Episode 01:
For our debut episode, Fawzi sat down with Shadi Al-Abadi, a multidisciplinary creative professional with years of experience across 3D art, branding, graphic design, video production, music, voice acting, and entrepreneurship. Shadi is the founder of LoreCraft Designs, a creative studio focused on helping businesses and brands build stronger visual identities through design, storytelling, and digital media. Throughout his career, he has worked across multiple creative disciplines, giving him a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing modern creatives.
In this conversation, we explore the realities of working in design, game development, and the wider creative industry. Topics include workplace favoritism, hiring through connections versus merit, crunch culture, burnout, the lack of professional protection for designers, the advantages and disadvantages of being a generalist, the impact of AI on creative careers, and the skills creatives need to remain relevant in a rapidly changing industry.
This episode is not a technical tutorial. It's an honest discussion about the professional realities many creatives experience but rarely talk about openly. Whether you're a designer, artist, developer, freelancer, student, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation offers valuable insights into navigating a career in today's creative landscape.
