Overtime

The Power of Play Dec 30, 2020

It's our very last episode for this season of Overtime! Before riding off into 2021, let's take a look at some of the predicted design trends for next year. Then, we'll talk about the pros and cons of being a niche vs. generalist designer to help you figure out which path is right for you. Plus, get inspired to make time to create just for the simple joy of it. We're talking all about how creative play can unearth some of your most meaningful work yet. Let's go!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:13]) Coastal Creative: Digital & Graphic Design Trends of 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/y9ue2ja4)
[11:42] How to find your niche
[22:54] The benefits of using your time off to engage in creative play
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- Taylor Lee Nicholson: https://taylorleenicholson.com/
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Let's Be Human Together Dec 23, 2020

This week on Overtime, Pantone announces their color of the year for 2021 and it's not what we expected. Then, Meg reviews Google's new experiment called Blob Opera and why everyone needs to try it! Plus, we talk about how to level up your spot in the design and creative industry in 2021, and why being your authentic self will take you farther than any other skill set. Let's go!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:44] Pantone Color of the Year 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/yycukbfv)
[04:27] Google Arts & Culture: Blob Opera (https://tinyurl.com/y8yvhbaa)
[07:15] How to level up your spot in the design and creative industry
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Flat Design Strikes Again Dec 16, 2020

Is flat design making a comeback? This week on Overtime, we’re talking all about the new Pringles logo and breaking down a few other interesting trends in branding. Then, get some tips for how to design both beautiful and user-friendly emails so you can boost your newsletter engagement! Plus, what role does fear play in your work? Meg shares how her biggest fear has been holding her back and how you can assess where to get rid of fear in your own career. Let's go!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:27] Thrillist: Kellogg's Is Changing Mr. Pringles' Look for the First Time in 20 Years (https://tinyurl.com/y7u94p2b)
[13:09] Dribbble: Email Design 101: How to boost engagement & draw readers in (https://tinyurl.com/y7ynchj9)
[20:11] Meg reflects on finding a way to fight through fear while on your journey to creating your best work
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The Burnout Whisperer Dec 09, 2020

Has 2020 got you feeling totally burnt out? This week on Overtime, burnout expert Erayna Sargent stops by to remind you that you're not alone, and shares some powerful tips to help you begin your burnout recovery today. But first, we're giving you the 411 on a hilarious new website that lets you send emails directly to a dumpster and watch them burn... Yup, it's a thing! Plus, we're laughing out loud over a hilarious Design Twitter argument that recently sparked between a couple of designers, and you'll never believe why!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:51] Send an email to be burned in a dumpster fire: [https://hey.science/dumpster-fire/]
[05:14] Dan Casaro Trolls Eric Spikermann on Twitter [https://tinyurl.com/y3yb6krk]
[15:35] Meg talks to Erayna Sargent about overcoming burnout
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Content Club Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y2gs8srb
- Cool Effect: https://tinyurl.com/y3zq5q9y
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Little Silver Linings of 2020 Dec 02, 2020

This week on Overtime, we look back at 2020 and think: has it really been as bad as it feels? How has it affected design? Plus, dig into the meaning of diverse creative content, and why it'll be more important than ever in 2021. Then, writer Kelly Small stops by to share their secrets on creating a more ethical and conscious creative career, so you don't have to sell your dang soul, am I right? Let's go.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:01] Fast Company: 2020 Was a Terrible Year for Everything Except Gaming (https://tinyurl.com/y6xh84lw)
[09:03] How to create more diverse creative content in 2021
[15:03] Meg talks to Kelly Small about their new book, “The Conscious Creative: Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work”
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- https://tinyurl.com/y68jwrtv
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Blobs, Bottles, & Boundaries Nov 25, 2020

This week on Overtime, blobs are everywhere in design! Meg and guest co-host Ryan Appleton of Co-Loop dissect this playful design trend and discuss why blobs took over in 2020. Plus, what’s the low-down on Pepsi’s latest redesign? Find out why PepsiCo decided to makeover their two-liter bottle for the first time in nearly 30 years. Then, stick around for an important chat about setting healthy boundaries with clients, and advocating for yourself when you’re not feeling 100%.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:25] Vice: We Need Blobs Now More Than Ever (https://tinyurl.com/y4dcgm4h)
[09:35] Fast Company: After 30 Years, PepsiCo Redesigned the Two-Liter Bottle. Here’s Why (https://tinyurl.com/y32r8z5p)
[15:03] How to set healthy boundaries and advocate for yourself with clients
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Intention Setting To Power Design Nov 18, 2020

This week on Overtime, let's talk about how to set the vibes to get your best design work done. Plus, get the inside scoop on the latest art restoration gone totally wrong, as we question what would happen if the same thing occurred in our design industry. Finally, is feel-good social media even possible? Let’s discuss!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:26] NPR: Behold the Potato Head, Another Botched Art Restoration in Spain [https://tinyurl.com/yyleg6cz]
[07:48] Is feel-good social media possible?
[14:36] Creating a great vibe for getting your best work done
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- Frank Chimero’s “The Full Frank” playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y5r89pom
- Four Tet: https://tinyurl.com/y2nq5eoq
- Chances with Wolves: https://tinyurl.com/y4c49pq8
- Poolside.fm
- Poolside.am
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What Lizzo Can Teach Us About Design Nov 11, 2020

Get ready to channel your inner Lizzo, designers. This week on Overtime, we're talking about how to create with confidence, break the boundaries of what's normal, and build a more fulfilling, authentic creative career. Plus, are you more of a generalist or a specialist? We explore the different types of designers and where they fit into today's landscape. Then, get some tips and advice for building a meaningful and productive relationship with your design mentor, and why you should get one!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:14] AIGA Eye on Design: When Did Design Stop Being “Multidisciplinary?” [https://tinyurl.com/y55q8htu]
[07:55] Dribbble: 6 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship: [https://tinyurl.com/yyheg68q]
[15:18] How Lizzo uses her confidence to create her own freedom
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Design Has Power Nov 04, 2020

Who’s ready for a post-election pep talk? This week on Overtime, past Meg offers present-day Meg some words of encouragement and an important reminder that design is still important—no matter what happens this week. Plus, Airbnb tries to help freelance illustrators, and it ends up backfiring—we unpack why. Then, let’s take a look at how 2020 is making us more pragmatic through sustainable purchases in tech and fashion. Let’s go!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:43] Tyrus: Airbnb’s digital toolkit (https://tyrus.design/)
[07:55] Fast Company: Tech’s Age of Excess is Done. Welcome to the New Design Pragmatism (https://tinyurl.com/y4scagr7)
[14:46] Why design will continue to matter after the election
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- Hoodzpah’s “Freelance, and Business, and Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/y2zrzy42
- Dropbox Design: https://dropbox.design/
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Survival Of The Fittest Design Trends Oct 28, 2020

