Pride, work and necessity of creative efforts—on the side:
Independent Designer Coleen Baik’s Storylines and Illustrations
“Making things worth sharing doesn’t have to be arduous. ” Read more.
Event series Creative Women’s Conversations by Ari Krzyzek
“The mission of Creative Women’s Conversations is to create an inspiring and collaborative community for women entrepreneurs.” Read more.
Tracy Osborn’s Writing and Teaching on How to Build A Web App
“I’ve been able to help thousands of people so far learn how to build web apps.” Read more.
Charleston Travel Guide written, designed, illustrated by Lauren Beltramo
“I put together Charleston Travel Guide to pay homage to this wonderful city.” Read more.
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
“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
“To amplify the voices of those that are usually lost in the radio world.” Read more.
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
“My major side project is The Leading Strand to leverage the power of design to celebrate basic scientific research.” Read more.
Drawing, Knitting, Writing, more by Yen Ha
“Having many side projects keeps my mind nimble.” Read more.
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
“Side projects are an incredible way to stay inspired and involved in your community.” Read more.
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
“To empower some of the brightest young female minds and souls of our generation.” Read more.
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
“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
“I enjoy finding something in a junk yard and making it worthy of using again.” Read more.
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.
“As a knitter, I’m usually working on my winter wardrobe and gifts for family members …”
Nathalie Williams’ side project
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