Podcasts – The Deep End Design
Summary: If you are a graphic designer, web designer or a visual designer of any kind, this is the podcast for you. Each episode tackles a different graphic design related topic, from finding better clients to online portfolios to making sure you get paid. We also offer tips and tricks in our "Do Yourself a Favor" segment and advice when we answer a listener question. The Deeply Graphic Design-Cast is hosted by three successful, working designers with a wealth of real world experience to draw upon, so listen close! You're bound to learn something in each and every episode. Email listener questions to questions@thedeependdesign.com. Yours may be answered in a future episode!
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- Artist: graphic designers Wes McDowell, Mikelle Morrison & Nick Longo
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Podcasts:
One of the biggest game-changers for your design business is when you figure out how to get your projects organized. In this episode, the gang is joined by Word Revolution‘s Barbara Carneiro. She has an amazing method of pre-organizing her website and branding projects within her online project management software program that allows her to […]
As designers, it’s completely normal to get feedback from your clients. When it can become frustrating, however, is when that feedback turns into a full-on concept with instructions to “just make this.” It can be confusing. After all, they are supposedly paying us for our expertise, not just our ability to trace and digitize. While […]
We’ve talked about rebranding ourselves as creative pros, but this time around we wanted to talk about some recent real-life corporate rebrands to see who got it right, and who didn’t. Want to follow along with us? Download this pdf of all the logos we discuss in this episode. In this episode, the gang goes […]
They say not to judge a book by it’s cover, but we’re all guilty of choosing products based purely on their packaging. In this episode, our resident packaging guru, Nick walks us through the latest packaging design tips & trends that you can use to add value to your next packaging design project. We also […]
We’ve discussed it before, but it’s a new year, and we have some brand new perspectives on our biggest marketing asset as designers — our portfolio websites. Wes just went through a major redesign, and Nick is currently planning one as well, so listen for our tips on how to make the most of yours. […]
Every now and then its a good idea to step back, and ask yourself what’s working in your design business, and what isn’t. In this episode, the gang reflects on what new processes they want to start implementing in 2016 in order to grow their businesses. We talk about many goals, including raising our rates, […]
In the new year, what better resolution can we have than to do higher value work for higher value pay? In this episode, Wes interviews Brent Weaver, founder of ugurus.com about this very subject. Brent talks about how you can find those big fish clients, as well as how to qualify them to make sure […]
Well we finally made it to 100 episodes, and we could think of no better way to celebrate the milestone than by spending it with you. In this very special episode, the gang broadcasts live for the very first time, answering your questions in real time. In case you weren’t able to make the live […]
Mariah Carey may only have a single wish this Christmas, but then again, she’s not a graphic designer. This holiday season, curl up with a cozy sweater, a mug of “coffee” and this episode of Deeply Graphic so you know exactly what to ask for this year. The gang each brings 3 gift ideas to […]
As creatives, one of the most challenging aspects of our work is winning business from good clients. The thing that separates the successful designers from the rest is that they aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and show their potential clients exactly why they are the best for the job. And I don’t mean […]
With the holiday season underway, let’s not forget about those that make our business possible: our clients. In this episode, the gang each brings their own unique ideas about what you can do for your clients this year, no matter what your budget. Whether it’s snacks customized with your own branding, or a complimentary add-on […]
Most of us creative freelancers and solopreneurs have never thought about working out of an actual office space. High overheads, leases and actual employees are definite roadblocks, but there is good news: Running your business remotely can work quite well for most of us. But, are you doing it right? In this episode, Wes interviews […]
With 2015 almost turning to 2016, the gang takes a look at some of the more popular, innovative and controversial web design trends going on right now, as well as what 2016 web design trends will look like. As with all trend shows, we want to reiterate that just because a trend exists, doesn’t mean […]
Branding is one of the most important considerations for any business, especially for freelancers. With as much competition we creative freelancers face, ya gotta be memorable to survive. In this episode, the gang discusses the steps you should be taking to find the inner personality of your company or solopreneurship, and then how to carry […]
Every design project should start with the client kickoff meeting, and in this episode, Nick walks us through his version of the “10 Commandments” of a perfect kickoff. Kickoff meetings are important for several reasons: you get to dig deep with your client and find out everything you need to know to get the job […]
