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Rookie Designer Podcast
Hosted by Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis · EN
The Rookie Designer Podcast was founded in 2005, about one year into the growth of the new medium referred to as podcasting. Tired of the typical jargon laden, elitist discussions about the design field of work, Rookie Designer set out to create a resource for all designers, young and old, experienced and non. The Rookie Designer Podcast, brings tips, techniques and discussion delivered in an easy-to-understand format.
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Rookie Designer 183 - Moral of the Story
Jan 21, 201900:39:13Tap to summarizeCarl shares a situation that came up with his business and one that he talked with Jake about to get some advice. What to do when an estimate and an invoice from a vendor seem to be way off, even if it's in your favor. We are definitely curious to hear from our listeners on this topic. Just before that we hit on some design news and finish up with our Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Why Gillette's New Ad Campaign Is Toxic Canadian fraudster foiled because he used the wrong font There's a new Ghostbusters Movie Coming In 2020 Rookie Recommendations: My Morning Routine (Book) Free Weekly Schedule Template and Time Blocking Tips The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 182 - Goals
Dec 24, 201800:50:44Tap to summarizeJake and Carl close out 2018 talking about goals. They touch on some of the surprising articles that talk about how you should NOT set goals. While they both kind of disagree with this idea, it's always good to look at a different perspective. Couple of good design news items and of course they finish up with their Rookie Recommendations. Design News: Hospitality’s the special sauce in Stoneham’s newbie, Nobility Hill Optician Sans is a font that completes the eye test chart alphabet Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Harry's Razors Jake - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 181 - Gratitude and Patience
Dec 11, 201800:46:40Tap to summarizeCarl and Jake talk about the importance in gratitude when it comes to running their creative businesses. Being thankful for good clients, great projects, and the strides made are just some of the areas they touch on. They also speak about how important it is to be patient when you are starting out with your creative business. A couple of news items and of course Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: 2019 Digital Trends - Adobe & eConsultancy Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Pantone Color Finder Carl - Urban Axes & Pantone Game The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 180 - Tools in a Toolbox
Nov 12, 201800:41:22Tap to summarizeJake and Carl talk about how it is to be a designer who sometimes is merely a tool for a client. This doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing but it is something a lot of designers struggle to deal with. As creatives we take a lot of pride in the creative work we do and it's important not to let those feeling get in the way of the relationships with clients. However, sometimes a client isn't the best fit and you have to be willing to address that. At the same time, sometimes you just have to be a tool for your client. Throw in a couple of interesting news items and Rookie Recommendations and you have episode 180! Design News: An Interview With SCAD President Paula Wallace Making his mark: Lisbon street artist Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Magic: The Gathering Arena Jake - Spies in Disguise & Missing Link The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 179 - Happystance
Oct 29, 201800:33:25Tap to summarizeCarl and Jake get together this Monday morning to record their latest episode. Carl has some interesting insight about an article stating people are dying sooner due to having less trust and Jake talks about an upcoming Disney documentary. They then jump into Carl's topic Happystance. This is when a big, killer, well paying project almost seems like it fell right in your lap. They both share stories of Happystance just from this past week. Lastly they close out with their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Declining Trust Among Americans May Be Sending Many To Grave Sooner - Study Finds Disney Developing 'Ink & Paint' Documentary Series Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Fisher Video Productions (Wedding and Commercial Videography) Jake - Adobe MAX Keynote Day 1 Adobe MAX Keynote Day 2 Adobe MAX Sneaks The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 178 - Free Flow
Oct 17, 201800:48:40Tap to summarizeJake and Carl head into episode 178 without much of a topic on deck and decide to see what come up in conversations. They start off with some interested design news from Weight Watchers and a pretty crazy story about some Banksy artwork. Then it's on to see where things take them. Jake shares an interesting story about a video project he has been working on and it leads to a discussion about when things changes mid-project. Lastly they cover their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Weight Watchers changing name to focus on wellness, not dieting Sotheby's Gets Banksy'ed at Contemporary Art Auction in London Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Dunkin Harpoon Coffee Porter Jake - MeetUp.com The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 177 - Don't Panic
Oct 2, 201800:35:36Tap to summarizeWhat is one of the most popular phrases from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? Don't Panic! Jake and Carl talk this week in episode 177 about how this simple phrase relates to business. They share a couple of stories related to not panicking while running their design businesses. It's important to look at the big picture and to keep a level head no matter what happens. Carl has some interesting news about the Dunkin' Donuts brand and Jake shares news about an upcoming Adobe conference. Lastly they share their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Previous Episodes Referenced Rookie Designer 168 - Ostrich Eggs and Chicken Eggs Rookie Designer 176 - Moving On Design News: Dunkin' Donuts is dropping the 'Donuts' from its name, despite the fact it helped invent the word 'donut' Adobe Summit 2019 Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Short Film: Alike Carl - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Netflix The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 176 - Moving On
Sep 24, 201800:44:59Tap to summarizeCarl and Jake are back this week with episode 176. They discuss how to deal with and move on from clients and contracts that aren't fitting your business anymore. Sometimes it's a tough situation and they discuss some ways to help make the transition easier for everyone. Sprinkle in a little design news and stay until the end for the Rookie Recommendations. Remember Everyone's a Rookie Before They're An AllStar. Design News: California's Attacks on the Gig Economy End Up Hurting Neighborhood Barbers, Tattoo Artists Wolves football club unveils new visual identity featuring 3D wolf head Rookie Recommendations: Jake - DFS Full Color Carl - Warhammer 40k: Kill Team - Exploding Kittens - NSFW Exploding Kittens - Imploding Kittens - Bears vs Babies The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 175 - Combat Boredom
Sep 17, 201800:47:41Tap to summarizeJake and Carl bring you episode 175 this week when they talk about ways to combat boredom. Routines can sometimes cause things to be less than exciting, so it's important to change things up a bit. They share an article talking about how to do so at work but inject their own tips related to working on their own. There are a couple of interesting design news items and lastly they have a bit of a twisted added for the Rookie Recommendations. Article Inspiration: Ways for Creative Professionals to Combat Boredom at Work Design News: More Companies dropping College Degree Requirement for New Hires The New York Times vs. Batman… and All Other Comics Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky Carl - Glen Moray 12 Year American Barrel The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
Transcribe →Rookie Designer 174 - Distilling a Logo
Sep 3, 201800:44:32Tap to summarizeCarl is back to cohost with Jake for episode 174. They start off catching up on how Carl's wedding and honeymoon to Scotland went. Then they jump into their main topic which ties back to what Carl learned about distilling Scotch. He uses the process as an analogy related to creating an effective logo. It's a very interesting analogy. Then to close out the show they give their Rookie Recommendations of the week. Design News: NYIAD Introduces Online Graphic Design Certification Course Affinity Publisher: First Look Affinity Publisher Beta Release Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Bombas Socks Carl - Loomatix Color Grab & Adobe Capture CC The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com
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