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Three years ago, I was standing in a courtroom.
Suit on. Notebook in hand.
Everything around me said this is the path.
But inside, it didn’t feel like mine.
I had just finished my LLM in Criminal Law and was working as a lawyer intern — chasing stability, not creativity.
I didn’t hate law.
I just couldn’t see myself spending a lifetime defending ideas I didn’t believe in.
So I started from zero.
No art school. No agency.
Just curiosity, long nights, and a lot of bad logos.
Fast forward to now — I run my own design studio, working with brands around the world.
Every logo in this folio marks a chapter of that journey:
a lesson in clarity and building meaning through simplicity.
I didn’t plan to become a designer.
But design gave me something law never could — a voice.
You’re allowed to start over.
@Alec Minimalec Your story is so inspiring. You go Alec! 🙌
@Jinal | Spring Mornings Thanks a ton ! 😍
@Alec Minimalec highly inspiring!
@Crappy Presentations | Pitch Deck Designer 🙌 Thank youu
@Alec Minimalec Inspiring! That's the sprint 🔥
@Mohammad Rafat ✦ Thank you!
@Alec Minimalec You most welcome. Lets connect to grow and explore the experience 🚀
@Alec Minimalec That's amazing
@Prakash Sannasetti Thanks 🙌
@Alec Minimalec This is great
@Adibe Jude Thank u man!
@Alec Minimalec I really can relate, it just took me two legal LLMs to realise I'm not cut for the legal profession. Soon will be 10 years since I'm working as a creative (first in design now in animation) and I couldn't be happier. Good luck with your work and I'm sure you're gonna rock it!🔥🔥🔥
@Katy Sander damn! that's so inspiring, thank you for sharing! 🙌
@Alec Minimalec looking forward to a similar journey here 🙌
@Raziq Hadad really? what's your background?
@Alec Minimalec Starting over means you're still ready to claim what's yours and actively work for it. Keep it up!
@Afia Codes Thank you! 🙌
@Alec Minimalec Similar story, can totally relate!
Marketing background, realized it didn´t fullfill my urge to be creative, jumped into design and haven´t looked back.
Sometimes you just gotta take a leap of faith!
@Alec Minimalec Very inspiring dude, would love to connect
@Alec Minimalec Your story is beautiful!
Your consistency and passion for finding your own voice is truly inspiring.
It's amazing how sometimes starting over can just open better parts for us.
@Alec Minimalec and you're great at what you do!
@Ayomide Ogunlade Thanks you!
@Alec Minimalec beautiful works!
@Alec Minimalec Your story is inspiring! Would you change anything?
@Hermina Stanciulescu thank you! well i don't think so, its a journey.
@Alec Minimalec Wow! What an inspiring story. I was in technical school with the goal of becoming an industrial engineer when I felt a spark deep inside me: it was the call of motion design. The rest is history. Thank you for sharing!
@Alec Minimalec This is what it's all about, great work Alec☄️
@Contra HQ Indeed! you've made it possible! <3
@Alec Minimalec Absolutely crazy how some people find their path. Your work definitely says you found the right one!
@Alec Minimalec Great work!
@Alec Minimalec From lawyer to designer! What a 306º change! Super super cool! Would love to know more about your story! Virtual coffee chat? :
@Alec Minimalec Love it! There is nothing more satisfying than following your gut, your passion and your dreams—bravo!
@Peter Kattan 100% agree! Cheers.
@Alec Minimalec the showreem is super nice
used jitter?
@Devanuj Nath yes its made in jitter.
@Alec Minimalec looks nice
@Alec Minimalec This is lovely!
@Drice Roland means a lot! your work is really inspiring.
@Alec Minimalec amazing logos, man
@Alec Minimalec Inspiring story. Thanks for sharing
@Alec Minimalec Damn, It's clean enough! Love it 🔥
@Alec Minimalec Very inspiring!
@Alec Minimalec much needed reminder Alec
@Alec Minimalec this feels premium
@Alec Minimalec Absolutely blown away by your story and your work Alec.
You're a rare talent and I'm excited to see what you come up with next. Cheers bud!
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