Educated Guess

Imagine keeping the consistency of typeface, layout, and messaging for a private academic institution that's been in existence for over 125 years. This was the charge of Jacqueline Casey--a graphic designer, illustrator, and educator--throughout her 40+ year tenure at MIT. A true trailblazer for graphic design and women's equality. Today, we spend time highlighting her story in 4 simple steps. - Bio - Work You Should Know - Her Signature Style - Other Names You Should Know --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support

There's always a piece of every artist that pops up once every blue moon asking the question..."Am I Good Enough??" Today, I'm talking about this topic head on. I'm discussing 3 Simple Ways I overcome what is often called "Imposter Syndrome." We're here to build a community of artists who don't want their dreams to fall by the wayside. Tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support

There are 3 statements that get a bad rap in the art community. 1. "I feel like I’m just going through the motions." 2. "How do I know if I’m making progress?" 3. "I only got 15 views per video." I've found these statements to be debilitating and demotivating. Let's talk about how to change this. Today we're addressing these three thought head on! It's OKAY to think, feel, and say these things. However, there are a few good tactics and habits I've found helpful in my life. Resources Mentioned in the Show: - (1% Rule) Tommy Baker https://www.amazon.com/1-Rule-Process-Achieve-Wildest-ebook/dp/B079Y68D9X - Miracle Morning (Hal Elrod) https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710 - Crushing It (Gary Vaynerchuck) https://www.amazon.com/Crushing-Great-Entrepreneurs-Business-Influence/dp/0062674676/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525443677&sr=1-2&keywords=gary+vee+crushing+it Tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/

“Can you do one more version?....Man, I wish my clients knew how much thought really went into the graphic design work I do before just saying." -- Yep, this has definitely been me before. Maybe it’s been you? Today, we’re talking about someone who has helped shape the way we interact with, understand, and recognize the world. To me, there’s power in knowing that someone else has dealt with the same frustrations of freelance clients—only at a grand scale. So, the answer is not—“how do I make my clients appreciate me more?”…the answer is “the answer is in the doing.” There’s more to Michael’s story than just a few type fonts and Helvetica—so, let’s get to it. Tune in. IG: @educatedguess__ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support

On this episode of Educated Guess, we talk about the all too familiar feeling like you "missed your moment" or "I don't love it the way I used to". I'm offering you three simple ways to get through this familiar feeling. In this podcast, you'll hear some points about the following: - Review on Austin Kleon's books - Helpful quotes from Brian Eno, John Lennon, Charlie Chaplin, and Thom Yorke - Personal anecdotes on the feeling of falling out of love - The importance of being an amateur - "Creativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating." If you like what you hear, share by simply sending an episode to one friend. That's how we can help spread this message! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support

Today, we're talking about that moment we all love to hate. The moment when we look up and realize it's been 12 days since we last worked on the project we know we've been looking to finish: a painting, a song, etc. We're not here to gripe about it. We're here to acknowledge it as a truth and share 3 WAYS TO GET OVER IT. Tune in. IG: @justinmcelderry justinmcelderry.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support

The "Name Drop" series -- happening every Wednesday on Educated Guess is meant to make sure people in our community are aware of artists that have paved the way before us! This Installment: Nate Brown (IG: @thenatebrown) Here's What We Cover in This Segment. 1. Quick Bio and Their Process 2. 3 Projects You Should Definitely Know About 3. Their Signature Style 4. Other Names To Know --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support

1. Diving into "There's not enough time." or "I've got all this time and don't know what to do." 2. The Pomodoro Method 3. How I Use it To Plan My Day ig: @justinmcelderry

Topics covered on this week's show. 1. What is NYSK? What does it stand for? 2. Who is Paul Williams? 3. What are some projects we might recognize regularly? 4. What's unique about his style or process? 5. Who are some other names to know?

An episode specifically for moonlighting artists out there looking for the breakthrough while working a day job. 1. What is the factory mentality? 2. Why is it important to our field? 3. What do we do about it? How can we overcome it? 4. What resources do we have to remind ourselves when things get tough again?

A QUOTE FROM EPISODE 1. "IT'S EXTREMELY VALUABLE TO EXAMINE AND MAKE PEACE WITH THE VARYING IMAGES WE HAVE FOR THE LIFE WE WANT. BEFORE WE TRY TO EXPLAIN AND ASK FOR WHAT WE WANT FROM THE WORLD, LET'S MAKE PEACE WITH THE PLENTY CONTRADICTIONS WE HAVE WITHIN."