Rookie Designer 180 - Tools in a Toolbox

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

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

Making his mark: Lisbon street artist

Rookie Recommendations:

Carl - Magic: The Gathering Arena

Jake - Spies in Disguise & Missing Link

The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee

Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset

Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169

Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com