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What's actually in my brain at all times.
What's in your starter pack? ↓
You have the best managers haha
The imposter syndrome ghost absolutely belongs on that starter pack — painfully accurate! Slack + Notion + Contra as the tools, the cat managers and the mug as non-negotiable. This is the most relatable thing I've seen all week!
cat hive, assemble!!! 🚨
For real
My most concern is on the imposter syndrome
Loving the fact that it's on the starter pack
Omg this is so relatable 😆
A soundtrack outside the laptop is not bad either. And from time to time, a snack is a perk I would not eavoid xD
+1 to snacks! soundtracks don't work for me when I'm writing, but podcast and audio breaks are a part of my daily routine for sure
I agree, probably the "soundtrack" is a matter of taste
The cat managers and imposter syndrome ghost hit way too close to home 😄 spot on!
My starter pack: coffee, 30+ open tabs, & a daily dose of 'did I remember everything?!' 😂 What's your brain brewing?
Creative Mindset 💯
The managers being cats is the most accurate thing I've seen all week. What's the freelance dividend entry though — yarn and a cozy night in? Because same honestly 😄
free time for hobbies! currently knitting sweaters and cooking lots of cozy meals, haha
Why does it feel so calm? :)
So Relatable lol😂
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I tend to write a lot. I like explaining the thinking, the systems, the decisions. But I honestly do not know if people are actually reading it, or just scrolling through the visuals.
I have been revisiting projects like BASYX and asking myself. Is this a portfolio for designers, or for the person hiring me?
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What actually makes you stop and pay attention?
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I’m currently working on a new website.
My work, knowledge, and vision have evolved a lot since I built the current one. Honestly, I think I disliked it about a month after launching… but it still did its job. It helped me share my work and build a business.
Now I’m moving into a more intentional direction, and I’m rethinking what actually deserves a place in my portfolio.
I know this isn’t always a clear or easy decision. So I’m sharing a few thoughts I’ve been using to evaluate my own work.
Would really love your perspective on this.
How do you decide what stays and what goes?
I feel this a lot.
For me, a project stops serving the portfolio when it no longer reflects how I think — not just how it looks.
Sometimes it can still be “good work,” but if it doesn’t represent your current depth or standards, it starts creating the wrong expectations.
A clean, product-focused website for a wellness gummy brand.
AI-generated packaging and visuals.
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