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True story: I was laid off from my Senior UI Designer role in September 2024.
It wasn't until I joined @Contra HQ six months ago that I made any money at all. That's the reality of this season.
But I never stopped building. Never stopped learning the tools that matter. Never stopped betting on myself.
Main character energy activated. Thank you @MagicPath
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How long did it take you to get the badge to the point where you applied? I’m asking because I’m planning to apply as well.
Also, congratulations on getting the Expert badge.
that is great :)
Congratulations on your achievements mate! It really is tough out here. All the best.
Congratulations!!👏🥳
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Hi everyone!
I'm new to Contra and I'm really excited to be here. I was told about the platform and I loved the idea of a professional workspace that feels like a social network.
I’ve been working as a graphic designer, illustrator, and content creator for more than 14 years, specializing in creating visual pieces with strong identity, personality, and high attention to detail.
I’m ready to start sharing my work with the community. Feel free to follow me, leave a comment, or give me any advice. I’ll be happy to receive feedback and, above all, connect with new projects.
I hope to land my first project here soon and create amazing things together!😊 👍
I love watching an art process video, this is great 😍
6 months ago, I had no idea what I was doing.
Today, I’m in the top 5% on Contra.
No shortcuts. Just consistency.
If you’re starting out — keep going.
Huge congrats on hitting the top 5%! That shift from "no idea" to top-tier status in just 6 months is a massive testament to your workflow. Consistency really is the only "secret sauce" that actually works. Keep crushing it!
64% of my Claude Design limit. Gone. Before I designed a single screen. 😅
I never start a project without a design system in place - so naturally, the first thing I did was import the full shadcn/ui system straight from the official GitHub repo. Needed some tweaks, but at least I didn't build it from scratch.
Still somehow burned through half my limit doing it. 🙃
Can't imagine using it on an actual project with this kind of consumption, but interesting nonetheless.
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