Rookie Designer Podcast (Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis)

Unless your lucky enough to have jobs handed to you by others, you probably need an effective way to convince businesses that you have what they need in terms of design services. This is where knowing how to effectively market your business with a job proposal comes in, and that's what we'll talk about in this episode. Keys to the Game: Preflight in InDesign Mac: Command + Shift + Option + f PC: Control + Shift + Alt + f Rookie Mistake Tip: Getting your potential client to read your job proposal is the key, so don't bore them with a 2-page essay and don't underwhelm them with a 2-sentence proposal. In the Bullpen: Photoshop Support Todays show featured music by: Texas is the Reason

This week Jake and Carl talk about the importance of taking care of yourself, as much as taking care of your side gig, business, or school projects. It is easy to get into your creative flow and forget about what you are doing to make sure you don't approach burnout. They share some of the things they do to make sure it doesn't happen to them. Carl also shares his experiences at the HOW Design Live showroom floor. They also cover their Rookie Recommendations and a bit of Design News. Design News: $5 a year for Photoshop? Yes, as Adobe slashes education pricing (https://www.cnet.com/news/5-a-year-for-photoshop-and-other-creative-cloud-apps-yes-as-adobe-slashes-education-pricing/) Sixteen By Foursquare (https://medium.com/foursquare-direct/introducing-sixteen-by-foursquare-ed0ab8dceaec) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Facebook Recommendations Carl - https://www.hostgator.com/ (https://www.hostgator.com/) enter image description here https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/0/0872b33f-2d39-4396-b721-e6f696d6e6e3/Lvj5lLfC.png

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Maybe a change is on the horizon for you. Do you do everything in a pattern or similar routine? If so there are probably things you are missing out on by not exploring new territory and more specifically analysing the way you use your tools. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: Blogger and Podcaster Magazine Keys to the Game: Bullet point in InDesign Mac: Option + 8 PC: Alt + 8 Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't lose those great tips. Write them down, save them to your hard drive, make a blog or web page...just make sure you save the relevant ones or you may lose them forever. Links from todays show: CS3 Final Cut Studio 2 Adobe Online Events After Effects and Premiere Betas In the Bullpen: Real World Illustrator Blog and Podcast Todays show featured music by: Ten Foot Pole

This week Carl and Jake talk about why it is important not to rely on a single large client and why it's important to have a variety of clients. They talk about their own client diversification from small to large, from long term contracts to single small projects. Jake brings some interesting news from software company Serif about their Affinity programs. Lastly they both bring their weekly Rookie Recommendations. Design News: Graphic Design App 'Affinity Designer' Launches for iPad With Apple Pencil Support (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/11/affinity-designer-launches/) Affinity Publisher is coming (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Travefy App (https://travefy.com/trip-plans-app) Jake - Business Wars Podcast (https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/)

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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

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Rookie Designer's home has a new look and a lot of new features. In this episode I'll point out those improvements, and also share some of the best things I learned at Photoshop World 2007. Keys to the Game: Go to line in Dreamweaver Mac: Cmd + , PC: Ctl + , Book Report from todays show: Learning Web Design - A Beginners Guide to (X)HTML, Style Sheets, and Web Graphics By Jennifer Niederst Robbins, Published by O'Reilly I can't say enough good things about this book! There are publications that just teach you how to make a website, and those are great too, but this book gives you history of the web, how it actually works, and why we design in a certain way. Best of all, once you have learned how to build a site, it also tells you how to get it up on the web live! Links from todays show: Daz 3D Ananya Curves Rookie Mistake Tip: Knowing the latest software backward and forward is not enough to transform you into a great designer. The applications you use should be thought of as tools that aid you in bringing your brilliant design ideas to fruition. In the Bullpen: Kelby Training Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

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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

Carl and Jake talk about the importance in gratitude when it comes to running their creative businesses. Being thankful for good clients, great projects, and the strides made are just some of the areas they touch on. They also speak about how important it is to be patient when you are starting out with your creative business. A couple of news items and of course Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: 2019 Digital Trends - Adobe & eConsultancy (http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4708888/na7?trackingid=2SLRC7DC&mv=email) Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral (https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2019) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Pantone Color Finder (https://www.pantone.com/color-finder) Carl - Urban Axes (https://urbanaxes.com/) & Pantone Game (https://amzn.to/2Pq7Roh) 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

Working with outside vendors is unavoidable, so how can we make sure we get the best services out there? In this episode we'll take a look at some ways to evaluate and choose a printer that's suited for your specific needs. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: info@printmag.com Keys to the Game: Switch between applications in the OS Mac: Command + tab PC: Alt + tab Rookie Mistake Tip: Be very careful who you let into the process of dealing with a vendor. If you are the one who created the piece to be printed, you should most likely be the one approving the proof. In the Bullpen: LearnFlash.com Video Podcast Todays show featured music by: Alkaline Trio

