We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Jonathan Kfouri | Transportation Designer

The design process is never as linear as it is made out to be – nor is there one particular process to follow. The public is always shown doodles that turn into sketches that turn into sketch renders that then turn into a clay model and then a car, but in reality the process is all over the place. Sometimes you go straight from a napkin doodle to a digital model, sometimes you get to the digital or clay model and decide it’s best to start all over again. Read more>>

Adaeze Nwanonyiri | Business Owner & Creative Designer

The biggest misconception is that anyone can start a business just by walking in and out of the establishment. It does not work like that. It is extremely strategic, time consuming and maximizing every square footage, idea and time is critical. Read more>>

Susie Taaffe | Founder of Skanties Anti-Shapewear

A lesser-known aspect of my work is that I don’t just belong to the clothing industry; I’m deeply rooted in the realm of body positivity and confidence. Through launching the Anti-Shapewear Movement, my aim is to reshape the definition of beauty, steering away from artificial standards. A hidden reality is finally coming to light: the degree to which models’ bodies, skin tones, and features are digitally altered. Read more>>