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Feb 2025
51m 38s

Chaos to Clarity: How Smart Processes El...

Graphic Designers Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison
About this episode

Ever feel like your creative projects spiral into chaos—endless revisions, shifting client expectations, and no clear direction? You’re not alone. But what if structure and process could actually fuel creativity instead of stifling it?

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Balfe, Managing Director of Pennybridge, a strategic creative studio in Australia, to explore how using processes as guardrails can transform your workflow, manage client expectations, and lead to stronger, more strategic design.

We’ll break down why structure is your best creative tool, how to set boundaries that keep projects on track, and practical ways to guide clients through the branding and design journey with confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with chaotic projects, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

🎧 Listen now and take control of your creative process! #CreativeProcess #DesignWorkflow #DeeplyGraphicDesigncast


https://www.pennybridge.com.au/


https://www.instagram.com/pennybridge.studio/

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