roadmaps: a guide to creative pursuit.

photo credit: Chris Moncus.

A few days ago, Design for Mankind experienced quite the influx of comments in response to the lovely Marisa of Creative Thursday's Daily post [click here to read the post and corresponding commentary]. And it was on this particular day that I realized how blessed we bloggers, artists and designers are to be among such supportive company.

If you work a 'day job,' you know how hard it is to be inspired in the daily mundane. And if you are a freelancer or self-employed, you know how hard it is to be motivated by the self. Truth is, the grass is not only greener on the other side, but lush, lovely and BLOOMING.

I'm a firm believer in following your dreams (in fact, I'm doing it now), and if I can inspire just one person to pursue their goals, I'll have reached the pinnacle of my blogging career (if you can call this a career, that is!). So, with the help of Marisa and Holly from Decor8, we gals are going to do our best to aid in whatever transition you readers are needing.

Whether your wish is to ditch your 9 to 5 in pursuit of opening a local gallery, or if you're a struggling artist that longs to belong back in the corporate world, we're here to help. Dear Marisa is [as I type this!] putting together one of her famous podcasts regarding the financial responsibility of breaking free from your steady paychecks and beginning your dream business. Lovely Holly will be compiling a post dedicated to the importance of following your inner voice and trusting your instincts when it comes to finding your place in this big, busy design world. And I will be, along with the help of my favorite Daily Dears(!) giving tangible advice re: the importance of community and an established support system during this pivotal transition in your lives.

I do hope you find the three of us to be helpful in your quest for an inspiring career, and please don't hesitate to ask any of us questions along the way. I believe I speak for all of us when I say that's why we're here.

So with that said, welcome to Roadmaps: A Guide to Creative Pursuit. Stay tuned for the first installment from Design for Mankind, and be sure to bookmark Decor8 and Creative Thursday for their take on life, liberty and the pursuit of creativity!