Do the F*cking Work

A wake-up call for creatives seeking inspiration to finally create, this work celebrates the journey of trying, learning, and failing. Over the past eight years, Jason Bacher and Brian Buirge of Good F*cking Design Advice (GFDA) have gained recognition in the international design community, motivating artists and entrepreneurs with their unique insights on work ethic and the creative process. This collection features 100 pieces of their irreverent advice, designed to help even the most dedicated procrastinators get unstuck. Topics range from enjoying your morning coffee to embracing failure and rejecting the status quo, all while challenging conventional thinking. Bacher and Buirge encourage you to celebrate the creative journey—the joy of trying, failing, learning, and trying again. They emphasize that making mistakes is part of creating something worthwhile and teach you to embrace the unknown and laugh at yourself along the way. Their bluntness carries a reassuring message: we’re all in this together, navigating failures and finding joy in the process. With personal insights, practical advice, stylish visuals, and colorful language, this work will renew your inspiration and highlight that the value of creativity lies as much in the process as in the final outcome.