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designer tweets from the wilderness
@HTMLHero: Just attempted to pitch a tent. Turns out, I’m better at pitching to clients.
#CampingStruggles #BackToBasics
@PhotoshopPhantom: Found myself trying to ‘undo’ the smoke in my eyes.
Oh, how I miss CMD+Z.
#CampingLife #DesignerInTheWild
@KerningKing: Spent all night dreaming about aligning stars. Nature’s typography game is strong. #DesignerDreams #CampingVibes
@CodeCrafter:Spent 30 minutes arranging firewood in a perfect grid. Can’t escape the designer’s mindset! #CampingGeek #PixelPerfect
@PixelPioneer:Realized too late that the “dark mode” of camping is just, well, darkness.
#NighttimeStruggles #DesignerInNature
@ByteHiker:Had to hike to the top of a mountain for decent WiFi. Nature’s version of finding a hotspot. #DesignerProblems
#CampingStruggles
WHICH CAMP SPOT SHOULD YOU HANG OUT AT?
1.What’syourfavoritedesigntool?
a) Code editor or web design software.
b) Sketchbook and colored pens.
c) Branding toolkit and Adobe Illustrator.
d) Mixed media and unconventional materials.
e) Beginner-friendly design apps.
Whetheryou'reatech-savvywebdesigner,aninspirationseeker,a seasonedbrandingexpert,acreativemisfit,orabuddingdesigner,this quizwillguideyoutoyouridealcampdestination.Answerthefollowing questionstodiscoverwhereyoubelongintheDesignCamp!
2.Howdoyouusuallystartanewdesignproject?
a) Researching the latest tech trends.
b) Browsing through inspirational design galleries.
c) Analyzing the brand's identity and market.
d) Brainstorming wild, out-of-the-box ideas.
e) Watching tutorials and learning new skills.
3.Whatmotivatesyouthemostinyourdesignjourney?
a) The challenge of solving technical problems.
b) Finding new sources of creativity and inspiration.
c) Creating impactful and smart branding solutions.
d) Making a unique and authentic mark in the design world.
e) Overcoming the fear of starting and gaining confidence.
4.Yourdreamprojectwouldbe:
a) Designing a cutting-edge website with the latest technology.
b) Collaborating on a project filled with innovative ideas.
c) Rebranding a well-known company with a fresh perspective.
d) Creating an avant-garde design that breaks all the rules.
e) Completing a series of beginner projects to build confidence.
5.Howdoyouhandlefeedbackonyourdesigns?
a) I appreciate detailed, technical feedback.
b) I look for constructive criticism to fuel my creativity.
c) I value feedback that helps refine and enhance the brand.
d) I welcome all feedback but stay true to my unique vision.
e) I’m learning to accept feedback and improve my skills.
RESULTS ON THE NEXT PAGE
CHECKYOUR RESULTS
MostlyA’s:PixelPeak
You thrive in web design and love tech. Pixel Peak is your spot to innovate.
MostlyB’s:SoManyIdeasZone
You seek motivation and inspiration. Find endless creativity at So Many Ideas Zone.
MostlyC’s:CampThriving
With your branding experience, Camp Thriving helps you work smarter and efficiently.
MostlyD’s:CaveofCreativity
As a creative misfit, make your mark at Cave of Creativity with your unique style.
MostlyE’s:LevelUpStation
As a budding designer, Level Up Station helps you gain confidence and new skills.
BOUNDA
CampfireChatsOnly:
No emails after sunset. Your inbox isn’t a 24/7 s’mores station!
TrailMarkers:
Set clear project milestones so you don't end up lost in the woods of endless revisions.
BugSprayforScopeCreep:
Keep your project scope tight, or you'll be swatting away extra tasks like mosquitoes.
SignalFlares:
Communicate your availability and stick to it.
No more smoke signals of confusion!
Bear-ProofBoundaries:
Protect your creative space fiercely. Remember, you're a designer, not a campsite therapist!
