CAREER ADVICE FOR DESIGNERS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Most design career advice comes from people in ideal jobs, giving guidance that doesn't translate to designers stuck at typical, messier companies. Beyond critiquing that advice, the article lays out what actually impresses hiring managers and colleagues, how to defend visual choices under scrutiny, and what separates good employers from bad ones. It ends with blunt, sometimes cynical tactics — like leaning on social proof or a polished portfolio — for looking impressive even without a prestigious résumé.