The Creative's Chronicles Podcast

Today’s Guest is Phenomenal, He is an Engineer, a Brand Identity Designer and Freelancer at NeyoDesigns, joining us is Mr. Adeniyi Ishola, and He shared his Design journey with us and also talks about how he measures career success, get new clients and more. Do listen, share with a friend and have Fun!

Notes from Today’s Episode:

 Progress needs to be measured to evaluate growth

 Feedback is an important metrics to measure success

 You have to be patient with your process but don’t be lazy, always push to get better

 Consistency, hard-work and creativity makes you a great designer

 Keep doing what you do best, the more you practice; the more you discover new methods…

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Podbean and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creatives Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

Show Notes:

Follow Mr. Adeniyi Ishola on Instagram – instagram.com/neyodesigns

Today Guest is Phenomenal, He is an Amazing Brand Identity Designer, Founder and Creative Director at Togra Designs, the mind behind theDescus a weekly chat series for Designers and also he is very passionate about knowledge sharing,  joining us is – Mr. Olushola Toluwase, and He shared his Design journey with us and also talks about dealing with plateaus, getting unstuck, theDescus series, client management, and much more. Do listen, share with a friend and have Fun!

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

The desire to continuously improve and be better will help you make measurable progress

Taking new challenges helped me deal with plateaus and pushed me out of my comfort zone

Mentorship is an influence you want to be multiplied in yourself; study your mentors

Accountability is important, if you are strategic, you will value and appreciate the need to be accountable. This will save you from making costly mistakes.

It is okay to make mistakes, you just need to ask better questions

You need to be inquisitive, observant and pay attention to details

Learn to adapt, but always focus on the big picture

 

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Follow Mr. Olushola Toluwase on Instagram  – https://instagram.com/iam_olusholatolu

Today Guest is Amazing, He is a Senior Designer at Fourth Canvas, he is well read and the mind behind the #DearDesigner Series, we have joining us - Tunji Ogunoye, he shares his Design journey with us and also talks about the #DearDesigner series, empathy driven design and much more. Do listen, share with a friend and have Fun!

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Uploading and putting your work out there helps you measure and track your progress

You are unique as a designer, understand that you are different, bring this uniqueness to bear on projects

Remember that your design is not all about you; you are designing for an audience!

Understanding people, psychology and how the abstracts concepts we use are interpreted by people is important. Read about these topics, learn, get feedback and improve

Whenever you get a client, understand the project in its entirety before talking about funds

Find a rhythm and pattern that helps your productivity

  

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Follow Mr. #DearDesigner on Twitter – https://twitter.com/TunjiOgunoye

Today Guest is Amazing, she is a Motion Designer and also a Brand Identity Designer, we have joining us Debbie Bashorun. Today she shares her Design journey with us and also gives practical tips for handling self-doubt, becoming confident and much more. Do listen, share with a friend and have Fun!

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

You might be in different stages in career with some of the designers you compare your work with, be patient with your process, get feedback, improve and grow.

Be willing to listen and learn

Experience is key, money can’t buy experience. It takes time, trust the process

Don’t be shy to show your work, put it out there and get feedback

Continuous measurable progress boosts your confidence

When you get feedback for your work, separate your personality from the project. The feedback is targeted on making your work better and not on attacking on your person.

Understand yourself, know what works for you and work it

 

Demystifying myths

The Myth that only Males can be designers is wrong, anybody can design, you need to first want it, then you can go for it. We can master any skill we chose to.

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Follow Debbie Bashorun on Twitter - @ https://twitter.com/DebbieBashorun

Follow Debbie on Instagram – https://instagram.com/suane.co

Today’s Guest is the mind behind In a Minute series, He is a Motion Designer and also the Creative Director of Schuks Media; joining us today is Somto Schucks Onubogu an amazing Creative Professional. He shared his journey and lessons his picked along the way with us on today’s episode. Do listen and don’t forget to subscribe on your podcasting app.

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Learning goes with doing, it is in practicing that we get better

Pace yourself; you have time, find a good balance between work and every other thing you do

Always have a tested and Process you follow for your projects; this will help you go over blocks

Communication, trust and honest are important for profitable partnerships

For pricing strategy, positioning and value delivery is key

Plus how to become a Motion Designer (Listener pecks)

 

“If we do not live out our dreams, what’s the point of having them in the first place… - Somto Schucks Onugobu”

 

 

Demystifying myths

People tend to underestimate the time and effort required for motion design projects. Amazing projects takes time; but with time and experience you get to deliver motion design projects faster.  Another myth is that Motion design is cheap, this is false and finally whiteboard explainer videos is not Motion Design.

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Somto on Social – https://www.instagram.com/schucks_/

Schuks Media on Social – https://www.instagram.com/schucksmedia/

Schuks Media - https://www.schucksmedia.com/

Schutterd Media - https://www.instagram.com/schutterdlens/

Today’s Guest is an amazing professional, He is an Entrepreneur, a brand consultant, a Creative Thinker and the Mind behind Mascot Art House and Ifiok Beyond Design Learning Community, He is the Phenomenal Godwin Akpan, starting out as a passionate cartoonist and Cart maker, the love for design and creativity motivated him to take leaps in career. He shared his journey and lessons his picked along the way with us on today’s episode. Do listen and don’t forget to subscribe on your podcasting app.

