Barney Abramson
@barneyabramson.bsky.social
Creative Strategist. Design Mentor. Mental Health Advocate.
Every creative hits seasons where the path feels messy, confusing, or slow. You’re adjusting to a new team, picking up a new tool, rebuilding your portfolio, or grinding through a project that feels never-ending.
Remember, growth shows up in small shifts, new ideas, sharper instincts, better craft.
Remember, growth shows up in small shifts, new ideas, sharper instincts, better craft.
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Every creative hits seasons where the path feels messy, confusing, or slow. You’re adjusting to a new team, picking up a new tool, rebuilding your portfolio, or grinding through a project that feels never-ending.
Remember, growth shows up in small shifts, new ideas, sharper instincts, better craft.
Remember, growth shows up in small shifts, new ideas, sharper instincts, better craft.
Never try to convince a loud mind. Do this instead...
Get out of your head and into your body. 🧠 👉🏾 🧘🏾♀️
✅ Take a few slow, deep breaths.
✅ Go for a walk or stretch.
✅ Do a quick workout ... anything to move.
✅ Call a mentor or a friend who helps you feel grounded.
#MentalHealthAwareness
Get out of your head and into your body. 🧠 👉🏾 🧘🏾♀️
✅ Take a few slow, deep breaths.
✅ Go for a walk or stretch.
✅ Do a quick workout ... anything to move.
✅ Call a mentor or a friend who helps you feel grounded.
#MentalHealthAwareness
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Never try to convince a loud mind. Do this instead...
Get out of your head and into your body. 🧠 👉🏾 🧘🏾♀️
✅ Take a few slow, deep breaths.
✅ Go for a walk or stretch.
✅ Do a quick workout ... anything to move.
✅ Call a mentor or a friend who helps you feel grounded.
#MentalHealthAwareness
Get out of your head and into your body. 🧠 👉🏾 🧘🏾♀️
✅ Take a few slow, deep breaths.
✅ Go for a walk or stretch.
✅ Do a quick workout ... anything to move.
✅ Call a mentor or a friend who helps you feel grounded.
#MentalHealthAwareness
Every creative hits resistance. I know I do often.
When the work feels off, don’t fight it. Do this instead:
✅ Step back and breathe. Clarity comes in stillness.
✅ Follow the mistake; it might lead to something better.
✅ Remember, flow isn’t control, it’s trust.
#Creativesprofessionals
When the work feels off, don’t fight it. Do this instead:
✅ Step back and breathe. Clarity comes in stillness.
✅ Follow the mistake; it might lead to something better.
✅ Remember, flow isn’t control, it’s trust.
#Creativesprofessionals
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Every creative hits resistance. I know I do often.
When the work feels off, don’t fight it. Do this instead:
✅ Step back and breathe. Clarity comes in stillness.
✅ Follow the mistake; it might lead to something better.
✅ Remember, flow isn’t control, it’s trust.
#Creativesprofessionals
When the work feels off, don’t fight it. Do this instead:
✅ Step back and breathe. Clarity comes in stillness.
✅ Follow the mistake; it might lead to something better.
✅ Remember, flow isn’t control, it’s trust.
#Creativesprofessionals
Want to develop greater emotional awareness?
The first step is learning to pause and listen.
When emotions run high and overwhelm sets in, don’t push them away.
Listen to what they’re trying to tell you. 🦻
#emotionalawareness
The first step is learning to pause and listen.
When emotions run high and overwhelm sets in, don’t push them away.
Listen to what they’re trying to tell you. 🦻
#emotionalawareness
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Want to develop greater emotional awareness?
The first step is learning to pause and listen.
When emotions run high and overwhelm sets in, don’t push them away.
Listen to what they’re trying to tell you. 🦻
#emotionalawareness
The first step is learning to pause and listen.
When emotions run high and overwhelm sets in, don’t push them away.
Listen to what they’re trying to tell you. 🦻
#emotionalawareness
The universe doesn’t reward goodness. It reads clarity.
October 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The universe doesn’t reward goodness. It reads clarity.
The greatest skill I’ve developed isn’t design, a it’s self-belief. Staying motivated when no one else sees the vision is what’s kept me moving forward for 20+ years in this industry. If you wait for others to validate you, you’ll be waiting forever.
