Expert Consultation

“When I started working with Chris, my portfolio looked like a generic student work. It was completely disconnected from who I actually am as a designer and a person. Chris didn't sugarcoat anything, he immediately recog…” “When I started working with Chris, my portfolio looked like a generic student work. It was completely disconnected from who I actually am as a designer and a person. Chris didn't sugarcoat anything, he immediately recognized that gap and helped me to strip away the fillers, make bold creative choices, and build an atmospheric portfolio which showcases my skills and strengths. I didn't just rebuild my work thanks to his guidance, this mentorship completely changed the way I think and approach things as a professional. I am much more confident in my work and skills now, and that is a huge win and also a personal improvement! If you are looking for a mentor who will challenge you, help you find your design identity, give constructive and honest critique but also support you when you need it - Chris is the absolute best, can't recommend him enough! ” Read more Show less

Alexandra

Standard Plan · 6 months

“I’ve been incredibly lucky to work with Chris for nearly two years. He is exceptionally talented, professional, and endlessly creative; with outstanding organization and leadership skills. His guidance pushed me to grow…” “I’ve been incredibly lucky to work with Chris for nearly two years. He is exceptionally talented, professional, and endlessly creative; with outstanding organization and leadership skills. His guidance pushed me to grow, excel, and reach major milestones in my career, including being selected for Campaign Middle East’s 30 Under 30 Brand Creatives. He was always reliable, especially in tricky technical moments, and consistently offered thoughtful, practical solutions. Most importantly, he helped shape me into a designer with independence and integrity. I highly recommend him and truly hope to work together again in the future.” Read more Show less

Sanam

Lite Plan · 3.5 years

“Working with Chris was a really positive and helpful for me. Our sessions helped me step back, see things more clearly, and get a better sense of what to focus on next in my work. Chris listened carefully, asked thou…” “Working with Chris was a really positive and helpful for me. Our sessions helped me step back, see things more clearly, and get a better sense of what to focus on next in my work. Chris listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and gave clear, practical feedback. He helped me sort through my ideas, clarify my goals, and turn them into actionable next steps I could actually move forward with, instead of letting everything stay abstract. Looking back, I feel more clear and confident about the path I’m on. I always left our calls feeling supported and energized, with something specific to work on. I’d definitely recommend working with Chris.” Read more Show less

Koray

Standard Plan · 1 month

“Chris is amazing--he's truly everything you could want in a mentor (and more)! He's professional, knowledgeable, supportive, empathic,... and the list goes on. Chris is great at attentively listening and understanding…” “Chris is amazing--he's truly everything you could want in a mentor (and more)! He's professional, knowledgeable, supportive, empathic,... and the list goes on. Chris is great at attentively listening and understanding where you are and where you want to go. Feedback is both gentle and incredibly useful--he does an excellent job at mixing positive reinforcement with honest and direct notes on things you may be missing. I was surprised to find that some of the most valuable lessons I've taken away thus far have been from the soft skills / human-centered conversations we've had. In particular, Chris primed me to cultivate more compassion for the clients I'm serving and truly empathize with them in a way that beyond selling -- e.g. referring a client to someone who may be better suited to fit their needs if it seemed like that was actually in their best interest, like if it was an issue of budget or fit. This one shift has led to clients trusting me more, and has elevated the way I approach problem solving and value delivery. I came to him as a recent college graduate looking to grow my niche web design business, but I've gotten so much more out of our sessions, and I can't wait to continue with Chris.” Read more Show less

Quinn

Pro Plan · 1 month

“My mentorship with Chris was one of the best things I did this year. Not only did he give very helpful, practical, and precise advice as I improved my graphic design portfolio during a career shift, but he was very kind…” “My mentorship with Chris was one of the best things I did this year. Not only did he give very helpful, practical, and precise advice as I improved my graphic design portfolio during a career shift, but he was very kind and supportive, helping me return to a healthy mindset at a time when I was feeling discouraged. I have a tendency to plan way ahead, overthink, and get overwhelmed by my own goals, but he navigated me through organizing those goals into more manageable, actionable, bite-sized chunks. I'm very grateful for the time I spent working with him!” Read more Show less

Brianna

Lite Plan · 9 months