Subi and Kate Circling Back

We love these episodes.  Subi and Kate are busting some myths about freelancing.  #BUSTED

Hello Everybody. In this episode, we take on perfectionists. Is it good or bad to be a perfectionist? These are our thoughts...what are yours? 

Hey guys. It's been awhile. Sorry we've been away. Sometimes in life we need to take time out and do some personal development. We wanted to share these thoughts with you.  Use it. Don't use. We can't force you. Be your number one client!

Sometimes boredom is a good thing. If you use that time correctly you can really push your creativity and you never know what could come of it. Elon did. 

How do you design for yourself? I still ask myself that everyday. I think most designers, creatives, artists do. If the possibilities are endless. If you're your biggest critique. You are both client and designer . This can be one of the hardest parts of designing for yourself. There is that lack of a second pair of eyes and a reassurance that someone else sees the design as it is. There is n...

In this episode, we chat about the tiny wins. Some wins are big but we need to also remember the small ones. The small make up the big and let's not forget that these are the real moments that make life worthwhile. 

To mix up the podcast, we decided to do a ketchup aka catch up episode. We want to throw this in every now and again so you can get some real insights into what the day-to-day of a creative is like.  It's a little tasty just like ketchup :)

In this episode, we had a ton of fun busting some myths about what it is like to work in a creative industry. Let us know if you agree. 

In this episode we chat about Chris Do. He is one of our favourite design gurus. Check this podcast out and then head over to instagram to check him out. 

In this episode, we chat about creative outlets. A creative outlet is essentially something you do that helps you focus and express your creative energy . We talk about why this is important and the benefits of looking for other ways to express yourself, outside of your work. This episode is a goodie. You need to listen up. 

In this episode, we chat with local graphic designer/illustrator Dominic Roberts. He talks about his work and his experiences in the Cape Town design industry. We talk about wins and losses. We laugh. And, most importantly, we learn something. 

In this episode, we chat about a piece of advice so commonly heard in the design circles.....Keep it simple and don't mix up ideas. We really break this down for ourselves. Have a listen and see if you agree.   Please note there is some swearing in this episode. If you don't appreciate "words of power", maybe skip this episode. 

In this episode, we chat criticism and how to handle it. We've had to learn the hard way how best to handle it all. So give this a listen if you are someone who struggles separating your work from your identity. 

In this episode, we talk about money. It's important as any type of creative that you charge for you time and expertise. There are a lot of sharks out there that will try and de-value your work. Don't let them!

Here is part 2 of Parents and PSDs. Please go listen to part 1, if you haven't already. In this episode, we chat about our parents. I know aren't we adorable. We're chatting about how our parents don't really have a clue about what we do and how we make money. We both believe it's important to educate your family about your future career.  One, this will help you through t...

In this episode, we chat about our parents. I know aren't we adorable. We're chatting about how our parents don't really have a clue about what we do and how we make money. We both believe it's important to educate your family about your future career.  One, this will help you through the tough times whether you are struggling in starting your career or just trying to get throu...

In this episode, we chat about what strategies you can use to get your name and work out in the world.  As a freelancer, you want to make an impact in the industry and your bank account. Getting your name out there in the right way ensures you get good clients and boosts your reputation. 

Welcome to episode one of Subi and Kate Circling Back. In this episode we talk about our experiences with with failure and how we overcame it. We believe that being wrong can be very valuable.

Recently, our friends have been dealing with some difficult clients. In this episode, we discuss our experiences around this topic.