August 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The greatest skill I’ve developed isn’t design, a it’s self-belief. Staying motivated when no one else sees the vision is what’s kept me moving forward for 20+ years in this industry. If you wait for others to validate you, you’ll be waiting forever.
Remember when they said AI wouldn’t replace creatives? Well Vogue just put an AI model on the cover. Meanwhile, a real photographer, makeup artist, stylist, and model are sitting at home, watching a render get booked for Fashion Week.
July 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Remember when they said AI wouldn’t replace creatives? Well Vogue just put an AI model on the cover. Meanwhile, a real photographer, makeup artist, stylist, and model are sitting at home, watching a render get booked for Fashion Week.
Designers are my superheroes!
This is exactly what it’s like bringing in a graphic designer after a project’s been on fire for weeks.
No copy.
No brief.
No strategy.
Just vibes and a deadline.
And somehow… they still deliver.
Graphic designers…you’re the real ones. 🫡
#graphicdesignerlife
This is exactly what it’s like bringing in a graphic designer after a project’s been on fire for weeks.
No copy.
No brief.
No strategy.
Just vibes and a deadline.
And somehow… they still deliver.
Graphic designers…you’re the real ones. 🫡
#graphicdesignerlife
July 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Designers are my superheroes!
This is exactly what it’s like bringing in a graphic designer after a project’s been on fire for weeks.
No copy.
No brief.
No strategy.
Just vibes and a deadline.
And somehow… they still deliver.
Graphic designers…you’re the real ones. 🫡
#graphicdesignerlife
This is exactly what it’s like bringing in a graphic designer after a project’s been on fire for weeks.
No copy.
No brief.
No strategy.
Just vibes and a deadline.
And somehow… they still deliver.
Graphic designers…you’re the real ones. 🫡
#graphicdesignerlife
You’re not getting the job because LinkedIn isn’t reading your resume like a person, it’s reading it like a computer.
July 7, 2025 at 4:41 AM
You’re not getting the job because LinkedIn isn’t reading your resume like a person, it’s reading it like a computer.
You’re not getting the job because @linkedin.com isn’t reading your resume like a person, it’s reading it like a computer. #jobhunting
July 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
You’re not getting the job because @linkedin.com isn’t reading your resume like a person, it’s reading it like a computer. #jobhunting
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Thriving Creatively is proud to announce our first official collaboration with AIGA Las Vegas.
On Saturday, May 17, our co-founder, Barney Abramson, will guest-host Coffee & Creatives at Meow Wolf.
We are thrilled to collaborate with AIGA Las Vegas.
#creatives #designers #aiga #lasvegas #design
On Saturday, May 17, our co-founder, Barney Abramson, will guest-host Coffee & Creatives at Meow Wolf.
We are thrilled to collaborate with AIGA Las Vegas.
#creatives #designers #aiga #lasvegas #design
May 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Thriving Creatively is proud to announce our first official collaboration with AIGA Las Vegas.
On Saturday, May 17, our co-founder, Barney Abramson, will guest-host Coffee & Creatives at Meow Wolf.
We are thrilled to collaborate with AIGA Las Vegas.
#creatives #designers #aiga #lasvegas #design
On Saturday, May 17, our co-founder, Barney Abramson, will guest-host Coffee & Creatives at Meow Wolf.
We are thrilled to collaborate with AIGA Las Vegas.
#creatives #designers #aiga #lasvegas #design
The second episode of #TinyThrivers is here. 👀
In this #TinyThrivers episode, Wavy spirals, until Starry reminds them: Doubt doesn’t mean stop. It means pause, then start again.
Try these when doubt shows up:
• Breathe. Doubt ≠ fact
• Look at past wins
• Call a creative friend
• Reframe: What if this does work?
• Take a break, not a bow out
Try these when doubt shows up:
• Breathe. Doubt ≠ fact
• Look at past wins
• Call a creative friend
• Reframe: What if this does work?
• Take a break, not a bow out
May 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The second episode of #TinyThrivers is here. 👀
Reposted by Barney Abramson
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and supported our workshop proposal for the AIGA Design Conference! 💛
Your encouragement means the world to us—and to the mission of creative wellness.
No matter the outcome, we’re so proud of this community.
#ThrivingCreatively
Your encouragement means the world to us—and to the mission of creative wellness.
No matter the outcome, we’re so proud of this community.
