Oct 6
Are You a Graphic Designer, or Do You Just Make Logos? Interview with Author Bill Gardner; Logo Lounge and Iconic Branding.
Graphic designers LOVE logos. We obsess over them, critique them, study them, redesign them and argue endlessly about what makes one great.But are we giving the logo too much credit?Few people are better qualified to answer that question than Bill Gardner. Founder of LogoLounge, ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 29
Graphic Designer Burnout: 10 Reasons Designers Are Burning Out & How to Prevent It
Graphic designers have a burnout problem. And the industry isn't making it any easier.Tight deadlines. Difficult clients. Constant revisions. New technology. AI. The pressure to learn more, work faster, stay available, and somehow remain creative through all of it. It's no surpri ... Show More
32m 48s
Sep 2023
You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar - RD318
Welcome to Resourceful Designer, the podcast that helps designers thrive in their creative careers. In today's episode, titled "You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar," host Mark delves into the importance of seeking feedback and involving others in your design process. Mar ... Show More
20m 37s
May 2022
Think Like A Design Client - RD293
It's so easy to get caught up in what we do, be that logo design, vehicle wraps, websites, trade show booths; you name it. We forget that our clients don't live in the same world as we do. Our clients don't see the world through a designer's eye. When they look at a billboard, th ... Show More
21m 18s
Nov 2024
Re-Air: Three Powerful Mindset Shifts for Visual Artists
<p>In this episode of <em>The Artist Advisory Hotline</em>, Marina Press Granger revisits three transformative mindset shifts that every visual artist needs to thrive. If you've ever struggled with seeing your art as more than a hobby, doubted your worthiness of success, or felt ... Show More
35m 58s
Nov 2021
162 - Is Being a Designer Enough? — with Rodrigo and Anneli
In the corporate world, climbing the proverbial ladder seems common. To get ahead (and make more money) you must climb through the ranks.
But in the creative industry, it feels different. We pursue a career in the arts because we're passionate about things like design, photograph ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2025
Ep. 44: Breaking Through the $50K Freelance Ceiling: Here’s How
Text us your questions, and we'll address them in the show!Many freelance designers hit an income ceiling around $50K per year, despite putting in more hours and taking on more projects. It's not about working harder—it’s about working smarter.In this episode, you'll discover:The ... Show More
26m 49s
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, praise for creativity and it feels right. But in the real world? That same mindse ... Show More
