How do I network as a designer without feeling gross?
Replace 'networking' with having real 1:1 conversations about work you genuinely care about. Ask specific people specific questions, share your work in communities, and follow up when someone helps you. One honest mentorship conversation does more for your career than fifty LinkedIn connection requests.
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