This week Carl and Jake are really excited to bring on Taughnee Golubović from Endeavor Creative (https://endeavorcreative.com/) for an interview. We have been really good friends and fellow creatives for many, many years. Taughnee shares a bit of her journey to get to where she is as a creative and also how she went from living in Alaska to living in Croatia. She also talks about how that effected her business and what she had to do to really change things up with her business to get it growing again. Her business adventures are what have inspired her new book Client Attraction Mindset (https://endeavorcreative.com/shop/). Be sure to listen to the whole episode so you can find out how you can win one of three copies of Taughnee's new book. We have a special set of tasks and will be randomly picking individuals from those who follow the steps. This is a $47 value for FREE! Find the book, Client Attraction Mindset here: https://endeavorcreative.com/shop/ (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979) Speical thanks to Taughnee from Endeavor Creative (https://endeavorcreative.com/) for taking the time to hang out with us and discuss her business, her adventures, and most importantly talk to us about her new book! Be sure to check out Taughnee online at www.EndeavorCreative.com (https://endeavorcreative.com/) and like her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/endeavorcreative (https://www.facebook.com/EndeavorCreative/). Special Guest: Taughnee Golubović.

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Jake and Carl head into episode 178 without much of a topic on deck and decide to see what come up in conversations. They start off with some interested design news from Weight Watchers and a pretty crazy story about some Banksy artwork. Then it's on to see where things take them. Jake shares an interesting story about a video project he has been working on and it leads to a discussion about when things changes mid-project. Lastly they cover their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Weight Watchers changing name to focus on wellness, not dieting (https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/weight-watchers-changing-name-to-focus-on-wellness-not-dieting/) Sotheby's Gets Banksy'ed at Contemporary Art Auction in London (https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/sothebys-gets-banksyed-at-contemporary-art-auction-in-london) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Dunkin Harpoon Coffee Porter (https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-and-harpoon-brewery-launch-a-new-taste-for-fall-harpoon-dunkin-coffee-porter) Jake - MeetUp.com (https://www.meetup.com/) 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 are back this week to discuss how they acquire new skills, how they figure out what those skills should be, and talk about a few skills they are currently working on. They also talk about a bit of design news and finish up with their Rookie Recommendations. Design News US Open has a new visual identity: http://gdusa.com/news/us-open-serves-simplified-visual-identity (http://gdusa.com/news/us-open-serves-simplified-visual-identity) Show Links Marcus Sheridan: https://www.thesaleslion.com/ (https://www.thesaleslion.com/) Freemake: http://www.freemake.com/ (http://www.freemake.com/) Lynda - Online Courses: https://www.lynda.com/ (https://www.lynda.com/) Nigel French's Design a Book Course: https://www.lynda.com/InDesign-tutorials/Designing-Book/114894-2.html (https://www.lynda.com/InDesign-tutorials/Designing-Book/114894-2.html) Pluralsight: https://www.pluralsight.com/ (https://www.pluralsight.com/) Code Cademy: https://www.codecademy.com/ (https://www.codecademy.com/) American Graphic Institute: https://www.agitraining.com/ (https://www.agitraining.com/) Rookie Recommendations Elements: https://amzn.to/2uZs13E (https://amzn.to/2uZs13E) Total Confusion: http://www.totalcon.com/ (http://www.totalcon.com/) UPS Battery Backup: https://amzn.to/2Ha5Mg2 (https://amzn.to/2Ha5Mg2)

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Carl and Jake are back this week with episode 176. They discuss how to deal with and move on from clients and contracts that aren't fitting your business anymore. Sometimes it's a tough situation and they discuss some ways to help make the transition easier for everyone. Sprinkle in a little design news and stay until the end for the Rookie Recommendations. Remember Everyone's a Rookie Before They're An AllStar. Design News: California's Attacks on the Gig Economy End Up Hurting Neighborhood Barbers, Tattoo Artists (https://reason.com/blog/2018/09/10/californias-attacks-on-the-gig-economy-e) Wolves football club unveils new visual identity featuring 3D wolf head (https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/16/wolverhampton-wanderers-wolves-football-club-rebrand-3d-wolf-head/) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - DFS Full Color (https://www.dfsfullcolor.com) Carl - Warhammer 40k: Kill Team (https://warhammer40000.com/kill-team/) - Exploding Kittens (https://amzn.to/2zn6fqM) - NSFW Exploding Kittens (https://amzn.to/2QPGPIP) - Imploding Kittens (https://amzn.to/2QPGPIP) - Bears vs Babies (https://amzn.to/2PR7KTg) 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

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Kitty and I have been very busy over the last month. We realize our listeners have been wondering where the latest podcast may be. Well here is #129! In this latest episode we talk about a little thing known as Google+ and we also answer our first Mailbag question from Kasia. Enjoy the show and we look forward to your comments!