This week on Overtime, celebrate the show’s 100th episode as Meg reflects on the podcast and her time as a host. We’re looking back at some of the topics we covered at the beginning of 2020 that didn’t really age well given what the year had in store for us… Plus, let’s see which design trends endured the wrath of 2020. It’s going to be a wild ride. Let’s go!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:40] Looking back at the past 100 Overtime Episodes
[12:12] Reminiscing on some of Meg’s best middle names
[14:43] How past stories have aged in 2020.
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Design Like A Kid Oct 21, 2020

This week on Overtime, a new brand launches lowbrow art kits that encourage you to channel your inner child and make things with your hands again. Plus, get the inside scoop on an awesome new design fellowship & summit that completely changes the landscape of how our industry shares knowledge. Last but not least, let's talk about using capitalism for good—we're talking about how to vote with your wallet and make more ethical purchasing choices as a creative. Let's go!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[03:13] Made in the Future Summit and Fellowship (https://tinyurl.com/y6pffqd4)
[07:50] Curiosity Studios’ new lowbrow art kits (https://tinyurl.com/y3yqm43d)
[14:43] Making more ethical purchasing decisions and how independent makers can sell their products
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Smucker Up & Start A Podcast Oct 14, 2020

This week on Overtime, you asked and I’m going to do it—I finally acknowledge Smucker’s unexpected new logo redesign. Plus, we talk about why building communities is so important right now and how to start making friends with your design peers. Then, have you ever thought about starting a podcast? We answer all of your burning questions around what the heck you should even talk about, how you’re supposed to edit it, and why you should even start one in the first place. Get a little pep talk on creating some awesome content, because designers can be great podcasters too!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:22] Akron Beacon Journal: J.M. Smucker’s New Corporate Identity Grows Beyond Jams and Jellies (https://tinyurl.com/yynubtaw)
[09:28] The importance of building community, big or small
[16:23] Should you start your own podcast?
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Ashley Ochiagha’s website: http://fmyh.co/
- Get Together Book: https://tinyurl.com/y4cqnjg4
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The Truth About Freelancing Oct 07, 2020

Do you have what it takes to be a freelancer? This week on Overtime, Meg reveals what it’s really like to be a freelance professional and shares her biggest lessons learned after ten years of experience. Find out what qualities and skills make someone’s life as a freelancer way easier, and which might hold you back! But first, what the heck is a “micro-cafe”? Get the inside scoop on the latest pandemic-friendly coffee shops that have begun to emerge. Plus, get inspired to support, celebrate, and lift up all of the makers of the world. Let’s go!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:25] Are Robot Operated café as Good as Human Operated Ones? (https://www.truebird.com/)
[11:18] Cameron Koczon: Thanks for Making (https://tinyurl.com/y3bnqlum)
[15:03] The pro’s and con’s of freelancing
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Searching For Inspiration Sep 30, 2020

This week on Overtime—a designer invents a new product that makes eating burritos easier than ever. Plus, what the heck is an Ortholinear 40% Keyboard and why is everybody talking about it on Twitter? And, are you feeling completely uninspired lately? Let's talk about how to reinspire yourself in the face of 2020's obstacles.

[00:08] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:20] Burrito Pop: A Twistable Burrito Holder (https://tinyurl.com/y3ab3txg)
[08:34] Eric Hu: An Ortholinear 40% keyboard (https://tinyurl.com/yxtpzdjx)
[13:54] How to keep yourself inspired in spite of the state of the world
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Our New Fake Reality Sep 23, 2020

Are CGI and 3D renderings actually helpful during COVID times or just causing more of the same issues we've had all along? Things get wild when we find out a CGI model isn't a real human, and we're digging into all the pros and cons! Then, figure out what type of designer you're meant to become—a linchpin or an entrepreneur? Last but not least, we're sharing some useful strategies to help you successfully market yourself as a creative and land more of the work you love. Let's go!

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:00] Fast Company: Ikea Product Shots Have Been Fake for Years. Now It’s Taking CGI Even Further (https://tinyurl.com/y23ulsxk)
[13:45] Dribbble: The Entrepreneur Vs the Linchpin: Which Type of Designer are You? (https://tinyurl.com/y696bkos)
[18:52] How to successfully market yourself on the internet
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Devon Ko’s 3D for Designers: https://www.3dfordesigners.com/
- The Linchpin or the Entrepreneur: https://dribbble.com/stories/2020/09/15/entrepreneur-vs-linchpin
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Great Design Takes Time Sep 16, 2020

This week on Overtime... is your brand actually a bland? It might be! Plus, we talk about how to stretch those (socially awkward) muscles during the pandemic. Last but not least, I'm sharing an important lesson I've learned from teaching new designers: Design takes a heck of a lot more time than you think it does—and that's okay.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:56] Bloomberg: Welcome to Your Bland New World (https://tinyurl.com/y2zvn2bh)
[13:45] New York Times: We’re All Socially Awkward Now (https://tinyurl.com/y3t2qb7q)
[18:52] Design takes time
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When Non-Designers Design Stuff Sep 09, 2020

This week on Overtime, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics logo is revealed, and you won’t believe who designed it… we're digging into why it’s so controversial. Plus, get the inside scoop on a new productivity service that’s supposed to be “an extension of your mind”. Last but not least, illustrator Kirk Wallace drops by to talk about how unique and varied inspiration sources can actually lead to more interesting work!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:50] L.A. Times: Athletes, Artists, and Celebrities Create Unique Logos for the 2028 Olympics (https://tinyurl.com/y5vkvken)
[08:318] Meg reviews My Mind (https://tinyurl.com/y4g7m88f)
[13:00] Meg talks to Kirk Wallace about using varied inspiration to create more interesting work
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- Taika Waititi Ted Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y6b7xy6h
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A Logo Drenched in Class Sep 02, 2020

This week, we're giving you the inside scoop on a luxurious new company rebrand designed by prestigious design firm, Pentagram. Then, what is Auto-Tune Typography? Learn all about the typographic trend you’ve been seeing all over the internet. Plus, what the heck is going on with Instagram? We dig into the different ways to engage your audience amidst the many changes in social media trends.

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- Creative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizza: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/
- Pentagram for Rolls-Royce: https://www.pentagram.com/work/rolls-royce-2/story
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A Party For One Can Still Be Fun Aug 26, 2020

This week on Overtime, where is everyone moving to because of COVID? We're digging into the most popular destinations people are relocating to, and why. Plus, we explore how social distancing has affected upcoming fashion trends and the way we dress. Last but not least, how to have a party with yourself! We share advice for spending time with yourself in an encouraging and exciting way.

