Freelancing: Get Started Now

by Clarissa Nash | Apr 18, 2018 | Professional Life

I’m always asked what I do and how I do it so I’m going to tell this from my point of view through my own experiences while giving some advice in between. For non-designers, I know the path is a bit different, but you can get a general idea! So how do you get...

Change Happens: An Update on Q1 and Q2 Goals

by Clarissa Nash | Apr 4, 2018 | Professional Life

As I reevaluate my goals for Q2, I reflect on Q1, and let me be honest, I could have done better. However, I’m not beating myself up. Taking the concepts of The Four Agreements: 1) Be impeccable with your word, 2) don’t take anything personally, 3) don’t...

Solopreneur Life: Going at it “Alone”

by Clarissa Nash | Mar 21, 2018 | Freelance, Professional Life

When I started FIVE12 STUDIO (then CNICOLE PHOTODESIGN), I thought I was going to only be a photographer and graphic designer. As I set myself up to run a business, I became an admin,  social media manager, content writer, and email marketing “specialist.”...

Don’t Rush the Process

by Clarissa Nash | Mar 14, 2018 | Branding, Professional Life

There’s a new trend related to promising quick turnarounds on large scale projects in a week. Seven whole American days. Laughable. Are there more hours in a day? Are people robots now? Is AI in design THAT strong this can happen effectively? I’m confused....

To Vero or Not to Vero

by Clarissa Nash | Feb 28, 2018 | Professional Life, Social Media

When I woke up Monday Instagram was abuzz about a new platform. “I’m on Vero now! Hit me up!” “Vero is about to crush Instagram” “Vero is the anti-Facebook.” I’m pretty skeptical about new platforms. When it came to Facebook almost 20 years ago I was a firm no because...