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Don’t get satisfied or stagnated at any level you find yourself in career

Don’t hold on to old ways and habits that limit or stunt your growth

Patience is a Skill; creativity takes time

Patience works with critical thinking, this should not be misconstrued for slow pace of delivery

Be strategic about rejections, see it as a curve in the learning process and it also contributes to your portfolio

Contributing to the growth of Communities will make the industry thrive

 

Demystifying myths

The Myth that we cannot be united in the creative industry is wrong. Currently with IBD Community I am working to demystify this myth. The goal is to make it possible for anyone to learn and get to any height in the industry. It is possible to get into the industry, learn and with time become a professional.

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Godwin Akpan on Social – https://www.facebook.com/mascotwin

Mascot Art House - https://www.facebook.com/mascotarthouse/

Ifiok Beyond Design Community - https://www.facebook.com/ifiokbeyonddesign/

Episode 051– Start with what you have

Today’s Guest is Amazing, she is a YouTuber, an Entrepreneur and a Writer, joining us today is Olamide Egbayelo; she shared her journey into the world of Digital content creation and lessons she’s picked up. Do listen and don’t forget to subscribe on your podcasting app.

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Don’t be money driven, you need to enjoy doing what you are doing

Start in a space you are good at, passion plays a huge role

You will need to read and research a lot

Start with what you have, learn the basics

Measuring Progress and periodic evaluation is important,

Learn how to handle feedback; both negative and positive

Speak to people in the industry; ask questions…

 

Demystifying myths

The Myth that once you become a YouTube content creator you are now earning plenty $$$ is quiet wrong, to start earning you must meet the eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program. Once a channel reaches 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers it will be reviewed to join the program. To become profitable in business or career, there is need for consistency, patience and work ethic; these values are universal.

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Olamide’s YouTube Chanel – https://www.youtube.com/olamideyelo

Hexal Place - https://hexalplace.com/

Olamide’s Website - http://olamideyelo.com/

Today’s Guest is Phenomenal, we have joining us Abdulhakim Haliru, he is a Software Developer,  Tech Evangelist, Co-Organizer for WeCodeNG, he is the CTO of Leproghrammeen and a serial entrepreneur. Today he shares with us his story and lessons he has picked from a really long career in technology.

"Do note that you will not have all the answers at the beginning, but ignorance is not an excuse. Be ready to walk the talk, it takes a lot to be successful, be ready for eventualities. How prepared you are determines how you react to situations."

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Even our mistakes shape our paths, it adds up. Our success story is a product of our experiences

Learn emotional intelligence, it does a lot for your career and business

Have values, ethics play a major role in the decisions we make and who we become

It takes an inordinate amount of effort to make an impact in the market place or in career. Consistency will help you standout.

Don’t focus on the buzz words or hype, learn to kill the noise

Business skill, people skill, there is also an element of marketing needed; evaluate your strengths and weakness before starting out in business

Because you have failed at one thing, doesn’t mean you are a failure.

 

Demystifying myths

The Myth that the entrepreneur’s path is easy is wrong; this makes a lot of people jump on the entrepreneurship bandwagon and they are not ready to do what it takes. Technology is profitable and attractive, but you need to do a lot of work and also you need to have an open mind to learning. Learn to fail fast and learn to laugh at yourself. You need to be prepared and understand what it really takes to be an entrepreneur.

 

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

LeProghrammeen - http://www.leproghrammeen.com/

Follow Abdulhakim on Twitter - @ https://twitter.com/hakeemhal

Mr. Seun Daramola is a friend, brother and a Full Stack Developer at Andela, he embodies passion, I recall him travelling from Lokoja to Abuja to attend Meetups, safe to say community, commitment and passion pays. Today he shares with us his journey and experience and the role communities play in the career of Techies.

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Join a Community, don’t be an island… @seunzone

 

Focus on a particular career path, this saves you time

The knowledge gotten from the process of trying to attain a goal leaves you more equipped for subsequent goals

Always note that the initial learning curve is different for everyone, know that your journey is different, stay consistent and push through that phase

To advance in career you need to be in circles of people who are doing what you desire, this gives you access to information and resource persons

Sharing our knowledge with others helps them and also creates ripple effects and we are better for it

 

Demystifying myths

The Myth related to becoming a Senior Developer, the senior developers you see today, were ones beginners, they paid their dues and put in the work; Titles are fine, but don’t feel intimidated or let titles get into your head, forget the titles;  give yourself to learning, the returns will be well worth it.

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Show Notes:

Seun’s Website – www.seunzone.com

Follow Seun on Twitter - @seunzone

Ian Paget is the mind behind Logo Geek, He is a UK based graphic designer located in Manchester, who specialises in logo and brand identity design. He has successfully built a thriving Community of Brand Identity Designers and also hosts the Logo Geek Podcast. Today he shares with us his story and practical tips for handling “Blocks”, getting mentors and thriving as a Creative Professional, do listen and have fun!

 

Notes from Today’s Episode:

Create a plan and reverse engineer it

The drive to learn more and wanting to get better ultimately pays off

Continually ask questions, participate in communities and keep pushing

Adding value also raises your value in the market place

With a business or anything, you need to have a goal that is beyond working, something you would love to do…

 

Demystifying myths

Creative block, most times when people hit blocks, they feel they can’t get anything done. Don’t let yourself be trapped because you can’t think of anything clever or new, you can take ideas and structures from other places, work through putting something together, it might not be the most amazing thing, but it is better to do something than nothing, focus on finishing, this way you have made progress.

Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email:  [email protected], remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You!

 

Resources Mentioned:

Logo Geek – https://logogeek.uk/

Logo Geek Community – https://logogeek.uk/community

Logo Geek on Twitter – https://twitter.com/Logo_Geek

Ian Paget on Twitter – https://twitter.com/ianpaget