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:44] Where are people moving to and from? (https://www.transplant.to/)
[07:31] Fast Company: Who’s Wearing Vinyl Pants in Quarantine? How the Pandemic Could Kill Fashion Trends for Good (https://tinyurl.com/y4ztoz9a)
[12:59] A party for one can still be fun: how to better spend time with yourself
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- Pop-Tarts: https://tinyurl.com/yxopstgm
- Shawna X: https://shawna-x.com/
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Work Hard & Be Nuanced on the Internet Aug 19, 2020

Today we're discussing why nuanced thinking is important in design and how to eliminate binary thoughts from your head. Plus, why telling you to study and emulate what successful people do is probably not the most helpful advice. Then, learn how to take creative control amidst the chaos of 2020.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:17] Amalia Nicholson: Critique is Care (https://tinyurl.com/yycearpn)
[09:57] Avoid emulating success stories and watering down your own skills
[17:36] How to take control of your creative future in spite of 2020’s challenges
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Amalia Nicholosn on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y5gkwedc
- Amalia Nicholson on Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/y465cs2n
- Anthony Burrill “Work Hard and Be Nice:” https://tinyurl.com/y3kj6qx6
- Knowable: knowable.fyi (Promo Code: Meg-Lewis)
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The Star-Spangled Bojangles (Logo) Blues Aug 12, 2020

This week on Overtime, we have a very special co-host joining us—Art Director, Designer, and Letterer Adé Hogue! Adé and Meg discuss the new Bojangles’ logo, a Tesla engineer redesigning a chocolate chip, and how to stay productive and hyper-focused during these crazy times.

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:22] Ad Age: Bojangles Revs Up Its Brand with the Help of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and a New Logo (https://tinyurl.com/y52hdnrp)
[10:00] Nerdist: Tesla Engineer Designed Geometric Chocolate Chips (https://tinyurl.com/y2pn5g9x)
[13:39] How to stay hyper-focused and productive
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New Logo, Who Dis? Aug 05, 2020

This week on Overtime, the U.S gets a new independent military branch and debuts a new logo that designers hate! Plus, we dig into Toyota's most recent (and very subtle) rebrand. Then, Rebecca Brooker and John Hanawalt from Queer Design Club stop by to chat about their LGBTQ+ design community and share some shocking facts from their recent Queer Design Count survey.

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:02] Fast Company: Jokes Aside, Is the New Space Force Logo Any Good? 5 Designers Weigh In (https://tinyurl.com/y26pp72d)
[07:59] It’s Nice That: Toyota Goes 2D And Drops Wordmark In Rebrand by The&Partnership (https://tinyurl.com/y35xnvqo)
[12:30] How to improve your self-confidence and stop comparing yourself to others
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- Queerdesign.club
- Queerdesign.club/count
- Blackswho.design
- Latinxswhodesign.com
- Techqueria.org
- Womenwho.design
- Designcensus.org
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Nothing Compares 2 U Jul 29, 2020

Hey, you! Quit comparing! This week on Overtime, learn how to boost your creative confidence, and start embracing the unique skills you do (and don’t have). But first... Are people under age 30 killing email, or are they just using the internet differently? We also discuss an interesting concept shop that's changing the future of retail. Tune in now!

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:54] Fast Company: If the New Age of Remote Work, People Under 30 May Finally Kill Email (https://tinyurl.com/y685qfum)
[05:40] Yowie Is Revamping Their Product Shop and Funding It on IFundWomen (https://tinyurl.com/y4y29rlg)
[11:33] How to improve your self-confidence and stop comparing yourself to others
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- Yowie’s IFundWomen page: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/future-yowie
- Yowie’s shop: https://www.shopyowie.com/
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Ya Lose Some, Ya Win Some Jul 22, 2020

This week on Overtime, Meg investigates Clubhouse and the latest cake videos all over the internet. Plus, learn what Harvard design grad students are doing to fight for racial justice. Then... has this year been a total waste? Are you 100% failing at life along with the rest of the world? Meg shares her tried-and-true technique for turning canceled or postponed opportunities into new and better ones.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:07] Meg tries the beta for Clubhouse
[04:49] Meg takes on Twitter’s cake memes
[07:01] Design Yard Sale: Harvard grad students create non-profit to help fight racism (designyardsale.org)
[11:08] How to turn cancelled and postponed opportunities into lemonade
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Going Remote Forever, Byeee! Jul 15, 2020

This week on Overtime—Are you feeling trapped? Is your company now remote forever? Meg walks you through an exercise to help you decide which city to move to next. Plus, we read your hilarious responses to the question, “How would you explain the job of a graphic designer to a five-year-old?” Then co-founder of Foundation—a new crypto meets creative marketplace—Matthew Vernon stops by to explain how creatives can start earning money using the platform.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:16] How to choose where to live
[09:48] Dribbble: 10 Ways to Explain the Job of a Graphic Designer to a Five-Year-Old (https://tinyurl.com/yclrs4so)
[12:40] Meg talks to Matthew Vernon about Foundation
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- Withfoundation.com
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It’s Friday! (And We’re Not Thankful) Jul 08, 2020

This week on Overtime, Meg is shocked by the new TGI Fridays’ rebrand and tries to figure out why the heck they dropped the TGI. Then, we take a trip down memory lane and look back at Milton Glaser’s iconic graphic design career (and his mother’s incredible spaghetti recipe)! Plus, Interior and Lifestyle Designer Ashley Ochiagha stops by to chat about personal style, space design, and support systems!

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Here Come the ⌘‑C Cats Jul 01, 2020

This week on Overtime, we break down a new, unconventional design trend for political campaigns that has everybody wanting to do the same thing. Plus, Meg tries to uncover the mysterious 👁️️👄👁️ , and 3D artist Noah Camp stops by to chat about overcoming imposter syndrome and the power of leaning on support to find your way as a creative.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:46] Fast Company: AOC’s Brand Was Groundbreaking. Now It’s Inspiring Copycats Around the World (https://tinyurl.com/y89zufrl)
[11:10] What 👁️️ 👄 👁️means: (https://tinyurl.com/y78adkoe)
[18:19] Meg talks to Noah Camp about imposter syndrome and finding your way as a creative
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Design The New Normal Jun 24, 2020

This week on Overtime, we talk about assessing your design thinking to stop perpetuating heteronormativity! Plus, a new digital product that is reinventing the way we use email. Last but not least, the organizers of “Where are the Black Designers” Mitzi Okou and Garrett Albury stop by to chat about their upcoming event, and what folks can expect.

