185. Why Your Design Career Feels Stuck – And How Lettering Unlocks It - Martina Flor

This week, you're in for something different: I’m sharing Part 1 of a powerful conversation I had on The Angry Designer Podcast. We dive into the misconceptions about typography, the truth about lettering, and how I carved my own path in a crowded creative industry.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the sea of sameness as a designer—or wondered how to turn your passion for letters into a thriving career—this episode is for you.🎧 In this episode:The difference between type, font, and lettering (and why it matters)My leap from generalist to global lettering artistWhy “waiting to be discovered” is a lieHow designers can stand out by going deep, not wideAnd one mindset shift that changed everything for me💬 QUOTE TO REMEMBER:"You don’t need to be discovered—you need to decide."

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In this show, Martina Flor reveals all of her lettering and art business strategies to help you build a career as a commercial artist. You’ll learn about mastering a skill, finding your voice as an artist, going from amateur to pro, how the illustration market works, marketing yourself, social media, client outreach, and productivity tips so that you can thrive with your art and make a living doing what you love. It’s a mix of interviews with notable lettering artists and illustrators, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Martina that you’re not going to want to miss.