Working alongside entrepreneurs and makers has shaped not just how I design — but how I think.
These are people who build from the ground up. They don’t wait for perfect conditions or permission. They have ideas, energy, and grit — and they figure things out as they go. That mindset has always resonated with me because, in many ways, it’s how I work too.
At Lara Kroeker Interactive, I’ve collaborated with a wide range of people — from small business owners and artists to nonprofits and innovators. No two projects are the same, but there’s a shared spirit among them: a willingness to try, adapt, and keep moving. It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress.
Entrepreneurs and makers remind me that creativity doesn’t live in theory — it lives in action. They approach challenges as part of the process, not as roadblocks. That perspective has taught me to stay curious and flexible, to value momentum over certainty, and to see mistakes as opportunities to learn.
When we work together, the process becomes dynamic — full of collaboration, quick decisions, and discovery.
Whether we’re building a website, refining a brand, or solving a design problem, we’re constantly iterating. The best ideas often come from those spontaneous moments — the “what if we tried this” kind of thinking that happens when people are engaged, open, and invested.
That’s why I’ve built my practice around day-rate intensives. They mirror the way entrepreneurs and makers work — focused, fast-moving, and hands-on. Instead of long timelines and endless revisions, we collaborate in real time. You see the work come to life as I design, and together we shape it through conversation and immediate feedback. It’s creative problem-solving at its best — practical, intentional, and human.
What I’ve learned most from working alongside makers and entrepreneurs is that success isn’t just about output — it’s about connection. When people care deeply about what they’re building, the energy is contagious. It makes the work better. It makes me better.
In the end, the real magic of collaboration is in the shared belief that we can create something meaningful together — something that didn’t exist before we started.
If you’re that kind of builder, maker, or dreamer, I’d love to work with you.
Let’s make something →