[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:46] Combatting Compulsory Heterosexuality
[11:27] Hey.com: Hey tries to create a new system for email
[19:10] Meg talks to organizers Mitzi Okou and Garrett Albury about their upcoming event, “Where Are the Black Designers?”
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- https://wherearetheblackdesigners.com/
- Where Are the Black Designers on Instagram
- Email wherearetheblackdesigners@gmail.com
- Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/
- Adrienne Rich: Compulsory Heterosexuality in Lesbian Existence: https://tinyurl.com/y8u6ckos
- Compulsory Heterosexuality | Hannah Winton: https://tinyurl.com/ya7hwu3t
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Is Comic Sans Really That Bad? Jun 17, 2020

This week on Overtime, we unpack what it means to decolonize our design thinking and question the rules we've been taught. Plus, brands design apologies that all look... the same? Finally, Meg talks about how to stop lifting up the same people over and over again, and start lifting up some new voices for a change.

[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[06:00] Walker Art: Clara Balaguer on Design, Decolonization, and Trolling Duterte (https://tinyurl.com/yakrkno4)
[08:49] Fast Company: Brands keep apologizing for racism. Why do all their posts look the same? (https://tinyurl.com/y9tl5hql)
[13:17] How to expand your friend group and start lifting up new voices

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Bonk Against The Boundaries May 27, 2020

This week on Overtime, we discuss whether remote work is the new normal after more companies announce permanent work-from-home policies. Then, Meg helps us embrace all the ways we've changed as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Last but not least, Meg tackles feelings of impostor syndrome and encourages us to redefine those pre-determined labels of what it means to be a designer.

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:53] Bloomberg: Shopify Is Joining Twitter in Permanent Work-From-Home Shift (https://tinyurl.com/y9z5xtap)
[09:03] Embracing the ways we’ve changed during the coronavirus pandemic
[16:08] How to overcome imposter syndrome, and create your own label
[28:41] Meg answers a listener’s call about how to explain being a designer to a kindergartener
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Toucan Play At This (Design) Game May 20, 2020

This week on Overtime, Froot Loops gives our old buddy Toucan Sam an unexpected redesign, and people have quite the reaction to it. Plus, more creatives make and sell face masks to earn extra income while helping first responders on the front lines. Finally, Noah Glenn—host of the mindfulness podcast for kids 'Like You'—drops by to help expand our definition of mindfulness and what we should be learning from kids.

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[02:11] Noise Trend: Froot Loops Redesigned Toucan Sam, the Internet Hates It (https://tinyurl.com/ybgg8r2g)
[07:22] Why designers making masks is great
[10:13] Meg talks to Noah Glenn about the importance of broadening mindfulness and meditation
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
- Masks on Threadless: https://tinyurl.com/y9zafjbb
- Maks on Ugmonk: https://tinyurl.com/y9gln67e
- Josh Ariza’s Chomp: http://joshuaariza.com/store
- “Like You”: https://likeyoupodcast.com/
- “Sit There and Do Nothing”: https://sitthereanddonothing.com/
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Side-Benefits of Side-Projects May 13, 2020

This week on Overtime, Meg recommends some virtual museum tours worth checking out, and gives you a rundown of how unemployment and PPP loans work as a self-employed creative right now. Plus, Charli Prangley and Femke van Schoonhoven stop by to talk about making time for side projects while balancing a full-time job, and how that heck that works.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:59] Dribbble: Ten Virtual Museum Tours Every Designer Should Check Out
[07:01] How to apply for freelance unemployment benefits
[11:02] Bench: How to Calculate Your Paycheck Protection Program Loan Amount
[15:49] Meg talks to Charli Prangley and Femke van Schoonhoven about finding time for side projects
[30:28] Meg answers a question about a new design holiday from the hotline
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Shut Up And Zoom May 06, 2020

This week on Overtime, Meg learns that popping into a Zoom room full of silent people is a thing that actually isn’t awkward, artists get creative with toilet paper to raise money for COVID-19 relief, and Eric Friedensohn joins to talk about making murals and building community. Plus, Meg gets a bunch of calls on the hotline this week that make her cry!

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:53] Why silent zooms are golden for focusing the mind
[06:41] Artists are making toilet paper art to raise money
[09:19] Meg talks to Eric Friedensohn about his career as a Muralist
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- Murlalists website: http://muralists.co/
- Muralists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muralists/
- Focusmate: https://www.focusmate.com/
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Make Friends With Strangers Apr 29, 2020

This week on Overtime, Meg and The Futur’s Matthew Encina discuss a new, self-destructing website, how to uncover the unique POV you have to offer the world, and tips for building more meaningful connections with people, both on and offline.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:50] Fast Company: This Website Disappears if People Stop Posting On It
[05:07] How to gain confidence in giving advice to others
[10:32] Mistakes to avoid when networking, and how to network while social-distancing
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- The Futur
- The Futur on YouTube
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Is Lo-Fi The New Hi-Fi? Apr 22, 2020

This week on Overtime, we explore what design trends might look like once the pandemic is over, how to make engaging videos that reach your audience on Instagram, and why paying attention and documenting your feelings during this time in history might just pay off in the future.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:50] Fast Company: Can Direct-To-Consumer Brands Survive the COVID-19 Apocalypse?
[05:09] Wistia: (Out of) Office Hours: Shooting Video by Yourself
[16:52] Meg discusses George Saunders’ comments on Absorbing Information

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- Lincoln in the Bardo, by George Saunders
- Civilwarland in Bad Decline: Stories and a Novella
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Making Lemonade Out Of Grapefruits Apr 15, 2020

This week on Overtime, a new contest has designers creating the ugliest, worst logos you can imagine, and designers grab their pitchforks over a renowned publication’s controversial Tweet. Plus, Meg chats with lettering artist and illustrator extraordinaire Mary Kate McDevitt about being productive (or not) during self-isolation.

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:48] How Low Can Your Logo? A Bad Design Contest
[03:37] AIGA Tweet About Advice For Recent Grads Stirs Controversy
[11:15] Meg talks to Mary Kate McDevitt about trying to be productive during self-isolation.

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Make What Ya Wanna Make Apr 08, 2020

This week on Overtime, designers use their skillsets to help those affected by COVID-19, while certain corporations attempt to exemplify social distancing through new branding efforts. Plus, tactile illustrator Alicja Colon joins Meg to chat about taking control of your creative destiny and making the dang thing already!

