The Importance of Personal Work and Self-initiated Projects With Nao Nozawa (S01E04)

This episode is dedicated to Nao Nozawa, a Tokyo based graphic designer and art director. We cover topics such as dealing with feedback and criticism, the importance of personal work and self-initiated projects, the specifics of freelancing, and working with clients in Japan, and much more.

Biography

Nao Nozawa is a Tokyo based graphic designer and art director. She currently works as a freelancer within different disciplines including graphic design, art direction, accessories, and textile design, and is always eager to collaborate. She’s a member of the Japan Graphic Designers Association. Besides her client practice, she nurtures her personal work, through making exhibitions and books.

Selected Links From the Episode

• Nao Nozawa's Website


• Nao Nozawa's Instagram


• Kanetanaka


• Hiroshi Sugimoto


• Artless


• Japanese writing system


• Peter Drucker

Show Notes

• Introduction [00:00]


• Episode Introduction [00:52]


• Advice to Younger Self [02:32]


• Advice to Graphic Designers Who Are Just Starting Out [03:46]


• Freelancing and Working With Clients in Japan [07:59]


• Short Episode Break – Support the Podcast [11:08]


• Importance of Personal Work and Self Initiated Projects [11:59]


• Dealing With Feedback and Criticism [15:58]


• Nao's Current Struggles [17:30]


• Early Mistakes [20:03]


• Advice for Being a Better Designer and Creative Professional [21:23]


• Episode Outro [22:29]

Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/