Rise & Design

"What? This guy is a fake? Using templates?" That might be what you're thinking, but let me explain in this episode. To sum it up while you're reading this, not utilizing templates when you lack the skill or time to build from scratch is a mistake! As visual communicators, we should prioritize getting the final product over being a 100% handmade craftsperson every single time. It doesn't fit into the commercial world.
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It's a juicy one. Have you ever been concerned that your designs look too similar to the other brands in the category? Let's go over "generic" design, if corporate design is a thing and if that's bad.
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Let's talk some type. We all love it. I think I've found enough worthy nuggets and tips to have a useful conversation around it! I read a quote from Alina Wheeler's 'Designing Brand Identity," talk about choosing fonts for brand communications, and using type in layouts.
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What an amazing book. I can't wait to share some of the best sections I've come across while reading it and give you a good reason to read it yourself!
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The first guest on Rise & Design, Justin Hoffman, is an accomplished designer and marketer working in the Pacific Northwest. We had a fun conversation as he described his transition from full-time employee to agency owner! He has a very good understanding of his business and I hope you'll enjoy this as much as I did.

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How can I be more productive at work? How do I not feel overwhelmed with all of the tasks I need to complete and just shut down? In this episode, I share how I have handled juggling lots of tasks, and also being more consistent with my outputs. I hope you'll find this useful!

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Do we make impact on our clients businesses? What do we mean the world? Does it even matter if I'm another designer out making logos? These are things I ask myself, and struggle with often. Recently I've found a very useful and positive outlook on these questions.

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Oh boy. Reading. This episode I go over a few different ways that I have gotten better at reading and started to enjoy it a lot! With some changes in my mindset and a new definition of what reading is, I actually can't wait to read! Hopefully this might help you too

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What if I said that I’ve been a victim to just “making things pretty” and not answering the brief as well as I could? Would you want to slap me, or would you relate? In this episode I go over what I believe design is all about, and how we can get too caught up in being “beautiful” and “different” when that’s not always the answer.

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This episode is all about how I’ve personally found many advantages to taking the extra time to lay out a strong foundation for a brands identity. One of the biggest advantages is saving time and communicating a consistent message that will deepen the brand’s unique aspects and highlight it’s core beliefs!

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*Dylan Osborn has deleted his account for the time being*
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