Sep 1

Stop Designing So Fast Graphic Designers. The Design Problem is Hiding Beneath the Surface

Graphic designers are trained to solve the problem sitting right in front of them. New website? Design it. New logo? Make it. New campaign? Get to work.But what if the problem you were handed isn’t the problem at all?Sometimes you have to stop designing long enough to figure out ... Show More

7m 39s

Aug 25

Graphic Designers Were Trained to Be Replaceable

Graphic Designers were trained to become replaceable.Master the software. Learn the tools. Follow the trends. Make better logos. Build better portfolios. Create more content. Work faster.For years, THAT was what being a great Graphic Designer looked like.And now AI can do a whole ... Show More

13m 24s

Aug 16

The Conversation Every Graphic Designer Is Avoiding. The Future of Graphic Design

The future of graphic design is COMING whether designers are ready for it or not.Thing is...Nobody actually knows what that future looks like and no one wants to talk about it!In this special episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with Anna Dower and Emma Kate, founde ... Show More

34m 3s

Mar 2024

Handing Over Your Working Files: Yes or No - RD338

Have you ever been in a sticky situation where a client has asked for your working files? In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve deep into the topic of whether or not to hand over working files. Join me as I share personal experiences and insights to help you navigate t ... Show More

27m 51s

May 2023

58 A Client's Perspective： Do They Always Need a Designer or Can They DIY It

In this episode of The Profitable Designer Podcast, we sit down to talk to David, the founder of Nebula Snacks. He could potentially be a client to a brand, graphic, or web designer. 😊 In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got his logo designed, ... Show More

30m 51s

Apr 2024

105 Transforming Leads into High-Quality Design Clients with Josh Hall

Every designer grapples with challenging clients—it's an inevitable part of the journey. We've all been there, facing clients who may not align with our vision or approach. But what defines a "bad" client? Is it the low-paying ones, the ones who seem to micro ... Show More

1 h

Jul 2023

DESIGNCAST | ChatGPT Q&A | DGDC

Dive into the heart of the graphic design industry with our latest podcast episode! 🎨🎧 Join us as we explore some of the most thought-provoking and controversial questions, curated by the powerful AI language model, ChatGPT. 🤖💬 Discover the delicate bala ... Show More

1 h

Sep 2023

63: What to Do When a Client Asks for Your RAW Files + WE'RE GOING ON A BREAK!

Most photographers at one point or another have been hit with the dreaded question… "Hey, do you think you could send me the raw files from our shoot?!" It's like a dagger in every photographer's heart… We're immediately ... Show More

49 m

Jul 2019

34- Why you shouldn't always listen to customers

Customer is king. Especially to designers. We would do everything for them. We fight for what they want and need. But is that always a good idea? I would argue that it is sometimes self-destructive. That it is against what customers actually want. Find out more in this mini MBA e ... Show More

11m 18s

Aug 2022

When To Drop A Design Client - RD300

When first starting in graphic or web design, firing a client may seem like a foreign concept. After all, isn't the whole point of building a business to increase your number of clients, not reduce it? But money is money, and as long as clients pay, they're worth ha ... Show More

16m 49s

Sep 2021

Turning Down Graphic Design Clients and Projects - RD271

Earlier this week, a member of the <a href= "https://resourcefuldesigner.com/community">Resourceful Designer Community</a> was seeking advice. A potential client contacted her asking if she designs book covers, which she does. Before replying to this unknown person, she decide ... Show More

16m 50s

Jul 2020

002 - What is concept design? - Art Department Podcast

What does a concept designer do? What job opportunities are out there? What is the Art Directors Guild? Lots of questions, lots of answers! Join Emmanuel Shiu and Jan Urschel as they dive into the confusing depth of the entertainment industry.

1h 19m

Aug 2023

#355 - Should Architects Sell Floor Plans Online?

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects should sell their floor plans online. The two cover the financial benefits of selling plans, making good floor plans accessible to more people, the downsides of selling partial services, qu ... Show More

1h 10m

Graphic Designers - To Give or Not to Gi...