Podcasts about design work

Calling all Wingnuts! To kick off the new year, we're revisiting key episodes that will help you get your business organized and ready for a strong start to 2025. Tune in for expert tips on building a solid foundation, streamlining your systems, and other ways to set yourself up for success in the new year. If you're a small business owner offering specialized services, you may be wondering how to price your services. How do you know if you're charging too much? Well, according to today's guest, Laura Thornton, you most likely aren't charging enough. Stay tuned for lots of tips on flat rate vs. hourly pricing, how much work you should actually be billing for, and how to calculate your rates. With over 27 years of experience, Laura Thornton is a seasoned interior designer and the Founder and Creative Director of Thornton Design, established in 1999. Laura has perfected the art of running a profitable design business and is passionate about sharing her expertise through her comprehensive online course. She teaches designers how to transition from pricing uncertainty to confidently valuing their expertise, optimizing profits, and building client trust with precise pricing strategies. ***

Continuing their series of favorite throwback episodes, Liz, Caroline, and Taryn reminisce on memorable conversations with past guests before shining a special light on Ep. 318* with Brooke and Layla Gianetti. Liz urges listeners to listen in to the story of the Gianettis, exploring their transformative journey from California to Tennessee to establish Patina Meadow. Discover the harmonious blend of farming and design and the lessons learned from this unique lifestyle shift. Gain insights into biodynamic farming, developing vibrant garden spaces, and how they are building a community through creativity and collaboration.** *This throwback episode was originally published 7/18/2023 **Follow along with this throwback episode's decorating dilemma on the How to Decorate Blog: https://bit.ly/3BMzHtd What You'll Hear This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast 01:45 Liz's Most Memorable Guests and Episodes 04:00 Reminiscing on the Giannetti Family Episodes 07:36 Interview with Brooke and Layla Gianetti 11:11 Life at Patina Meadow 25:57 Biodynamic Farming and Gardening 31:13 The Bloomery and Future Plans 36:57 Balancing Work and Farm Life 37:44 The Unexpected Arrival of Baby Guinea Fow 39:19 The Origin of Patina Home and Garden 43:04 Discovering Pottery and Teaching Classes 44:58 Building a Community Through Art and Learning 51:23 Design Work and Future Projects 59:31 Decorating Dilemma: Adding Color and Warmth 01:12:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell Also Mentioned: Patina Home & Garden | Website @velvetandlinen | Instagram Ep. 84: Susan Ferrier | Podcast Episode Ep. 338 w/ Kathy Graham | Podcast Episode Ep. 217 w/ Philip Mitchell | Podcast Episode Ep. 66 w/ Kristin Kong | Podcast Episode Ep. 158 w/ Katie Ritter | Podcast Episode Shop Now at Ballard Designs | Ballard Designs Website Tune in next week where Taryn will pick her favorite throwback in Part 3 of 3 of our decorating throwback series. Until then, happy decorating!

The waitlist for the next cohort of Design your Own Branding is now open. Sign up to receive an early bird discount for the course starting in January 2025 In this episode of Building Your Brand, we talk to designer Andy Brown about his journey in diversifying his income through creative projects. We delve into his innovative product, Swatchos, a deck of color cards that was successfully funded through Kickstarter. We also discuss Andy's experience as a graphic designer and product creator, the process of launching a Kickstarter campaign, and the challenges and strategies of selling products. Throughout the conversation, Andy shares insights on balancing different streams of income, the importance of solving personal challenges through creative solutions, and the practicalities of running an e-commerce business. Episode Highlights: 01:39 The Birth of Swatchos and Print Handbooks 05:35 Kickstarter Journey and Challenges 17:28 Balancing Product Sales and Design Work 27:52 Growing the Brand: Challenges and Insights 30:14 The Art of Selling: Strategies and Experiences 32:48 Marketing Channels: What Works and What Doesn't I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! About Andy: Instagram | Website This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (lucylucraft.co.uk) If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

We just finished Halloweeeen! What are your favorite board games for spoopy season? We ask Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game co-creators Ben Kepner and Dan Stong about what they like to play during this holiday...plus how they feel about designing while working in-house at a publisher compared to working independently. Timeline: 3:45 - Going Analog's game pick: Babyon. 9:46 - Ben & Dan's game pick: Rattus. 21:19 - Ben & Dan's topic: spooky games. 45:40 - Going Analog's topic: indie vs. in-house design work.

