Do you think that you might be interested in design as a major, but you're not quite sure what it entails? Are you already a design major and feeling apprehensive about what follows graduation? Ugly Babies podcast will take you from discerning design to a developed designer.
A long (MOSTLY unedited) conversation with the creator of Remember My Family: The Coe History Guitar, Gavin Coe, about how it all went down. History plays a big role in this episode, so listen closely as we pass between then and now. We didn't leave the music side out- Gavin got in his fair share of Fender/Gibson tangents!
Talking about how to get into design if you have the newfound passion. Additionally, an update and spoiler for the Ugly Babies NFT!
Today we are talking about what it's like to be starting grad school. I am not in grad school (yet...?)- which means this will be the first interview of the podcast! Super excited to start this series and see where it takes us!
What ARE we all saving for? The importance of a budget and the pleasantries of taxes!
If you aren't using written agreements, chances are, someone has already taken advantage of your time. Today we're talking about types of paperwork and what's included in them.
The time between graduation and an internship or job can be a bit awk... However, freelancing could be perfect in the meantime. If only I knew where to begin.
You might freeze up when you're asked about your process (I did). This episode is to prevent that terrifying moment when you actually have no idea why and how you do what you do- even though you might be a beyond capable designer.
Woah... Finals are approaching quickly. Go do your homework and check in next week to hear about the InDesign Demo.
Informational interviews are like speed dating except you will ACTUALLY benefit... This is your opportunity to learn if your dream job is everything you ever hoped it would be. Over coffee or Zoom, these interactions will change the game.
You might not know it yet, but your current network is bigger than you think. How to recognize the value of your current community and where to yield more connections in today's episode!
Portfolios: Your opportunity to put your name in lights... that is if the lights were every design illuminating your capability as a distinguished designer.
Quick and easy cover letters are where it's at! Keep them short and honest.
What should be in your resume? Episode one of three to a short series to prepare you for applying to jobs.
Remote learning pitfalls and other data that will validate your innermost erk-ings this semester. Don't worry though; it's followed up by some sound advice.
This episode expresses the importance of reaching out and networking with your peers in order to prepare yourself for real world professional networking.
Those pesky 200 level classes actually have a lot to teach you! We're covering grids, color pallets, contrast in text, program alternatives and more!
What motivates you? If you don't know the answer to this question; you're probably already unmotivated. PS.Also that sick elevator music was from Bossa Nova royalty free music. I knew you were curious.
Just a bit more information on the story of how the podcast came to be and some title context from Prof Visocky O'Grady. Additionally, some encouragement to reach out to the podcast at uglybabies@marianicole.design and share how you're doing with motivation.
We are going to be looking into the seemingly hidden state university requirements and what college professors actually expect.
My very strange first "design job" and what I learned from it.
This episode talks a whole bunch about what I got out of community college; besides a cheap associates.
A brief history of how design came to be my major, and how I ended up picking a college.
This episode is really just a taste of what this whole podcast is going to turn into!
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