[00:08] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[02:41] Fork Over: Designers Use Their Skill Set To Assist Laid Off Workers
[05:46] Creative Bloq: Audi’s New Socially Distanced Logo
[09:55] Meg talks to Alicja Colon about taking your creative destiny in your own hands.
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We're All Human Mullets Apr 01, 2020

This week on Overtime, Meg weighs in on the latest obsession with Animal Crossing and how it's helping designers cope, Nissan’s new logo redesign, and she responds to a listener voicemail! Plus, designer Mick Champayne joins the conversation to talk about injecting humor and personality into your work.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[02:05] CNBC: The Psychology Behind Our Obsession with Animal Crossing
[05:46] Creative Bloq: New Nissan Logo Redesign
[08:51] Meg takes a voicemail about being grateful for what we have right now
[09:59] Meg talks to Mick Champayne about balancing humor in your work and work life

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The Show Must Go On Mar 25, 2020

This week on Overtime, we’re focusing on moments of light in all of the darkness of what’s happening. Meg tells us about an upcoming design event that’s actually happening, and how she plans to continue her freelance career while also supporting small businesses. Plus, she digs into Slack's new product updates and special guest Ashley Hohnstein joins us to share tips for how to have more mindful and helpful design critiques.

[00:08] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:59] Canceled Con
[05:39] Working On Continuing Your Career While Helping Small Businesses
[10:54] Fast Company: New Version of Slack Aims to Help New Users
[16:17] Meg talks to Ashley Hohnstein about improving critiques
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- Loom
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Let's Be Alone Together Mar 18, 2020

Meg shares advice for working from home amidst the COVID-19 outbreak along with mental health tips to keep you sane. Plus, special guest Erik Westra joins us to talk about managing IRL events to keep the public safe and healthy.

[00:08] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:47] Rundown of resources and experiences about working from home
[06:59] Alma: COVID-19 Preparedness Guide for Mental Health Care Providers (https://tinyurl.com/qp2juj5)
[14:24] Meg talks to Erik Westra about the state of event planning during the COVID-19 response.
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
- Ben Lehnert’s OMGWFH: https://tinyurl.com/wwvfnh8
- Danielle Evans’ Twitter thread: https://tinyurl.com/rjrzmpk
- 99u: Working From Home: A Beginner’s Guide: https://tinyurl.com/u8d2vll
- Westraco: https://tinyurl.com/uf28an6

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Personal Style, Personal Six‑Pack Mar 11, 2020

Illustrator Alice Lee joins Meg to co-host Overtime this week! Meg and Alice discuss a more eco-friendly Instagram interface, BMW’s new logo redesign, and how to let your inner style loose.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:58] Fast Company: What Instagram Looks Like After an Eco-friendly Makeover (https://tinyurl.com/vs756op)
[09:22] Creative Bloq: BMW Gets Most Radical Logo Change In Over 100 Years (https://tinyurl.com/v2kpykr)
[17:43] How to let your personal style shine in your work
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PortfoliNO? PortfoliYES! Mar 04, 2020

In this episode, Meg shares tips for boosting your online presence as a designer and how to create a portfolio that reflects your unique personality. Plus, she digs into the latest news like whether putting IKEA furniture in a museum is art, and why the heck movie villains never use iPhones!

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[02:11] Dribbble: 3 essential steps to boosting your online presence as a designer
[06:17] Fast Company: If you sneak IKEA furniture into a museum, is it art?
[10:48] Forbes: Apple won’t let villains use iPhones in movies
[13:14] Portfolio Review Tips & Tricks

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- Had a baby it’s a boy Geico ad
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If Someone Else Likes It, That's a Bonus Feb 26, 2020

Dribbble’s Co-Founder Dan Cederholm joins us on this episode of Overtime! Meg and Dan discuss the role of designers today, face masks that are compatible with Face ID, self-publishing, and working on your own.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[00:36] Catching up with Dan Cederholm
[06:31] Medium: If Engineers are Talking to Users, Do We Still Need Designer?
[11:20] Resting Risk Face: Facial ID Respiratory Masks
[15:20] Meg and Dan discuss the process of self-publishing and working independently

Links mentioned in today’s episode:
- Simplebits.com
- Advencher.co

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Butt What Can You Do? Feb 19, 2020

In this episode, Meg discusses Sears’ new rebrand, House Industries’ new hand-lettering manual, and the trailer for Wes Anderson’s new movie. Plus, Meg chats with Fanny Luor and Sean Suchara about designing for social good.

[00:10] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:39] Creative Bloq: Sears’ New Rebrand
[03:48] House Industries: New Lettering Manual Announcement
[06:09] The French Dispatch trailer
[09:46] Discussing design tooling and how it can help or hurt designers
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
- “But What Can I Do?”
- Playground
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Put A Label On It (Or Don't) Feb 12, 2020

You’re listening to Overtime! In this episode, host Meg Lewis and today’s co-host Rogie King talk about a new design tool, Millennial rosy retrospection, and Amazon Dating. Plus, they dive into whether design titles and labels are harmful or helpful.

[00:11] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[02:29] Create With Play
[05:54] Digital Arts Online: Opal Fruit Rebrand Designed From Memory
[10:22] Amazon Dating: A Parody Dating Website
[13:02] Discussing design tooling and how it can help or hurt designers
[17:52] Can titles get in the way?

Links mentioned in today’s episode:
- Framer
- Figma

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Speaking of Speaking... Feb 05, 2020

This week on Overtime, we talk all things design events and conferences—which ones to attend, gender representation on stage, and tips for giving a good talk and sending speaking proposals. Plus, we get a bonus visit from special typography correspondent Ryan Arruda to deliver the latest type news.

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:32] AllDesignConferences.com: A List of all Design Conferences
[03:53] Eye on Design: Breaking Down Speaker Gender Representation at Design Conferences
[08:19] Tips and Tricks for Speaking at a Conference
[18:16] Special Correspondent Ryan Arruda’s Font Rundown
Links mentioned in today’s episode:

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WTF Aaron Carter Jan 29, 2020

You're listening to Overtime! Meg banters with hand lettering artist extraordinaire Lauren Hom about jerks who steal work, misty movie posters, and the joy of passion projects. Plus, a special sit-down with Ryan Scott Tandy, Director of Product Design at Instacart.

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[01:47] Forbes: Aaron Carter Steals Design from Jonas Jödicke
[07:10] Lee Steffen via Twitter: The 10 Types of Movie Posters
[10:37] The Advantages of Online Passion Projects with Lauren Hom
[21:47] Finding the Right Work Environment with Instacart’s Ryan Scott Tandy

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Lauren Hom’s website
Lauren Hom’s WTFShouldiletter.com
Lauren Hom’s Ex-Boyfriend Tears
Lauren Hom’s Daily Dishonest
Jessica Hische’s Daily Drop Cap
Dan Cassaro’s State Mottos Project

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About That Toilet Tweet Jan 22, 2020

Host Meg Lewis talks about the new Fisher-Price rebrand, Netflix-induced sleep loss, and why you should always show up as yourself.