The philosophy behind HR and our way of working predates most of the tools we use. While companies focus on sales and productivity, most neglect to measure one of the largest sources of value within the organization – the employee experience. Jessica Zwaan has made it her mission to teach executives and their companies how to transform the employee experience using product management principles, maximizing value for all stakeholders involved.Jessica Zwaan is the author of Built for People, the current Chief Operating Officer of Whereby, and a former COO advisor for clients like Soundcloud, Talentful, and Bolt, among others.In this episode, Dart and Jessica discuss:- The 3 things every company sells- Distinctions between people operations and human operations- Viewing work as a product and determining its value- Tracking the cost versus value of employees- The 3 aspects employees want out of their work- Value vs. volume when it comes to employees-  2 maxims of product management applicable to HR- And other topics…Jessica Zwaan is an author, speaker, and early-stage start-up executive. She is the current Chief Operating Officer of Whereby and a former COO advisor for clients like Soundcloud, Talentful, and Bolt, among others. Her latest book, Built for People, helps teach organizations and leadership how to transform the employee experience using product management principles.With a background in operations, people, and talent, Jessica's work has spanned across three continents. Jessica holds a First-Class Honours law degree from the University of Law in London. She is an international panelist and speaker and also hosts the podcast “There's This Thing at Work.”Resources mentioned:Built for People, by Jessica Zwaan: https://www.amazon.com/Built-People-Experience-Management-Principles/dp/1398608025The Book of the Courtier, by Baldesar Castiglione: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Courtier-Baldesar-Castiglione/dp/1519086954The Experience Economy, by Joseph Pine: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Economy-New-Preface-Authors/dp/1633697975The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn: https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Scientific-Revolutions-50th-Anniversary/dp/0226458121The Good Enough Job, by Simone Stolzoff: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896XConnect with Jessica:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/www.jessicamayzwaan.com Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Robin is joined with Morgan of The Logo Lassie and we're talking about the use of AI in design work, mostly for creating mockups and product visualisations. We explore the pros and cons of using AI-generated content and share the importance of transparency and disclosure when presenting this work to clients. Submit your Creative Confession here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyourbrain.net/confess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with Morgan! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thelogolassie⁠ ⁠https://thelogolassie.com/links/⁠ Resources Mentioned in this Episode Morgan's AI Workshop: ⁠https://thelogolassie.gumroad.com/l/aimockupworkshop⁠ Laura Evans Packaging Course - ⁠https://www.packagingdesigncourse.co.uk/⁠ Pantone Colour Strips: ⁠https://www.pantone.com/uk/en/products/graphics/formula-guide-coated-uncoated⁠ Visit the Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyourbrain.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Sign up for the designer newsletter for all guts no jargon design business advice, tips and entrepreneur stories to your inbox (& you'll gain access to a vault full of freebies which is pretty cool imo) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandsbyrobin.myflodesk.com/peihdth3lu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get Designer Resources - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyourbrain.net/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Work with Robin - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandsbyrobin.com/services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Podcast Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandyourbrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Robin's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandsbyrobin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Apply to be a Guest - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brandyourbrain.net/guest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Don't forget to rate the podcast, and hit the follow to keep up with new episodes.

If you're a small business owner offering specialized services, you may be wondering how to price your services. How do you know if you're charging too much? Well, according to today's guest, Laura Thornton, you most likely aren't charging enough. Stay tuned for lots of tips on flat rate vs. hourly pricing, how much work you should actually be billing for, and how to calculate your rates. With over 27 years of experience, Laura Thornton is a seasoned interior designer and the Founder and Creative Director of Thornton Design, established in 1999. Laura has perfected the art of running a profitable design business and is passionate about sharing her expertise through her comprehensive online course. She teaches designers how to transition from pricing uncertainty to confidently valuing their expertise, optimizing profits, and building client trust with precise pricing strategies. ***

In this solo episode, I dive into an update on my ongoing rejection challenge. I share the hurdles I've faced, such as recording resistance, documenting habits, and old self-doubts. I also get really honest about how I feel about the numbers.  Sidenote - I'll be opening enrolment for my branding course Design Your Own Branding and those on the waiting list get first dibs (and discounts!) so sign up here if you want to learn to DIY your branding.  Mentioned in the episode:  Episode 87: How to use rejection to grow your brand with Katie Chappell Episode highlights:  2:47 Pitching for Design Work vs. Podcasting 5:01 Adobe Express: A Content Creator's Tool (Advert) 6:20 Rejection Challenge Numbers Revealed 7:46 Unexpected Opportunities Thanks to Adobe Express for sponsoring this episode. If you'd like to have a chat come find me on Instagram. Can't wait to connect with you. This episode was written and produced by me and edited by Lucy Lucraft. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!   

Do you wish your clients, managers, and stakeholders had a better sense of what to actually do with your creative output? In this episode I talk with designer & founder of Daydream Design firm, Maya Gray, about all the ways you can elevate the value of your creative work. Maya also shares how she doubled her revenue by helping her clients understand the true purpose of design work, and her experience going from a full-time role to working for herself. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed and distracted by technology? Do you struggle to focus on important tasks and find your creative spark? In this episode of Manager to Manager, Kamaria chats with Michelle Moore, a brilliant expert in mental capacity and work design, about how to regain control of your attention and create a more fulfilling work life. Michelle shares her insights on how to harness attention, cultivate a healthy relationship with tech, and design work environments that promote well-being and productivity. Join the conversation to: Learn how technology overload can erode our mental capacity and what you can do to protect it. Discover the five key areas of work design that impact our ability to harness attention and create value: focus, culture, balance, digital toolkit, and environment. Get actionable advice on how to lead your team in a way that promotes focus, creativity, and well-being in the digital age. This episode is a must-listen for new and seasoned managers and who are looking to create more focused, productive, and fulfilling work environments for themselves and their teams.

Ben Sauer shares why designers need to be better presenters, how to keep stakeholders awake and engaged, and what to do when disaster inevitably strikes. Highlights include: Is how design is presented more important than the design itself? How do you help stakeholders to relate more powerfully to design work? What is the Goldilocks Zone and how can designer's find it quickly? Why can it be useful to show stakeholders design work bit-by-bit? How do you deal with difficult people when presenting design work? ====== Who is Ben Sauer? Ben is an independent product and design strategist, coach, and trainer, helping companies to craft the vision for their products, and to inspire better internal processes and practices. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, he has written and spoken about strategic storytelling, voice UI design, and how slowing down can help organisations to speed up. And his insights have been put to use at organisations such as NASA, Amazon and the BBC. Ben's most recent mission is helping designers to become more influential by becoming more confident communicators of their work. That's why he's recently published a book called “Death by Screens”, a practical how-to guide for presenting high stakes design work. Before becoming an independent consultant, Ben worked at Babylon Health, where he was first a Director of Design and then a Director of Product. There, he led a large team of over 100 designers, clinicians, data scientists and engineers. He has also been a Senior UX Designer at Clearleft, the world-renowned and perhaps first UX design consultancy in the United Kingdom. ====== Find Ben here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensauer/ Website: https://bensauer.net/ X: https://twitter.com/bensauer Death By Screens: How to Present High-Stakes Digital Design Work and Live to Tell the Tale -  https://bensauer.net/deathbyscreens/ ====== Liked what you heard and want to hear more? Subscribe and support the show by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen). Follow us on our other social channels for more great Brave UX content! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheSpaceInBetween/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-space-in-between/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespaceinbetw__n/ ====== Hosted by Brendan Jarvis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjarvis/ Website: https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brendanjarvis/

