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Had so much fun with the Detach project. Can't wait to show more on the new project in a similar style!
Crushed it
Women shape the creative industries.
Yet leadership still remains rare.
70% study design.
55% become designers.
11% become creative directors.
~1% build agencies.
It reflects a gap in representation and opportunity.
What changes culture and history is the freedom to create, lead, and build.
Women are creators.
At Heed Collective, we want to see more women lead, build, and win.
It's soooo amazing to work with such a creative and thoughtful leader! Never felt more in my place than in Heed Collective 🩵
@Monserrat Vazquez's work now spans brand identity, packaging systems, and cultural branding across organizations and startups.
None of that started with the perfect city, it started with the people in front of her.
Here are 3 lessons from 's journey:
- Brand identity sets the rules, everything else follows
- Freelancing alongside a job is a real transition strategy
- Confidence is a byproduct of experience, not a prerequisite
If you are a designer building solo, part of an agency or growing yours, this episode is for you.
Full conversation with @Monserrat Vazquez is now available: https://youtu.be/USrWTu7KRD0
P.S. Her matcha packaging concept started as a ritual idea, not a product idea.
Was great having you on the pod @Monserrat Vazquez
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