[00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
[02:45] It’s Nice That: Pentagram Rebrands Fisher-Price’s Classic Logo
[03:44] Eyes On Design: Netflix’s Biggest Competitor is Sleep
[08:10] Turning Our Weaknesses Into Strengths
[13:49] Using Social Media to Find Clients and Help Your Career

###Links mentioned in today's episode

Kurt Varner's Twitter thread about his color blindness

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New Host Meg Lewis Talks 2020 Goals & List Making Jan 15, 2020

Welcome to new Overtime! In this episode, host Meg Lewis and today’s co-host Andy J. Pizza chat about design trends, foam pits, productivity, and the value of New Year’s resolutions.

[00:09] Introducing Meg Lewis and the relaunched Overtime
[02:45] Fast Company: These are the design trends that ruled the 2010s. It’s time to let them go
[09:55] Creative Bloq: 20 top graphic design trends for 2020
[12:32] Design Week: Pantone’s Color of the Year: Classic Blue
[15:03] New Year’s Resolutions
[20:56] Goal Setting and List Making

###Links Mentioned in today's episode

David Allen: The Mind Is For Creating Ideas, Not Holding Them

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Overtime Is Back! Meet Our New Host Meg Lewis! Jan 09, 2020

Overtime is back on January 15, with our new host, Meg Lewis. Since we know waiting can be hard, enjoy this sneak peek into our relaunched design podcast. Subscribe and catch new episodes every Wednesday!

Figma’s Dylan Field on building design tools that empower collaboration Jul 02, 2019

Dribbble's very own Director of Design Noah Stokes chats with Figma co-founder Dylan Field on all things design process and collaboration. Learn more about Figma’s mission to give everyone—including non-traditional designers—the power to communicate and collaborate visually using tools that are highly intuitive.

Don’t miss Dylan and Noah talk about using Figma to build design systems, some exciting new software features, and much more!

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###Links mentioned in overtime

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Design at Google: An inside look with Creative Director Christopher Morabito Jun 19, 2019

Creative Director at Google Christopher Morabito shares insight on what goes into working on Google’s oldest and newest products, Search and Assistant. We dig into the weight of designing products used by billions of people around the world, and Chris explains to what extent the team uses data vs. a human point of view to inform major design decisions. Learn more about Google’s company culture, how creative teams are structured, and get a glimpse into the challenges of designing for voice.

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Owltastic’s Meagan Fisher on adapting to the modern landscape of web design Apr 10, 2019

Owltastic’s Meagan Fisher joins us on this episode of Overtime to share her insights on all things web design and how the field has evolved over years. Meagan shares her thoughts on what it means to be a web designer now vs. a decade ago and also tells us about how her own process has changed over time. She’ll also share how the backbone of her career involved learning how to code and why she encourages today’s newer generation of designers to learn the skill. Meagan also shares some unconventional ways you can conduct user research when you don’t have the budget for it. You won’t want to miss it!

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Maggie Enterrios on finding her authentic voice as an illustrator Mar 26, 2019

On this episode of Overtime, we dive into the intricate world of Maggie Enterrios’ beautiful illustration work. Maggie shares how she found her authentic voice as an illustrator after going into school for photography, and how her first iPad Pro was a catalyst in streamlining her workflow so she could manage a thriving freelance career. As an illustrator working full-time on the road, we also chat with Maggie on all things inspiration, the beauty of taking on new challenges, finding your style, and learning how to draw baby goats—you won't want to miss it!

###LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Reshaping the world one logo at a time with identity design legend Mackey Saturday Mar 12, 2019

What makes a logo stand the test of time? The legendary identity designer Mackey Saturday joins us on this episode of Overtime to chat all things brand identity. Mackey shares his experience redesigning the new Instagram script logo and working with Oculus and Unsplash on their new visual identities. We hear why he values a strong concept over visual aesthetic and the importance of designing logos with functionality in mind. Mackey also shares how his love for skateboarding introduced him to the world of design and the strong parallel between the two. For Mackey, both skateboarding and design involve a ton of failure and force you to look at the world with a different pair of eyes.

###Links mentioned in this episode:

Mackey Saturday
Mackey Saturday on Dribbble
Mackey Saturday on Instagram
Mackey Saturday on Twitter
Kevin Systrom
Cole Rise
Instagram logo case study
Unsplash
Unsplash logo case study
Oculus
Oculus logo case study
Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv

Entrepreneur and prankster Johnny Cupcakes on what it takes to build and sustain a booming personal brand Feb 26, 2019

Self-made entrepreneur and prankster, Johnny Earle, joins us on Overtime to chat about the making of the widely popular Johnny Cupcakes brand. Johnny takes us way back and explains how it all got started—from what inspired him to become an entrepreneur at a very young age, to the struggles of managing and sustaining a growing business, and all of the lessons he’s learned in between.

Johnny also shares an incredibly hilarious April Fools’ prank his team played on customers at their retail store location you won’t want to miss! It’s just one of the many examples Johnny mentions in relation to the importance of creating a community of customers and spreading good vibes.

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Revision Path’s Maurice Cherry on creating opportunities and shining a light on others Feb 12, 2019

Designer, podcaster, and pioneering digital creator, Maurice Cherry, joins us on Overtime. In this episode, Maurice shares what he's up to at Glitch as the Head of Media and the history behind how Revision Path became a podcast and how it's grown and changed in the last 5 years. He also shares the intention behind the 28 Days of the Web project—an initiative to profile different black designers and developers during the month of February.

Dan and Maurice also discuss what professional design organizations are bringing to the table and if our industry actually needs them. Maurice also shares thoughts on the work the AIGA is doing and how it could be improved. You'll want to listen until the end of the episode to hear about the BIG project Maurice is working on next that includes hearing from the next generation of designers and he shares some super simple advice for designers.

Links Mentioned on Overtime

Maurice Cherry
Maurice Cherry on Twitter
Glitch
Revision Path
Black Weblog Awards
Where are the black designers?
28 Days of the Web
Maurice Cherry to receive 2018 Steven Heller Prize for Cultural Commentary
Dear AIGA, Goodbye. by Timothy Bardlavens
RDG
Design’s Lost Generation by Mike Monteiro

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Hop, skip, and a jump into freelance with Lauren Hom Jan 29, 2019

Passion project aficionado and hand lettering artist, Lauren Hom, joins us on Overtime to chat about the success she's found by doing the work she loves. We discuss a few of her popular projects including Flour Crowns, Will Letter for Lunch, and Daily Dishonestly.

She also shares some sage advice on freelancing and how she quit her advertising art director gig to work for herself. It doesn't have to be a big jump—there are steps you can take to move the mountains closer and make it more of a hop.

Lauren urges creatives to share work that's not perfect. Quality over quantity still reigns true, but quantity does have some validity in the current landscape of how we share things on social media.