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Question #1: Envato Network psd.tutsplus.com Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline Learn Art and Design with BBC  The Best Colleges for Graphic Design Art Institute Online Full Sail Univeristy  Question #2: Facebook Groups: Graphic Design Group I Love Graphic Design Graphic Arts Page LinkedIn Groups Just Creative Design Graphic Design Professional Group Creative Design Pro’s Designers Talk Forums / Portfolio Sites: Dribble Behance Deviant Art How Design Forums Adobe Community Forums Thank you for listening to Rookie Designer Podcast #129. Please add to our list of resources by adding comments.  Have a show topic or an idea for a blog post or video tip? Drop us an email at info [at] rookiedeisgner.com or head on over to our contact page. We want to hear from you. Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you.

Need help finding a job? Most people do, and there is help out there in many different forms. I recently took the steps to sign on with a cretive placement agency and learned a lot in the process. In this episode I'll share my experience in choosing, intervewing with and signing up with such a resource. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: stepeditor@dgusa.com Keys to the Game: Toggle Compact Mode in Bridge Mac: Command + Return PC: Control + Enter Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't Believe the hype! If there is a resource or service you'd like to try out, DO IT! Don't be discouraged just because someone else said it doesn't work, or that you can't do it. If there is no cost, then there's nothing for you to lose. In the Bullpen: How Job Bank Todays show featured music by: Alkaline Trio

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This week Jake and Carl talk about what is like for them each to work from home as soloprenuer designers. They cover a lot of the pros but also cover some of the cons associated with being someone who works from home. While they both enjoy the ability to do so, they also know they need to be sure to get out and not become too isolated. There are a couple of interesting news items and the weekly Rookie Recommendations. Design News: IHOP says it's changing name to IHOb. Huh? (http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/06/investing/ihop-ihob/index.html) What It’s Like To Be A Legally Blind Illustrator And Graphic Designer (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/legally-blind-illustrator-designer_us_5b19589ce4b09d7a3d6fe7fa) Keith's Website (http://www.keithrosson.com/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Naked Sales (https://amzn.to/2sStzYF) Jake - 344 Questions (https://amzn.to/2JE0CKB)

In this episode we'll discuss some strategies for monetizing your design skills, whether it be selling a service, selling goods, or combinig with other companies to turn a profit. We also look at different ways to turn your designs into self promotion. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: editorial@commarts.com Keys to the Game: Choose tools in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Selection tool (black arrow): v Direct Selection tool (white arrow): a Rookie Mistake Tip: There will be no resting on one's laurels! Exercise you brain and stay sharp with your brainstorming and creativity! Links from todays show: Bert Monroy Disc Makers In the Bullpen: Revver Todays show featured music by: The Descendents

Carl and Jake get together this Monday morning to record their latest episode. Carl has some interesting insight about an article stating people are dying sooner due to having less trust and Jake talks about an upcoming Disney documentary. They then jump into Carl's topic Happystance. This is when a big, killer, well paying project almost seems like it fell right in your lap. They both share stories of Happystance just from this past week. Lastly they close out with their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Declining Trust Among Americans May Be Sending Many To Grave Sooner - Study Finds (https://www.studyfinds.org/declining-trust-americans-sending-grave-sooner/) Disney Developing 'Ink & Paint' Documentary Series (https://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/disney-developing-ink-paint-documentary-series-164845.html) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Fisher Video Productions (Wedding and Commercial Videography) (https://www.fishervideoproductions.com/) Jake - Adobe MAX Keynote Day 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzMMbTNKc5k) Adobe MAX Keynote Day 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPVrATNEyRQ) Adobe MAX Sneaks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYUbyR2qalg) 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

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What's the difference between a Font and a Typeface? What fonts can I use for a printed project, web, video? Listen to this podcast for a lesson in typology. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: info@printmag.com Keys to the Game: Lock guides in Photoshop Mac: Command + Option + ; PC: Control + Alt + ; Rookie Mistake Tip: Do yourself a favor and pretend those Bold, Italic and Underline buttons are not there in your favorite layout app. Using these and then sending off to the printer can cause problems. Links from todays show: US TV going Digital House Industries Adobe Type Library Linotype Library In the Bullpen: OurStage Todays show featured music by: The Offspring

