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BEYOND Design: 20% Is Design — Here’s the Rest

BEYOND Design: 20% Is Design — Here’s the Rest

Written by: Nelett Loubser
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This is not your average design podcast.
This is the part after the brief. The part behind the beautiful logo.
This is the real, raw, voice-note-style space for creatives, freelancers, and especially women in design who are building a life—not just a portfolio.


Hosted by Nelett—graphic designer turned creative life mentor with over 25 years in the industry—BEYOND Design gently peels back the curtain on what really goes on behind the work:


The self-doubt. The burnout. The tiny wins that no one claps for.
The scary emails. The dream clients. The ones that ghost you.
The overthinking. The overdelivering.
The bravery it takes to do this with heart.


From a small studio in Namibia to working with international brands, this podcast is rooted in the belief that your GPS doesn’t define your greatness—your perspective does.


And design?
That’s only about 20% of it.

The rest—it’s your nervous system.
Your rhythm.
Your boundaries.
Your beliefs.
Your body.
Your God.


That’s the part no one talks about. So I am.

Each episode is a soft but powerful mix of honest stories, soulful lessons, mindset shifts, and heart-led guidance. For the creatives who want to work smarter, live slower, and create from a grounded, inspired place.


Expect messy truths.
Gentle reminders.
Practical takeaways.
Never preachy. Always personal.


It’s like a voice note from a friend who gets what it’s like to freelance with your whole heart.


Because you don’t need more noise.
You need someone to remind you:

✨ You’re not alone in this.
✨ You’re powerful.
✨ And you can design your life—your way.


So take a breath.
Make some Coffee.
And let’s go beyond design—together

© 2026 Beyond Design by KunsHuis Graphic Design Art Economics
Episodes
  • Design Your Days (So You Don’t Lose Yourself by Wednesday)

    Design Your Days (So You Don’t Lose Yourself by Wednesday)
    Jan 21 2026

    Somewhere between the school bags, the client emails, the dog walk, and making supper… a lot of creatives are quietly burning out.

    In this episode, I’m sharing the simple rhythm that’s helping me hold client work and build what’s next — without losing myself halfway through the week.

    We’ll talk about why the problem usually isn’t time… it’s transitions.
    How to protect your mornings like a studio.
    And how to use weekly themes + monthly batching so your podcast/course/products don’t become another stressor.

    You’ll walk away with 5 practical takeaways you can use this week — even if life is full and your energy is not unlimited.

    👉 Show notes + the full article version are on my blog (and you can read it even if you don’t listen): https://kunshuis.com/2026/01/21/design-your-days/

    Thanks for listening to BEYOND Design ✨

    If this episode spoke to you, here are a few ways to keep the conversation going:

    Website & Resources → kunshuis.com
    Shop creative tools → The Kunshuis Collective
    Show notes & blogs → kunshuis.com/blog


    Free support for creatives:

    • 21-Day Creative Reset Challenge
    • Download: Asking Better Questions (Client Guide)

    🖤 My favourite tools for life + business:

    • The Playbook Planner
      — your creative sidekick for focus + flow
    • The Playbook Desk
      — a Notion-powered space to run your freelance business with ease

    Let’s connect & stay inspired:
    📸 Instagram
    Join the Beyond Design Room on Facebook

    Because design is only 20%… the rest is life.
    Thanks for being here, friend. You’re not alone in this journey—let’s design it together.
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    13 mins
  • How to Stay creative in the holiday season

    How to Stay creative in the holiday season
    Dec 10 2025

    If you're in that weird space between wanting to rest and still wanting to feel inspired — this one's for you.

    In this episode, we’re talking about how to stay creative during the holidays without forcing it. Because let’s be honest — your brain might be fried, your to-do list is a bit of a joke, and inspiration doesn’t exactly strike between school concerts and shopping lists.

    I’m sharing what I’ve learned about letting creativity play (instead of pushing it), what that actually looks like when you’re tired, and why your best ideas often show up when you stop trying so hard.

    → Show notes, 🖤, and links mentioned are waiting for you : https://kunshuis.com/2025/12/09/stay-creative-during-the-holidays/



    Feeling creatively stuck? Join the FREE 21-Day Creative Reset Challenge—a simple, inspiring, and doable way to reconnect with your creativity. No complicated tasks. No overwhelm. Just small daily shifts that make a big impact. 5-10 minutes a day. A fresh spark of inspiration.
    A reset for your creative soul. Ready to Begin? Join the Challenge Today!

    Thanks for listening to BEYOND Design ✨

    If this episode spoke to you, here are a few ways to keep the conversation going:

    Website & Resources → kunshuis.com
    Shop creative tools → The Kunshuis Collective
    Show notes & blogs → kunshuis.com/blog


    Free support for creatives:

    • 21-Day Creative Reset Challenge
    • Download: Asking Better Questions (Client Guide)

    🖤 My favourite tools for life + business:

    • The Playbook Planner
      — your creative sidekick for focus + flow
    • The Playbook Desk
      — a Notion-powered space to run your freelance business with ease

    Let’s connect & stay inspired:
    📸 Instagram
    Join the Beyond Design Room on Facebook

    Because design is only 20%… the rest is life.
    Thanks for being here, friend. You’re not alone in this journey—let’s design it together.
    Show More Show Less
    6 mins
  • Why we need to stop designing lives we constantly want to escape from

    Why we need to stop designing lives we constantly want to escape from
    Dec 4 2025

    If December is the only time you finally breathe, this episode is for you.

    I’m talking about the moment I realised the life I was designing — the one I thought looked “successful” — was actually exhausting me by the end of every year.

    This one’s not about productivity hacks or how to squeeze more into your day. It’s about learning to pause on purpose. Daily. Not just during the holidays.

    Let’s talk about why rest is not a reward. Why slowing down doesn't mean falling behind. And why we need to stop designing lives we constantly want to escape from.

    → Show notes, 🖤, and links mentioned are waiting for you here: https://kunshuis.com/2025/12/04/stop-designing-lives-we-constantly-want-to-escape-from/

    Feeling creatively stuck? Join the FREE 21-Day Creative Reset Challenge—a simple, inspiring, and doable way to reconnect with your creativity. No complicated tasks. No overwhelm. Just small daily shifts that make a big impact. 5-10 minutes a day. A fresh spark of inspiration.
    A reset for your creative soul. Ready to Begin? Join the Challenge Today!

    Thanks for listening to BEYOND Design ✨

    If this episode spoke to you, here are a few ways to keep the conversation going:

    Website & Resources → kunshuis.com
    Shop creative tools → The Kunshuis Collective
    Show notes & blogs → kunshuis.com/blog


    Free support for creatives:

    • 21-Day Creative Reset Challenge
    • Download: Asking Better Questions (Client Guide)

    🖤 My favourite tools for life + business:

    • The Playbook Planner
      — your creative sidekick for focus + flow
    • The Playbook Desk
      — a Notion-powered space to run your freelance business with ease

    Let’s connect & stay inspired:
    📸 Instagram
    Join the Beyond Design Room on Facebook

    Because design is only 20%… the rest is life.
    Thanks for being here, friend. You’re not alone in this journey—let’s design it together.
    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
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