"Hey Kris & Don! What are your thoughts on using a stock photos and illustrations etc? I had a lecturer who said no, absolutely don’t use them but I was wondering what your thoughts are about this?”

We went on a few tangents with this one and cover the pros and cons of using stock photography including the importance of understanding usage rights and protecting yourself legaly. 

Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future Ask Kris & Don episode?

Head to designandprosper.co/podcast and ask away! You can be anonymous if you prefer. 🤗

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here. 

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

ChatGPT is the brainstorming buddy that is going to change your design process forever.

If you're not using ChatGPT behind the scenes in your design business yet, we're here to give you the kick-start you need.

We want to not only help you to get a handle on using ChatGPT in your design business but we also want to give you some prompts that are actually helpful! 

Here's what we cover this week:

Getting ChatGPT to understand who you are 

Brand strategy

Design Process

Critiquing your work

For full show notes including our list of ChatGPT prompts mentioned in this episode, click here. 

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

"A potential client has approached me and they said they had a bad experience with another designer. They’ve asked for “examples” before they’ll sign off on my proposal. What should I do?"

Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future Ask Kris & Don episode?

Head to designandprosper.co/podcast and ask away! You can be anonymous if you prefer. 🤗

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here.

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

In this episode of Design and Prosper, we chat about our recent experience of having our Meta (Facebook) Ads account hacked and being locked out. It was awful, and we don't want it to happen to you! 

Listen in to hear how it unfolded, who is being targeted and our insights on how to protect yourselves.  Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

How do you know if you're a good designer? Is there any way you can measure this?  We were asked the following question by a member of our community:  "I’m self taught and I second guess myself a lot. How do I know if I’m a good designer?" Listen in for all we had to say in this Ask Kris & Don quickie episode. 

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here. 

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

OMG we cannot believe you been along for the ride with us for 100 episodes! 🎉

Without you, our podcast (and our business) wouldn't exist. In this episode, we go right back to the beginning of our careers right up until now — this is our most open and honest conversation yet.

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here. 

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

This is an Ask Kris & Don espisode where we answer a question from Hannah: "What are some effective ways to make passive income as a web & branding designer. Looking to target clients rather than other designers. Thanks so much!" Thank you for your question Hannah!  Do you have a question you would like us to answer on an upcoming ’Ask Kris & Don' episode? 

You can record an audio message or type your question into the message field here: https://designandprosper.co/podcast.  You can be completely anonymous if you prefer. 🤗

Looking forward to hearing your questions! 

Much love, Kris & Donna xo

P.S For transcript click here 

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

Does it feel like the client work has dried up and there is nothing new on the horizon? 

In this episode we are talking all about what to do when things have gone quiet in your design business.

It’s a horrible feeling and it can be so scary. But it just might be the big kick up the butt you need to shift gears and start focusing on new directions.  Listen in for our big list of things to do when your business is quiet. 

Doors are currently open to The Design & Prosper Academy! 🎉

https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. We can't wait to help you step into the business of your dreams.  

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Free resources for designers 👀 https://designandprosper.co/free

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Do you have a question you would like us to answer on an upcoming ’Ask Kris & Don' episode? 

You can record an audio message or type your question into the message field here: https://designandprosper.co/podcast.  You can be completely anonymous if you prefer. 🤗

Looking forward to hearing your questions! 

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

In today's Ask Kris & Don episode we answer the following question from Joyce: "I’ve recently launched my design studio, and was {wonder}ing how you both would approach getting new clients in this time and age? Instagram is currently my plan for getting clients, and posting 3 times a week! 👀🤔

Thank you! Joyce"

In this episode we mentioned we are hosting a new, free live masterclass in September 2023! Join us for Pathway to profit – How to build a graphic design business that *really* works. Can't wait to see you in our zoom room! 

https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass ✨

With love,  Kris & Don xo

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support?

We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. You can sign up today! 

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If you want to elevate your design business, and you'd love access to Design & Prosper's complete design business roadmap—jump on the waitlist and you'll be the first notified when doors re open.Looking for FREE resources to help you thrive in business? https://www.designandprosper.co/free

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Do you have a question you would like us to answer on an upcoming ’Ask Kris & Don' episode? 

You can record an audio message or type your question into the message field here: https://designandprosper.co/podcast.  You can be completely anonymous if you prefer. 🤗

Looking forward to hearing your questions! 

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__

Today we are talking about the importance of consistency and how it can quite literally make or break your design business. Every part of your business can and should be systemised...we truly believe this is the key to long term success. Let's take a deep dive!  We're hosting a new, free live masterclass in September 2023! Join us for Pathway to profit – How to build a graphic design business that *really* works. Can't wait to see you in our zoom room! 

https://www.designandprosper.co/masterclass ✨

With love,  Kris & Don xo

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https://www.designandprosper.co/theacademy ✨

Looking to up-level your graphic design business with elevated systems, comprehensive training and ongoing support? We run our business school for graphic, web and brand designers three times a year. 

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Looking for FREE resources to help you thrive in business? https://www.designandprosper.co/free

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Do you have a question you would like us to answer on an upcoming ’Ask Kris & Don' episode? 

You can record an audio message or type your question into the message field here: https://designandprosper.co/podcast.  You can be completely anonymous if you prefer. 🤗

Looking forward to hearing your questions! 

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Are we friends on instagram yet? 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/designandprosper__