This article won't start out well, because I'm sort of at rock bottom in my career and it seems that I'm projecting my frustrations of the industry out in the open. But I promise you, my rants are merely neutral observations and opinions. I love talking to people, and over the last 2 months of unemployment (I am now employed), I called upon designer friends all in Asia and Europe to get their opinion on the current state of Design leadership and how it has impacted our careers.
Being named to the AD100- AD's list of the world's leading talent-is a professional milestone that can make a designer's career, opening the doors to new, high-profile clients, brand and licensing deals, and a closer relationship with all things AD.