I tell every designer in the corporate world to always do outside projects. There is a lot of comprimise when you design in a large organization. Everyone has opinions, and some opinions are just going to outweigh your vision. It happens. 

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I stay fresh and energized by working on freelance projects that are not about money, but about engaging in the kind of work I like and more importantly, with people I enjoy spending time with.

 

Over the last 18 months, I lost over 125 lbs and have been working on my health and fitness in ways I never imageined I would. I am currently doing work with my personal trainer, and with some former co-workers who have a fair amount of side projects they do for their own fun. I got into media creation because I enjoy it. I keep doing it because of the people I get to work with.