The Deeply Graphic Designcast - DGDC

Font choice plays a crucial role in the success of a new design. That’s why selecting an appropriate typeface for text usage is an important step in every design project. Choosing the “right” font for your design determines how well your designs are perceived. Don’t fret, the DGDC team is here to save you from a font nightmare! We’re bringing in special correspondent Matt Dawson to help you be the...

So you’ve got a brand new project lead! Congrats. Now you need to win them over and persuade them with a powerhouse Proposal. The perfectly crafted proposal is the key to getting new clients and we’re here to help you do just that! We run down all the pillars to a successful proposal while adding in our rock-solid advice, secret tips, and next-level suggestions! You’ll be 100% ready to take on a n...

Welcome to the new DGDC! We are beyond excited to launch a whole new channel for you! Our mission is to bring you tons of inspiration, encouragement, information and fun as you get through your work week! Times have changed, and so have we. We’re building an exciting new network of diverse creative correspondents and fresh show concepts. Our first episode in a new feature we call “DEEP DIVE.” An i...

Nick and Mikelle welcome our new cohost, Jordan Wilson, as we brainstorm some new, fresh and exciting plans for the future of the DGDC! We hopped on a Skype call to compile some thoughts. Stay tuned...

The gang is back to talk Logo Trends 2020 with our friend, Bill Gardner from Logo Lounge. Fellow podcaster and friend of the program, Jordan Wilson, joins us to review Bill’s deep dive into all the trends and style of 2020! Check out the full report here!

We love you, our loyal listeners, so we wanted to have fun today and answer your questions, LIVE as they come in on Instagram. We got some great ones, and there is something for everyone in this episode! You’ll also want to stay tuned to the very end of the episode, we do have some big […]

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the value of diversifying your income stream in case something bad (like 2020) happens. So we decided to revisit the topic of recurring revenue and passive income. Each of us has a few things in place that help us round out where our money comes in from, so even […]

If you’ve ever wondered how you can use the power of Instagram to grow your small design business into a bigger one, attract the right clients and start building a loyal following, this episode is not to be missed! Please enjoy the most popular episode of Wes’ other podcast, The Profitable Website, with special guest, […]

Well, we’re still smack dab in the middle of this thing, and we know that all you listeners are at different stages of your design careers, and even on many different paths. So we wanted to give out specific advice to creatives of all walks of life, whether you’re a seasoned freelancer, or a corporate designer just starting […]

As we reach the end of the first month of quarantine, we decided to do something a little different, and just shoot the s*** with you all. We’re all stuck at home, so what are we doing for fun? What life hacks and entertainment tips can we share? You’ll just have to listen to find […]

With the world on quarantine, we should all be staying at home as much as possible. So why not use this opportunity to really make your home office into a place you actually want to be? This week, we have a special guest Shane Whatley, a smart=home expert, who just went through putting together his […]

Since this is such an unprecedented time in our lives with Covid-19 disrupting the entire world, we think it deserves a bit more of a conversation. We’ve had some more time to sit with our temporary “new normal,” and we’ve begun to do things a little differently than before. Listen as we share what we’ve been doing […]

There’s a lot going on this week in terms of the Corona Virus. We wanted to address it in a plain and candid way, since many of you are affected by it in one way or another. It can mean working from home (potentially without childcare,) even a major loss of clients and income. In […]

We hit a major milestone today — 200 episodes! To celebrate that, and to celebrate YOU, our loyal listeners, we decided to answer as many of your questions as possible. Want access to all the classic episodes that are no longer on the podcast feed? Just click below, and post about the show and you’ll […]

Have you ever had a project that you just knew you had to walk away from? Projects can tun sour for many reasons, and while we hope it never happens to us, we should be prepared for the worst. In this episode, the gang talks about how to prevent this from happening in the first place, […]

Are you stuck in the trap of simply taking orders from clients? Or do you (and your clients) treat your services more like a prescribing physician? In order to make more money as a creative professional, it’s important to be able to diagnose, prescribe and treat the problems of your clients using your expertise. In […]

Some take the road less travelled… and others, like today’s guest just build a whole new damn road from scratch! Listen as Nick sits down with Nike Senior Designer Edward Harber for a discussion all about doing your own thing. This is a discussion that’s sure to be inspiring to just about everyone — especially for […]

Goodbye to the ‘teens, and hello to the twenties! With a new year (and a new decade,) we wanted to share some predictions with you. Specifically, predictions for all the design trends that have been gaining traction over the past year, and that we can expect to see way more of in the new year. Want […]

One of the very best ways to be successful as a designer, make good money, and earn trust with your clients is to make a name for yourself in the industry. Thank God we live in the age of social media, where we can actually make that happen — if we play it right. In this […]

Well Thanksgiving’s behind us, so you know what that means. Your parents are probably asking you what you want this year, and we’re here to help! So grab a cup of ‘nog, and your biggest, coziest sweater and listen in as the gang goes over their list of all the gifts designers should be asking for this […]

Wes & Nick had an amazing time at AdobeMax this year, but why should they have all the fun? We put this episode together to fill you in on all the best parts of the conference, key takeaways and all the fun stuff you may have missed. We’ll tell you all about the best “sneaks” […]

Working as a creative freelancer or small business owner can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also come at the expense of your personal life. In this episode, the gang has a frank conversation about how we try to balance our personal and professional lives… and the various ways we feel like we’re failing […]

In preparation for our annual trip to AdobeMax, the gang sits in with Adobe’s own Paul Trani and  Michael Chaize to discuss all the exciting new features coming to the Cloud (and a few that just dropped into your laps!) We hope you can make it to Max this year and hang out with us! […]

Maybe you already have a graphic design portfolio website — maybe you’re just planning yours out. Either way, this episode will get you on the right track toward building the best way to showcase your best work. Want access to all the classic episodes that are no longer on the podcast feed? Just click below, […]

If you’ve ever worked on a project that seems to never end… that keeps being pushed further and further away from the finish line… then you, my friend may have been personally victimized by scope creep. It all starts out innocently enough — an additional revision round here, another page there. But when you say […]