Crushing your next year actually starts in 4th Quarter of the previous year. Carina talks about several inspirational steps that could take your design business to the next level. Learn more in today’s episode. Learn what is new by going to <a href='http://www.carinagardner.com'>www.carinagardner.com</a>Join a Design Bootcamp at <a href='http://www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp'>www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp</a>

Crushing your next year actually starts in 4th Quarter of the previous year. Carina talks about several inspirational steps that could take your design business to the next level. Learn more in today’s episode. Learn what is new by going to www.carinagardner.com Join a Design Bootcamp at www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp

Crushing your next year actually starts in 4th Quarter of the previous year. Carina talks about several inspirational steps that could take your design business to the next level. Learn more in today’s episode. Learn what is new by going to <a href="http://www.carinagardner.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.carinagardner.com</a>Join a Design Bootcamp at <a href="http://www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp</a>

Episode 537 - Want to Crush 2026? Here’s Why I Start Planning in October

Carina Gardner, Ph.D. unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner is the founder and CEO of the University of Arts &amp; Design.&nbsp; She was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware, sewing patterns to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric for Riley Blake Designs and die cutting files for Silhouette while teaching other designers how to create meaningful businesses with their design work.

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Carina Gardner, Ph.D. unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner is the founder and CEO of the University of Arts & Design.  She was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware, sewing patterns to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric for Riley Blake Designs and die cutting files for Silhouette while teaching other designers how to create meaningful businesses with their design work.

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