What happens when you're client doesn't like a stipulation in your freelance project? Who actually owns the rights to the artwork you create. Well cover these topics and more. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: Blogger and Podcaster Magazine Keys to the Game: Rulers in Creative Suite apps Mac: Command + r PC: Control + r Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't let a client dictate your contract to you. If you can't come to an agreement between the two parties, perhaps it is best to part ways. Links from todays show: Photoshop CS3 Cleanup Script (Windows) Photoshop CS3 Cleanup Script (Mac) Modest Mouse Contest In the Bullpen: del.icio.us Todays show featured music by: The Get Up Kids

There's a lot to be learned from other designers, but when you have one at your disposal to answer all your questions and deal with problems, the results can be much better. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: editorial@commarts.com Keys to the Game: Select next object Above/Below Illustrator Mac: Command + Option + ] or [ PC: Control + Alt + ] or [ Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't dump on yourself. The more projects/jobs you take on at once, the harder it is to stay focused on the details of each, and your work will suffer as a result. In the Bullpen: Meetup Todays show featured music by: Tenpin

Jake and Carl come back this week to cover creative block. They talk about what it is specifically, how it has effected them, and suggestions on how to deal with it. All designers run into creative block and it's important to know when it is happening, as well as how the best way is to deal with it. Jake takes on the design news with some information on Spark for Education and some new emojis that will be coming for version 12. Lastly they both give their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Adobe Launches Spark With Premium Features for Every Student, Free of Charge (http://news.adobe.com/press-release/creative-cloud/adobe-launches-spark-premium-features-every-student-free-charge) Apple has proposed nine new accessibility emojis (https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/graphic-design/apple-has-proposed-nine-new-accessibility-emojis/) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Adobe Create (https://create.adobe.com/) Carl - HOW Design Live Exhibitor Pass (http://howdesignlive.com/attendees/register-to-attend/)

The dreaded tax season is upon us, and with it comes many things to keep in mind. How much you owe and when to pay, what can be subtracted from your taxable total, and how to go about filing to name a few. In this episode we'll cover these issues and more. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: stepeditor@dgusa.com Keys to the Game: Merge Layer Down in Photoshop Mac: Command + e PC: Control + e Rookie Mistake Tip: There's no way around paying taxes, so don't even waste your time trying. Educate yourself about the laws dealing with taxes and save yourself as much money as possible. In the Bullpen: John Nack on Adobe Todays show featured music by: Descendents

HCI is the study of how Humans and Computers interact. By following some simple guidelines, we can assure that our interface or website is easy to understand and will provide a successful experience for all. Keys to the Game: Find and Replace Mac: Command + f PC: Control + f Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't confuse your visitors right off the bat. Make sure you have some sort of textual or visual clues to help them know where they are and where they are going, or they'll be going elsewhere for the content or services! Links from todays show: Darkroom Magazine sitepoint.com (definition of HCI) Vans Shoes site In the Bullpen: Dynamic Graphics Magazine Todays show featured music by: Monsula

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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

This week Carl and Jake talk about the pros and cons of going to conferences. With Carl heading to the show floor at the HOW Conference, he was curious to here what makes someone spend the kind of money it takes to go to some of the bigger conferences. Jake is able to share, rather excitedly, some of the experiences he has had attending a few different conferences over the years. They also cover a couple of interesting design news items and both bring their Rookie Recommendations to the table. Design News: How a braille typeface for public spaces hopes to create an “inclusive” society (https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/16-22-april-2018/braille-typeface-public-spaces-hopes-create-inclusive-society/) SmugMug Aquires Flickr (https://techcrunch.com/?p=1626002) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - CreativePro Week Conference 2018 in New Orleans (https://creativeproweek.com/) Carl - Spark and Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson (https://amzn.to/2I2qDQq)

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'Reilly Want 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.

This week Carl and Jake discuss how they each learned to become graphic designers. One going to school and the other learning from hands on experience. This has been a hot button issue for ever among the creative community. They discuss the pro and cons of both situations. They also discuss alternative education methods that are becoming more and more popular. Jake has a bit of a crazy news item to share and they end with their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Adobe will reportedly bring the full Photoshop to the iPad (https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/13/17567886/ipad-photoshop-release-date-apple-photo-editing-adobe) Japanese company uses armpit advertising to one-up competition (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/300797/japanese-company-uses-armpit-advertising-one-competition/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Dr. McGillicuddy's Intense Butterscotch (https://drmcgillicuddy.com/) Jake - Graphic Means (http://www.graphicmeans.com/) The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979) Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Eps 169 (www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169) Remember to follow the instructions given in the podcast to win one of three copies of her book! Winner will be announced in the next few weeks.

