Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Renyi Zhang | Architect, Urban Designer & Campus Planner

One common misconception about the urban design and architecture industry is that the design process is simple and straightforward. In reality, the development of a project is a highly complex and multifaceted endeavor that involves extensive coordination and collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders. Read more>>

Chris Kawagiwa | ADG 800 Illustrator, Key Art Designer, and Occasional Comic Creator

My creative career straddles several industries that are tangentially related but still share many aspects in common. Top of mind is that no matter how polished or effortless a creative work looks, it invariably went through a lengthy process and many iterations that will never see the light of day. There’s an unseen world of creativity. Read more>>

Camilla Battaglia | singer, composer, sound designer, teacher

Being a musician nowadays it’s a complicated mixture of doing what you really love for a living and splitting your time between many different professional figures in a world that makes you feel like you’re actually having an hobby. Read more>>