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Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Technology
Tom May

What makes good designers great? Stand out from the crowd with these 9 expert tips

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Concerned that your career is standing still? Worried about the threat of AI? As the design industry evolves, staying ahead often requires mastering new tools or software, as well as bearing in mind design trends. But before diving into learning a new technical skill, it’s worth considering what creative leaders and hiring managers actually want to see from designers today.

To help you head in the right direction, we spoke with a number of art directors, creative leads and design studio founders to uncover the skills that truly set great designers apart.

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