Rise & Design

You're sensitive as well. Some more than others, but we can't be perfect all of the time. In this episode, we go over the feeling of being down and how that affects productivity when working towards your goals or even just daily tasks. It's okay to feel this way, but I have a way that you can still get work done, and have just a sliver of positivity.-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you

Listen to this episode for quick inspiration on why you should accept patience into your life! We all have quick access to smartphones, information, and DOPAMINE. Learn why you should take joy and pride in slowing down to have more happiness in everyday life, and more success in your long-term goals.-Follow my Instagram @connorwoog-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you

For some of the more shy listeners, or people who don't get out a ton I have a message for you. Life is so much better when you are social and take time to share things with others. As a young adult, I struggle with finding time for friends after finishing highschool and college, and it's very easy to never do so.After some research and critical thinking, I realize that I am always way happier when I'm social and spend time with people outside of my household. Don't forget to do it!-Follow my Instagram @connorwoog-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you

When you learn something about yourself and that points you in a certain direction in life, you should go after it.This episode is all about picking a new direction, and starting your new path with the right mindset. The conversation we have in this episode is based on my newly made a decision to take a path down video game development and my personal experience so far.If it's time to turn a new chapter in your life, join me to talk about how you could do it!-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you

We might question what success looks like for us. Is it a cool job? Big house?In the world, there are too many messages about success that make you feel like you're insignificant for only working 20, 30, or 40 hours a week. You should not have to abandon people in your life or become someone that wakes up at 4 am and does 1,000 push-ups to achieve your goals.In this episode, we will talk all about this and how you can take small steps towards a bigger goal without offing yourself along the way.-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you

This podcast is a mixture of things.Firstly, it's about the act of “rising” above what society has made for all of us.Secondly, it's about documenting my journey from mediocre to exceptional. Not in egotistical means, but getting what I want in life and providing for others like I wish to.It's not my goal to make anyone feel like they don't do enough, but I wish to enlighten others on how even an average guy like me can make small changes to achieve something great. We all can do it.-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you

Nothing in life benefits from not getting enough time or effort. To continue putting out the best content and being balanced in my life, I'll be taking a temporary break from putting out episodes. Thank you for being supportive, and I'll be back soon!-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you!

Our enemy can be our environment we work in, holding us back from reaching our full potential. I've found a few ways to think about this issue and how to solve it.-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Woog" by Dylan Osborn-Thank you!

Our enemy can be our environment we work in, holding us back from reaching our full potential. I've found a few ways to think about this issue and how to solve it.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

We work towards our goals. When we can. THIS IS BAD! I do it too. Today I talk about how I've found success in planning out my efforts as well as having more organized thoughts throughout the day.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

"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.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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.- Follow my Instagram  @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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!- Follow my Instagram  @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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.- Follow my Instagram / Justin's agency (Blackbird Digital) @connorwoogdesign / @blackbirdcda-See my website / Blackbird Digitalconnorwoog.com / thisisblackbird.com-Thank you!

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!- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

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.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign - See my website connorwoog.com - Thank you!

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!- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign*Dylan Osborn has deleted his account for the time being* - See my website connorwoog.com - Thank you!

Going over Google’s new logos, what the success looks like at my day job, and diving into how we should start viewing creativity as a muscle, or a skill that we can improve and build upon.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign - See my website connorwoog.com - Thank you!

This episode I go more into the name and creation of the podcast, then I talk about my recent experiences with having a full-time job as an in-house designer and not feeling like I've been pushing myself very hard like I used to as a student.-Follow my Instagram@connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

My first podcast episode! Join me for a bite-sized version of why I started the Rise & Design podcast, as well as how discipline has been a big part of my life recently. I'm excited to put out content and get better each episode!-Follow my Instagram@connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

Welcome to the Rise & Design podcast! In this brief trailer, I go over what you can expect from this podcast in the future and what it's about.I really look forward to putting these episodes out and trying to make the best podcast that I can. Design means a lot to me, both as a career and a way of life. I hope to make positive impact, whether it is large or small.