
About Miguel Lobato
Designing digital products during the day and cracking jokes full time, Miguel takes a break from his nine-to-five in the fintech industry to perform comedy, draw silly comics, write about creativity, and illustrate stories. He enjoys highlighting the quirky moments in life and promoting the benefits of embracing imperfection as a creative.

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