Podcasts – The Deep End Design

The Slow Times

May 19, 2016 21:24 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

All creative professionals have ups and downs — it’s just a part of the life. It’s how we choose to use that time that will make or break your business. In this episode, the gang talks about nine things you can do with your time between clients that will actually help you get more of […] The post The Slow Times appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Design Consulting as a Service

April 29, 2016 18:51 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

As graphic and web designers, we do a lot of behind-the-scenes work that we don’t always charge for. But what if we did? In this episode, we expand upon a listener question to talk about the topic of charging clients for all those little things we do that don’t count as “design” work. Things like […] The post Design Consulting as a Service appeared first on The Deep End Design.

The Ultimate Project Organization Method

April 13, 2016 18:13 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

One of the biggest game-changers for your design business is when you figure out how to get your projects organized. In this episode, the gang is joined by Word Revolution‘s Barbara Carneiro. She has an amazing method of pre-organizing her website and branding projects within her online project management software program that allows her to […] The post The Ultimate Project Organization Method appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Help! My Client Thinks He’s a Designer!

March 30, 2016 15:36 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

As designers, it’s completely normal to get feedback from your clients. When it can become frustrating, however, is when that feedback turns into a full-on concept with instructions to “just make this.” It can be confusing. After all, they are supposedly paying us for our expertise, not just our ability to trace and digitize. While […] The post Help! My Client Thinks He’s a Designer! appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Real-Life Rebrands: The Good, the Bad & the Fugly

March 16, 2016 22:09 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

We’ve talked about rebranding ourselves as creative pros, but this time around we wanted to talk about some recent real-life corporate rebrands to see who got it right, and who didn’t. Want to follow along with us? Download this pdf of all the logos we discuss in this episode. In this episode, the gang goes […] The post Real-Life Rebrands: The Good, the Bad & the Fugly appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Packaging Design Tips & Trends

February 29, 2016 15:37 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

They say not to judge a book by it’s cover, but we’re all guilty of choosing products based purely on their packaging. In this episode, our resident packaging guru, Nick walks us through the latest packaging design tips & trends that you can use to add value to your next packaging design project. We also […] The post Packaging Design Tips & Trends appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Client-Focused Portfolio Websites

February 09, 2016 22:37 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

We’ve discussed it before, but it’s a new year, and we have some brand new perspectives on our biggest marketing asset as designers — our portfolio websites. Wes just went through a major redesign, and Nick is currently planning one as well, so listen for our tips on how to make the most of yours. […] The post Client-Focused Portfolio Websites appeared first on The Deep End Design.

New Year, New Design Processes

January 25, 2016 20:18 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

Every now and then its a good idea to step back, and ask yourself what’s working in your design business, and what isn’t. In this episode, the gang reflects on what new processes they want to start implementing in 2016 in order to grow their businesses. We talk about many goals, including raising our rates, […] The post New Year, New Design Processes appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Secrets to Winning $10K+ Web Projects

January 13, 2016 16:06 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

In the new year, what better resolution can we have than to do higher value work for higher value pay? In this episode, Wes interviews Brent Weaver, founder of ugurus.com about this very subject. Brent talks about how you can find those big fish clients, as well as how to qualify them to make sure […] The post Secrets to Winning $10K+ Web Projects appeared first on The Deep End Design.

DesignCast 100: Ask Us Anything LIVE!

December 29, 2015 18:06 - 2 hours - 185 MB

Well we finally made it to 100 episodes, and we could think of no better way to celebrate the milestone than by spending it with you. In this very special episode, the gang broadcasts live for the very first time, answering your questions in real time. In case you weren’t able to make the live […] The post DesignCast 100: Ask Us Anything LIVE! appeared first on The Deep End Design.

The 2015 Graphic Designers’ Gift Guide!

December 09, 2015 19:47 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

Mariah Carey may only have a single wish this Christmas, but then again, she’s not a graphic designer. This holiday season, curl up with a cozy sweater, a mug of “coffee” and this episode of Deeply Graphic so you know exactly what to ask for this year. The gang each brings 3 gift ideas to […] The post The 2015 Graphic Designers’ Gift Guide! appeared first on The Deep End Design.

99 Problems But a Pitch Ain’t One

November 28, 2015 05:13 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

As creatives, one of the most challenging aspects of our work is winning business from good clients. The thing that separates the successful designers from the rest is that they aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and show their potential clients exactly why they are the best for the job. And I don’t mean […] The post 99 Problems But a Pitch Ain’t One appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Unique Client Gift Ideas

November 14, 2015 05:11 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

With the holiday season underway, let’s not forget about those that make our business possible: our clients. In this episode, the gang each brings their own unique ideas about what you can do for your clients this year, no matter what your budget. Whether it’s snacks customized with your own branding, or a complimentary add-on […] The post Unique Client Gift Ideas appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Running an Agency Remotely

October 28, 2015 03:58 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

Most of us creative freelancers and solopreneurs have never thought about working out of an actual office space. High overheads, leases and actual employees are definite roadblocks, but there is good news: Running your business remotely can work quite well for most of us. But, are you doing it right? In this episode, Wes interviews […] The post Running an Agency Remotely appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Web Design Trends Going into 2016

October 11, 2015 13:25 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

With 2015 almost turning to 2016, the gang takes a look at some of the more popular, innovative and controversial web design trends going on right now, as well as what 2016 web design trends will look like. As with all trend shows, we want to reiterate that just because a trend exists, doesn’t mean […] The post Web Design Trends Going into 2016 appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Personal Branding Revisited

September 29, 2015 18:54 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Branding is one of the most important considerations for any business, especially for freelancers. With as much competition we creative freelancers face, ya gotta be memorable to survive. In this episode, the gang discusses the steps you should be taking to find the inner personality of your company or solopreneurship, and then how to carry […] The post Personal Branding Revisited appeared first on The Deep End Design.

Ten Kickoff Commandments

September 11, 2015 14:54 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Every design project should start with the client kickoff meeting, and in this episode, Nick walks us through his version of the “10 Commandments” of a perfect kickoff. Kickoff meetings are important for several reasons: you get to dig deep with your client and find out everything you need to know to get the job […] The post Ten Kickoff Commandments appeared first on The Deep End Design.