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Links Mentioned in Overtime

Lauren Hom
Lauren on Dribbble
Lauren on Instagram
Lauren on Twitter
Flour Crowns
You Don't Need Much to Make Magic (behind the scenes photo of the Flour Crowns project)
Will Letter for Lunch
No Photos Please
Ex Boyfriend Tears
26 letters 26,000 miles
Justin Gignac
Gail Anderson
Daily Dishonesty
Daily Dishonesty book

Full transcript available on dribbble.com/overtime.

50 episodes down and the lessons we've learned along the way Jan 15, 2019

This is a special episode for a few reasons—it's our 50th episode and it kicks off season four of Overtime! We had so many incredible people on the show last year that we're looking back at 2018 and sharing some of our favorite clips.

We were surprised to see some common themes emerge over the year. In this episode, you'll hear from past guests about how they've attracted the clients they truly want by being sharing their authentic selves, how teaching can actually be a big learning experience, how side projects can be used to explore new directions, and a few more.

We hope you enjoyed listening to season three of Overtime as much we enjoyed making it. Have feedback for us? Share your thoughts in our annual Overtime survey.

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RetroSupply's Dustin Lee shares the secrets to his entrepreneurial success Dec 13, 2018

On Overtime, designer and entrepreneur, Dustin Lee shares, how he built his wildly successful resource marketplace for designers—RetroSupply Co. In this episode, Dustin shares the numbers and why they're important, where his inspiration for creating analog resources and assets comes from, and what it's like to build tools for creatives.

Additionally, Dustin shares how he's built a community around RetroSupply Co., how teaming up with other designers can help you both grow your businesses, and how embracing imperfections can create authenticity in your work. We also chat about his side hustle and passion for helping other designers unlock passive income. And maybe some other secrets too. You'll have to listen to find out.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

Links Mentioned on Overtime

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Lyft's VP of Design Katie Dill on helping others unlock their potential Nov 27, 2018

Lyft's VP of Design, Katie Dill, joins us on Overtime to talk about her path as a designer, why she loves being a design manager, and learning to speak a new language when it comes to recognizing designers on your team.

We also chat about Lyft's vision for the future, redesigning Lyft's passenger app, using storyboards as a design tool, and of course the pink mustache.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Finding Freedom in Personal Work with Mary Kate McDevitt Nov 13, 2018

On Overtime, illustrator and letterer Mary Kate McDevitt shares her path to becoming a freelance artist. After attending Tyler School of Art and moving to Portland, Mary Kate found her voice by setting goals, authoring books, and teaching classes.

Mary Kate shares a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and process she uses to create her beautiful, detailed pieces. She also shares how teaching has helped her refine her process and how she throws that process away and finds freedom when doing personal work. Blasting a little classical music helps too.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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From skeuomorphic design to building a global agency with Clay's Anton Zykin and Dmitry Tsozik Oct 23, 2018

On Overtime, we dive into a little Dribbble history with Clay's Anton Zykin and Dmitry Tsozik. If you were on Dribbble in the early days, you may remember the incredible skeuomorphic icons made by SoftFacade. In this episode, we hear how Anton and Dmitry got started, what happened when iOS 7 killed skeuomorphic design, their advice building an agency, and about their journey from Russia to San Francisco.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

Links mentioned on Overtime

clay.global
Clay on Dribbble
Anton Zykin on Dribbble
Anton Zykin on Twitter
Dmitry Tsozik on Dribbble
Dmitry Tsozik
Smashing Magazine Christmas Icon Set
LifeKraze app icon in reference to the WWDC workshop mentioned
Vegas Baby icon
Coach's Eye app icon
Pumpt logo

Transcript can be found at dribbble.com/overtime

Creative Coding: Programming Visuals with Joshua Davis Oct 09, 2018

Legendary designer, Joshua Davis, joins us to talk about how he utilizes programming to create unique visual landscapes. A Flash pioneer for over a decade, Joshua shares his journey with open source software and creative coding that informs his incredible art.

In this episode, we time travel back to '95 to hear how Joshua went from painting to programming. He also shares what frameworks he's using now, why he's a fan of open source software, and why it's important to share what he's learned with others.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Designing for Everyone, Everywhere with Luke Wroblewski Sep 26, 2018

Our latest Overtime guest, Luke Wroblewski, is known best for humanizing technology. He's the author of several web design books, has founded several start-ups that were later acquired, and he's now the Product Director at Google.

In this episode, Dan and Luke discuss the key ideas behind his book Mobile First and how that translates to building for devices today, why we should be data-informed not data-driven when it comes to building products, and what he learned from his time creating and building Bagcheck and Polar.

Links Mentioned in Overtime

Full transcript and more at https://dribbble.com/overtime.

Midwest Illustrator Tad Carpenter On Valuing Playfulness In Design Sep 11, 2018

Designer and illustrator Tad Carpenter shares what he loves about the Kansas City and the Midwest design communities, what it's like to grow up with a creative father who worked at Hallmark and how that's influenced his own career, and how he got started writing and illustrating children's books. He also shares thoughts on imposter syndrome, play, his process and tools, and the best barbecue in Kansas City.

Episode Links:

Transcripts and more at Dribbble.com/Overtime.

Rob Generette III on Design Education, Getting Inspired by Sports, and What's Next After Retiring from Teaching Aug 28, 2018

Illustrator and art educator, Rob Generette III (aka Robzilla) is on Overtime this week. In this episode, Rob shares what he's learned from teaching the art and photography for the last 20 years and what he learned from his own design education. He also shares how he came to be an incredible sports illustrator and found himself drawing live on air at ESPN. He also hints at his next big project, so you'll have to listen to the episode to find out what's he's working on now.

"I didn't have anybody who recognized that skill early on, which could've changed the whole course of my life. Kind of falling back on that major conversation that we had, that was one of the driving points for me to become a teacher. I needed to be that person that somebody like me could rely on when it comes down to picking that direction, to going to. I used that as a motivational point the whole 20 years I was teaching."

Links Mentioned in Overtime:

Full transcript and more at dribbble.com/overtime.

Growing Businesses and Communities Through Trust With Tina Roth Eisenberg Aug 14, 2018

Episode 41 features Swissmiss, AKA Tina Roth Eisenberg. Tina is quite a powerhouse and is a super creative person who loves taking side projects and turning them into real companies that make a big impact in the design world. In the episode, Dan and Tina chat about finding your people, confidence vs enthusiasm, and injecting joy into your work. Tina also shares what makes Creative Mornings so magical and details about her new venture, The Creative Guild.

"The one thing I’ve learned is that a community is not a community until it self-organizes. [...] Giving people the power and also reminding them of their responsibility to speak up when they see something that’s not right, really I feel like is the magic sauce for this."

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Links mentioned in Overtime:

Transcript and more at Dribbble.com/Overtime.

