and depression to find joy, gratitude, and his ultimate purpose.
Read Radical Love

People-pleasing puts others ahead of ourselves to avoid negativity. Natalie Lue shares a framework for setting healthier boundaries.
Read The Joy Of Saying No

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Fun Stuff to Click On

FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Explore artivism through collaborative zine-making on Feb 21.

Need a better way to keep projects on track? Try an activity diagram.*

Deal with big feelings by describing them in three words.

Advice for entrepreneurs.

What tools should be in your everyday carry?

Black design matters.

How to sharpen an axe.

Job hunting? Simple tweaks to make to your portfolio.**

Want to be happier? Mind the gap between “have to” and “get to”.

Know anyone in Bangkok? Tell them we’re looking for a new chapter host!

Submit your creative work inspired by March's theme PERSPECTIVE for our blog.

*This content is curated by us, brought to you by our sponsors.

**Thanks Annie Rogerson for suggesting this link.

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CreativeGuild Spotlights
Our global directory of creative companies & jobs.

Art Processors is hiring a remote Senior Visual Experience Designer for experiential design proposals and projects.

Asana in San Francisco is searching for a Product Manager, Design Systems to work on tools for product designers and engineers.

Packageha in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia creates packaging that delivers happiness.

Welvermind is a creative studio in Hong Kong specializing in branding and visual design.

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