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Why Canva Isn’t Built for Professional Designers
I’ve had more than a few debates with self-taught designers who swear by Canva. Some will call themselves professionals. While, I respect their hustle, I also challenge their tools. These conversations aren’t about gatekeeping. They’re about standards. When you are building brand systems, delivering client assets, and shaping visual identity, your tools matter. Canva, while convenient, isn’t built for that kind of depth. What’s more concerning? Businesses are now requesting d
Jean Banzhoff
Nov 24, 20253 min read
Networking Isn’t Always Perfect — But It Still Matters
“At a scholarship reception, I handed out my business card to two people who weren’t seeking design services. The timing felt off, but the gesture mattered. This post explores the quiet courage of networking, the myth of perfect connection, and how I’m learning to improve through presence and emotional clarity.”
Jean Banzhoff
Nov 18, 20253 min read
The Myth of the Perfect Shot: Why Creative Work Is About Iteration, Not Perfection
Whether you're designing a layout, editing a video, or capturing a photo, there's always that moment: Is this good enough to share? That hesitation is universal — and it’s often rooted in the myth of perfection. We’re taught to polish, refine, and present only our best work. But in reality, creative work thrives on iteration. The perfect shot is a myth. What matters more is the process — the experimentation, the evolution, the willingness to share something that’s still unfol
Jean Banzhoff
Nov 11, 20253 min read
Creative Communication in a Fast-Scroll World
Let’s be honest: most people don’t read long social media posts. It’s not because your content isn’t valuable. It’s not because your ideas aren’t strong. It’s because attention spans on social platforms are short — and the scroll is relentless. If your post looks like a wall of text, people will likely skim it, save it for “later,” or scroll right past. And “later” rarely comes. The Problem with Paragraphs Social media isn’t built for deep reading. It’s built for fast impress
Jean Banzhoff
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Freelancing Isn’t Just a Side Gig — It’s a Full-Time Hustle
There’s a common assumption that freelancing is something you do “on the side.” A flexible little gig. A creative outlet. A way to make extra money between “real” jobs. But here’s the truth: freelancing is a full-time job — especially when you’re serious about it. It’s not just the client work. It’s the outreach. The marketing. The proposals, the follow-ups, the invoices, the scheduling, the content creation, the SEO, the social media, the branding, the admin. It’s building a
Jean Banzhoff
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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