A knee injury while playing rugby in middle school changed the entire direction of my

A knee injury while playing rugby in middle school changed the entire direction of myA knee injury while playing rugby in middle school changed the entire direction of my

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James Klahn

pro

• 17h

A knee injury while playing rugby in middle school changed the entire direction of my life.

I spent the first three days recovering by playing Destiny nonstop. But after a while, I realized gaming all day was not going to be enough. I needed to do something. I kept thinking about how cool the emblems were and wondering who had made them.

That is when I found an old copy of Photoshop on my dad's home computer. After countless YouTube tutorials, I picked up Photoshop and Illustrator. Creating something out of nothing felt incredible.

I started making logos and stream packages for Destiny streamers on Twitch and YouTube, combining a new skill with a community I actually cared about.

By the end of my first month, I was charging $5 for logos and $25 for stream packages. My proof of concept that design could be a career.

Brand Design Graphic Design Figma

Akinkunmi Ayo

pro

• 17h

This is how most real careers start curiosity, consistency, and starting small. $5 logos today, world-class design tomorrow. Solid foundation.

Daniel G Bright

max

• Mar 17

PRISM Logo Exploration

Logo Design Brand Design Graphic Design

Abhishek Sarin

• Mar 18

Great work!

Jeremie Lasnier

max

• Mar 17

Case study: SymphonIQ

We partnered with SymphonIQ to design the brand and digital experience for an enterprise AI platform built around control, ownership, and institutional intelligence.

We focused on hierarchy, system thinking, and precise visual language to communicate trust, governance, and long-term value.

From brand to UI, every element was designed to feel controlled, intentional, and built for enterprise.

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Figma Framer Brand Design

Daniel Mazhara

pro

• Mar 19

wow it's very interesting to look at the details. I wonder if the customer wanted these colors or if you suggested them? because it's gorgeous

Keileth Castillo

pro

• Mar 17

Rivva — A brand exploration. Built a full visual system and direction around an AI data management concept. Light palette, layered compositions, and gradient textures. A brand that feels approachable without losing technical credibility.

Brand Design Brand Strategy Figma