Many of the things we argue about in the design community are so trivial that we don๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝt even realize how much they distract from the real issues affecting the industry.
The deeper problem is attitude: pride embedded in how we think and operate, quietly shaping the way we work.
And the truth is, too many subpar designers are being carried by skill, while their character holds them back.
Some of you simply lack basic decency. You donโt know how to communicate. You donโt know how to receive correction; or even give it. Thereโs no openness to learning; itโs either your way or the highway. Thereโs a lack of honesty, of humility, of simple human decency. Stubbornness thrives, even in the presence of clear ignorance.
These things may seem small, but they have real consequences. They affect how we land roles, how we retain them, and whether weโre trusted enough to be referred for opportunities.
We need to change. We need to do better.
A Ghanaian woman shares a video demonstrating the difference between plantain chips fried normally and those fried with a plastic bag melted into the frying oil.
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We need to return to the basics. Thereโs a lot lacking in the creative/design work being done nowadays, and it's clear that we are no longer educating ourselves or striving to surpass the great references that once served as standards for everyone.
After 5 months working for free and 10 months behind the scenes, today is one of the proudest days of my life as I officially announce the launch of @withtonyandco with our 2025 showreel.
I can't believe what started with a tweet asking for a shot at designing LP updates has led to this.
Thanks alot to @JayKapoorNYC, I can't restate how much of a mentor and immense help you have been,
To everyone who took sometime to teach us & given us a chance along the way in the VC space. I mean specifically @shavayiz, @katkennedyVC, @DarrelFrater, @imlaurieowen, @FunmiSoewu.
My friends @TamaraPosibi, @Xeunbadejo, @ObayagbonaPaul, @DevlinBlake@jobosonchisa, @TheWalePeters. You guys are everything a friend could ask for.
and to my awesome team mates, see you on slack tomorrow. ๐