design camp schedule
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TIME AEST
day one 10THSEPTEMBER
“3 Steps to Turn Your Art Into Passive Income With Art Licensing” TheGoodtype 9am
10am
“From Bot to Besties – How To Make AI Your Creative Co-pilot” LaurenDeVane
“From Bland to Brilliant: Mock-Ups with Maximum Impact” KristyCampbell 11am
“The Future is Email: Why Good Design Matters in Email Marketing” Rebecca@Flodesk 12pm
1pm
2pm
“How to recognise your value & communicate your worth as a designer” Anna Dower
day two
11THSEPTEMBER
“How To Book Your First 5 Figure Design Client” KenziGreen 9am
“Customising type to build an iconic wordmark” LucyEden 10am
“Setting Smart, Strategic Prices” AustinChurch 11am
“Nail your first impression: 4 must haves for your client onboarding” MichelleLee 12pm
“The Creative Strategy Call: Sell $3-30k and Close More Jobs.” HaydenBurgess 1pm “Get Paid To Quote: Workshop for Web Designers” EmmaKate&HaleyBrown
“It's time to Thrive: Double Your Income by Selling Websites” EmmaKate 3pm
“Doodles to Dollars - How illustration can make your design biz thrive” KatPotter 3pm
“The Six Figure Designer - Cracking the code to predictable profits” Design&Prosper 2pm
design camp schedule
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TIME AEST live sessions with Q&A
three 12THSEPTEMBER
boss bundle live vip sessions
“I’m Not Done Yet: How careers change over the years & how you adapt & drive the change” PaulaScher 8am
“Building a Personal Brand in the 21st Century Attention Economy” ChrisDo 10am
Panel - Thriving in Design: Lessons from the Pros KristyCampbell,JamesBarnard, AnnaDower&EmmaKate 12pm
“How to use social media to show your business and personal brand” Mirella-Fabienne 6pm
“Lessons from Seasoned Designers” LizMosley,HannahBacon&AnnaDower 7pm
“How to book design clients using your personality” RobinRobinson 8pm
“How to Create an Offer Clients Can’t Resist” JackWatson 9pm
“Sell your Logo Design Concepts with the Power of Storytelling” CJCawley 10pm
“Spice up your site” JoanaGalvão&DeliaMonk 11pm
day four
design camp schedule
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TIME AEST
13THSEPTEMBER
9am
“Chasing Dreams, Not Dollars. The Power of Letting Conviction Lead your Career” AllanPeters
10am
“Charge Up Your Design Biz with Design Intensives” LexiCheng
11am
1pm
TBC Kittl
“How Offering a "Website in a Week" Service Doubled My Income!” MeganWeeks
12pm “Explode Your Income + Magnetise Epic Clients with The Power of Brand Strategy” AmyPearson
“THE 3-PART ESCAPE PLAN: From 9-5 Prison to Finding your Freelance Feet” KalGreasley 2pm
Justaheads-up!
This schedule is tentative and might change. The final summit schedule will be posted on designerboss.co as we get closer to the event.
Each presentation will be available for viewing for 48hrs only. Ifyouwould likelifetimeaccesstoreplays we will need to upgrade to the BossBundle.
After each presentation, there will be a liveQ&Asession with the speaker.
Ticket holders will receive details on how to join these sessions closer to the summit date.
CAMP FIRE HORROR STORIES DESIGNER
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Wekeptgoingbackandforthonthegreenbackground colour-sheinsisteditwasn'tgreenenough. Eventually,thecolourturnedmoreblue,andshewas happier.Turnsout,sheactuallymeantblueallalong!
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“Verylargejobonthepress. Misspelledawordinabout15 differentlabels.Hadtostop presses,makechanges,delete andstartover.Totalofabout $3500incharges.Client agrees,signsoff.Refusesto payafterwards... ”
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“Myclientonceaskedforthesource codesotheycanasktheir"ITfriend" toaddsomebackgroundmusictothe website.Theyearwas2022.”
s“Ioncefinishedacallwithaclientandimmediately wcreamed"SHITBALLS"outoffrustrationassoonasit hasover,butapparentlythecallhadnotendedyetand tesaid"Excuseme?".Ipretendedtostubmytoe.He Iextmeanhourlaterandendedtheproject,butatleast gotpaiduptothatpoint.”
how we got paula scher to say yes!
by Anna Dower
I had just finished watching an episode of ABSTRACT on Netflix featuring the legendary Paula Scher, and I instantly messaged my summit co-founder, "WENEEDTOGETPAULASCHER!"
Paula is a total icon in the design world, with over four decades of groundbreaking work under her belt. Her bold, iconic images are practically woven into American culture. Plus, she's a painter and an art educator, and she broke barriers as the firstfemaleprincipalat Pentagraminthe'90s.
I was really hopeful we could snag her as a speaker for our summit, but I was also trying to be realistic. So, I Googled "what is Paula Scher's email address," and lo and behold, it popped up! I thought, "No way, it can't be this easy," but I shot off an email anyway. To my amazement, I got a response from her lovely assistant, Olivia, who said Paulawasinterestedinchattingaboutthesummit. Cue the stunned, anxious, excited, freaking-out montage!
