Jaden addresses various questions related to the design industry, including the pros and cons of working in-house versus at an agency, how to build a winning portfolio, and the challenges of imposter syndrome. He emphasises the importance of understanding client needs, leveraging non-design backgrounds, and navigating multiple interests in design. Additionally, Jaden discusses pricing strategies for freelancers and shares his thoughts on current design trends.

Is it better to work in-house or for an agency? How do I create a portfolio with no clients? How do I overcome imposter syndrome?

Expect to learn how to use the value equation to charge more, how I incorporate learnings from studying maths, spanish, and history into my design, my favourite and least favourite design trends, and much, much more.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Q&A Overview00:58 Working In-House vs. Agency: Pros and Cons06:58 Building a Winning Portfolio17:51 Understanding and Embracing Imposter Syndrome21:43 Leveraging Non-Design Backgrounds26:33 Navigating Multiple Interests in Design30:08 Pricing Strategies for Freelancers33:08 Design Trends: Likes and Dislikes