Surviving Design is a personal, applied book for designers and creatives who feel disoriented inside modern tech work, and want clarity without pretending there is a single correct path. Part memoir, part field guide, it blends honest writing with practical instruments: prompts, exercises, and structured reflections you can use when navigating doubt, transition, pressure, and identity shifts. Inside: essays + personal reflections, guided exercises and prompts, perspectives on modern design culture, and a closing annex.