#ThrivingCreatively
May 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and supported our workshop proposal for the AIGA Design Conference! 💛
Your encouragement means the world to us—and to the mission of creative wellness.
No matter the outcome, we’re so proud of this community.
#ThrivingCreatively
Your encouragement means the world to us—and to the mission of creative wellness.
No matter the outcome, we’re so proud of this community.
#ThrivingCreatively
How to work with a designer: Provide context, clarity, and collaboration. #ThrivingCreatively
May 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
How to work with a designer: Provide context, clarity, and collaboration. #ThrivingCreatively
How to work with a designer: Provide context, clarity, and collaboration.
May 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
How to work with a designer: Provide context, clarity, and collaboration.
Reposted by Barney Abramson
To close out Burnout Prevention Week, we’re proud to debut the first animated short in our Tiny Thrivers series.
Meet Wavy + Chill, reminding us that stepping away isn’t a failure; it’s self-care.
Take a minute to watch, and lets site spread the word about burnout.
#BurnoutPrevention #Creatives
Meet Wavy + Chill, reminding us that stepping away isn’t a failure; it’s self-care.
Take a minute to watch, and lets site spread the word about burnout.
#BurnoutPrevention #Creatives
April 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
To close out Burnout Prevention Week, we’re proud to debut the first animated short in our Tiny Thrivers series.
Meet Wavy + Chill, reminding us that stepping away isn’t a failure; it’s self-care.
Take a minute to watch, and lets site spread the word about burnout.
#BurnoutPrevention #Creatives
Meet Wavy + Chill, reminding us that stepping away isn’t a failure; it’s self-care.
Take a minute to watch, and lets site spread the word about burnout.
#BurnoutPrevention #Creatives
Reposted by Barney Abramson
Our first Thriving Creatively™ newsletter is live!
This one’s for every creative who’s ever felt guilty for logging off, or unsure of where “done” actually is.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/posts/thrivi...
💛 Read it here and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
This one’s for every creative who’s ever felt guilty for logging off, or unsure of where “done” actually is.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/posts/thrivi...
💛 Read it here and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
April 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Our first Thriving Creatively™ newsletter is live!
This one’s for every creative who’s ever felt guilty for logging off, or unsure of where “done” actually is.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/posts/thrivi...
💛 Read it here and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
This one’s for every creative who’s ever felt guilty for logging off, or unsure of where “done” actually is.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/posts/thrivi...
💛 Read it here and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
We’re blown away by the support so far. 💛
If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time!
How to vote:
1) Create a free AIGA account (or login): www.aiga.org
2) Head to our proposal–direct link: lnkd.in/gpy9Jz5E
3) Click the blue Vote For This Proposal to cast your vote
#Design #Wellness
If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time!
How to vote:
1) Create a free AIGA account (or login): www.aiga.org
2) Head to our proposal–direct link: lnkd.in/gpy9Jz5E
3) Click the blue Vote For This Proposal to cast your vote
#Design #Wellness
April 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We’re blown away by the support so far. 💛
If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time!
How to vote:
1) Create a free AIGA account (or login): www.aiga.org
2) Head to our proposal–direct link: lnkd.in/gpy9Jz5E
3) Click the blue Vote For This Proposal to cast your vote
#Design #Wellness
If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time!
How to vote:
1) Create a free AIGA account (or login): www.aiga.org
2) Head to our proposal–direct link: lnkd.in/gpy9Jz5E
3) Click the blue Vote For This Proposal to cast your vote
#Design #Wellness
Darwin (kind of) said: It’s not the strongest or smartest who survive, but those who adapt.
As designers, that’s the truth.
Let go of old ways. Stay curious. Take feedback.
Adaptability isn’t optional. It’s the job.
#design #creativity #growth #canva
As designers, that’s the truth.
Let go of old ways. Stay curious. Take feedback.
Adaptability isn’t optional. It’s the job.
#design #creativity #growth #canva
April 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Darwin (kind of) said: It’s not the strongest or smartest who survive, but those who adapt.
As designers, that’s the truth.
Let go of old ways. Stay curious. Take feedback.
Adaptability isn’t optional. It’s the job.
#design #creativity #growth #canva
As designers, that’s the truth.
Let go of old ways. Stay curious. Take feedback.
Adaptability isn’t optional. It’s the job.
