In this episode we go over a bunch of feedback we’ve received and then dive pretty deep into Apple’s presentation of the new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods.

Note: We have both been pretty busy (and sick) lately, and we apologize this is coming out so late.

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In this episode, we discuss photography. A lot of designers pursue photography as a hobby and it’s played a part in both of our design philosophy and style. We discuss how photography has effected our design and how design has effected our photography.

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In this episode, we discuss how much learning to draw can help a person become a better designer. We also talk about whether or not learning to draw with paper and pencil is important to learning to draw and learning design.

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In this episode, we discuss the prevalence of terrible design and typography in otherwise good Christian theology. We also tackle the issue of designers making ugly heresy beautiful and appealing to potential readers. We talk a little bit about the importance of adorning good theology well, and throw out some suggestions for people designing church websites. In case we didn’t make everyone angry, David awkwardly tries to briefly explain the position of the Scottish Covenanters.

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In this episode, we discussed how one improves as a designer: how designers can get better at using their tools and also expand into other styles or kinds of design. As “Most Improved Designer – Hillyard, WA – 2015”, Joe knows this issue and is pretty brilliant in discussing it.*

*That isn’t a real thing. Also Joe wrote the show notes.

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In this episode, we were prompted by the epidemic that is Pokemon Go to talk about apps that aim to have a positive impact on your life. Topics include Pokemon Go, Apple Watch circles, Carrot Todo, and overall gamification of our lives. We wrap up by talking about whether or not the idea of gamifying our prayer lists and Bible reading is a good thing.

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This episode features the most famous beer-drinking, filmmaking, podcasting reformed Christian designer who’s ever been on Helvetic: Les Lanphere from the Reformed Pubcast! In this episode, we talk about how he got started in graphic design and filmmaking, his plans for the Calvinist Movie, how Christians can (or can’t) shape culture through design and filmmaking, and the service: VidAngel.

Note: Due to a communication error, the audio from this is lower quality than usual—sorry about that.

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In this episode, we discuss the idea of doing work for free: why you should and shouldn’t do work for free, and tips for when you find yourself doing work for free.

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Thanks to a suggestion from Chris Ragsdale that we took way too far, this is our first ever live-streamed (through Facebook Live Video) episode of Helvetic. Our topic is Apple’s WWDC announcement, Google’s Google I/O announcement, and the implications of each of those for user privacy and why privacy should matter to Christians. We also talk a little about the idea of communicating by way of text and what effect things like emoticons and stickers can have on text communications.

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In this episode, we discuss getting started as a designer and (by request) review a laptop that neither one of us has ever seen in person. While our discussion about getting started as a designer is in no way exhaustive, we hope that it provides some helpful tips for anyone who is interested in the field.

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