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Today I discuss why being a jack-of-all-trades isn't a bad thing. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes I covered this a bit way back in https://www.askadesigneranything.com/ep111/ (#111 - Be Good At Lots Of Things) Today I want to talk about me, or at least my approach to design The specialist designer The jack-of-all-trades designer The “designer" - The all round good designer  Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) htt

I talk about my favourite kind of design again, for the third time. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes I’ve done this kind of episode twice before: https://www.askadesigneranything.com/ep142/ (#142 - Old Design and Alan Fletcher) https://www.askadesigneranything.com/ep122/ (#122 - Graphic Design) Today I’m back for part 3. I love talking about my favourite kind of design Wit in design Design with Easter Eggs Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (As

I talk about my first design job. Awww. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes I wrote an answer on https://www.quora.com/What-was-your-first-graphic-designer-job-like (Quora recently) that I thought would also make a good podcast episode. I answered the question: What was your first graphic designer job like? I randomly decided to apply for this job and never expected to get it. I struggled to deal with criticism and I used to get too attached I wasn’t capable of understanding how to impro

What does it mean to design a website for the coffee queue? Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes In episode 204, I touched on the importance of mobile I said a phrase that really caught my thinking, and I wanted to consider it more in-depth The coffee queue is just an analogy really to help you consider how people use websites in reality. People use their phones whilst: Killing time waiting for a friend Stood waiting for the traffic lights to change (in cars and outside of cars)  Waking up o

Why mobile is SO important when you're designing things, or commissioning new design work. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes What I mean by mobile  The Consumption age The mobile brain and Short attention spans  Is somebody viewing your thing with intent or are they stood in a queue waiting for a coffee?  Chunking content  How to design for mobile and the mobile brain  Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Websi

I talk about scheduling and batching things to make things more efficient. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes I've fallen out of love with schedules recently, as I discussed in episode 186 about planning my podcast  I wanted my podcast to feel more spontaneous, but I'd estimate it's making my podcast twice as difficult  Wherever possible, you should separate the ideas and thinking tasks from the production tasks.  If you plan upfront then produce later, you'll be faster at both tasks

Today I'm talking about design feedback. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes It's not about you and what shade of pink you like Design is hard, and don't forget that fact Be diplomatic with your opinions But also, be honest with your opinions If the designs match the brief, the job is a success You don't need to see multiple options of everything, trust your designer Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) http://twitter.com/craig

Here's the final lessons I've learned from getting up early for two weeks. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes Yesterday, I got the episode numbers wrong. Tomorrow, I’ll talk about design. I promise. My last year of late mornings. There’s no such thing as a morning person or a night owl (sort of). You can force yourself to get up at any time you choose. Listen to your body. Getting up early does feel more productive, but is it? Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesign

It's stupidly easy to set up an online business. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes P.S. I semi-scripted today's episode: here's the script. When you’re stuck in a rut It’s easier to look and see that the grass is greener on the other side Today, I’m here to tell you that it is And I’m here to show you how easy How unbelievably, ridiculously easy it is To set up an online business Today, right now. Seriously, you’re not going to believe how easy this is. BREAK I

Today I talk about our period of making things, to now. The consumption age. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes From about 1760 onwards, lots of people discovered the power of machinery. People realised that hand production wasn’t as effective as machines doing the work. The textiles industry realised this the most. This was a huge turning point in our modern history, especially in Britain. Financial growth beyond all expectations began. Standards of living continued to grow The period of

Sometimes, you just have to do what you want. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes No shownotes today. Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) http://twitter.com/craigburgess (Twitter (@craigburgess)) https://www.facebook.com/askadesigneranything (Ask a Designer Anything on Facebook) https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993 (Leave me a review on iTunes)

Everything is on the internet, and you can use it to your advantage too. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes This episode was originally going to be negative about becoming how you need to be wary of internet experts Today though instead, I want to talk about the potential of the internet. This week is all about the power of the internet. And today I want to look at the power of becoming an expert. Anybody can setup a website, start publishing powerful articles, and become an expert over some

The social media like can be a powerful business tool, and not just the bane of existence. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes Although I hit pretty hard on social media likes yesterday, I don’t believe they’re inherently wrong Like anything, in moderation this is all fine If you can separate the meaning and understand it properly, it’s all good. And also, it’s a powerful business tool. Seeing the amount of likes and shares your business, products and content get can be free

Today I rant a little bit about social media. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes Social media can be an amazing tool for bringing people together, but it has a darker side Our constant obsession with more likes for more recognition from strangers is changing our brains Social media affects our brains https://www.ama.org/publications/MarketingNews/Pages/feeding-the-addiction.aspx (in the same way a hug does).  Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Design

It's unbelievable how much money some people are making with the internet. Let me introduce you to some. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes The internet isn’t just a consumption machine. It's not just a place to find funny cat pictures, youtube videos and blogs. The internet is the business playground for some many businesses that get it. http://asos.com (asos.com) - $1.4 billion http://airbnb.com (airbnb.com) - $1.7 billion TripAdvisor - $1.5 billion Amazon - $135 billion Face

This week I've got a theme! Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes This week, I’m talking all about the power of the internet. I’ve decided to look more in-depth at a huge topic—the internet—and talk about my thoughts and feelings to do with lots of things. I won’t just be looking at the positive power of the internet, I’ll be looking at the negative side too. Here’s what I’ll be covering in the next 7 days: 194 - Internet-based businesses are making a

Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) It's vital to your business that you find a good designer that you can trust. Scribbled Shownotes Good design is vital to any business IIt'sused to instil trust and credibility  It's used to command higher prices and make your look more professional  Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) http://twitter.com/craigburgess (Twitter (@craigburgess)) https://www.facebook.com/askadesigneranything (Ask a Designer

How do you go about proving you're an expert designer? Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes https://boagworld.com (Paul Boag) does this stuff REALLY WELL. Why should somebody trust you that you're good at your job?  In the age of the Internet anybody can pretend they're good at anything  Oversubscribed talks about the idea of selling or giving away very small products Give away everything for free and charge for implementation  Show how good you are  Support Ask a Designer Any

I try to explain why I'm constantly pushing myself to do new things. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes I do lots of random challenges. I’m doing a podcast a day right now, as you know. Yesterday, I decided to see how long I could wake up at 4.30am on a morning for. And I get asked: why? Why do you do these things to yourself? Let me explain. Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) http://twitter.com/craigburgess (Twitter (

Create a wall of noise around your brand and the effects can be huge. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-a-designer-anything/id1190920993/ (ITUNES) | http://subscribeonandroid.com/www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (ANDROID) | http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=127134&refid=stpr (STITCHER) | http://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ed1ec2a8-1468-4efb-8487-a75200bf3e28/5a974391-51f6-4ae3-aba2-a75200bf8af4/c00377fc-c1e3-4e0e-9013-a75200bf8af9/podcast.rss (RSS FEED) Scribbled Shownotes Recent estimates suggest that the average Brit spends almost nine hours on media devices every day. In that time, each of us is exposed to 5,000 marketing messages and more than 100,000 words trying to convince us to do something There's a concept in marketing called the wall of noise.  It's the idea that you push out so much stuff across different platforms that you can't be ignored.