Design Domination

Design Domination

By Colleen GratzerBusinessArtsMarketingDesign
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Design Domination episodes

  • Break Away From These "But's"

    #82 Many graphic designers undervalue their expertise and their work. You might undercut or reduce your pricing to win new work and clients. But if you don't value your work, no one else will! Stop wondering about your worth and break away from these "but's."

    18 min
  • "Freelancer"—The Other F Word

    #81 Many solopreneurs who are designers call themselves freelancers when they really aren't. They're doing much more than what a freelancer does. In many cases, the word can actually hold you back. Find out why I think "freelancer" is the other F word.

    11 min
  • Which Fish Are You?

    #80 Are you a small fish in a big pond, or a big fish in a small pond? If you're a small fish in a big pond, you need clarity, so you can be a bigger fish in a smaller pond and get the right clients and the right design work.

    18 min
  • Reflect, Refocus, Recharge

    #79 In this episode, I talk about reviewing our goals, celebrating our wins and refocusing ourselves and our businesses for the next year. Reflect, refocus, recharge.

    12 min
  • Color Blind by Design

    #78 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.

    39 min
  • How Your Unsecure Website Is Costing You Business

    #77 If you use WordPress for your website but don't take security measures, potential clients may leave your site because of a warning, or they may not see your site at all. Find out how your unsecure website is costing you business and what to do about it.

    12 min
  • Are Your Designs Solving or Causing Problems?

    #76 Graphic design is all about solving a problem and communicating. But those efforts fall short when you don't consider accessibility and how potentially 20% of your client's audience cannot access information because of design or file setup issues.

    18 min
  • Squash Self-Doubt and Own Your Expertise

    #75 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.

    18 min
  • Man of Many Talents, Melvin Thambi

    #74 Graphic designer/fine artist Melvin Thambi joins me to talk about pursuing design and fine arts, how he got his work to be exhibited, how hearing "no" led to him achieving his dream and what advice he has for non-U.S. designers looking to get U.S clients.

    36 min

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The podcast for accessibility, design and creative business, Design Domination helps graphic designers and web designers gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.