Are students graduating from architecture school prepared for the profession? Is the educational system aligned with the workplace? What is the best software to teach students? Can we all just get along? We started this exploration of the idea that Architecture School may need some modifications in Episode 137. The system needs to change to provide the skill ... Show More
Jul 13
Ep 180: Size Doesn’t Matter
The phrase “it’s just a small project” has probably caused more confusion, blown more budgets, and strained more relationships than we’d care to admit. It sounds harmless, maybe even charming - the architectural equivalent of a quick favor. But that phrase carries weight. Because ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 22
The Designer Mindset Shift That Changes Everything and How You're Falling Behind Without It
Most graphic designers think their biggest threat is AI, bad clients, or lack of exposure. But the real problem? They don’t think like designers at all.Instead, they’re still stuck in the artist mindset—chasing aesthetics, taking feedback personally, and wondering why they’re und ... Show More
43m 16s
Feb 2025
Why Creative Freedom is a Graphic Designers Kryptonite—And How to Actually Unlock Your Design Genius
Graphic designers love to complain about brand guidelines, tight budgets, and impossible client restrictions—but what if those so-called limitations are actually the secret weapon to better design?That’s right—constraints don’t kill creativity; they fuel it. The best designers, t ... Show More
51m 38s
Jun 10
Stop Designing for Your Client. Start Designing for the End User.
Too many Graphic Designers forget one brutal truth. Design is NOT for you, your portfolio, or even your client. It’s for their audience. Period. The client pays the bill, sure. But they’re not the one your work is for. And every time you forget that, your design gets weaker. Less ... Show More
38 m
Oct 2024
Advice for the Young Designer - Cezar Arvelo
In this episode, Cezar and I reflect on our experience reviewing over a hundred portfolios at an Adobe Creative retreat, where we were inspired by the next generation of young designers. After seeing their work and hearing their questions, we decided to dive into three major topi ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 24
This Mindset Is Limiting Your Graphic Design Career
Many graphic designers are stuck and they don’t even know it.They price based on feelings, take feedback like a punch to the gut, and chase originality over clarity…all because they’re thinking like artists, not designers.This mindset starts early with crayons, sketchbooks, prais ... Show More
35m 24s
Nov 2024
135. Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan
In this episode, host Katy Cowan welcomes Khyati Trehan, a designer and 3D visual artist at Google Creative Lab in New York, to share a glimpse into one of the most innovative spaces in the design world.
Known for her unique balance of intense creative work and personal projects, ... Show More
58m 20s