Have you ever wondered why you are so tired after you have only spent an hour designing? For many of you, decision fatigue is a major factor. Learn why in today's episode.Episode 429 How Decision Fatigue is Affecting Your Design Work_________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina's new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the path of making your dreams a reality. Get your copy today! https://www.designsuitecourses.com/designprofitprosper__________About Carina Gardner:Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and design educator who is passionate about helping other designers fulfill their creative dreams by teaching them her strategies for making money as a designer. She has a Ph.D. in Design and taught design at the University of Minnesota before starting Carina Gardner, Inc.Carina Gardner, Inc design brand has been featured in dish ware, holiday decor, sewing patterns, and more. Her exclusive Design Suite Program helps creatives make money designing as they learn to design. Her programs include Illustrator and Photoshop training, surface pattern design, paper design, Silhouette & Cricut file design, and running a design business. She started the Make and Design Podcast so that she could share inspiration, stories, and experiences about design and life with crafters and designers.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comWatch this episode as a video at https://www.makeanddesign.com/If you have been following along and have never joined a Design Bootcamp, I'm going to encourage you to sign up! It's 5 hours of workshops and we have live versions going on often so that you can come and ask questions. Go to www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp.

Sometimes the design work just isn't right, but that's not always the case. In this episode I share some of the other reasons clients don't sign off first time. I also share 4 things you can do to work towards making sign-off first time the norm not the exception. Bec x   Resources You Might Love Download the Brand Designer to Strategist 90 Day Plan Subscribe to The Brand Brief Episode 72 - How Many Design Concepts Should You Present

Are you an interior designer looking to get into magazines? Avoid these mistakes in 2024 that could prevent you from magazine placement! Today's guest, Molly Schoneveld, shares lots of tips on design staging, the digital scene for magazines, and best practices for social media to get discovered by publications. Molly Schoneveld began her career in Hollywood working forAcademy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer. She was soon recruited to powerhouse entertainment firm PMK, where she worked with A-list talent. She started her PR firm, in 2008, and soon developed a niche expertise at the intersection of entertainment and lifestyle. Since then, she has worked with design and lifestyle clients across the country, helping to publish their projects, launch their stores, books and product lines. ***

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinema Works and Tom Dellicompagni, Director of Dellicompagni about their experience attending an Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice [RP22] workshop and why everyone should do the same.  The Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice and the workshop is for everyone.  Whether you just started in business, have ten years in or have been doing immersive audio systems for thirty years, this workshop is for you. This recommended practice was made through the R10 CEDIA/CTA standards group via the ANSI process which if consensus driven and balanced.  This RP was also publicy peer reviewed before release and included comments form AES, CEDIA, CTA and SMPTE members. This work effort took over three years to complete and over three and a half thousand volunteer hours. For the first time, the Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice will be taught in the USA in Chicago.      Heres a link to the CEDIA Technology and Business Summits:  https://cedia.org/connection/tech-business-summits/#summits      

Are you an interior designer looking to get into magazines? Avoid these mistakes in 2024 that could prevent you from magazine placement! Today's guest, Molly Schoneveld, shares lots of tips on design staging, the digital scene for magazines, and best practices for social media to get discovered by publications. Molly Schoneveld began her career in Hollywood working forAcademy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer. She was soon recruited to powerhouse entertainment firm PMK, where she worked with A-list talent. She started her PR firm, in 2008, and soon developed a niche expertise at the intersection of entertainment and lifestyle. Since then, she has worked with design and lifestyle clients across the country, helping to publish their projects, launch their stores, books and product lines. ***

 In this episode of the Subscription Web Design Podcast, I tackle a common question: How do you choose the right niche for subscription web design services? I share insights on starting with a payment model, understanding your preferred type of work, and then identifying the niche that aligns with your passion. Whether you're drawn to high-end custom work or streamlined template-based solutions, there's a niche for you. Tune in and learn how to make your subscription web design business thrive in any niche.  -- Make sure to go to https://subscriptionwebdesign.com right now and enter your best email address to get my contract template (and more!) for FREE. This is a limited time promo that WILL go away. 

Lt. Col (Ret.) Tony Anthony, a Vietnam veteran, talks about his role as the Senior Plaque Designer for the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (MSNVM). Lt. Col. Anthony is joined by Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of MSNVM to discuss the Memorial's 70th Anniversary; membership strategy; MSNVM ceremonies; and the Memorial's focus on education and innovation.

In addition to being one of the world's leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, ConocoPhillips is the largest private wetlands owner in Louisiana. John Harrington, Director of ConocoPhillips Coastal Wetlands, and Cassidy Lejeune, DU Director of Conservation Programs, share the inspirational story of an innovative partnership that is restoring and protecting vital wetlands and migratory bird habitat in coastal Louisiana and across North America.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

What a treat, in this episode, we sit down with Karyll Catubig to have an epic conversation about doing van life, traveling, and how to design your ideal life. We talk about how Karyll stumbled into photography, his gear, and his passion for creating. Follow Karyll's adventures on Instagram Karyll's Design Work

