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Grace Ling, Founder of Design Buddies, on Personal Branding for Creatives

January 6, 2026·30 min
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Grace Ling is the Founder of Design Buddies - a massive design community hosted both online and in-real-life events. She is a UX designer, product designer, illustrator, community builder, content creator, competitive runner, and a world traveler with visits to over 40 countries stamped on her passport.She’s built a huge personal brand across various social media networks, spoken at over 100 events, and has been featured in New York Times Square and Wall Street Journal. Her career also includes several design roles at Electronic Arts (EA).This episode features a live conversation with Grace where over 100 attendees joined to listen in. We cover how to get started with building a personal brand, what to focus on as you grow, and what to avoid as well.

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