Meet Victoria Hirsekorn

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Victoria Hirsekorn a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Victoria, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?

Getting out of my comfort zone has been key, especially when I entered the illustration program, full of art and life, after having studied graphic design, where it forms an internal structure and system. From small experiences like trying a new food or going to a place I’m familiar with, to accepting jobs in a language I don’t speak or working with big brands; these were initially terrifying experiences, but I managed to overcome the obstacles that arose, or I learned from my mistakes so I wouldn’t make them again.

From this also comes accepting my failures, my mistakes. I tend to be a perfectionist, but hidden within those details are my struggles with myself. I learned to listen to myself, understand myself, and accept myself.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I like to define various aspects of my life with a mantra: “I am dedicated to bringing ideas to life and creating visual experiences.” This is a very romantic way of talking about design, but I constantly find myself bringing people’s ideas, thoughts, and dreams to life, creating solutions that help others achieve their goals. Since I was little, art and design have been my compass. Drawing with pencils, making collages, artwork (according to my family, at least), and clothing designs, I found myself immersed in the world of design from a very young age. Over time, that playfulness became a vocation, and today I am a designer—one who lives in love with details, stories, and the connections between the visual and the emotional.

But my story doesn’t end there: I’m also an avid reader. I believe books and design have an invisible bond, a kind of synergy where both tell stories, provoke emotions, and transform the way we see the world. That’s why my book account was born, a digital corner where I combine my passion for reading with my love of design. There, each post is an experience: I don’t just recommend readings, but present them as graphic pieces that are felt and experienced.

My professional approach blends creativity with purpose. I like to think that I don’t just design brands or products, but experiences that speak, feel, and stay with me. Today, I continue to build bridges between the visual and the literary, and I’m excited about the new projects to come (spoiler alert! collaborations, interactive content, and much more to share).

I’m one of those who believes that a good story—whether told in a novel or a logo—has the power to change everything. And here I am, telling mine, with a laptop in one hand and a good book in the other.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, I think three qualities have been key to my journey: curiosity, creative sensitivity, and perseverance.

Curiosity was the initial spark—that need to understand how the visual, the narrative, and the emotional work. It drove me to explore from a very young age, to not settle for the superficial and to always seek new ways to tell stories.

Creative sensitivity allowed me to connect with what I design and with those who receive it. I believe that design (and art in general) requires an empathetic perspective so that what we create has soul and isn’t just “pretty.”

And perseverance… well, that’s what sustains everything. Having a passion is beautiful, but turning it into a profession means moving forward even when ideas don’t flow or fear appears.

To those just starting out, I would say: cultivate your curiosity as if it were a garden, listen to the world with attention and emotion, and above all, don’t stop. Skills are learned, but perseverance is what transforms. Trust your voice, even if it sounds quiet at first. Over time, it will become strong and clear.

Alright, so before we go we want to ask you to take a moment to reflect and share what you think you would do if you somehow knew you only had a decade of life left?

I would design without fear, write without a filter, and read without pause. I would turn each project into a love letter to what I believe and who I am. I would travel light, carrying only books, colors, and enthusiasm. I would create spaces where others could also find their voice—because if I’ve learned anything, it’s that sharing the journey makes it more valuable.

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