“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” ~ Doe Zantamata. Although very challenging, 2020 was also a great opportunity to go inwards and find all the incredible things we’re capable of, both as individuals and as a community.
Read MoreWe had the pleasure to sit down for an Instagram live with Mona Mousa, founder of online magazine Joy&Co, a talented designer who specializes in Squarespace websites, and a driven activist. Mona shared lots of eye-opening ideas on inclusiveness in the creative industry, useful tips for those looking to diversify their portfolios, but also valuable advice for Black folks (and not only) who are just starting out as designers.
Read MoreYou are a talented creative (photographer, graphic designer, event planner, etc.), you have tons of knowledge worth sharing with folks in the industry, you want to grow a community of like-minded people that empower each other - why not become an educator? For some, there comes a point when their creative brand matures and going into education only feels like the natural thing to do. Others start it early on, grow powerful learning communities, get more recognition online, and turn education into a consistent source of income. If you too are considering to become an educator and serve your community better, but are not sure where to start - keep reading!
Read MoreOne of the things we miss the most about pre-COVID life (besides big family gatherings and careless travels) is getting to meet with our clients from all over the world. Connecting with our users is by far the most rewarding part of our job - understanding their why’s, hearing about their challenges, learning about their process, and even watching them work. Earlier this year, when we visited Germany, we were lucky to connect with Dennis Gall - an incredibly kind, sensitive, and talented photographer from Cologne, Germany.
Read MoreMany Squarespace users often confess they have a love-hate relationship with the platform. While it’s extremely easy to use, offering a clean and intuitive dashboard, Squarespace also has some limitations. Since 7.1 version was released, there has been a huge debate among all experienced users out there: Is it worth making the switch? What is the new version like? How do I tackle the issue of manually moving my content-rich pages to a new (and unfamiliar) platform?
Read MoreAs we are concluding our inspiring series “Squaremuse Creatives share how they cope with the global pandemic”, we are about to talk about business. Today you will read an interview with Phylicia Willis - an amazing photographer, educator, activist in the creative community, and simply a ray of sunshine. Keep reading to learn some tips from her on assessing and strengthening your creative business during the quarantine.
Read MoreWe are continuing with our 4th interview of the “Squaremuse Creatives share how they cope with the global pandemic” series. Make sure to also check out the first three interviews – with Josh Olson here, with Marissa Nicole here and with Liron Erel here. You’re about to read about the experience of a graphic and web designer during the quarantine, as she shares how she keeps the creativity levels up while working (and sometimes overworking) from home.
Read MoreYou’re about to dive into the 3rd interview of our “Squaremuse Creatives share how they cope with the global pandemic” series. Make sure to also check out the first two interviews – with Josh Olson here and with Marissa Nicole here. Today, we’re sharing a few insights from an incredible (and very dear to our heart) photographer and filmmaker - Liron from Echoes & Wild Hearts Photography.
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