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Jarrod Drysdale

Hi, I’m Jarrod. I work with businesses to build more effective digital assets.

I also write about business, design, and freelancing. I’ve written 4 design books, founded several startups, and run a design newsletter with 36k subscribers.

My work and writing have appeared in:

  • A List Apart
  • AIGA
  • Smashing Magazine
  • Communication Arts
  • The Creative Bloq
  • Net Magazine
  • GOOD magazine
  • Fast Company
  • Despreneur
  • Design Taxi

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