The philosophy behind HR and our way of working predates most of the tools we use. While companies focus on sales and productivity, most neglect to measure one of the largest sources of value within the organization – the employee experience. Jessica Zwaan has made it her mission to teach executives and their companies how to transform the employee experience using product management principles, maximizing value for all stakeholders involved.Jessica Zwaan is the author of Built for People, the current Chief Operating Officer of Whereby, and a former COO advisor for clients like Soundcloud, Talentful, and Bolt, among others. In this episode, Dart and Jessica discuss:- The 3 things every company sells- Distinctions between people operations and human operations- Viewing work as a product and determining its value- Tracking the cost versus value of employees- The 3 aspects employees want out of their work- Value vs. volume when it comes to employees-  2 maxims of product management applicable to HR- And other topics…Jessica Zwaan is an author, speaker, and early-stage start-up executive. She is the current Chief Operating Officer of Whereby and a former COO advisor for clients like Soundcloud, Talentful, and Bolt, among others. Her latest book, Built for People, helps teach organizations and leadership how to transform the employee experience using product management principles.With a background in operations, people, and talent, Jessica's work has spanned across three continents. Jessica holds a First-Class Honours law degree from the University of Law in London. She is an international panelist and speaker and also hosts the podcast “There's This Thing at Work.”Resources mentioned:Built for People, by Jessica Zwaan: https://www.amazon.com/Built-People-Experience-Management-Principles/dp/1398608025The Book of the Courtier, by Baldesar Castiglione: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Courtier-Baldesar-Castiglione/dp/1519086954The Experience Economy, by Joseph Pine: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Economy-New-Preface-Authors/dp/1633697975 The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn: https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Scientific-Revolutions-50th-Anniversary/dp/0226458121 The Good Enough Job, by Simone Stolzoff: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896X Connect with Jessica:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/ www.jessicamayzwaan.com 

Marian Petre spoke to us about her research on how to make software developers better at developing software. Marian is an Emeritus Professor of the School of Computing & Communications at the Open University in the United Kingdom. She also has a Wikipedia page.  The short version of How Expert Programmers Think About Errors is on the NeverWorkInTheory.org page along with other talks about academic studies on software development topics.   The longer version is a keynote from Strange Loop 2022: "Expert Software Developers' Approach to Error". This concept as well as many others are summarized in Software Design Decoded: 66 Ways Experts Think (Mit Press) by Marian Petre and Andre van der Hoek (MIT Press, 2016). The book's website provides an annotated bibliography. Marian has also co-written Software Designers in Action: A Human-Centric Look at Design Work. She is current conducting inquiries into: Code dreams: This research studies whether software developers dream about coding – and, if so, the nature of those dreams.  Following on from work on software developers' mental imagery and cognitive processes during programming, this project investigates developers' experience of coding in their dreams (whatever form that takes), and whether the content of such dreams provides insight into the developers' design and problem solving. Invisible work that adds value to software development: The notion of ‘invisible work' – activity that adds value in software development but is often overlooked or undervalued by management and promotion processes – arose repeatedly in discussions at Strange Loop 2022.  Developers asked for evidence they could use to fuel conversations -- and potentially promote change -- in their organisations. This research aims to capture the main categories of ‘invisible work' identified by developers (e.g., reducing technical debt; improving efficiency; addressing security; development of tools and resources; design discussions; …), and to gather concrete examples of the value that work adds to software.   Transcript  

S02E05 (#315). Death by screens. Presenting high stakes design work with Ben Sauer. We talk about how presenting is an experience that needs to be designed, and we discuss some of the ways in which you can approach crafting a presentation experience and become better at communicating your design work.

You won't always be able to give something 100%... heck sometimes 50% is all you've got.  What do you do when you want to hit a home run, but you feel like you've struck out? In this episode we breakdown strategies for handling these kinds of situations with professionalism and share a few takeaways that will help you make those lemons into lemonade. LINKS:Follow The Variable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVariableDesignSupport The Variablewww.patreon.com/thevariabledesignWEBSITE: www.thevariable.designUPCOMING EVENTS: https://www.thevariable.design/qnaNOMINATE STUDENTS FOR SPOTLIGHT: https://www.thevariable.design/spotlightBLOG: https://www.thevariable.design/podcast_____________________________________________DISCORD ►► https://discord.gg/vpypTgPEvYTWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/thevariable_IDFACEBOOK ►► https://www.facebook.com/thevariable.design/INSTAGRAM ►► https://www.instagram.com/thevariable.design/LINKEDIN ►► https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-variable-designSupport the show

When Fredrik Thomassen, the CEO of Superside, isn't talking too loud about nature, he's talking too loud about the future of design work, or what he's dubbed “the Amazon Prime for creative services.” On the latest episode of the podcast, learn how the Norwegian founder started his business, somewhat on a lark, and morphed it into a values-driven, multi-million dollar company that manages design at scale.ALSO in this episode… TTL guest Fredrik Thomassen, CEO of Superside, is talking too loud about nature and the need to restore ancient forests across Europe. Amen.Chris Savage is talking too loud about the joy of seeing a movie in a theater. Popcorn, soda, and candy, OH MY!And Sylvie is talking too loud about the elite instagram movie trivia game she created during the pandemic, titled “Name That Movie.” She still owes people prizes.Links to learn more about Fredrik:Fredrik's LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you'd want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

Hey, design enthusiasts! In this episode, we're diving into the world of pro bono design work for nonprofits and charities. We'll demystify the differences between nonprofits and charities, debunk the budget myth, and explore the pros and cons of offering your design skills for a good cause. I'll also share my personal criteria for selecting projects, including the "Three's the Magic Number" rule. Plus, I'll spill the beans on a clever tax receipt strategy that benefits you and the organization. Tune in for tips on making your pro bono endeavors a win-win for everyone involved!

