Graphic designers have been fighting the wrong battle. While the design world panics about AI taking jobs, a more dangerous threat has already arrived — Graphic Designers who know how to use AI better than you. They’re faster, sharper, and landing the work while you’re still debating whether it’s “ethical” to use the tools. This isn’t a future problem. It’ ... 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
Nov 4
How AI Changed The Future of Graphic Design Forever
<p>AI didn’t destroy Graphic Design. Designers did. We built this monster that fed AI. Every shortcut, every lazy template, every “good enough” logo fed the machine that’s now eating their lunch. Designers spent years trading thinking for trends, problem-solving for pixels, and o ... Show More
17m 23s
Nov 10
164 | Turning Remodel Problems Into Design Opportunities With Julie Stevens
We’ve all been there — you start a remodel excited and full of vision, and then reality hits. A wall isn’t where you thought it was, a material is delayed, or something totally unexpected pops up once construction begins. Suddenly, your dream design feels like it’s slipping away. ... Show More
22m 52s
Aug 5
172 From Freelancer to Agency Owner - What I Wish I Knew
You don’t become an agency owner by accident. It takes intention, structure, and a shift in how you think about money, clients, and your own value. I spent years making mistakes that kept me stuck in the freelance cycle. From undercharging and customizing every project to thinkin ... Show More
36m 56s
Nov 2024
What to Do When You Can't Follow Your Instructional Design Model
<p>As instructional designers, we have our go to models for designing learning experiences. What do you do though when you have to pivot? On today's episode, I'll share with you a crazy project I worked on where I had to heavily modify the backward design model. </p> <p>Also, Hap ... Show More
25m 56s