09 Aug 2020

If the idea of turning your burning creative passions into a flourishing career sounds like a dream come true (come on, of course it does!) - you're not alone.

Everyone is creative in one way or another, however figuring out the best way to express your own, personal creativity is something that can take years to do. Even once you know where your strengths lie, it's hard to know what the next step should be when it comes to turning it into a career.

Meet Karen Webster

At the last Year13 Expo, Karen Webster graced the stage to show us how she turned her creative juices into a hugely successful career. And while she found success in the design industry, the advice she has to give is applicable to virtually any creative industry.

In the segment below, Karen shares her views on how anyone can turn their creative passion into something more than a hobby.

More About Karen

Karen worked as a fashion designer for over ten years in London, Melbourne and Sydney prior to working in academia. She is one of Australia’s best-known creative industry figures and has been actively engaged as an advocate, academic and leader in the Australian design industry for over 30 years. She was the 2012 inductee to the Fashion Hall of Fame awarded in Melbourne.

With more of our life taking place in a new and exciting digital world, our understanding of creativity and design takes on a whole new meaning. We have a fresh breed of graphic designers, filmmakers and communication designers taking over, and with new digital technology comes the opportunity to reinvent the old guard of visual artists and fashion designers. Nobody knows this more than Karen; Dean and Principal of renowned tertiary design institute LCI Melbourne.

Watch The Full Webinar

In the full webinar, Karen shares her expert insights into what a degree and career look like in the design industry today. To see the full thing, head over here.