In every manmade job, place, and activity, design plays a pivotal role in shaping our experiences. Sadly, many designs miss the mark by neglecting the profound psychosocial impact they wield. This is where Dr. Sara Pazell steps in. As a dynamic design strategist, she empowers companies across industries to embrace human-centered work by integrating designs that ensure not only functionality but transformative success.Dr. Pazell is the managing director and principal consultant at Viva Health at Work and podcaster of WhyWork. At Viva, Sara leads companies to find solutions for human factors and ergonomics design across industries like mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, finance, food and beverage, sport and fitness, and government organizations. In this episode, Dart and Sara discuss:- The job of a work design strategist- Ergonomics and human factors in design- Why companies should consider psychosocial factors in design- The 7 principles of a human-centered organization- How to generate excitement and engagement when designing work- Improving design using failure modes analysis (in reverse)- How to contextualize design for success- The best and worst ways to generate new ideas- And other topics…Dr. Sara Pazell is a principal work design strategist, WhyWork podcaster, and managing director and principal consultant at Viva Health at Work. At Viva Health at Work, Sara leads companies in finding solutions for human factors and ergonomics design and work practices across industries like mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, finance, food and beverage, sport and fitness, and government organizations.In the past, Dr. Pazell has served as a healthcare professional, an executive business manager for health and surgical care facilities, and a trainer for business, leadership, and health and fitness training companies. She has helped publish various case studies and articles around work design and received her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Queensland, where she is an Industry Fellow.Resources mentioned:International Ergonomics Association: https://iea.cc/ Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: https://www.hfes.org/ Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia: https://www.ergonomics.org.au/Charted Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors: https://ergonomics.org.uk/ Jobs to Be Done, by Jim Kalbach: https://www.amazon.com/Jobs-Be-Done-Playbook-Organization/dp/1933820683 How Buildings Learn, by Stewart Brand: https://www.amazon.com/How-Buildings-Learn-Happens-Theyre/dp/0140139966 Connect with Sara:Viva Health at Work: https://vivahealthgroup.com.au/ WhyWork Podcast: https://whywork.com.au 

Incredibly low voter turnout in municipal primary elections virtually ensure another term for Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. Mark Harris who was at the center of an election scandal in 2018, runs again. Mike Collins and local journalists go through those stories and more.

Carina talks about how she always shares joyfully about her design work and how you should too! Learn more in today's episode.Episode 342  Delight in Our Design Work__________Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina's new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the path of making your dreams a reality. Get your copy today! https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designprofitprosper__________About Carina Gardner:Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and design educator who is passionate about helping other designers fulfill their creative dreams by teaching them her strategies for making money as a designer. She has a Ph.D. in Design and taught design at the University of Minnesota before starting Carina Gardner, Inc.Carina Gardner, Inc design brand has been featured in dish ware, holiday decor, sewing patterns, and more. Her exclusive Design Suite Program helps creatives make money designing as they learn to design. Her programs include Illustrator and Photoshop training, surface pattern design, paper design, Silhouette & Cricut file design, and running a design business. She started the Make and Design Podcast so that she could share inspiration, stories, and experiences about design and life with  crafters and designers.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comWatch this episode as a video at https://www.makeanddesign.com/Have you ever wondered what it really takes to make money as a designer? If you are looking to get started, check out my Design Bootcamp for only $27. I'm on a mission to help struggling designers learn how to create income.

Carina talks about getting intentional about design work and becoming known for what you do. This is a great strategy for marketing yourself as a designer. Learn more in today's episode.Episode 339 Getting Intentional About Our Design Work__________Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina's new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the path of making your dreams a reality. Get your copy today! https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designprofitprosper__________About Carina Gardner:Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and design educator who is passionate about helping other designers fulfill their creative dreams by teaching them her strategies for making money as a designer. She has a Ph.D. in Design and taught design at the University of Minnesota before starting Carina Gardner, Inc.Carina Gardner, Inc design brand has been featured in dish ware, holiday decor, sewing patterns, and more. Her exclusive Design Suite Program helps creatives make money designing as they learn to design. Her programs include Illustrator and Photoshop training, surface pattern design, paper design, Silhouette & Cricut file design, and running a design business. She started the Make and Design Podcast so that she could share inspiration, stories, and experiences about design and life with crafters and designers.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comWatch this episode as a video at https://www.makeanddesign.com/Have you ever wondered what it really takes to make money as a designer? If you are looking to get started, check out my Design Bootcamp for only $27. I'm on a mission to help struggling designers learn how to create income.

Join host Sannah Vinding in an insightful conversation with Tobi Cornell, the president of Kruvand Associates, Inc., as they delve into the world of leadership excellence in the electronics industry. Gain valuable insights from Tobi's expertise on navigating the changing landscape, digital strategies, and industry insights. Discover the importance of effective communication and engagement strategies, leveraging digital platforms like LinkedIn to connect with customers and showcase the human side of business. In this episode, Tobi shares the transformation journey of Kruvand Associates, Inc., adapting to new communication technologies and digital marketing platforms. Explore how they have embraced the digital age to stay connected with customers, foster relationships with channel partners, and adapt to evolving market dynamics. Gain insights into industry trends, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing customer behavior in the electronics industry. The conversation also highlights the significance of developing strong relationships with manufacturers and utilizing their marketing content to create engaging materials. Tobi emphasizes the value of videos, attending webinars, and sharing short videos to provide valuable information about products and industry trends. Discover the power of effective digital strategies in reaching the next generation of employees and customers. Are you ready to navigate the changing landscape of the electronics industry? Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from Tobi Cornell's leadership journey and expertise. You can reach Tobi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobi-cornell-4baba282/ For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/ or visit this Website: https://mindtheinnovation.com Stay curious and keep learning Thanks for listening! Sannah

Your design work should be deep and meaningful and interesting. So how do you do that? Listen to this week's episode and I'll share a few of my favorite books to research to build layers into my work.Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

