RACHEL GOGEL ON VALUING YOUR WORTH, CHARGING FOR IMPACT, AND REWRITING THE RULES OF CREATIVE COMPENSATION

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

From underpaid internships to leading major design teams, Rachel Gogel's career journey has shaped a values-led independent practice centered on fair compensation, creative impact, and financial resilience. Prioritizing purpose over scale, she balances consulting, teaching, and advocacy while challenging industry norms around pay equity and redefining success as unlocking human potential rather than chasing growth.