In this episode we talk about the different things that can make you feel valued in your work a a graphic designer. Is it purely financial or are you needing something more? Do you continue to work for people that only benefit you financially? Is exposure value? We answer all these questions and more.

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In this episode we talk about the soft skills graphic designers should develop to further their craft and career. We also spend some time talking about what tv shows we are watching and what books we are reading.

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In this episode we talk about new programs we are using like Adobe XD. We then discuss career progression for designers and what your job title should be. We then talk about the struggle designers have when creating for themselves and the underlying reasons that it is so difficult.

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In this episode we briefly discuss Anthony’s experience attending Dragon Can and then we quickly get into our thoughts attending a conference for designers. We talk about the benefits of picking up new skills from classes. we also talk about experienced designers getting stuck in a design rut and how to continually evolve your skills and creativity. We round out the discussion talking about client budgets and if you should ask up front.

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In this episode we discuss coping with burnout from life and work. We talk about what it means to take a step back and how we find ways to recharge.

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In this episode we discuss how graphic designers performance should be measured and if it is accurate. We also discuss how a graphic designer can adapt when presented with the challenge of working with a brand that has bad branding.

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In this episode we talk about collaboration as a designer. Have you ever felt that you carried the weight of the project because you have all the tools to see it to the end? We also talk about creating boundaries when it comes to sharing your knowledge/ideas.

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In this episode we discuss the logos of the current crop of presidential hopefuls for the 2020 election. Back in our second episode ever we covered the 2016 presidential hopefuls and now we get to do it all over again with mostly new candidates and some progressive designs. Follow along with our review of the 24(so far) candidates logos and find out who we think phoned it in and how we really believe has a plan for branding America that we can get behind.

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• Michael Bennet (D), a U.S. senator from Colorado, announced that he was running for president on May 2, 2019.
• Joe Biden (D), a former vice president of the United States, announced that he was running for president on April 25, 2019.
• Bill de Blasio (D), the mayor of New York City, announced that he was running for president on May 16, 2019.
• Cory Booker (D), a U.S. senator from New Jersey, announced that he was running for president on February 1, 2019.
• Steve Bullock (D), the governor of Montana, announced that he was running for president on May 14, 2019.
• Pete Buttigieg (D), the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, announced that he was running for president on January 23, 2019.
• Julián Castro (D), a former U.S. secretary of housing and urban development and San Antonio mayor, formally announced his candidacy on January 12, 2019.
• John Delaney (D), a former U.S. representative from Maryland, filed to run for president on August 10, 2017.
• Tulsi Gabbard (D), a U.S. representative from Hawaii, announced that she had decided to run for president on January 11, 2019.
• Kirsten Gillibrand (D), a U.S. senator from New York, announced that she was forming an exploratory committee on January 15, 2019.[11] She officially announced she was running on March 17, 2019.
• Mike Gravel (D), a former U.S. senator from Alaska, announced he was running for president on April 2, 2019.
• Kamala Harris (D), a U.S. senator from California, announced that she was running for president on January 21, 2019.
• John Hickenlooper (D), a former governor of Colorado, announced that he was running for president on March 4, 2019.
• Jay Inslee (D), the governor of Washington, announced that he was running for president on March 1, 2019.
• Amy Klobuchar (D), a U.S. senator from Minnesota, formally announced she was running for president on February 10, 2019.
• Wayne Messam (D), the mayor of Miramar, Florida, announced he was forming an exploratory committee on March 13, 2019.
• Seth Moulton (D), a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, announced he was running for president on April 22, 2019.
• Beto O’Rourke (D), former U.S. representative from Texas, formally announced he was running for president on March 14, 2019.
• Tim Ryan (D), a U.S. representative from Ohio, announced he was running for president on April 4, 2019.
• Bernie Sanders (I), a U.S. senator from Vermont, announced that he was running for president on February 19, 2019.
• Eric Swalwell (D), a U.S. representative from California, announced that he was running for president on April 9, 2019.
• President Donald Trump (R) filed to run for re-election in 2020 on January 20, 2017.
• Elizabeth Warren (D), U.S. senator from Massachusetts, announced she had formed an exploratory committee on December 31, 2018. She formally announced she was running for president on February 9, 2019.
• Bill Weld (R), a former governor of Massachusetts, announced that he was running for president on April 15, 2019.
• Marianne Williamson (D), an author and lecturer, announced she was running for president on January 28, 2019.
• Andrew Yang (D), an entrepreneur and author from New York, filed to run for president on November 6, 2017.

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In this episode we talk about the stresses of revamping a large website. Finding ways to disconnect from technology to recharge. Noone loves group emails and we talk about ways to manage the email flow and reclaiming your time. We also talk about resume design vs. portfolio design. In our blackest black Business segment we also spend some time talking about the Kenyan running shoe company Enda. They have great branding and we point out our favorite elements.

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In this episode we talk about Staples new “improved” logo and we briefly talk about the fake outrage around Joe Bidens campaign logo. We also talk about new design trends and if they even exist in 2019.

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