Career

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Joshua Ariza Joshua Ariza

I ALWAYS tell new or young designers not to freelance.

Learn the business and process from someone first.

Work somewhere. Learn on their dime.

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I was always chasing freelance work on nights and weekends. That hunger helped because I never specialized early on. Any design or web project was “sure, I can do that.” I learned on the fly, built broad skills, and got great at managing clients.

One of the best decisions early in my design career was embracing a generalist approach. By exploring various disciplines, I gained valuable insights into my passions. This allowed me to tackle diverse tasks, keeping work interesting and avoiding monotony.