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Where Do Old Graphic Designers Go?
I’ve been a designer for decades. I’ve watched people climb the ladder, become creative directors… and then vanish. You rarely see a 65-year-old still in the trenches, obsessing over kerning or nudging pixels at 2 a.m. So where do they go? Do they “consult”? Do they pour lattes at Peet’s? Do they hand out samples at Costco? Here’s my truth: I love the creative process too much to give it up. Managing pays more, sure—but it takes me away from the thing I actually do best: designing. So why does the industry assume that once you hit a certain age, you should stop making and start managing? If you’re a younger designer, this is worth thinking about. If you’re an older designer, you already know. Personally? I’d rather grow old with Illustrator open than a hairnet at Costco. #GraphicDesign #CreativeCareer #DesignLife #AgingInDesign #DesignCommunity #Creativity #DesignIndustry #CareerGrowth
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Ian Ransley DESIGNIan Ransley is a Bay Area Digital Artist, Graphic Designer and Illustrator who has designed some of the most popular large-scale sporting and corporate events in the world. Archives
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