Feedback sounds great in theory but can feel brutal in practice. It can sting when someone tells you the design you've poured hours into "isn't quite right". Yet some of the most transformative moments in a designer's career can come from those uncomfortable conversations.
Early in your career, when you're still figuring out the basics like how to network and how to draw, it’s easy to take feedback personally. You’re motivated, exploring and still defining your style and your place in the creative world. Tough critique can feel like a sign you’re heading in the wrong direction, but with experience also comes perspective.
