Creative work isn’t just colors and kerning—it’s managing the emotional load of constant feedback, deadlines, and revisions. This article unpacks the hidden labor of design, from spotting burnout before it sneaks up to setting boundaries, reframing feedback, and building a hype squad. Learn practical ways to protect your energy, keep your spark alive, and sustain your creativity in a world that always wants “just one more change.”

Cognitive load can make or break your design. Overloading users with too many elements leads to confusion, frustration, and lost engagement. This article unpacks how cognitive psychology influences design choices and offers smart, practical tips to simplify layouts, guide attention, and reduce mental clutter. Learn how taking care of your users’ brains is also a form of self-care for designers—and walk away with a challenge to put it into practice.

Designing for everyone isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a must. From screen reader-friendly interfaces to color choices with contrast, this no-fluff guide breaks down what accessible design really looks like and why it matters. We cover WCAG standards (in human terms), quick wins for creatives, and how Hart House Creative bakes inclusivity into every branding, web, and UX project—with zero compromise on style.