jane kott·Apr 14, 2025How AI is messing with our identityAnd what it means to be human when machines start getting clever
jane kott·Mar 6, 2025To every designer who feels stuck — read this when you’re ready.I talk to designers every week on ADPList — freelancers, job seekers, creatives at all levels — and I see the same pattern over and over…A response icon1A response icon1
jane kott·Jan 31, 2025I’ve watched them die: Why some startups fail (and others don’t)As a designer and a creative partner, I’ve worked with dozens of startups, small businesses, and founders trying to bring their ideas to…
jane kott·Jan 23, 2025Lover or fighter: Why your brand’s identity mattersSmall businesses today want to be everything at once: bold yet approachable, innovative yet traditional. But trying to be everything often…
jane kott·Nov 18, 202410 Quick tips to attract high-paying clients as a Freelance DesignerFreelancing as a designer can feel like a rollercoaster — one minute you’re swamped with low-budget projects, and the next, you’re…
jane kott·Oct 28, 2024Navigating design costs in the AI era: A guide for clients and creativesDIY design: Here’s why it might cost you more than you think
InBootcampbyjane kott·Oct 15, 2024Can Adobe finally catch up in AI?I’ve always been curious about why Adobe — our long-time creative companion — isn’t leading the pack when it comes to AI. MidJourney is…
jane kott·Oct 8, 2024Gently back to work: RefreshHey, I’m not sure if this is what you need to hear right now, but I wanted to share my experience after stepping away from design for a…
jane kott·Sep 23, 2024Taking a break from design: Lessons from six months offYep, you read that right. Half of a year away. Life threw me a curveball with a family emergency, and I had to step back and focus on what…
jane kott·Mar 9, 2024Freelancing 101: The “I swear I’m not living paycheck to paycheck” GuideHey there, fellow freelancers! I’ve been navigating the freelance world for the past four years, and let me tell you, it’s been a…
