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Namika Hamasaki

If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know!

Andy Chung
Replying to @namika_haiji

What about just “designer”

Namika Hamasaki
Replying to @andy

It's very flexible and solid! I just noticed you call yourself designer. 🤝

jedmund
Replying to @namika_haiji @andy

Yeah I just go with designer these days. I have thought about things like "Product Architect" but its a bit too much for me.

Jamie Sigadel
Replying to @namika_haiji

I don't have a good answer to this but I would think about it in terms of how you want to present/market yourself.. Is there a reason why "Brand Designer" wouldn't suffice?

Namika Hamasaki
Replying to @jsiggy

Yeah, how I want to present myself is a good perspective! The fact current job market is totally split Product and Brand design but I honestly want to do and can do both. So I feel "Brand Designer" isn’t good enough or lacks my strength.

Jamie Sigadel
Replying to @namika_haiji

That I can understand because I've been a product designer forever but I studied graphic design. Unfortunately people lack imagination when it comes to hiring for these roles.. (c)

Jamie Sigadel
Replying to @namika_haiji

You could do a combo title like "Product and Brand Designer" but ultimately when it comes to a job you apply for, you might be forced to "pick a lane". There are jobs that ~want it all~ but sometimes means actually doing the job of 3 people lol

Lucie Bajgart
Replying to @namika_haiji

I have the same struggle, pls help haha

Namika Hamasaki
Replying to @luciebajgart

🤝🥺 Actually I've seen your portfolio!! as I've been researching if there's other designers who do both. I'm glad to meet you here ✨

Zachary
Zachary @zchry
Replying to @namika_haiji

I ask myself this everyday I and I have no idea what I call myself. I just go with generalist.

Namika Hamasaki
Replying to @zchry

Yeah generalist also came to mind.

Christine
Replying to @namika_haiji

the never-ending question :")