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Episode #78: Color Blind by Design
Color Blind by Design
Hear how Jake Albion pursued his passion of a creative career despite being told it might not be possible because of his color blindness, how he became more driven by his disability and turned it into an advantage, and how he got into accessibility.
Episode #76: Are Your Designs Solving or Causing Problems?
Are Your Designs Solving or Causing Problems?
Graphic design is all about solving a particular problem, communicating and evoking a certain feeling. But those efforts fall short when you don’t consider how potentially 20% of your client’s audience cannot read or access the information because of design or file setup issues. That leaves a bad impression. Are your designs solving or causing problems?
Are Your Designs Solving or Causing Problems?: Read or Listen
Episode #75: Squash Self-Doubt and Own Your Expertise
Squash Self-Doubt and Own Your Expertise
So many designers are afraid to call themselves an expert. They lack confidence, and that creates a snowball effect in their business: not charging enough, losing out on work and more. Find out how to squash self-doubt and own your expertise.
Episode #73: Winning Color Strategies
Winning Color Strategies
Find out how color affects branding, how to use color strategically and what to consider when choosing colors to get winning color strategies. Also learn a bit about color theory, color accessibility and color meaning.
Episode #66: How to Make Money on Upwork With Victor Ramirez
How to Make Money on Upwork With Victor Ramirez
Victor Ramirez joins me to talk about how to make money on Upwork. Find out how he made almost $7,700 part-time in less than two months’ time, mistakes he made early on and what he learned, and tips you can use. Plus, hear how he ended up on a billboard for UpWork in Times Square.
How to Make Money on Upwork With Victor Ramirez: Read or Listen
Episode #65: 23 Pro Page Layout Tips for Print and the Web
23 Pro Page Layout Tips for Print and the Web
I share 23 pro page layout tips for print, digital documents and the web. Find out how to polish your page layout skills, so you have more professional-looking and reader-friendly pages. You’ll also discover some accessibility and usability tips that can give you an edge over other designers and help your clients reach more people. Plus, I’ve also got a bunch of free resources for you.
23 Pro Page Layout Tips for Print and the Web: Read or Listen
Episode #63: From Designer to Brand Strategist With Melinda Livsey
From Designer to Brand Strategist With Melinda Livsey
Hear about the challenges that led Melinda Livsey to go from being a designer treated like an order taker and art directed by clients to trusted expert and brand strategist, the mindset shifts she had to make, why she no longer does any design work, how she builds trust with clients, the three questions she always asks during an initial consultation that position her as an expert and more. Plus, find out her secret talent. It might surprise you.
From Designer to Brand Strategist With Melinda Livsey: Read or Listen
Episode #59: Managing Your Freelance Business During the COVID-19 Crisis
Managing Your Freelance Business During the COVID-19 Crisis
Managing your freelance business during the COVID-19 crisis—and any crisis for that matter—is vital. We need to learn from this and stay level headed, focused and innovative to help our clients and our own businesses. We also need to be empathetic and understanding. How can we continue to serve them? How can we help them with new and unique needs they may have now? How can you continue running your business? How should we react if they start cutting out our services? How should we react if they ask to delay projects?
Managing Your Freelance Business During the COVID-19 Crisis: Read or Listen
Episode #54: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Yourself—Set Goals
Stop “Should-ing” All Over Yourself—Set Goals
Experts always say we should set goals to be successful. But do you avoid setting them because you don’t see the point or you’re afraid you won’t achieve them? Do you ever look back and think, “I should have done this or that”? Stop procrastinating and get motivated, and learn how setting goals can help.
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