Amusing stories & views by us
To blog, or not to blog, that is the question. Through these musings, we hope to give you a better sense of who we are, what we believe in, and share our (design) perspective. Below, explore our creative opinion pieces and discover design tips and tricks to use in your daily life.
Industry insights
Jennifer
The authenticity piece: are you bringing your true self to work?
Is it your graphic design skills that matter most when applying to work at Initiate Marketing? Is it your attitude? Or playing well with others? All of the above. Be Who You Are—Everywhere There’s something powerful about being the same person in every part of your life. Whether it’s on stage at the gym, like […]
2024-11-08
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Industry insights
Jennifer
The art of hiring: balancing creativity and culture in a design agency
Is it your graphic design skills that matter most when applying to work at Initiate Marketing? Is it your attitude? Or playing well with others? All of the above. Not a designer in a designer’s world Let’s talk about an interesting dynamic: when you’re not a designer but you’re leading a design agency. It’s a […]
2024-10-28
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Culture
Industry insights
Christi
From student to mentor: the other side of the fence
As a 2021 graduate of this program, I have only been in the industry full-time for about 2.5 years. The imposter syndrome came in hot — thoughts like “I don’t have enough experience,” “I’m not going to give good advice,” and “I don’t know what I’m going to say” raced through my mind. Not to […]