FULL EPISODE IS NOW LIVE! Innovation, design and work place! Our new @gemsofarabia podcast episode in partnership with @boucheron is out! I met Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Maison Boucheron @helene.poulitduquesne, and HRH Princess Joharah Altalal, Harvard Alumni and entrepreneurial champion @joharahtalal, to discuss how they continuously strive for innovation in design and entrepreneurship. While we share enthusiasm about the incredible blossoming of Saudi Arabia both within society, workplace and beyond, Hélène Poulit-Duquesne enlightens us on the groundbreaking innovative steps that @boucheron is taking to keep pushing the boundaries of High Jewelry. She and HRH Princess Joharah Altalal also found out about their shared passion for Japanese culture and the importance of being true to one's self. #trendsetters #innovators #diamonds #gemsofarabia #podcast #japanesculture #entrepreneurs Special thanks to @justanne الابتكار والتصميم ومكان العمل! سنناقش هذه المواضيع وأكثر في حلقتنا الجديدة من بودكاست @gemsofarabia بالشراكة مع دار بوشرون! في هذه الحلقة التقيت بهيلين بوليت-دوكين، الرئيسة التنفيذية لدار بوشرون @helene.poulitduquesne وسمو الأميرة جوهرة طلال آل سعود، رائدة الأعمال وخريجة جامعة هارفارد @joharahtalal ومعاً ناقشنا سعيهما المستمر للابتكار في التصميم وريادة الأعمال. كما تحدثنا عن حماسنا المشترك حيال ازدهار المشهد الإبداعي في المملكة العربية السعودية سواء في المجتمع أو مكان العمل، ووضحت لنا هيلين بوليت-دوكين الخطوات المبتكرة الرائدة التي تقوم بها دار بوشرون لتطوير صناعة المجوهرات الفاخرة. وفي سياق الحوار، اكتشفت هيلين شغفها المشترك مع سمو الأميرة جوهرة بالثقافة اليابانية وأهمية الحفاظ على أصالة النفس. #ابتكار #بودكاست #ألماس #رواد #اليابان #حوار شكر خاص لـ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr3R3jDPgu2/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/MVuw2_C2aU0

Names in this episode: James Dyson: Best to buy the book I think. LINK Isambard Kingdom Brunel LINK Buckminister Fuller LINK Monika Mulder: http://monikamulder.com/ Guy Burgoyne: https://youtu.be/Jz0mKjwaBPQ Pernilla Johansson: Search in YouTube Ralph Gilles: Look up Abstract on Netflix. The binaries? celebrity versus altruism market versus ideé fixe Ideé fixe: https://www.britannica.com/art/idee-fixe

As a graphic designer, you may run into a situation where the client wants more than one of your designs. Should you provide the design free? Should you charge for the additional design? Find out what to think about and how to figure out how to price it.

When was it difficult to give time and energy to someone, but you still chose to? Hear answers from this week's guest writer, Daniel Olivieri, and a stranger in Philadelphia. – SHOW NOTES Chronometry by Daniel Olivieri (to be published after May 2023): https://www.speculativenonfiction.org/ Daniel's Writing and Design Work: https://epigraphing.com/ The Seven Day Circle by Eviatar Zerubavel You Don't Miss Your Water by The Byrds

From street theater performances to multimillion-dollar immersive experiences, Stacy Barton knows how to engage an audience. Through her work as a master storyteller, Stacy has learned how to use storytelling principles to design specific experiences for target audiences. Today, we discuss how to apply these principles to work design. Stacy has been creating multimillion-dollar immersive experiences for over 37 years as a designer, award-winning writer, and story lead. She uses her creativity to work with high-network individuals and companies like Disney, Ringling Bros, DreamVision, and SeaWorld, among others.In this episode, Dart and Stacy discuss:- Creating an immersive experience to engage customers- How to show your customers/employees you care about them- Discovering the story behind a brand- Finding employees that complement your company- The importance of appreciation at work- Applying storytelling to real-world business problems- Being creative within the constraints of work- And more…Stacy Barton has been creating immersive experiences as a designer, writer, and story lead for over 37 years. Utilizing immense creativity and problem-solving skills, she helps build multimillion-dollar pop-up experiences, escape rooms, shows, and theme park areas for high-network individuals and companies, including Disney, Ringling Bros, DreamVision, and SeaWorld.As a writer, Stacy brings stories to life through her scripts, narrative development, and novels. She is the award-winning author of three books, five children's picture books, and over 30 magazine publications. She presented as a panelist for the National Association of Writers and Writing Program and is a speaker for events such as the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference and the Disney Institute. Resources Mentioned:Why We Work, by Barry Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Work-Barry-Schwartz/dp/144237814X Connect with Stacy:https://www.stacybarton.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-barton-58b7997/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stacy-Barton/author/B001JS4R6A 

What's the difference between full-time and contract work in corporate instructional design? Many people don't realize the variety of opportunities available in the field of corporate ID or that it's not a requirement to work 40 hours a week if you don't want to. A huge advantage of being a corporate instructional designer is the ability to choose the type of work that matches your career goals and lifestyle. In this episode, we're exploring full-time vs. contract work in corporate instructional design. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Explore what full-time employment looks like and the surprising benefits (hint: there's more flexibility than you think!)Discover the two types of contract positions and how to find contract workGain clarity on which type of employment will provide the work-life balance you're searching forFull Show Notes Here!Connect with Jill Instagram Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career Facebook Group LinkedIn WebsiteThanks for joining us on the Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more freedom seekers and aspiring instructional designers.

