Pride, work and necessity of creative efforts—on the side:

Architect Laura Thomas’ Watercolors

Architect Laura Thomas’ Watercolors

“Travel and critical observation are an important part of my growth as an architect.” Read more.

Chelsea Lee’s Photography of The Home Aesthetic

Chelsea Lee’s Photography of The Home Aesthetic

“When I see a house that is just so delightful, I literally jump for joy, and then pull out my camera.” Read more.

James T. Green’s Podcasting, Radoing, Writing, more

James T. Green’s Podcasting, Radoing, Writing, more

“To amplify the voices of those that are usually lost in the radio world.” Read more.

Veronica Wong’s Cake Toppers

Veronica Wong’s Cake Toppers

“I run a business called Honey & Crisp where I turn my hand-lettered designs into wedding cake toppers.” Read more.

Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on Uniting Neuroscience and Design

Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on Uniting Neuroscience and Design

“My major side project is The Leading Strand to leverage the power of design to celebrate basic scientific research.” Read more.

Jason Schwartz’s Avondale Type Co.

Jason Schwartz’s Avondale Type Co.

“Keeps us all on our typography game.” Read more.

Drawing, Knitting, Writing, more by Yen Ha

Drawing, Knitting, Writing, more by Yen Ha

“Having many side projects keeps my mind nimble.” Read more.

Kelly, Julie, Lisa, Kelly of Forth

Kelly, Julie, Lisa, Kelly of Forth

“We started Forth to host quarterly salons designed to provide Chicago’s creative women of influence the time and space to talk.” Read more.

Olivia Trimble of The Quilt Square Project

Olivia Trimble of The Quilt Square Project

“Side projects are an incredible way to stay inspired and involved in your community.” Read more.

Elise Metzger’s Filigree Suppers

Elise Metzger’s Filigree Suppers

“My side project is a pop-up supper club series.” Read more.

Make Health Fest by Joyce Lee, MD

Make Health Fest by Joyce Lee, MD

“I am passionate about integrating patient-centered participatory design and the maker movement into healthcare.” Read more.

The Coaching Fellowship by Jane Finette

The Coaching Fellowship by Jane Finette

“To empower some of the brightest young female minds and souls of our generation.” Read more.

Be Free, Lance by Jen Serafini

Be Free, Lance by Jen Serafini

“I’m the co-founder of ‘Be Free, Lance’ with Breanna Rose, an online course for designers looking to be their own boss.” Read more.

Making Care of Business by Rachel Binx

Making Care of Business by Rachel Binx

“My ‘for the love’ side project is called Making Care of Business, a collection of interviews with small business owners.” Read more.

Lamps, Go-Karts, more by Allan Branch

Lamps, Go-Karts, more by Allan Branch

“I enjoy finding something in a junk yard and making it worthy of using again.” Read more.

Printmaking by Alex Gilbert

Printmaking by Alex Gilbert

“My first real love was letterpress printing, but I have come to find an equally strong attraction to screen printing.” Read more.

Internet-Inspired Art by Joshua Rains

Internet-Inspired Art by Joshua Rains

“My work is an exploration in the blur between private lives and public selves.” Read more.

Brittany Campbell’s Recycled Tee Pillows

Brittany Campbell’s Recycled Tee Pillows

“I came across all these awesome t-shirts that I no longer wore, but couldn’t bring myself to give away.” Read more.

Sonia Yoon’s and Erika Dufour’s Collaborative Drawings

Sonia Yoon’s and Erika Dufour’s Collaborative Drawings

“We meet weekly, alternating between each other’s studio spaces, and spend about five hours—drawing continuously.” Read more.

Anica Wu’s and Emily Kinskey’s “So Close to the Sky”

Anica Wu’s and Emily Kinskey’s “So Close to the Sky”

“Our side project isn’t just a side project—it’s who we want to be, it’s our investment into the legacy of our filmmaking career.” Read more.

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