Are you a designer struggling to find your way in the modern world? Learn how to make a dent in the creative universe with Tom Ross, Ian Barnard, Dustin Lee and Lisa Glanz. Each of your hosts have found tremendous success in their own creative fields. They're here to give you a completely honest, under the hood look at what it takes to flourish in this crazy creative vocation! You'll discover actionable tips to land more clients, find your style, successfully brand yourself, and ultimately find satisfaction in your work.
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Episode 211: What Have We Learned Along the Journey?
In the final episode of this season, we are looking back and sharing what we learned along the journey. Going from struggling beginners to relative success has been a rol
Nov 11 2021 44 min
Episode 210: Creatives Are The New Superheroes!
Are creatives the new superheroes? Today we are discussing how there hasn't been a better time to be a creative. We discuss all the options and opportunities for modern-d
Nov 4 2021 41 min
Episode 209: A Journey to Success with Lisa Congdon
In today's episode, we welcome Lisa Congdon. Lisa is an internationally known fine artist, illustrator, and writer. She has built a brand around her name and in this epis
Oct 28 2021 1 h 10 min
Episode 208: Is Our Industry Under Threat?
Artificial intelligence, competition, platforms that provide access to very cheap design labor... What does the future hold for design? Is our industry under threat? Thes
Oct 21 2021 49 min
Episode 207: Ambitious Creatives with Jessica Hische
In this week's episode, we welcome Jessica Hische. She is a hand-letterer, author, illustrator, entrepreneur, and type designer. She has built a powerful brand around her
Oct 15 2021 1 h 20 min
Episode 206: Getting on the Right Path (Zooming Out)
In this episode, we talk about how to find the right creative path to ensure career success and personal fulfillment. How do you choose the right path? How do you focus?
Oct 7 2021 1 h 03 min
Episode 205: Should We Think About Creativity Differently? with Austin Kleon
In today's episode, we have a very special guest: Austin Kleon. Austin is a New York Times bestselling author of five books including the highly influential "Steal Like a
Sep 30 2021 1 h 08 min
Episode 204: Empathy, The Secret Sauce
In today's episode, we talk about empathy and how becoming more empathetic towards your customers, clients and co-workers can profoundly help your creative business. We'l
Sep 23 2021 1 h 02 min
Episode 203: Social Justice, Going Viral and Positive Impact Through Art with Danielle Coke
In this week's episode, we welcome a very special guest: Danielle Coke. She is a very talented illustrator, speaker, and entrepreneur. Her work around social justice has
Sep 16 2021 59 min
Episode 202: Spinning Plates, Overwhelm and Prioritisation
In this week's episode, we have our most honest, raw, and emotionally heavy episode to date. We reflect on the past year and how it has impacted each of us as people and
Sep 9 2021 1 h 10 min
Episode 201: The Rollercoaster of Running a Successful Creative Agency with Mike Janda
In today's episode, we have a very special guest: Mike Janda. Mike has worked with clients such as Disney, Google, Pixar, and many more. Over the years he has accumulated
Sep 2 2021 1 h 21 min
Episode 200: Design Cliques, Comparison and Insecurities
We are back with a new season! In today's episode we are talking all about design cliques, feeling left out, comparison and insecurities, we've all felt and experienced t
Aug 26 2021 56 min
Episode 199: The Importance of Pausing and Planning
In today's episode, our hosts are talking all about the importance of pausing, taking a stop and planning for the year ahead. So without further ado... Let's get into the
Dec 10 2020 55 min
Episode 198: Branding Yourself as a Creative
In today's episode we are talking all about how to brand and position yourself as a designer or creative... So without further ado, let's get into the show!
Dec 2 2020 42 min
Episode 197: The World of Lettering
In today's episode we are diving into the wonderful world of lettering while we pick Ian's big brain! So without further ado... let's get into the show!
Nov 25 2020 39 min
Episode 196: Geeking Out About Illustration
In today's episode we are geeking out about illustration. We are digging into it and talking all about how to get into illustration, what makes it great and how to develo
Nov 18 2020 42 min
Episode 195: Why Should Someone Hire Us?
In today's episode we are talking about this big and important question, and we are going to break down how to come up with a good answer for it... So without further ado
Nov 11 2020 36 min
Episode 194: How to Charge 10 Times More Than Your Current Rate?
In today's episode, our host Dustin Lee shares with us this program from a marketing seminar he's taking and showing us how can you charge ten times more without doing te
Nov 4 2020 36 min
Episode 193: Being Ambitious
Today we are talking all about ambition with some tough love wrapped around it... So without further ado, let's get into the show!
Oct 28 2020 49 min
Episode 192: Are you always tired?
Are you tired? Exhausted? Knackered? Generally fatigued? We are talking all about it in today's episode, so without further ado, let's get into the show!
Oct 21 2020 53 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I adore listening to these lovely and talented people, it’s like sitting around and chatting with artsy friends (which I don’t have in real life). I hope they make more podcasts, although I know they’re all very busy! It really is great advertising for DesignCuts as well, I’m glad I found this and I may have to just binge listen to all the episodes since it’s been a while since I heard them.
Shawsha · Oct 2022
I stumbled across this podcast last year and have listened to every episode. I love the combination of personalities and how much I can relate to them being a graphic designer of 15 years. Not only that, they crack me up so much! I find myself chuckling along at their funny remarks every show. I’ve learned a lot from them and also have been introduced to some really amazing artists as well. Also, as a designer who works from home in a cabin in the woods, it can be very isolating. This podcast takes the sting of being alone away. I wish I had a crew of friends like these in my small town to chat over our creative endeavors together. I love listening and hope there are more seasons in the future as you four really brighten my day! Thanks a bunch!
Theprettypr · Apr 2022
I’m so glad I found this podcast! I’m studying design as a huge career shift, and these hosts and their guests have given me so much inspiration and shared such great insights I know will make all the difference in my career. Bonus points for mirroring the advice our professors and textbooks give, but in a format that doesn’t put me to sleep (sorry profs, nothing personal). Forget about school, I’ll just hang out with you all every week!
mal.jp · Nov 2021
I like the podcast. I’ve been listening to the episodes as I walk back and forth to work. I studied graphic design in school and ended up working in architectural signage. The podcast has inspired me to try to branch out a bit and get my feet wet in other areas. The conversations are fun and everyone has good chemistry.
Tyson621 · Sep 2021
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