So… you wanna freelance, huh?

So… you wanna freelance, huh?

Freelancing sounds freeing… until you’re hunched over your laptop at 1:47 a.m., whispering “just one more thing” while your client asks for version nine. In this piece, I unpack the chaotic, hilarious, caffeine-fueled truth about going out on your own as a creative. From undercharging to overdelivering to realizing you’re basically an entire agency wrapped in one exhausted human.

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The Ghosts of our Work
Design + Creativity, Personal Insights Jared Salois Design + Creativity, Personal Insights Jared Salois

The Ghosts of our Work

Designers create work that can shape a company’s future, but often, they don’t get to witness the impact. In The Ghosts of Our Work, we dive into the silent struggles of creators, the invisible weight of unrecognized effort, and why the designs we create today might change everything tomorrow even if no one notices until long after we’re gone.

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The Feedback Loop
Design + Creativity Jared Salois Design + Creativity Jared Salois

The Feedback Loop

"I have a few notes…"

The five words that send creatives into a full-body cringe. This post explores the beautiful, brutal dance of client feedback — the chaos, the collaboration, and why sometimes the best move is saying,

“Let’s talk about why you want that.”

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