Thomas Bertels is the president and founder of Purpose Works Consulting and is on a mission to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful. He has 25 years of experience helping clients transform their organizations and achieve lasting performance gains.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to use your unique skills and experiences to do what you love and are most competent at doing and to make a huge impact on your clients.Thomas and I discuss:Thomas' career [02:05]What it means for work to be more fit for humans [04:05]The methodology to make work more fit for humans [08:50]How Thomas has managed his own career transitions [11:45]Reaching out to colleagues for help and participating in communities [15:42]Community as a group of people that have something in common and are watching out for each other [19:50]Thomas has worked with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups across a broad range of industries and around the globe. He is the author of three books and a recognized thought leader on process improvement.Learn more about Thomas at www.purpose.works.Get in touch with Thomas at info@purpose.works.Thank you to Our Sponsors:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityCircle

Molly Schoneveld is the award-winning PR strategist behind the luxury public relations firm, The Storied Group. She represents the industry's top interior designers, celebrities, and hotels, i.e. “Talented faces, spaces, and places.” She has 20+ years of experience with press placements in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Vogue, and more. And she knows the secret to getting your interior design work published. What is it? Find out in this episode of the Wingnut Social podcast! What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [1:13] Wingnut webinar and wingnut academy updates [1:56] Mini News Sesh: LinkedIn's repost update [4:32] Learn all about Molly Schoneveld + The Storied Group [7:08] Why proving publications enough images is important  [10:56] Do you need to hire a photographer with connections? [16:06] Can a presence on YouTube help you? [17:21] Do you need to have a celebrity client?  [20:15] Why you need to read photography contracts carefully [23:16] Can you post the photos online if you want them featured? [26:22] Make your photography stand out by using a stylist [28:50] How to get your clients on board with being published [33:46] How to stand out (and get hired by celebrities)  [38:20] The What Up Wingnut! Round [40:26] How to connect with Molly Schoneveld Connect with Molly Schone The Storied Group Connect with Molly on LinkedIn Follow Molly on Instagram Resources & People Mentioned The Mystery Guest by Lorin Stein Record your podcast episodes on Riverside This is Marketing by Seth Godin The secret to getting your interior design work published What's the secret? It all comes down to photos. Now—likely starting with Covid—many magazines will not do reshoots. What you provide them in your pitch is what will get published. So you need to give them enough photos to publish a full story. Luxe Magazine has design features that can be as long as 10–12 pages. That's why you need to provide a variety of photos.  But Molly emphasizes that you don't need the best photographer in the business. Why? You need to be able to afford someone who will provide you with a full range of images. What does that look like? If you want to get featured as a full home tour, you need 25–30 images of your work.  Molly landed one of her clients a feature in AD Digital. It was the home of a celebrity chef and a big-name interior designer. They didn't reshoot the project. The photos Molly sent them were the photos that ran. The bar is high, and if you want to get into AD, you've got to be so much more than good. The photos you send must be shot knowing they're going to be run in the magazine.  Do you need to hire a photographer with connections? Molly points out that working with a specific photographer who has previously done work with the magazine you want to get published in can give you an advantage. But the advantage isn't that the photographer can get you published—it's that they know what the magazine is looking for. They understand the angles publications like, the styling they like, and the vignettes they prefer. Those are the things a photographer can help with.  But a magazine won't say yes to a project solely based on the photographer. There are factors at play that are 100% out of your control, like editorial calendars, previously published homes and kitchens, and much more. But you can control your images. So work with a photographer who understands what magazines are looking for.  Make your photography stand out by using a stylist Look at a potential photographer's social media. What is their aesthetic? That's what you'll end up with for your social media. What else is important? Molly believes that bringing in a stylist to bring life to your images makes the biggest difference. Magazines do this all the time. If magazine editors rely on them, designers should see them as someone who can bring their vision to life in a different way. That—coupled with a photographer versed in magazine photography—can make a huge impact. Can you post photos online if you want them published in a magazine? Does it pay to have celebrity clients? Molly answers these questions and so much more in this episode. Don't miss it! Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Subscribe on YouTube Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 786-206-4331 (connect with us for your social media marketing needs)   Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

We get so many questions about project timelines. When is the best time to start design? Can I build in the winter? How much time should I allow for project holdups? In this episode, Breck, Claire, and Leslie sit down and answer these questions as well as many others that have to do with the best time to start designing your project. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn from this episode: The architecture process, and what goes into completing a project. Simplifying the development process. When the best time to begin working on your project is. Setting realistic project expectations. Breck's project highlight of the week: The Edgemont House!  Click here for the full show notes for Episode 33. Check out these supplement episodes for today's conversation: FAQ: How We Collaborate With Other Architects Container Home Case Study: From Start To Set DayWhy You Need An Architect (...Especially If You Think You Don't)Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Andor: Season One. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, the plan was to not only continue make Episodes VII, VIII and IX but to tell other stories in the galaxy through the "A Star Wars Story" label, the first of these was Rogue One which earned over a billion dollars at the box office. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Andor: Season One. We discuss our excitement level, prestige, design, a question, character arcs, using genre, the prison episodes, music and our ratings. Chapters Excitement Level (00:05:02) Prestige Television (00:10:01) Design Work (00:31:00) A Question (00:35:23) Andor (00:39:44) Maarva and the Speech (00:50:24) Charisma (01:07:10) Syril (01:09:53) Luthen (01:16:37) Dedra (01:23:18) Mon Mothma (01:27:06) Using Genre (01:41:24) The Prison Episodes (01:46:55) The Music (01:53:34) Ratings (01:58:34) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Andor: Season One. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, the plan was to not only continue make Episodes VII, VIII and IX but to tell other stories in the galaxy through the "A Star Wars Story" label, the first of these was Rogue One which earned over a billion dollars at the box office. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Andor: Season One. We discuss our excitement level, prestige, design, a question, character arcs, using genre, the prison episodes, music and our ratings. Chapters Excitement Level (00:05:02) Prestige Television (00:10:01) Design Work (00:31:00) A Question (00:35:23) Andor (00:39:44) Maarva and the Speech (00:50:24) Charisma (01:07:10) Syril (01:09:53) Luthen (01:16:37) Dedra (01:23:18) Mon Mothma (01:27:06) Using Genre (01:41:24) The Prison Episodes (01:46:55) The Music (01:53:34) Ratings (01:58:34) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Andor: Season One. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, the plan was to not only continue make Episodes VII, VIII and IX but to tell other stories in the galaxy through the "A Star Wars Story" label, the first of these was Rogue One which earned over a billion dollars at the box office. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome back John Mills to talk about Andor: Season One. We discuss our excitement level, prestige, design, a question, character arcs, using genre, the prison episodes, music and our ratings. Chapters Excitement Level (00:05:02) Prestige Television (00:10:01) Design Work (00:31:00) A Question (00:35:23) Andor (00:39:44) Maarva and the Speech (00:50:24) Charisma (01:07:10) Syril (01:09:53) Luthen (01:16:37) Dedra (01:23:18) Mon Mothma (01:27:06) Using Genre (01:41:24) The Prison Episodes (01:46:55) The Music (01:53:34) Ratings (01:58:34) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Guest John Mills Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Part of choosing to be a designer is finding freedom in this creative career. Join Carina as she talks about the five ways you can find freedom in your design work! Episode 202 on the Make and Design Podcast: 5 Ways to Find Freedom in Your Design Work__________Download Carina's free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY __________About Carina Gardner:Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and design educator who is passionate about helping other designers fulfill their creative dreams by teaching them her strategies for making money as a designer. She has a Ph.D. in Design and taught design at the University of Minnesota before starting Carina Gardner, Inc. Carina Gardner, Inc design brand has been featured in dish ware, holiday decor, sewing patterns, and more. Her exclusive Design Suite Program helps creatives make money designing as they learn to design. Her programs include Illustrator and Photoshop training, surface pattern design, paper design, Silhouette & Cricut file design, and running a design business. She started the Make and Design Podcast so that she could share inspiration, stories, and experiences about design and life with crafters and designers. Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Watch this episode as a video at https://www.makeanddesign.com/

