What happens when your successful design agency collapses in "20 minutes"? For Chris Sanders, it was the start of something much bigger.

I'm delighted to talk to the founder of Right Aligned about the messy reality of a career in design. Chris shares his journey from a 1999 print room to building a global educational platform that prioritises "the process" over the polished final result.

We discuss:

• The Agency Rollercoaster: How Chris survived three agency start-ups and what he learned from the failures.
• Accessibility in Design: Why he’s fighting to keep design education affordable for the 99%.
• The Pylon Culture: Moving past the toxicity of online design critiques to find the real rationale behind the work.
• Burnout & The Provider Trap: A raw look at mental health, the pressure to "be the breadwinner," and how to switch off (without a device).

Whether you’re a junior designer just starting out or a creative director feeling the weight of the industry, Chris’s story is a reminder that you don’t have to "set yourself on fire to keep others warm."

Find more at:
www.rightalignedacademy.com
www.wiselove.studio