Heart-Centred Design: Breaking the Burnout Cycle

Heart-Centred Design examines how designing without intention quietly leads creatives into burnout, disconnection and undifferentiated work. Drawing on lived experience, this talk traces a shift away from chasing every opportunity toward designing with values, boundaries and purpose at the centre.

The talk explores how alignment, rather than hustle, creates momentum. By saying no to work that did not resonate, new opportunities emerged that were more meaningful, sustainable and impactful. Heart-centred design is presented not as idealism, but as a practical framework for building a creative career that attracts the right collaborators and work.

This talk reframes success as something shaped through intention rather than accumulation. The perspective introduced here is extended through a corresponding workshop that focuses on building relationships and opportunities aligned with personal values.