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Nov 01, 2022

Defying Self Perceptions to Design a Career You Love

Elana Rudick RGD, Design Is Yummy

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You're here at DesignThinkers (maybe even in person). Woah! Feelings of excitement and nervous energy swirl. You're inspired and trying to soak it all in. Now what? Where do you go from here? How do you break down self-imposed roadblocks to find your path, make your mark and enjoy a sustainable career? Drawing from her experience as a design lead, entrepreneur and mentor, through personal stories and interactive exercises, Elana challenges you to discover the next step on your design journey.

During this talk, get ready to explore:
- Dealing with imposter syndrome and criticism
- Being memorable
- Fostering meaningful relationships (with peers and clients)
- Defining goals and success
- Keeping a creative spark lit

About Elana Rudick RGD
Elana is Founder Creative Director of Design is Yummy, an award-winning studio in Montreal that specializes in design solutions to cohesively communicate brand identities. Over the past 15 years, Elana has had the opportunity to collaborate with countless creatives, build successful design teams and foster meaningful relationships with clients. In addition to being Certified through the RGD, Elana is a mentor for the UI/UX Design Career Track at Springboard. When not working on her RGB glow, you can find her picking through design books or at home baking with her 2 tiny humans.


Elana Rudick RGD

Design Is Yummy

Elana is the Founder and Creative Director of Design Is Yummy, an award-winning design studio with an appetite for crafting bold, purposeful designs. For the past 15 years, Elana and her team have been collaborating with brands that bring people together, drive change, and make an impact in the communities they serve. Their diverse projects span the arts and culture, education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors. Elana is also a mom, mentor, and speaker on design and the business of it.


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