Natalie
head mistress and the creative mind behind Design Diva,
a graphic design boutique.
Many hairstyles have passed since that ambitious, albeit fledgling, catalog project. Thousands of hours spent sketching, researching, concepting, learning and relearning software (hello. I'm talking to you, Photoshop), crafting, and sweating over lines of eye-blurring code. And that's just scratching the surface of what it takes to elevate a designer to creative professional.
Experience is only part of the equation. Taking risks – pushing oneself out of the comfort zone – is a key ingredient needed to become seasoned.