My journey - Ross Chapman

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My journey

A collection of 9 posts

3 Considerations When Starting an Agency

3 Considerations When Starting an Agency

I didn't aim to set out and create an agency last year. I got here through a mix of self discovery and the realisation that I didn't want to create a lifestyle business.

What I'm Stopping and What I'm Starting

What I'm Stopping and What I'm Starting

Every December for the past few years, I stop some things and I start some things. I stop projects that aren't working out. I reduce a lot of interests and sometimes just kill some things that I've been thinking about for a while. Then I start some things. I wouldn't

My Experience as a Contractor

My Experience as a Contractor

"What I needed was a situation where I could earn enough to cover the bills, create savings and all at a low effort whilst I put together the masterplan."

Becoming an Entrepreneur

Becoming an Entrepreneur

I shared previously my story of finding it hard to accept that I was a designer. Later, it was about being comfortable being called a facilitator. Now, it's about coming to terms with a new role.

Why I Quit

Two weeks ago, I called my employer to say that I was leaving. Here's why.

Restarting the Engine

Restarting the Engine

Last December, as we were heading into Christmas, we found that projects would end or pause, ready to restart in January. But when we came back in January, I realised that it actually takes a monumental effort to "restart the engine" and how you shouldn't wait for perfect projects before

The 3 Changes I've Made Moving into Management

The 3 Changes I've Made Moving into Management

Here's an excerpt from a podcast where I talked about moving into a management position. You can listen to the original episode here, or scroll down further for the formatted article. Enjoy! Becoming Managing Director recently, there's been a number of things that I've had to change about myself and

My Journey in Product Design so far

My Journey in Product Design so far

Here are my product design career highlights (so far!) and some photos along the way.

Improving Design Sprints with Data

Improving Design Sprints with Data

I've been contemplating the design process the rest of this morning. About four years ago, I read the Sprint book [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sprint-Solve-Problems-Test-Ideas/dp/0593076117/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1O7XPR864CVPY&dchild=1&keywords=design+sprint&qid=1635668381&qsid=260-4685729-7219719&sprefix=design+sprin%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-4&