Are Google fonts a Graphic Designers best friend, or Graphic Design Trap? On one hand, they provide Graphic Designers with free use of responsive, high quality fonts for use in print or online, with the most open commercial font licenses available. On the other hand...it's Google? A company that hasn't always been known for it's business ethics. Join The A ... Show More
Nov 11
How Stealing Can Make You a Better Graphic Designer
<p>Picasso once said, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” It wasn’t just a quote, it was a warning. Because every great designer, from Rand to Scher to Draplin, has stolen their way to mastery. The only difference is that they knew how to do it right.<br/><br/>Here’s what m ... Show More
34m 11s
Aug 2023
94- Helvetica - Business Design Teardown
You may not think about it often, but it's everywhere—on billboards, in your emails, on your favorite websites, and perhaps even your company's logo. Yes, we're talking about fonts and, more specifically, Helvetica. Our latest Business Design Teardown explores the iconic typeface ... Show More
1h 53m
Jun 2021
Why We Love to Hate Comic Sans and the Return of Fonts with Personality
If Comic Sans showed up at a house party, would it be welcome or shown the door? In this episode, the Wireframe team parties down with a wild array of fonts, good and bad, to learn about the rise of novelty typefaces like Comic Sans and the proliferation of the now all-too-famili ... Show More
27m 40s
Dec 2022
Why AI Generated Art Won't Replace Graphic Designers - RD308
<p class="p1">Before I start, let me preface this by saying I am not an expert in AI-Generated Art. These platforms are still in their infancy, and nobody knows what the future holds for them or their effect on the graphic design industry, but I doubt they'll ever replace graphic ... Show More
26m 36s
May 2023
58 A Client's Perspective： Do They Always Need a Designer or Can They DIY It
<p>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. 😊</p>
<p>In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got his logo designed, ... Show More
30m 51s
Apr 2022
Typography in Digital Interfaces | Thomas Girard, Assistant Professor of Design
Episode 62 Show Notes: Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using ty ... Show More
53m 46s
Feb 2023
Graphic Design Business Challenges You're Sure to Encounter - RD313
<p class="p1">Are you running or considering starting a graphic or web design business? If so, let me tell you, you're in for a wild ride! The graphic and web design industries are filled with opportunities and challenges, and understanding what to expect can be the difference be ... Show More
11 m
Apr 2023
235 - The Pursuit of Happiness — with Vince Lebon
Vince Lebon is a husband, father, and a curious design collaborator. He founded the experiential footwear brand Rollie Nation, where he has designed for and collaborated with celebrities.
In this episode, Vince discusses the importance of pursuing what makes him happy instead of ... Show More
1h 12m