In this episode of the DGDC podcast, our hosts reflect on their careers and offer valuable advice to aspiring designers. From learning how to work with others or not taking things so personally, they share the tips and tricks they wish they knew when they were starting out. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration for all graphic designers.

Our annual tradition continues! Out best gift recommendations for designers and creatives!

We also have a Video Companion to this episode on YouTube. All the links are listed there!

Happy Holidays from Nick, Mikelle, and Jordan.

We are back from Adobe Max, 2022! After a 2 year break, the in-person Adobe Max returned, and the gang is sharing some of the best news, features, insights, and offerings. We start by going over everything that debuted and what all this means for designers like us! Then, Nick gives his quick recap on the last day, sharing all sorts of observations and opinions. Lastly, we browsed the Community Pavilion to bring you some very kind vendors, sharing their products with you. Sorry for some of the audio issues on the live interviews.

If you want to check out these vendors, here are some links!

ZeroHeight

MarPipe

Marq

GlobalEdit

Every great project needs the right blueprint to succeed. The creative brief is the primary document for outlining the creative scope of the project. In this episode, the team discusses their proven methods for asking all the right questions. We talk about: Why are we doing this? Who is the Target audience? What is the Objective? Project’s “Single Message.” Project’s Tone and Voice, plus much more. With a rock-solid list of questions, you can reinvigorate your process and cultivate the perfect Creative Brief. 

Friends, it's that time of the year again, and we couldn't be more excited to partner with Adobe for this year's Adobe Max. Paul Trani, Adobe Evangelist, joins us for a sneak preview of this year's BIG event. For the first time, Max will be a hybrid of Virtual and In-Person, and the Virtual Pass is still absolutely FREE!

Join Adobe Max to spark your inspiration, learn how to bring your best ideas to life, and connect with other passionate creatives. And while nothing compares to being face-to-face, you can still join us online. For more information, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! 

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!