Techniques for Getting Your Creative Greenlit

The Myth of Being Chosen

Why “getting picked” isn't a measure of success.

Oct 14, 2025 • Cathy Davenport Lee

The Tale of Two Designers

Today I have a story for you - a story of Cathy and Katherine (I know, it’s so meta, right?).

Jun 7, 2025 • Cathy Davenport Lee

😃 Listen for the p__

The year was 2010.

Jun 13, 2024 • Cathy Davenport Lee

🤖🖼️ Stop Faking it

I wrote this because I saw this one mis-step over and over from designers trying to gain approval on their concepts. Read on to find out more.

Jun 7, 2024 • Cathy Davenport Lee

🤸‍♀️ Structured Flexibility 🧘‍♀️

Good morning all!

May 23, 2024 • Cathy Davenport Lee

Well, it’s official: summer is on its way.

May 15, 2024 • Cathy Davenport Lee

✅ Getting to YES

Getting things approved is a SKILL. And it’s an important one.

May 6, 2024 • Cathy Davenport Lee

🫥 HOW & WHY, but not WHAT.

On the subject of adding context to your designs.

Mar 16, 2024 • Cathy Davenport Lee

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