Happy Christmas
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, this is my final post of 2024. It’s been an interesting—but certainly not the best—year.
Times are tough for many designers, especially those who design products and websites. I know plenty of highly talented people struggling to find full-time roles, freelancers relying more heavily on existing clients, and agencies struggling to find new ones. It’s been a similar experience for Stuff & Nonsense, where we’ve seen a significant drop in project enquiries.
I’m not someone who can sit idle, though, and I constantly need to find ways to stimulate my imagination. That’s why I’ve spent time this year developing new products and putting my energy into making videos. The first of my design tutorials for Envato will be out in the new year, and in the meantime, I’ve made my series of videos on YouTube.
I’ve also branched out into making Squarespace design templates and have learned a lot about that business. Then, there’s the Contract Killer, which saw its biggest update ever this year.
In 2025, I plan to develop more templates, make more videos, and write more articles. My Unfinished Business podcast will make a long overdue return with a new co-host and format. My Design Chatter events will also restart after the holiday break with a new format, allowing me to share more about my design process.
2024 was rough, and I hope 2025 will be a better business year for me, you, and everyone else. Happy Christmas.
Love, Andy