From Lazy Doer to Creative Powerhouse: The Journey of Adobe Messiah | Unscripted With Raygan

Raygan and Adobe Messiah in “Monk” mode

“Success isn’t always about money. Sometimes, it’s about finding your path, sticking to it, and growing through every challenge.”

In a world obsessed with quick wins and viral fame, Nana Chere Boachie-Darquah (a.k.a. Adobe Messiah) is playing the long game.

He calls himself a “lazy doer,” doesn’t chase trends but rather he creates them. And on this episode of Unscripted with Raygan, he walked us through the messy journey that transformed him from a curious kid into a creative leader.

The Origin Story: Built to Build Others

His design journey began in the most organic way; growing up in a creatively rich household. But it wasn’t until 2015, during an apprenticeship at a local printing press, that the spark truly caught fire. With no formal design education, he taught himself Adobe tools through experimentation and grit. Another graduate of the famous University of YouTube.

His alias, “Adobe Messiah,” is more than just a cool name. “Adobe” represents tools he uses to build. “Messiah” means well, Messiah. Together, they reflect his mission: to build people up and bring knowledge to others through creativity.

“I’m not just designing for aesthetics. I’m designing to make people feel something — to help them grow.”

Nana Chere’s approach to life is to try everything, take risks and get uncomfortable. This is the surest way to find your path

And once you find your path, stick to it.

In the process of sticking to it, become undeniably good at your craft.

If you want to stand out as a creative? Go the extra mile. Do what others won’t. Care more than most. Do more than the most

Making Creativity Pay

Monetizing creative work isn’t as mysterious as it seems. According to Chere, it starts with visibility. Put yourself out there. Solve real problems. Offer templates, teach, consult; there’s no shortage of ways to turn creativity into currency.

But around the topic of monetization, money isn’t everything. Prioritize experience over money. Take up projects that can give you leverage even if they do not come with a lot of money.

“You don’t need a fancy setup to make money from your craft. You just need to be useful and visible.”

Staying Inspired When It Gets Hard

Like most creatives, he has moments where inspiration fades. But he doesn’t stop. He zooms out, remembers why he started, and taps into the emotional core of his mission.

He even draws strength from unexpected places like Anime, mentioning Hidan from Naruto, a character who gains power through sacrifice. For Chere, success demands the same: discipline over motivation.

Beyond Design: The Real Secret to Success

Skills will get you noticed, but values will get you remembered. Nana Chere stresses the importance of humility, loyalty, and respect. These are the traits that make clients come back, teams stick together, and communities form.

And let’s not forget soft skills like communication, business, and collaboration because they are just as important as knowing Photoshop shortcuts.

Communicate well, make sure your clients are aware of constraints you’re facing to make working with you easy.

“You can be the best designer in the room, but if you’re difficult to work with, you won’t stay long.”

Wrapping Up: Connect and Keep Building

Chere’s journey is still unfolding. If you want to follow along, he’s active on Instagram and actually responds to DMs.

This conversation may be ending for now, but as Nana Chere says, “There’s always more to build.”

Watch the full episode here