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Jake and Carl talk about how it is to be a designer who sometimes is merely a tool for a client. This doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing but it is something a lot of designers struggle to deal with. As creatives we take a lot of pride in the creative work we do and it's important not to let those feeling get in the way of the relationships with clients. However, sometimes a client isn't the best fit and you have to be willing to address that. At the same time, sometimes you just have to be a tool for your client. Throw in a couple of interesting news items and Rookie Recommendations and you have episode 180! Design News: An Interview With SCAD President Paula Wallace (http://gdusa.com/top-stories/an-interview-with-scad-president-paula-wallace) Making his mark: Lisbon street artist (https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-sunday-morning/video/wLo0wRCMUvuwAywrR50ifgF7Yk8B9Vel/making-his-mark-lisbon-street-artist-vhils/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Magic: The Gathering Arena (https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena) Jake - Spies in Disguise (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YeOc0N6Ao) & Missing Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS2LrReG0pk) 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

This week Carl and Jake talk about why they decided to start their own businesses and why they work with the clients they work with. It's important to figure out what "your why" is when it comes to running your own business. They share some of their own "why" reasons. They also tackle new business news related to AI deciding what ads will work and the new Best Buy logo. Lastly they share a few Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: This AI Knows When Your Graphic Design Is Good (Or Bad) (https://www.fastcodesign.com/90171173/eyequant) New Best Buy Logo (https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_best_buy.php) Inspiration for the episode: Spark & Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson (https://amzn.to/2I2qDQq) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Duel at Mt Skullzfyre (https://amzn.to/2rzrL6c) Jake - Anchor.fm (http://Anchor.fm)

Hopefully this will never happen to you. My computer won't start and its making my life hell! Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: info@printmag.com Keys to the Game: Open disc drive when computer doesn't boot up Mac: Hold Mouse Button Down + Start Computer Boot up from a disc Mac: Hold C Down + Start Computer Gives option to boot from other discs or run hardware tests Mac: Hold Option Down + Start Computer Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't be stupid or lazy like me. Back up your files as much as you possibly can, especially if they are files for your clients! You never want to lose your work to a non-functioning computer. In the Bullpen: Alsoft Disk Warrior 4

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Building a killer site is one thing, but getting a whole mess of people to visit it is quite another. Inspired by a listener U-Share submission, well take a look into common misconceptions about SEO, and some tips for getting your site higher up in the search rankings. Keys to the Game: Show/Hide Guides and Grid in Adobe products Guides Mac: Cmd + ; PC: Ctl + ; Grid Mac: Cmd + ' PC: Ctl + ' Links from todays show: Paul Mycroft + Company Search Engine Services & Tips Apple iLife 08 Apple iWork 08 Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't just take anyone's word that a certain solution will work for your problem. All problems have multiple solutions and its up to you to find several ways to attack it and creative ways to solve it, whether we're talking about driving business to a website, or solving a design dilemma. In the Bullpen: Web Designer Magazine This Episode included music by: Solea Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

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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

This week Jake and Carl cover a few of the tools they use to keep their businesses running smoothly and help them stay organized. While they don't cover project management tools they do talk about bunch of other items that are important. Add in a few news items and a couple Rookie Recommendations and you have this weeks show! Design News: The scary amount that college will cost in the future (https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/17/attending-harvard-will-cost-475000-in-2036-heres-how-much-other-schools-will-charge.html#) Microsoft launches adaptive Xbox controller for gamers with disabilities (https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/18/microsoft-launches-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-gamers-with-disabilities/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - The Little Brown Compact Handbook (https://amzn.to/2L3QoQT) Jake - CreateLive (https://www.creativelive.com)

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What is one of the most popular phrases from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? Don't Panic! Jake and Carl talk this week in episode 177 about how this simple phrase relates to business. They share a couple of stories related to not panicking while running their design businesses. It's important to look at the big picture and to keep a level head no matter what happens. Carl has some interesting news about the Dunkin' Donuts brand and Jake shares news about an upcoming Adobe conference. Lastly they share their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Previous Episodes Referenced Rookie Designer 168 - Ostrich Eggs and Chicken Eggs (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd168) Rookie Designer 176 - Moving On (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd176) Design News: Dunkin' Donuts is dropping the 'Donuts' from its name, despite the fact it helped invent the word 'donut' (https://www.businessinsider.com/dunkin-drops-donuts-but-invented-word-2018-9) Adobe Summit 2019 (https://summit.adobe.com/na/) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Short Film: Alike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQjtK32mGJQ&feature=youtu.be) Carl - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/70021632) 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 discuss this week how they handle working on the road. Whether it's just the need to get out of the normal office for a change of pace or a weekend away or maybe even a longer vacation such as a honeymoon. They share some tips and what they do themselves to make sure everything runs smoothly. Jake talks about some design news related to logo design and both hosts share their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: 2018 LogoLounge Trend Report (http://gdusa.com/logolounge-2018) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Futur - My First Design Portfolio (https://youtu.be/hqYIe5Y76oY) Jake - Waze App (https://www.waze.com/)

