12 creative put-downs turned into cheeky typographic art by Lisa Maltby
It can be challenging to stay sane and push your skills forward as a freelance creative, particularly when it's a field under so much scrutiny. And when we receive certain feedback from clients, it's hard not to take their comments personally.
For illustrator, designer and lettering artist , she's come up against a number of put-downs, both from acquaintances and creative professionals, and decided to transform them into art.
She explained: "As a sort of weird cathartic process I decided to turn the criticisms and condescending comments into fun typographic art. I wanted to create these in ways that matched each comment, using different media for each one accordingly. I hope they make you chuckle."
Based in Sheffield, Lisa has over 10 years' experience in the creative industries, and works for clients worldwide – whether that's a one-off illustration, a brand identity or a range of packaging designs. To discover more of her work, visit or follow her on Twitter .
Via direct submission | All images courtesy of Lisa Maltby
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