In this episode, I talk to Nina Bruun, a designer, trend-spotter, and consultant. We cover topics such as advice to young professionals who are just starting, working with a personal assistant, what is trend spotting and how Nina does it, ideas on how to continually grow and develop yourself, and much more.BiographyAs a designer went industry professional, Nina has carved out a niche on the Nordic design scene as a leading source on interior trends, color knowledge, and design forecasting, as evidenced in several features including Wallpaper, Design Milk, Herald Tribune, Washington Post, and many others. Also, as an accomplished designer, Nina has received a Red Dot Design Award and has work accepted in the permanent collection at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.In 2016, Nina established her Creative Consultancy based in Copenhagen. With commercial insights, experience, and a personal passion, they create customized solutions within the fields of trends, colors, product-designs, graphics, and visual brand identity.Selected Links From the EpisodeNina Bruun Creative ConsultancyNina Bruun’s InstagramThe Audo3daysofdesignMuutoJim RohnMerijn Hos on The Creative Voyage PodcastPantoneAcne StudiosMENUShow NotesIntroduction [00:00]Episode Introduction [00:51]Advice to Young Designers [02:29]How to Grow As a Creative Professional [08:59]Personal Assistant As the Best Investment [13:30]Short Episode Break – Support the Podcast [23:13]Key Challenges Creative Industries Are Facing [23:57]Nina's Current Struggle [26:44]What Is Trend Spotting and How to Work With Trends [29:52]How to Be a Better Creative Professional [35:54]Episode Outro [39:42]Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/