Rookie Designer Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Carl shares a situation that came up with his business and one that he talked with Jake about to get some advice. What to do when an estimate and an invoice from a vendor seem to be way off, even if it's in your favor. We are definitely curious to hear from our listeners on this topic. Just before that we hit on some design news and finish up with our Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Why Gillette's New Ad Campaign Is Toxic (https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlesrtaylor/2019/01/15/why-gillettes-new-ad-campaign-is-toxic/#4a4c2ed65bc9) Canadian fraudster foiled because he used the wrong font (https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-fraudster-foiled-because-he-used-the-wrong-font) There's a new Ghostbusters Movie Coming In 2020 (https://www.wired.com/story/new-ghostbusters-movie-2020/) Rookie Recommendations: My Morning Routine (Book) (https://amzn.to/2szc9k9) Free Weekly Schedule Template and Time Blocking Tips (https://conversionminded.com/time-blocking/) The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979) Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169) Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com

Jake and Carl close out 2018 talking about goals. They touch on some of the surprising articles that talk about how you should NOT set goals. While they both kind of disagree with this idea, it's always good to look at a different perspective. Couple of good design news items and of course they finish up with their Rookie Recommendations. Design News: Hospitality’s the special sauce in Stoneham’s newbie, Nobility Hill (https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2018/12/21/hospitality-special-sauce-stoneham-newbie-nobility-hill/aUTpRiV43gHCgBdDm3erUM/story.html?fbclid=IwAR1UMumKwSbZGDszYIB9LmdB6sIxesDPpRLi9cufDfuu5DRnj1LGCHknAuQ) Optician Sans is a font that completes the eye test chart alphabet (https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/19/optician-sans-font-design-anti/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Harry's Razors (https://www.harrys.com) Jake - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/) The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979) Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169) Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com

Jake welcomes guest co-host Tauhgnee to the episode to sit in while Carl is off in Scotland enjoying his honeymoon. They cover a few design news items and then jump into the main topic. Taughnee has figured out how to use Pinterest to promote her business very effectively. They discuss how she uses the platform and what suggestions she has for someone just starting out using Pinterest. Lastly they both give their Rookie Recommendations for the week. The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979) Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169) Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com Design News: Coca-Cola goes into the red with a brand new redesign (https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/graphic-design/coca-cola-goes-into-red-with-brand-new-redesign/) Ever Better: Refreshing the Evernote Brand (https://medium.com/taking-note/ever-better-refreshing-the-evernote-brand-f3f28ff12a88) How One Millennial Graphic Designer Built A Business That Broke $2 Million (https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2018/07/28/how-one-millennial-graphic-designer-built-a-business-that-broke-2-million/#85332a74f4f1) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - CreativeLive Podcast Week (https://www.creativelive.com/podcasting-week-2018?autoplay=true&via=my-classes-freeform_4) Taughnee - NinjaFace.ninja (https://fontface.ninja/) Special Guest: Taughnee Golubović.

The topic for this episode comes from our first participant of the U-Share Program. We'll discuss the changes going on, on the web and beyond, and how that could possibly effect your career. We'll also take a look at Web 2.0... What the heck is it?! Keys to the Game: Reselect in Photoshop Mac: Cmd + Shift + d PC: Ctl + Shift + d Links from todays show: Big Spaceship In the Bullpen: TutorialVid Essential Actionscript 3.0 (Buy it Now!) by Colin Moock - O'Reillyhttp://www.amazon.com/Flash-CS3-Missing-Chris-Grover/dp/0596510446/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7947223-7220416?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184213417&sr=8-1Want to learn the new Actionscript 3.0? Bring your patience hat, and a copy of this book! Building from the ground up, this book covers everything you'll need to know to get started in AS 3.0, and delivers it in a well-explained, easy to follow method.http://www.amazon.com/Flash-CS3-Missing-Chris-Grover/dp/0596510446/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7947223-7220416?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184213417&sr=8-1

Lots of random information in this episode, but useful nonetheless. We talk a bit about color models in Photoshop, I deliver my first ever book report and conduct an interview with the CEO of aniBOOM. Keys to the Game: Gamut Warning in Photoshop Mac: Cmd + Shift + y PC: Ctl + Shift + y Links from todays show: Vote for RD in the Podcast Awards Logo Design Blog and Podcast In the Bullpen: aniBoom Flash CS3 The Missing Manual (Buy it Now!) by Chris Grover and E. Moore - Pogue Press/O'Reillyhttp://www.amazon.com/Flash-CS3-Missing-Chris-Grover/dp/0596510446/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7947223-7220416?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184213417&sr=8-1This is a great instructional book for both newbies and seasoned Flash pros alike. Each tip and technique is described in great detail, is easy to follow and will get you off to a great start in Flash CS3. With all the changes made to this software, being Adobe's first release, this is a must-have book and a Rookie Designer approved resource!http://www.amazon.com/Flash-CS3-Missing-Chris-Grover/dp/0596510446/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7947223-7220416?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184213417&sr=8-1

Before we get into the thick of producing our designs, there are a lot of things to think about to make sure the workflow goes smoothly and the result is a success. This is what we will talk about in this episode. Keys to the Game: Jump into the address bar in your favorite browser Mac: Cmd + L PC: Ctl + L Links from todays show: Vote for RD in the Podcast Awards 34 places to get design inspiration - Freelance Switch In the Bullpen: My Dream App Graphic Define Magazine Todays show featured music by: Flogging Molly

Sorry, no episode yet. My computer turned against me today! We do have contest winners though, and some interesting news. Links from todays non-show: RD on Macworld! Adobe Creative License Contest World in Focus Contest

Its hard to work when your attention turns from work to elsewhere every 10 minutes. See how you can avoid distractions in your workspace and stop the chain of procrastination. Keys to the Game: No I Don't want to save (in Mac and PC OS) Mac: d (for don't save) PC: n (for no) Links from todays show: Share your SWFs with Adobe BEWARE of Letterhead Fonts (and others that restrict your useage) Freelance Switch (topic 1) Freelance Switch (topic 2) In the Bullpen: Motorola Colors Lebron James Etch(-A-Scetch) Etsy Todays show featured music by: The Living End

What's right and what's wrong as it relates to your career in design and how your work affects the world around you? There's no easy answer, and the answer must come from within, but in this episode we'll give you some things to think about. Keys to the Game: Cheers to InDesign - Hide InDesign Mac: Command + h Jeers to Illustrator - No Hide command still! OOPS! There is not hide (minimize) key comman for PC! My mistake Links from todays show: Google Maps Street View "D" Conference AIGA Design Business and Ethics In the Bullpen: DIY Macro Photo Studio DIY Pocket Ring Light Todays show featured music by: Samiam

How do you deal with freelance rates, especially when you come to a point at which you must raise them? We'll discuss some options and issues surrounding this topic and more. Keys to the Game: Lights Out in Lightroom Mac or PC: L Rookie Mistake Tip: Be careful when emailing. You don't want the person on the other end to misunderstand what you are trying to say. In the Bullpen: Eyes on Design Todays show featured music by: The Lawrence Arms