In this episode, David and Tim talk about Is WordPress Difficult to Learn if you're not a Tech Person? The post How to Get Web Design Work When Business is Slow | EP 836 appeared first on WP Gears.

My guest today on The Jesse Nyberg Podcast is Chris Do. Chris is a world-renowned graphic designer, design educator, and internet marketing, specialist. Chris also runs the biggest Design content page and agency The Futur. It was great talking with him and I know y'all will enjoy this episode! Chris Links: https://znap.link/thechrisdo

Molly Schoneveld is the award-winning PR strategist behind the luxury public relations firm, The Storied Group. She represents the industry's top interior designers, celebrities, and hotels, i.e. “Talented faces, spaces, and places.” She has 20+ years of experience with press placements in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Vogue, and more. And she knows the secret to getting your interior design work published. What is it? Find out in this episode of the Wingnut Social podcast! What You'll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [1:13] Wingnut webinar and wingnut academy updates [1:56] Mini News Sesh: LinkedIn's repost update [4:32] Learn all about Molly Schoneveld + The Storied Group [7:08] Why proving publications enough images is important  [10:56] Do you need to hire a photographer with connections? [16:06] Can a presence on YouTube help you? [17:21] Do you need to have a celebrity client?  [20:15] Why you need to read photography contracts carefully [23:16] Can you post the photos online if you want them featured? [26:22] Make your photography stand out by using a stylist [28:50] How to get your clients on board with being published [33:46] How to stand out (and get hired by celebrities)  [38:20] The What Up Wingnut! Round [40:26] How to connect with Molly Schoneveld Connect with Molly Schone The Storied Group Connect with Molly on LinkedIn Follow Molly on Instagram Resources & People Mentioned The Mystery Guest by Lorin Stein Record your podcast episodes on Riverside This is Marketing by Seth Godin The secret to getting your interior design work published What's the secret? It all comes down to photos. Now—likely starting with Covid—many magazines will not do reshoots. What you provide them in your pitch is what will get published. So you need to give them enough photos to publish a full story. Luxe Magazine has design features that can be as long as 10–12 pages. That's why you need to provide a variety of photos.  But Molly emphasizes that you don't need the best photographer in the business. Why? You need to be able to afford someone who will provide you with a full range of images. What does that look like? If you want to get featured as a full home tour, you need 25–30 images of your work.  Molly landed one of her clients a feature in AD Digital. It was the home of a celebrity chef and a big-name interior designer. They didn't reshoot the project. The photos Molly sent them were the photos that ran. The bar is high, and if you want to get into AD, you've got to be so much more than good. The photos you send must be shot knowing they're going to be run in the magazine.  Do you need to hire a photographer with connections? Molly points out that working with a specific photographer who has previously done work with the magazine you want to get published in can give you an advantage. But the advantage isn't that the photographer can get you published—it's that they know what the magazine is looking for. They understand the angles publications like, the styling they like, and the vignettes they prefer. Those are the things a photographer can help with.  But a magazine won't say yes to a project solely based on the photographer. There are factors at play that are 100% out of your control, like editorial calendars, previously published homes and kitchens, and much more. But you can control your images. So work with a photographer who understands what magazines are looking for.  Make your photography stand out by using a stylist Look at a potential photographer's social media. What is their aesthetic? That's what you'll end up with for your social media. What else is important? Molly believes that bringing in a stylist to bring life to your images makes the biggest difference. Magazines do this all the time. If magazine editors rely on them, designers should see them as someone who can bring their vision to life in a different way. That—coupled with a photographer versed in magazine photography—can make a huge impact. Can you post photos online if you want them published in a magazine? Does it pay to have celebrity clients? Molly answers these questions and so much more in this episode. Don't miss it! Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Subscribe on YouTube Darla's Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 786-206-4331 (connect with us for your social media marketing needs)   Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Hey y'all back with my 3rd solo Ep, if you want more or just want to support the podcast/channel then checkout: https://www.patreon.com/Jessenyberg Links to mentioned things My Weekly Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/permanentglue Bers Pricing Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/ynhn2256 Harry Vincent Newsletter: https://www.harryvincent.com/sign-up 5 Designers under 10k to follow! https://www.instagram.com/linerposter/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/archfiendco/ https://www.instagram.com/chaoticnogood/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/samthomasdesign/ https://www.instagram.com/jakedup/