The Michelle Hickey Design Blog

Have you ever wondered how to build a creative community? Have you ever wondered if that is even possible for an introvert? Can you find the friends and still get to keep your space? In this video interview, you’ll learn how entrepreneur Tom Ross built his creative empire, centered around community, in his own introverted […]

Do you let the fear of judgment from others stop you from pursuing the things you want most in life? In this post, you’ll learn how to become brave enough to become the truest version of yourself. THE PAST The desire to be my own boss and to work on my own terms was something […]

Graphic designers have their choice of projects: branding, websites, signage, social graphics, and so on. However, not every job brings the creative fulfillment we dream of. Most of us have been forced to give up our artistic desires in the name of paying the bills at one time or another. But with a little creativity […]

I believe that exploration is an underrated and often untapped resource. I’ve seen the benefits and felt the effects, which is why whenever the opportunity to travel presents itself, I jump on it. While it was a conference my husband was attending that prompted this particular adventure; I turned the week into a fruitful trip […]

Many people have a creative spirit, but not everyone lets it out. Rachel Allene is someone who couldn’t quiet her passion. After pursuing a degree in health science, she almost immediately ditched her first job and jumped into entrepreneurship, head first. Her story teaches us that just getting started is the most important step. Learning […]

Have you ever wondered how to generate passive income from a printables-based blog? In this expert interview, Erin from Printable Crush shares the story of how she evolved her struggling Etsy shop into a successful printables-based blog. She is not only a talented self-taught graphic designer but a savvy entrepreneur. Erin has done an awesome […]

In this post, you’ll find an interview with a hand letterer, Dawn Nicole, from Dawn Nicole Designs. If you’ve considered pursuing hand lettering as a hobby or income source, you’ll be inspired by Dawn’s story. As entrepreneurs, we must constantly educate and inspire ourselves to keep moving forward. I’ve found that the best way to […]

In this post, you’ll find practical tips on how to transition into self employment and a look into what you can expect from entrepreneurship. Self employment is quickly becoming the most coveted position out there. You get to be your own boss, make your own hours, do what you want— what’s not to love? Unfortunately, […]

Two planning printables for bloggers and small business owners to help you get organized while elevating your business: coming right up! Inspired by my word of the year Fellow bloggers and small business owners, I don’t know what happened to me at the start of this year, but I have got a fire lit under […]