Things have come a long way since the inception of the set top box, or TV. It used to be that you were forced to watch advertising in commercial breaks, but with the surge of TiVO and DVR users, advertisers must find new ways to get commercials in front of viewers. Today we'll take a look at this topic and how it may impact your career, or simply your TV viewing life. Keys to the Game: Jump to page in InDesign Mac: Cmd + j PC: Ctl + j Links from todays show: Creative Suite Training Vote for Rookie Designer in the Podcast Awards In the Bullpen: Freewebs This Episode included music by: Cold Hot Crash

Good salesmanship coupled with great customer service is a hard thing to come by these days, but if you want to keep your customers happy, and keep them coming back, then this is something to work on. If you treat your clients right, they'll return the favor. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: info@printmag.com Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't fall out of practice with you software OR design skills. A great way to keep yourself practiced is to participate in design contests. These contests can further your career, build your confidence and help you make a name for yourself. Links from todays show: Photoshop Support (article on RD and QT) In the Bullpen: Communication Arts Competitions Todays show featured music by: The Lawrence Arms

Once the contract is signed by the client and the deposit is in your hot little hands, its time to start the project. In this episode we'll continue on with the freelance process, touching on topics like brainstorming, approval processes and billing. Keys to the Game: Preview in Illustrator Mac: Command + y PC: Control + y Rookie Mistake Tip: Keep your projects on separate contracts and try to get paid for one job before starting another for the same client, to ensure timely compensation. Links from todays show: Apple iPhone Flight Check Studio In the Bullpen: Brainstorming Techniques (Write Design Online) 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

This week Jake tackles the topic of job security. He talks about how the job market drastically changed around 2000 and explains why. While many feel safer working for someone else it may not always be the case. Jake relates working for an employer to owning your own business and how it's important to think about diversifying your income. It's not about discouraging you from working for someone else and feeling secure, it's about thinking about how to protect yourself in todays business market. He covers a couple of design news items from Adobe and finishes up with his Rookie Recommendation for the week. Design News: Adobe Max Keynote Speakers (https://max.adobe.com/speakers/) Adobe adds 665 fonts to Creative Cloud (https://www.creativebloq.com/news/adobe-adds-665-fonts-to-creative-cloud) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - GoodSync (https://www.goodsync.com/lp?frm=gsp-015&affid=rd018) 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) Remember to follow the instructions given in the podcast to win one of three copies of her book! Winner will be announced in the next few weeks.

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With a little help from one of our audience members, we'll take a look at several different facets of design, and the careers that can come out of them. We'll also discuss some advantages we may have over other career paths, keys to knowing what job is right for you and when the right time to plan your future may be. Keys to the Game: Hide Edges in Illustrator Guides Mac: Cmd + h PC: Ctl + h Book Report from todays show: The CSS Anthology - 101 Essential Tips, Trick & Hacks 2nd Edition By Rachel Andrew, Published by Sitepoint A great book for those who are intermediate to beginner users of CSS, but advanced users may get a thing or two out of it as well. I found the book to be a great help as I update our company site and get it up to web 2.0 standards! Links from todays show: Colin Finkle's site Photoshop World Vegas 07 Rookie Mistake Tip: Just in the time spent growing up we all realize that nothing in life is easy, and this definitely carries over into a career. How you survive through the bad times (that will happen) is going to show you (and others) what kind of person and what kind of worker you really are. Don't be too quick to throw in the towel. In the Bullpen: Photoshop Reference Guide This Episode included music by: Bad Brains

We're flying free in this episode with discussion about the advantages of going to grad school, what makes a great workstation, not only in regards to your physical health, but also your mental health, as well as a bunch of well-overdue topics from the forum. Keys to the Game: Select words without reaching for the mouse Mac: Option + Shift + right/left arrow key PC: Ctl + Shift + right/left arrow key Links from todays show: Visual Diner International Academy of Design and Technology Rookie Mistake Tip: Communication is key to the success of pretty much any job that you will collaborate with others on. Whether its reminding a client or coworker that you need info/materials to meet a deadline, or being able to describe the specs of a project, you really have to be able to communicate on the same level. In the Bullpen: Omni Media Central This Episode included music by: All

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'Reilly This 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!

