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Why Designers Have To Write Well: Jumpstart Your Career

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Channel: Philip VanDusen · 2017 · Education

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For designers, creative professionals and entrepreneurs writing is the one skill that will propel your career to new heights. Being able to clearly and effectively articulate and communicate your point of view is the key to inspiring and influencing people. Whether it’s in-bound marketing, a blog, a newsletter, a proposal or just an email to a client or business partner, great writing can move mountains.

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Philip VanDusen, Principal and CCO of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands.
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