12/09/2025
It’s been 10 years since I:
• Moved from DC to Colorado with my husband
• Started freelancing after struggling to find a full-time role
• Took the leap and formed Amy Darling Design LLC
• Began picking up my nieces from school every Tuesday (they were 7 and 4!)
• Discovered how much I love working with a mix of clients and brands
• Realized how much flexibility matters to me
A decade later, I’m still doing all of these things (and my nieces are now 17 and 14!). I am still very much in love with my graphic design work and my freelance lifestyle, even when months (or years!) are slow, and am feeling a lot of gratitude.
To my past and current clients, and to everyone who has sent a referral or recommended my work: THANK YOU. Your trust has made this possible.
And to my former coworkers from my full-time roles: THANK YOU for the skills, teamwork, and camaraderie that helped shape who I am as a designer now.
And to my fellow designers and gig workers: THANK YOU for the inspiration, the encouragement, the education, and all the conversations over coffee that keep our creativity (and probably our sanity!) flowing. Here’s to the next 10!