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Its a bit of a mixed bag this time. We discuss a few different topics that could affect your daily design life. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: editorial@commarts.com Keys to the Game: Open the Actions Panel in Flash Mac: F9 PC: F9 Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't fall behind in the applications you use on a daily basis. If you're still in Photoshop 6 or 7 with CS3 soon to be out, you may want to start thinking about an upgrade!. In the Bullpen: Craigslist Cerative Hotlist Ford site (try turning Javascript off!) In the Bullpen: PhotoshopLab Todays show featured music by: The Fully Down

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

Working by yourself is one thing, but joining a team of designers is quite another. In this episode we'll look at what adjustments must be made to succeed as part of a larger design group, and how this experience can make you a stronger designer in the end. Keys to the Game: Arrange Layers in Photoshop Move layer back Mac: Command + [ PC: Control + [ Move layer to bottom Mac: Command + Shift + [ PC: Control + Shift + [ Move layer forward Mac: Command + ] PC: Control + ] Move layer to top Mac: Command + Shift + ] PC: Control + Shift + ] Rookie Mistake Tip: Don't be afraid to ask your coworkers for help. That's partially what they are there for and you can learn a lot from them. In the Bullpen: Worth 1000 Todays show featured music by: Jets to Brazil

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.

Jake and Carl bring you episode 175 this week when they talk about ways to combat boredom. Routines can sometimes cause things to be less than exciting, so it's important to change things up a bit. They share an article talking about how to do so at work but inject their own tips related to working on their own. There are a couple of interesting design news items and lastly they have a bit of a twisted added for the Rookie Recommendations. Article Inspiration: Ways for Creative Professionals to Combat Boredom at Work (http://www.howdesign.com/work-life/bored-at-work-8-ways-to-combat/) Design News: More Companies dropping College Degree Requirement for New Hires (https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/more-companies-dropping-college-degree-requirement-for-new-hires) The New York Times vs. Batman… and All Other Comics (http://www.printmag.com/comics-and-animation/new-york-times-superhero-batman-50/) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky (https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/429/black-bottle) Carl - Glen Moray 12 Year American Barrel (http://www.glenmoray.com/whiskies/elgin-heritage-collection) 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

This week Carl and Jake jump on the mics without much planned for a topic. Carl shares a couple of situations he has come across and they discuss how to handle them, what can be learned from them, and how to prevent the situations from repeating themselves in a bad way. With no plan in place, they were pleasantly surprised how smoothly things went and that they came out with a pretty good topic. Jake shares some interesting design news around the new HuffPost logo and Carl puts a twist on Rookie Recommendations. Design News: Street Artist Uses Awesome Spray Paint Skills To Unveil HuffPost’s New Logo (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/huffpost-logo-jody-thomas-street-art_us_59019090e4b0026db1de2c71) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - He is looking for printers to use for wedding products. Shoot him an email at show [at] rookiedesigner.com Jake - Pantone Color Books (https://www.pantone.com/color-systems-graphics)

In this latest episode Jake and Carl talk about what it is like to work with friends who want to be clients and also what things to watch out for when you become friends with your clients. There are a few specific situations they go into and how they would handle them, so you can get a better idea of what to watch out for when it comes to working with friends. They also have the weekly Design News and Rookie Recommendations to share. Design News Muse Extends its Tech Support: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2476697 (https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2476697) Songwriter Fonts: https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/10/kurt-cobain-david-bowie-john-lennon-handwriting-typeface/ (https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/10/kurt-cobain-david-bowie-john-lennon-handwriting-typeface/) Rookie Recommendations Aflac: https://www.aflac.com/ (https://www.aflac.com/) GD USA Magazine: http://gdusa.com/ (http://gdusa.com/)

Carl is back to cohost with Jake for episode 174. They start off catching up on how Carl's wedding and honeymoon to Scotland went. Then they jump into their main topic which ties back to what Carl learned about distilling Scotch. He uses the process as an analogy related to creating an effective logo. It's a very interesting analogy. Then to close out the show they give their Rookie Recommendations of the week. Design News: NYIAD Introduces Online Graphic Design Certification Course (https://www.prweb.com/releases/nyiad_introduces_online_graphic_design_certification_course/prweb15654607.htm) Affinity Publisher: First Look (https://creativepro.com/affinity-publisher-first-look/) Affinity Publisher Beta Release (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/) Rookie Recommendations: Jake - Bombas Socks (https://bombas.com/) Carl - Loomatix Color Grab (http://www.loomatix.com/) & Adobe Capture CC (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-capture-cc/id1040200189?mt=8) 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

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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

