Design Domination Podcast

A graphic design business podcast for freelance graphic designers

Gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.

Episode #23: Color Convo With Pantone’s Leatrice Eiseman

Do you pick colors arbitrarily? Do you have trouble defending your color choices to clients? Find out from world-renowned color connoisseur Leatrice Eiseman how to be the expert. Learn how color affects us physiologically, how it affects a design, what to consider when choosing colors, how to talk to clients about it, and more.

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Episode #22: How Graphic Designers Can Leverage LinkedIn

Learn how to leverage LinkedIn as part of your marketing efforts so you can build relationships and attract your ideal clients. Get tips on how to craft a profile that has impact, strategically network with connections, and more from LinkedIn expert Brynne Tillman.

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Episode #19: Tips About Trademarking Logo Designs

Do you know the difference between a copyright and trademark or how to make sure your logo designs don’t infringe on another company’s trademark? Find out from Matt the Lawyer how to make sure your logo design doesn’t infringe on an existing trademark, what your client should consider before trademarking, the trademark process and more.

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Episode #16: A Creative Business Convo With Cameron Foote

What should you consider before going out on your own as a freelancer? How should you present your work to get objective feedback? When should you push back with a client? How can you earn more respect from clients? Should you specialize? Creative business guru Cameron S. Foote shares his insights on all of these topics.

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Episode #15: A Hoppe Good Time Talking InDesign

Do you need to work smarter in InDesign? Maybe you’re unknowingly wasting time when creating new documents or you’re guilty of “guide hoarding.” Find out and learn some best practices and time-saving tips as the hilarious Jason Hoppe and I talk about InDesign and page layout in this special hour-long episode. Plus, find out which InDesign feature Jason calls “delicious” and what some designers do that he says is “like walking and having your pants not go with you.”

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Episode #14: Triple-threat Creative: Illustrator, Painter, Graphic Designer

Ever considered a full-time or part-time career as a fine artist? Hear from Michael Auger of Auger Artwork Studios, who’s had a solid career as an illustrator, painter and graphic designer.

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