In part 2 of the graduate special I’m joined by three brilliant digital design grads — Mark, Megan and Craig — for a convo that's definitely the grad-to-industry pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

We chat about the projects that lit them up, the ones that tested their sanity, and the magic of being given the freedom to “make whatever the f*ck you want.” From prop-making and posters to 1950's pizza boxes.

But we also get real about the tough stuff. Job hunting. Rejection. The existential crisis of seeing “junior role — 2 years experience.” The looming presence of AI and what it means for new designers. 

Through humour and honesty they talk about resilience, finding your niche, saying yes more often, networking without making it weird, and figuring out where you want to show up in the creative world — online, IRL, or somewhere in between.

We even squeeze in the very important questions: favourite movies, the great brown-sauce-versus-gravy debate, and which pie reigns supreme. (It gets heated. 🥧)

Whether you’re a design student, a recent grad trying to find your feet — this episode is here to leave you feeling inspired, encouraged, and maybe even a tiny bit more optimistic about whatever comes next. 

And if you're an industry professional, consider this your insider look at what new designers are facing right now. 😉

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