We asked some very talented folks to talk to us about success and what it takes to be successful. We’ve shared their responses below.

Jiayuan Wang

To be successful, I believe it’s crucial to embrace continuous learning and adaptability. The design field, especially at the intersection of technology and user experience, is constantly evolving. Read more>>

Austin Dunbar

Defining success is a moving metric. I think once you set a goal or some chapter changer than you’re wanting to achieve, whether that’s “I’ll be successful when I get this X client,” Read more>>

Jessica Whitmore

When I started dyeing yarn, I knew immediately that I loved the process. It was a way for me to tap into a different part of my creative side and it was incredible to take a bare skein of yarn and turn it into a work of art. Read more>>

Billynaire Cruz

Success can mean different things to different people, but generally, it requires a combination of factors like hard work, perseverance, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from failures. Read more>>

Anthony Romano

For me, I think the most innovative thing I had done in my career is picked up a camera. When I was growing up, and especially in high school, I always wanted to be a graphic designer. Read more>>

Meghan Huehn

Everyone’s idea of “success” is different, but generally speaking it involves being able to achieve the results you want. Here’s what I’ve learned about success from my last decade in business. Read more>>

Nia Assata

Well… First, I am a firm believer in self discipline, consistency, structure, and self value. Success is not solely measured in regards to finances and material things. Read more>>

Bridgett Rangel-Rexford

What has surprised me about goal achievements is that as I get older, my goals may have completely changed by the time I reach them. Read more>>

Dayna Lee

Lately, I’ve been rethinking what success looks like to me specifically, as a creative. For the longest time, I (like most people) have always equated success with things like financial wealth, power, or having a great career. Read more>>