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Jake and Carl are back with the Rookie Designer Podcast! In episode 155 they talk about some of the transitions they have been going through with their careers and how designers need to work through those transitions. Carl has some great news about his career! They also touch on how some of those transitions have effected the podcast. Rookie Recommendations Carl: The Gig Economy by Diane Mulcahy http://amzn.to/2GfpM0k (http://amzn.to/2GfpM0k) Jake: Resourceful Designer Podcast Mark Des Cotes http://resourcefuldesigner.com/graphic-design-podcast/ (http://resourcefuldesigner.com/graphic-design-podcast/) Resourceful Designer Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/resourcefuldesigner/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/resourcefuldesigner/)

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Its interview time again, and I might just be getting better at this! Listen to my experience with one of the longest interview adventures yet, and perhaps pick up a tip or two for your next opportunity. Email Campaign: Send a letter in favor of RD to: info@printmag.com Keys to the Game: SHow Hidden Characters in Illustrator and InDesign Mac: Command + Option + i PC: Control + Alt + i Rookie Mistake Tip: Have a gameplan when you go in for an interview, and learn all you can from your past experiences. If it didn't work last time, switch something up... or everything! Ask for feedback fro the interviewer (they might just give it to you). Links from todays show: Apple TV Quicktips - Making a Killer Screencast Part 1 In the Bullpen: InDesign Secrets VTC Computer Software Training Todays show featured music by: Strung Out

This week Carl and Jake talk about their process when it comes to referrals. Both are in BNI (Business Networking International) and firmly believe in Referral Networking. They talk about some of the steps they take to qualify referrals and what some of the red flags are when it comes to referrals. The biggest items they cover is what is the difference between a referral and a lead. They also get into some design news and lastly they give their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design News: Labatt to feature Lake George (https://poststar.com/blogs/adam_colver/blog-labatt-to-feature-lake-george-on-cans-for-summer/article_d1de14a0-67bf-567e-9235-d585ad304ea7.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share) Adobe Spark on Android (https://spark.adobe.com/make/android-beta/) IGtv (Instagram TV) (https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/20/igtv/) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration (https://amzn.to/2tuw9Vk) Jake - InDesignSecrets.com (https://indesignsecrets.com/)

This week Jake and Carl discuss how important it is to say no as a creative and business owner. It can be a difficult thing to do but sometimes projects and clients aren't a good fit. They discuss some of the situations where they have had to say no and explain what helped them make that decision. Throw in a couple design news items and this weeks Rookie Recommendations and you got yourself episode 171. Design News: These designers have reimagined the 'wheelchair symbol' to include invisible disabilities (https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/graphic-design/these-designers-have-reimagined-wheelchair-symbol-include-invisible-disabilities/) Enter GDUSA’s 55th Anniversary American Graphic Design Awards™ (http://gdusa.com/top-stories/2018-american-graphic-design-awards) Rookie Recommendations: Carl - Fodor's Essential Scotland (Travel Guide) (https://amzn.to/2vhZS5x) Jake - Opt-Out Life Podcast (http://optoutlife.com/) BS Flag Sometimes you just have to pull out the good ole BS Flag when you are dealing with someone. We think every designer should have one of these. https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/0/0872b33f-2d39-4396-b721-e6f696d6e6e3/z18OHNKf.png 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) Remember to follow the instructions given in the podcast to win one of three copies of her book! Winner will be announced in the next few weeks.

Jake and Carl talk about their creative processes and why it is important for a designer to develop their own process. They also tackle some design related news and share their Rookie Recommendations for the week. Design Related News Adobe Muse discountinued: https://www.macrumors.com/2018/03/26/adobe-discontinuation-of-muse/ (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/03/26/adobe-discontinuation-of-muse/) Apple releases 9.7 ipad with Pencil for students pricing: https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/27/17167054/new-apple-ipad-announced-cheap-price-students-2018 (https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/27/17167054/new-apple-ipad-announced-cheap-price-students-2018) Carl's Workload Whiteboard Carl's Workload Whiteboard https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/0/0872b33f-2d39-4396-b721-e6f696d6e6e3/y5Eo9J_0.jpg Rookie Recommendations Creative, Inc.: https://amzn.to/2uzGrqS (https://amzn.to/2uzGrqS) Show and Tell: https://amzn.to/2uudEUL (https://amzn.to/2uudEUL)

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What steps do I take in executing a freelance job for a client? Listen to this episode (and the next) and you'll find out just that. We'll look at good practices to make your workflow and business decisions good ones time and again. Keys to the Game: Align two lines of type in Indesign and Quark Mac: Command + PC: Control + Rookie Mistake Tip: Once you develop a system or process for freelance jobs, stick to it. No matter how small the job, it will help your consistency and guarantee a solid product. Links from todays show: Video about Windows Vista In the Bullpen: Adobe Labs Todays show featured music by: Rocket from the Crypt