In this episode of Ladies Who Create, we dive into the creative journey of Haruko Hayakawa, touching on her beginnings in digital arts and transition into the world of 3D modeling and advertising. Haruko shares her experiences with various career paths, including graphic design, photography, and food styling, highlighting the winding road that led her to embrace 3D work. We also venture into the realms of creativity, personal identity, and the impact these have on Haruko’s projects and client relationships. Furthermore, the episode delves into navigating the challenges of pricing in the freelance world, the dynamics of client interactions for creative professionals, and the profound implications of AI on creative processes. Haruko, along with hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer, explore the balance between technological advancements and the essence of human creativity, thus sharing deep reflections on career development, the evolving creative landscape, and embracing one's unique path in the art and design world.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harukoh/
Website: https://www.haruko.co/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/helloharuko
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harukohayakawa/

In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create', co-hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer interview Design Director Anna Fine. Anna shares her impressive career journey with us, which spans from aspiring genetic engineer to graduating from The School of Visual Arts and thus embarking upon the design & creative industries. Anna has worked at reputable companies in advertising & tech such as R/GA, Anomaly, Instacart, and Doordash (to name a few). The conversation explores transitions in design, exploring entrepreneurship and the business of design, working from home during the pandemic, overcoming imposter syndrome, and so much more.

In an enriching conversation with Steph Jeong, a Staff Product Designer at Runway, our latest episode of 'Ladies Who Create' delves into the inspiring journey of a creative trailblazer in the design world. From overcoming mental obstacles and adapting to life changes, Steph's story is a powerful testimony to resilience, passion, and the transformative power of taking chances in life. Steph's insights extend beyond design, touching on the delicate balance between work and life, the importance of mental health awareness, and the invaluable lessons learned from navigating the tech industry's highs and lows. This episode is an uplifting guide for anyone looking to cultivate a creative life that’s true to their aspirations and well-being.

More about Steph:
Steph is a staff product designer at Runway, an applied AI research company shaping the next era of art, entertainment and human creativity. Previously, she was at Twitter working on projects like the edit button and designing for the future of Twitter on the 0-1 Team. Before that, she was at Ueno building product experiences for clients such as Airbnb, Facebook, Reuters, and more. In her free time, she's learning French and looking for cats in cute shops in Paris!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeongsteph/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeongsteph
Website: https://jeongsteph.design/