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I talk about making a design portfolio, and the one that I'm currently working on. 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 is the point of a portfolio as a designer? Should we make one before we need one? I believe we should make a catalogue of our design work, and keep it up to date. This is something I've always struggled with in the past, but I think I've finally worked out a way to do it. Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website)

I'm back today after being ill. That's mainly what I talk about today. 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 been ill for a few days, so I've had to take a few days off.  Today's episode is mostly about that, but I also discuss a little bit about doing things.  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 An

The idea that your competitors are your enemy is just ridiculous. 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 idea has been bugging me for a while and I've been figuring out a way to weave it into a podcast.  The idea that all your competitors are your enemies is just stupid, and at worst self limiting or damaging.  I express some thoughts on this today.  Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) http://twitter.com/craigbur

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) I consider some of the most important things to think about as a designer. Scribbled Shownotes These points have been taken from Irving Younger’s fantastic YouTube video about the 10 commandments of cross-examination.  I took them, and fashioned them for design, because amazingly a lot of them cross over. Yesterday: Be brief. Be straightforward. Use as little design as possible like Dieter Rams said.  Use plain words. Don’t try to get too clever. Use only lea

I consider some of the most important things to think about as a 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 These points have been taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBP2if0l-a8 (Irving Younger’s fantastic YouTube video about the 10 commandments of cross-examination).  I took them, and fashioned them for design, because amazingly a lot of them cross over. Be brief. Be straightforward. Use as little design as possible li

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) Content is more important than presentation. Full stop. Scribbled Shownotes It pains me to make this episode, as a man who spends his life making things look nice But it’s true: the content is WAAAY more important than what it looks like. That’s not to say good content can’t be enhanced with amazing design, because it can. In an ideal world, good content sits side by side with good design Support Ask a Designer Any

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) Why is it so important that you do stuff you're rubbish at? Scribbled Shownotes When we first turn up on this earth, we’re rubbish at everything. When we get older, we get good at some stuff. When we get a little bit older, we get good at quite a few things, and we get used to that feeling. We get to a point where we don’t really like feeling inadequate at something anymore, and that’s really bad. We actually forget what it f

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) Like other designers, I'm hopeless at making design for myself. I explore why in this episode. Scribbled Shownotes Today I spoke about why I'm rubbish at designing stuff for myself. This isn't unique, loads of designers suffer from it. I suggested some tips that might help you to get over the hump (20 minute rule/treat it like a client job) Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything Website) htt

Tonight I talk about the power of making things that you want to make. 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 Tonight should have been quiz night, but I didn't go to the pub quiz. I stayed at home and played Zelda instead. I'm covering some old ground with these new podcasts, because I think I have loads more to say about some of the topics I covered this topic a bit in episode 131, and I think 80 It's all about side projects, and doing stuff

Lifting weights builds a mental resilience that's really useful to a 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 I'm watching https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80108609 (Betting on Zero) so I had to tear myself away from that to do this podcast Also, I watched an ace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBP2if0l-a8 (YouTube video yesterday Irving Youngers 10 commandments of cross examination) that's inspired a future podcast for me Today I'm tal

Lifting weights builds a mental resilience that's really useful to a 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 I'm watching https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80108609 (Betting on Zero) so I had to tear myself away from that to do this podcast Also, I watched an ace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBP2if0l-a8 (YouTube video yesterday Irving Youngers 10 commandments of cross examination) that's inspired a future podcast for me Today I'm tal

I talk a bit about how being you is SO damn important in marketing and actually, in life as well. 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 recorded this episode after thinking a lot about my journey as a podcaster. I thought a lot about how I’ve gone from being none of myself in Episode 1, to today’s episode, where all I am is myself. I reflected on how important that is to really make an impact on anything, and how much better it comes acros

I talk a bit about how being you is SO damn important in marketing and actually, in life as well. 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 recorded this episode after thinking a lot about my journey as a podcaster. I thought a lot about how I’ve gone from being none of myself in Episode 1, to today’s episode, where all I am is myself. I reflected on how important that is to really make an impact on anything, and how much better it comes acros

I'm changing my podcast again. Here's why. 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 feel like I'm going through an existential crisis. What do I want my podcast to be? Last episode, I cut out a big chunk talking about this because I wasn't sure I was ready to say it, and I think it was boring too. I spoke about my shifting mindset towards podcasting My rising desire to do more conversation podcasts And how I've been getting more like an audio diary lately a

I'm changing my podcast again. Here's why. 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 feel like I'm going through an existential crisis. What do I want my podcast to be? Last episode, I cut out a big chunk talking about this because I wasn't sure I was ready to say it, and I think it was boring too. I spoke about my shifting mindset towards podcasting My rising desire to do more conversation podcasts And how I've been getting more like an audio diary lately a

Self-indulgence is vital as a 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)   Music and links from this episode http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_time_for_adventure__vol_5/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_vol_5_-_12_Outro (Outro by Komiku) http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Vendaface/04_-_The_Life_and_Death_of_a_Certain_K_Zabriskie_Patriarch (The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch by Chris Zabriskie) http://freemusicarchive.o

Self-indulgence is vital as a 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)   Music and links from this episode http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/Its_time_for_adventure__vol_5/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_vol_5_-_12_Outro (Outro by Komiku) http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Vendaface/04_-_The_Life_and_Death_of_a_Certain_K_Zabriskie_Patriarch (The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch by Chris Zabriskie) http://freemusicarchive.o

Introducing a new weekly format: Quiz Night. 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) Questions Answered on Today's Episode How often do you sneak dick drawings into paid work? You seen the unveiling of the new Juve kit? I think the word is 'bland' - thoughts? https://t.co/z96dCNf5Vq (https://t.co/z96dCNf5Vq) How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything

Introducing a new weekly format: Quiz Night. 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) Questions Answered on Today's Episode How often do you sneak dick drawings into paid work? You seen the unveiling of the new Juve kit? I think the word is 'bland' - thoughts? https://t.co/z96dCNf5Vq (https://t.co/z96dCNf5Vq) How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Support Ask a Designer Anything https://www.askadesigneranything.com (Ask a Designer Anything

The web is getting more and more complicated, but where does that leave people trying to learn the trade? 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) Music and links from this episode http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mystery_Mammal/Risk_Society/A_Walk (A Walk by Mystery Mammal) http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mystery_Mammal/Wonders_Of_Modern_Technology/Lonely_Satellite (Lonely Satellite by Mystery Mammal) http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/The_Age_of_Insignificance/Convictio