You've got questions, we've got answers. Welcome to Ask M+P, an advice column for creative professionals (and all professionals!)! Our Content Strategist Hannah has thoughts, but so does our larger team. C'mon, it'll be fun! (have a question? ask us!) "What are your thoughts on Video On/Off for Zoom/Teams calls? ...more +
3 years ago
Hello, it is the first week of January. Have you failed yet? Our society sets New Year’s Day as some sort of fresh page; a reboot, a new leaf to turn over, a clean slate. However you think of it, it’s apparently when you can begin anew. That is, until ...more +
3 years ago
A bit over a year ago, we told you about our first round of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals as a company. We worked hard to achieve most of those, and we wanted to let you know what our second round of goals looked like as well. You’ll see some ...more +
3 years ago
I suspect you already know me, but just in case: I’m that voice in your head that helps you to recognize your shortcomings. You probably know me best from work – you wouldn’t believe how many meetings I’m in every week – but whatever the frequency of our interactions, I ...more +
3 years ago
One of my favorite things about illustration is that I get to learn SO MUCH every day as a freelancer, which is exciting, fulfilling, and sometimes overwhelming. I like to make lists and collect resources, so I’ve been taking note of all the things I’ve learned as an illustrator and ...more +
3 years ago
What you should know is that I spent the bulk of my early career stewing, internalizing, and being very shy. Raising my hand before offering the blandest observation in group conversations used to be a total nightmare, never mind actually bringing up an unpopular opinion. Because I was so timid ...more +
3 years ago
Unsolicited advice for those interested in the creative industry. Sometimes a friend will ask me to meet their acquaintance for coffee so I can share my insights on working in Marketing. I doubt I’m the most qualified person for these conversations, but I’m likely the most enthusiastic. Before I became ...more +
3 years ago
The following is based entirely on my perspective. I do not ground my ideas in fact or reality. Instead I offer discordant thoughts vague enough to be inoffensive while also specific enough to make it seem like I’ve read a lot more than you. From here on out, I will ...more +
4 years ago
