Creative deadlines hit differently because design work takes mental energy, not just time. Sometimes you can sit in front of a screen for hours trying to solve a visual problem creatively. There have definitely been nights when I’ve stayed up far too late trying to finish projects while balancing everything else happening in life. It gets exhausting sometimes. But I’m also learning how important time management is as a designer. Waiting until the last second usually leads to rushed work and unnecessary stress. I’m still figuring that balance out, but every project teaches me more about managing creative pressure professionally.