After a few rescheduled calls, I was starting to wonder if it would ever happen, but it finally did. Paula was everything I'd hoped for kind, generous, and thoughtful. Moneywasn'therpriority;shethriveson makinganimpact.And then, she said YES on the call! I was so thrilled I could have melted into the ground. I'm incredibly proud that we could bring Paula Scher to our audience. She'sbeenahugely influentialwomanindesign,andherwisdomisabsolutegold.
the power of chris do
by Anna Dower
With each summit, Igetbolderabout reaching out to potential speakers. Oh, helloChrisDo Emmy award-winning designer, CEO of Blind, and founder of The Futur, teaching people how to make a living doing what they love.
After our last event, I got hooked on Liz Mosley's "rejection challenge." She asked to be on Chris Do's podcast, and he said NO. That got me thinking, "If she can ask, so can I! And if it's a NO, that's okay." Armed with some insider tips from Liz, I emailed him, packed with stats from our previous summit, knowing he's a data guy.
To my surprise, hescheduledacall! Cue the freak-out moment.
Meeting him was the best part; I expected power and influence to smack me in the face, but he was genuinely down-to-earth. We talked about how "cringe" we are to our kids and then got into business. Andguesswhat? We're getting a spot on his podcast and Instagram live too! While we're quietly freaking out, I keep reminding myself - he's only human.
HOW TO DIE A SLOW
PAINFUL DEATH IN THE DESIGN WILDERNESS!
The ultimate guide to becoming a crappy camper.
Readytoburnout,fizzle,andultimatelycrashlikea trueCrappyCampWarrior?Let'sdivein!
OverloadonInspiration
Dive into every Pinterest board, Instagram feed, and design blog. Spend so much time seeking inspiration that you never actually start creating. Remember, paralysis by analysis is your best friend!
AlwaysSayYestoEveryProject
Burnout, here we come! Accept every project that comes your way, regardless of your interest or expertise. The more, the merrier (and the more stressed and spread thin you'll be).
NeglectSelf-Care
Who needs sleep, exercise, or a healthy diet? Real Crappy Camp Warriors run on caffeine and anxiety. The frazzled look is in this season, after all.
NeverUpdateYourSkills
The design world is always changing, but you don't have to! Stick with what you know, and refuse to learn anything new. Becoming obsolete is the goal here.
EmbracetheCreativeBlock
When you hit a creative block, just give up. Spend hours staring at a blank screen, feeling sorry for yourself. Productive procrastination? No, just pure procrastination.
IgnoretheBusinessSideofDesign
Contracts, invoices, and client communication? Nah, just wing it. Who needs professional boundaries or clear expectations? Keep everything vague and chaotic.
CompareYourselftoOthers
Constantly compare your work to others'. Remember, it's not about growth or self-improvement; it's about feeling inadequate and doubting your abilities.
ForgetYourPassion
Design used to be your passion, but now it's just a job. Lose sight of why you started, and focus solely on deadlines and deliverables. Burnout is just around the corner!
Congratulations, you're now well on your way to becoming a crappy camp warrior in the design wilderness! (we joke! we jest!)
*BONUS*
CAMPER'S GUIDE TO IMPOSTOR SYNDROME: EMBRACING THE WILDERNESS OF SELF-DOUBT
Forthoseseekingtotrulymastertheartofbeing aCrappyCampWarrior!
DismissYourAchievements
Whenever you accomplish something, attribute it to luck, timing, or someone else's help. Convince yourself that your skills and talents had nothing to do with your success.
DownplayYourStrengths
Minimise your abilities and focus on what you can't do or haven't done yet. Avoid celebrating your strengths or acknowledging your progress.
QuestionYourBelonging
Constantly feel like a fraud, waiting for the moment when others will 'discover' you're not as talented or knowledgeable as they think. Doubt your place in the design community.
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Whatistheprize?
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WANNA HAVE FUN & WIN STUFF?
Dive into the fun with our origami chatterbox, packed with playful prompts!
Print out, cut & make your Design Camp chatterbox then SHAREAPHOTOONLINE.
For a chance to win make sure youtag:
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Whatistheprize?
We will be giving away 5xDesignMerch
Packs to random camp enthusiasts who share, tag & hashtag!
Notsurewhatachatterboxis? No worries!
Check out this YouTube video here to get started. Have fun and get creative!
INSTRUCTIONS
With pictures face down, fold on both diagonal lines. Unfold.
Once again, fold all corners to the centre.
Fold all four corners to the centre.
Fold paper in half and unfold.
Turn paper over.
Fold in half from top to bottom. Do not unfold.
Anna Dower & Emma Kate
supportingour9thDesigner BossSummit.Weknowthesummitsceneisgetting abitcrowded,sowetrulyappreciateyouchoosing tobeherewithus.We'llkeepshowingupforour amazingcommunityaslongasyouwantusaround! DESIGNER