All guestsEpisode 11

Joren de Vries

The pivot nobody planned for

About this episode

Joren left a stable design job to start a print studio. He shares what the first year really looked like — the doubt, the near-misses, and the moment things clicked.

"There's a version of failure that quietly teaches you everything."

— Joren de Vries

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Episode info

DateOct 14, 2026
Duration44 min
Episode#11

Charity of this episode

Design for Good

Connecting professional designers with nonprofits who need their skills but can't afford them.

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