Understand What's Important to You

A design career isn’t built in a straight line. It’s shaped by the decisions you make along the way. Most of us make those decisions without a clear sense of what truly matters to us. We take roles because they look impressive, pay more, or seem like the “logical next step,” only to discover later that we're not where we want to be.

This section is about avoiding that trap. It’s about knowing the principles you won’t compromise on, recognizing the conditions that help you do your best work, and choosing opportunities that fit the way you want to live and create. When you understand what’s important to you, you stop chasing every open door, and start walking toward a more purposeful career.