#design #creativity #growth #canva
I didn’t have a guide when I started my career in design—I had to figure things out the hard way.
That’s precisely why mentorship is so important.
In my latest newsletter, I dive into my journey, the power of mentorship, and why I believe in paying it forward.
#Mentorship #blackhistorymonth
That’s precisely why mentorship is so important.
In my latest newsletter, I dive into my journey, the power of mentorship, and why I believe in paying it forward.
#Mentorship #blackhistorymonth
How I Became One of ADPList’s Most Influential Mentors in 2024
The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves. — Steven Spielberg This week has been humbling.
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February 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I didn’t have a guide when I started my career in design—I had to figure things out the hard way.
That’s precisely why mentorship is so important.
In my latest newsletter, I dive into my journey, the power of mentorship, and why I believe in paying it forward.
#Mentorship #blackhistorymonth
That’s precisely why mentorship is so important.
In my latest newsletter, I dive into my journey, the power of mentorship, and why I believe in paying it forward.
#Mentorship #blackhistorymonth
Creative award season is here! 🏆
As creatives, we pour our time, talent, and passion into our work—why shouldn’t we celebrate excellence?
I’m honored to be selected as a 2025 Juror for the 31st Annual Communicator Awards.
Entries are still open: bit.ly/4e1dxkN
#creativeawards #communicatorawards
As creatives, we pour our time, talent, and passion into our work—why shouldn’t we celebrate excellence?
I’m honored to be selected as a 2025 Juror for the 31st Annual Communicator Awards.
Entries are still open: bit.ly/4e1dxkN
#creativeawards #communicatorawards
February 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Creative award season is here! 🏆
As creatives, we pour our time, talent, and passion into our work—why shouldn’t we celebrate excellence?
I’m honored to be selected as a 2025 Juror for the 31st Annual Communicator Awards.
Entries are still open: bit.ly/4e1dxkN
#creativeawards #communicatorawards
As creatives, we pour our time, talent, and passion into our work—why shouldn’t we celebrate excellence?
I’m honored to be selected as a 2025 Juror for the 31st Annual Communicator Awards.
Entries are still open: bit.ly/4e1dxkN
#creativeawards #communicatorawards
No design is neutral. If you're in the room, you're shaping the future-be sure you can stand behind what you create.
#graphicdesign #designindustry #creativeprofessionals
#graphicdesign #designindustry #creativeprofessionals
February 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
No design is neutral. If you're in the room, you're shaping the future-be sure you can stand behind what you create.
#graphicdesign #designindustry #creativeprofessionals
#graphicdesign #designindustry #creativeprofessionals
Honored. Grateful. Inspired.
I’m beyond humbled to be named one of ADPList’s Most Influential Mentors of 2024! 🎉
Thank you to Felix Lee and everyone at ADPList for this recognition, and a massive shoutout to all my mentees—you inspire me daily.
#ADPList100 #ADPList #Mentorship #GraphicDesigner
I’m beyond humbled to be named one of ADPList’s Most Influential Mentors of 2024! 🎉
Thank you to Felix Lee and everyone at ADPList for this recognition, and a massive shoutout to all my mentees—you inspire me daily.
#ADPList100 #ADPList #Mentorship #GraphicDesigner
February 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Honored. Grateful. Inspired.
I’m beyond humbled to be named one of ADPList’s Most Influential Mentors of 2024! 🎉
Thank you to Felix Lee and everyone at ADPList for this recognition, and a massive shoutout to all my mentees—you inspire me daily.
#ADPList100 #ADPList #Mentorship #GraphicDesigner
I’m beyond humbled to be named one of ADPList’s Most Influential Mentors of 2024! 🎉
Thank you to Felix Lee and everyone at ADPList for this recognition, and a massive shoutout to all my mentees—you inspire me daily.
#ADPList100 #ADPList #Mentorship #GraphicDesigner
Cheers to my first post on @bsky.app. 🥂 Finally pulled the plug. Sorry it took so long. 🙏🏾 Looking to connect with creative people: #designers #uiux #copywriters #photographers #brand experts, etc.
January 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Cheers to my first post on @bsky.app. 🥂 Finally pulled the plug. Sorry it took so long. 🙏🏾 Looking to connect with creative people: #designers #uiux #copywriters #photographers #brand experts, etc.