Apps age. Trends change. New tech changes the game. How do you stay consistent without going stale? It takes more than a good idea and skills. It takes character. Restraint. Nerves.

1. Learn to Tell the Story, Not Just the Specs

Your portfolio should show what you made. But your voice should explain why you made it. Great designers aren't just visual thinkers; they're translators. Can you help someone see the problem, not just the solution? Can you connect the work to a bigger goal? That will make your design memorable and make... See more

Consider this: If it takes a prolific author like Toni Morrison years to publish back-to-back masterpieces, or a director like James Cameron more than a decade to fully execute a vision, why do we pressure ourselves with things like a “rebrand” every few months?