The Deeply Graphic Designcast - DGDC

Just because everything is going smoothly in your design business doesn't mean there ain't room for improvement. In this episode, the team discusses how you can level up so many different facets of your business, ensuring success and growth.

Bill Gardner of Logo Lounge and Gardner Designs is back again for his intensive Logo Trends Report, 2022! 

You can follow along with Bill's Report here.

Or, you can watch the Video version on YouTube here.

Rethinking Your Meetings! Did you know workers lose nearly three hours per week to UNNECESSARY meetings!

Meetings are one of the biggest time sinks in organizations today. They consistently sabotage employees' productivity--especially in our new era of hybrid work. Why? They've become the cause for many other activities--coffee chats, brainstorming, happy hours, and more. Research by Harvard Business School professors found that as the pandemic unfolded, employees added 13 percent more meetings to their calendars.

In this episode, the gang reviews an awesome article with tips and suggestions to help you rescue you and your team from meeting chaos!

We thought it was time for an honest-to-goodness, no holds bar, Hot Takes Episode. And there was no shortage of fun topics to debate! We definitely had a lot of fun recording this one!

Are you juggling multiple clients, falling behind on projects, and can’t figure out how to escape? Feels like we are all in the same boat lately, continually in the heat of the moment, catching up on emails, project changes, and never-ending zoom meetings. It’s time to get a grip, the DGDC team is here to help!

We discuss organization tools and tips, job tracking software pros and cons, setting reminders, and knowing when to say no!

Here it is! Our predictions for Design Trends of 2022! We even prepared a Companion PDF to follow along with!

Download our Companion PDF Here!

Our annual review of great gifts for designers! Nick, Mikelle, and Jordan go over their wishlists for the holidays!

To make things super festive and easy this year, we have two useful tools to make this a joyous holiday experience!

One, Download Our Companion Guide including all the links!

Second, you can WATCH the Video Companion on our YouTube channel!

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

-Nick, Mikelle & Jordan

As a designer in a fast-paced and demanding position, it can be tempting to let your mental health take a back seat during stressful periods. However, those are the moments when it becomes even more important to exercise proper discipline.

Mike, Rubaie, Steven, and Narek discuss how stress and work affect their mental health, as well as their process for staying in a positive mindset. They speak with Francisco Reyes Jr, also known as “Nevermade”, about his battles with mental health and depression, as well as with Mitch Goldstein about a “Maker’s Mindset” and why it’s important to allow yourself to feel a full range of emotions as a creative.

The job market is hot right now, making this a perfect time to advance your career. Employers are struggling to find and hire great talent—and as a result, they are offering increasing pay, perks, and opportunities. In this episode, the gang reveals their best tips to increase your odds of landing that new job, helping you take advantage of the tight job market to grow in your job and get on a path to your best professional success. 

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Nick Longo

Mikelle Morrison

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We've all been there before. A frantic call, late in the day, from a client in desperate need of a rush job. Don't panic, we've got you covered. NIck, Mikelle, and Jordan discuss some tactical maneuvers to help you navigate these rough seas! We go over setting better expectations upfront, avoiding knee-jerk reactions, and even "homework" you can give your client to hopefully avoid future "red-alert" situations!

Plus, we have a fantastic Listener Question as well!