Since this is such an unprecedented time in our lives with Covid-19 disrupting the entire world, we think it deserves a bit more of a conversation. We’ve had some more time to sit with our temporary “new normal,” and we’ve begun to do things a little differently than before. Listen as we share what we’ve been doing […]

There’s a lot going on this week in terms of the Corona Virus. We wanted to address it in a plain and candid way, since many of you are affected by it in one way or another. It can mean working from home (potentially without childcare,) even a major loss of clients and income. In […]

We hit a major milestone today — 200 episodes! To celebrate that, and to celebrate YOU, our loyal listeners, we decided to answer as many of your questions as possible. Want access to all the classic episodes that are no longer on the podcast feed? Just click below, and post about the show and you’ll […]

Have you ever had a project that you just knew you had to walk away from? Projects can tun sour for many reasons, and while we hope it never happens to us, we should be prepared for the worst. In this episode, the gang talks about how to prevent this from happening in the first place, […]

Are you stuck in the trap of simply taking orders from clients? Or do you (and your clients) treat your services more like a prescribing physician? In order to make more money as a creative professional, it’s important to be able to diagnose, prescribe and treat the problems of your clients using your expertise. In […]

Some take the road less travelled… and others, like today’s guest just build a whole new damn road from scratch! Listen as Nick sits down with Nike Senior Designer Edward Harber for a discussion all about doing your own thing. This is a discussion that’s sure to be inspiring to just about everyone — especially for […]

Goodbye to the ‘teens, and hello to the twenties! With a new year (and a new decade,) we wanted to share some predictions with you. Specifically, predictions for all the design trends that have been gaining traction over the past year, and that we can expect to see way more of in the new year. Want […]

One of the very best ways to be successful as a designer, make good money, and earn trust with your clients is to make a name for yourself in the industry. Thank God we live in the age of social media, where we can actually make that happen — if we play it right. In this […]

Well Thanksgiving’s behind us, so you know what that means. Your parents are probably asking you what you want this year, and we’re here to help! So grab a cup of ‘nog, and your biggest, coziest sweater and listen in as the gang goes over their list of all the gifts designers should be asking for this […]

Wes & Nick had an amazing time at AdobeMax this year, but why should they have all the fun? We put this episode together to fill you in on all the best parts of the conference, key takeaways and all the fun stuff you may have missed. We’ll tell you all about the best “sneaks” […]