Balancing Work and Life on the Fly with Alana Louise Jul 24, 2018

Episode 40 features Alana Louise, an independent designer living in Austin, TX. She’s worked with incredible companies like Yeti, United by Blue, Austin Beerworks, and others. When Alana Louise is not designing, she’s on the river fly fishing. In this episode, she tells us how sharing her passion for fishing on Instagram helped her land her dream clients. Dan and Alana Louise also cover design systems and how they’re applied to packaging and what it’s like to be part of the local design scene in Austin. She also shares her thoughts on seeking citizenship in the US.

"Because on my Instagram, I post pictures of whatever hike I did or whatever fish I caught, that attracts a certain group of followers. Then when they discover that I'm a designer, I think that's when that type of work comes in. Right now I'm working on a project with two outdoor companies that are collaborating on public land use. Which I'm a complete supporter for because the water I fish in is public and I would love it to stay that way."

Transcript for this episode and more at https://dribbble.com/overtime.

Tim Allen on Empowering Users with Inclusive Design Jul 10, 2018

Episode 39 features Tim Allen, Partner at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, Tim worked with a number of incredible companies including Adobe, RGA, Nike, Amazon, and others. He now leads Microsoft's Fluent Design System and Inclusive Design teams. Tim has honed his design and leadership skills from a young age, since starting his own airbrushing business while in high school!

In this episode Dan and Tim do a deep dive on what it's like to be a designer at Microsoft and how the Fluent Design and Inclusive Design programs are changing the design landscape. Tim also shares how Inclusive Design not only helps the underrepresented folks they're designing for, but benefits everyone.

You can find full episode transcripts and more at dribbble.com/overtime.

On Building a Global Design Agency with Haraldur Thorleifsson Jun 27, 2018

Our guest on episode 38 is Haraldur Thorleifsson, founder and CEO of Ueno—a global design agency that works with incredible clients like Google, Fitbit, Dropbox, Slack, ESPN, and more.

In this episode, Dan and Halli chat about the role Dribbble played in building his agency, the importance of having a portfolio and building relationships, the challenges of running a design agency, and why designers should be avoiding trends. They also explore how travel helped Halli shape the company Ueno is today.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Live at Hang Time with Sasha Barr, Dina Rodriguez, and Victor Melendez Jun 12, 2018

Today we're bringing you a very special episode of Overtime. Episode 37 was recorded at Hang Time Seattle in front of our live audience. Dan Cederholm shared the stage with three Pacific Northwest creatives: Sasha Barr, Dina Rodriguez, and Victor Melendez.

They have a great conversation about cultivating a personal brand, freelancing vs fulltime, and the stories behind their shops. They also share their big goals and their mutual love for watching tv and drawing.

Links Mentioned in Hang Time

You can read the transcript for the episode at https://dribbble.com/overtime/.

An Inside Look at Design Legend Paula Scher’s Influential Career May 22, 2018

Episode 36 of Overtime features one of the most influential graphic designers in the world—Paula Scher. In this episode, Dan and Paula discuss her early work at CBS Records, the joy of typographic expression, and creating opportunities for yourself. They also go behind the scenes of her vast collection of work including the stories behind identities for The Public Theater, Microsoft Windows 8, and more.

Links Mentioned in Overtime:

Paula Scher
Pentagram on Twitter
Pentagram on Instagram
See Paula Scher's Classic Album Covers Featured on Spanish Vogue Press
Victor Moscoso
Terry Koppel of Koppel and Scher
MAPS
Microsoft Windows 8

Transcript coming soon.

Making Design a Family Affair with Josh and Katie Emrich May 08, 2018

Episode 35 features Josh and Katie Emrich of Emrich Office. This husband and wife team live in Indianapolis and are running an incredible design studio while raising four kids. They do amazing identity branding work for clients like Bottle Logic, Keymaster Games, Turner Dairy, and more. Warning: this episode is going to make you want to buy a bottle of milk (even if you don't drink milk), just because of the branding.

In this episode, Josh and Katie share what it’s like to start your own business to spend more time with family, what fuels their passion for working with family brands, and the importance of cultivating relationships with clients.

Links Mentioned in Overtime

Never Stop Learning and Always Start Teaching with Pablo Stanley Apr 24, 2018

Episode 34 features Pablo Stanley—lead designer and co-founder of Carbon Health, mentor at Sketch Together, cohost of the Diseño Cha Cha Cha podcast, and writer of The Design Team.

In this episode, Dan and Pablo talk about how to be a good team member, the value of soft skills, how teaching will help you learn, and why it's important to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Pablo shares the challenges he faced in his path to becoming a designer, why he started his podcast, why the things you think are holding you back might actually be your superpowers, and more.

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Adding Value to Our Community, Remote Culture, and What’s Next for Dribbble with CEO Zack Onisko Apr 10, 2018

Episode 33 features our very own Zack Onisko—Dribbble’s CEO. Before taking the helm at Dribbble, Zack began his career nearly 20 years ago as a web designer before shifting into business and executive roles at Autodesk, Creative Market, Hired.com, BranchOut, Monster.com, and Tickle.com.

In the episode, Dan and Zack chat about finding design through music, Zack’s early career growing startups, his experience building another design community at Creative Market, and a few secrets to success when it comes to growth marketing.

Dan and Zack also do a dive deep into Dribbble’s growth in the past year—including how we add value back into the community, our remote culture, and what’s coming up next for Dribbble. Spoiler alert: think bigger shots and video support!

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Creating Cosmic Connections Through Design with Lauren Dickens Mar 27, 2018

Episode 32 features Lauren Dickens—an amazingly creative designer who specializes in brand identity and art direction. She's has worked with some incredible clients including Target, Facebook, SXSW, and The Line Hotel. Lauren lives in Austin, Texas and has certainly left her mark around town—working with popular Austin establishments like Native Boutique Hostels, Better Half Coffee & Cocktails, STAG Provisions, and many others.

In this episode, Dan and Lauren nerd out over typography, letterpress, process, and merch of all forms. Additionally, Lauren shares how important it is to her to work on personal projects and to have a sense of humor in her work. This episode even gets a little cosmic, so meet Dan and Lauren on the astral plane!

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Growing and Supporting the Design Community with Gerren Lamson Mar 13, 2018

Gerren Lamson is an Austin-based designer and the co-owner and Chief Design Officer at Creative Market. In this episode, we explore how Gerren got started in design, the value in teaching yourself new skills, the differences in working agency vs. product, and how to transition from making to managing. Dan and Gerren also chat about what Creative Market and Dribbble have in common, community and company culture, and his team’s newest product, Creative Market Pro.

“Design and creativity, but design, in particular, has been continually decentralized and democratized and more and more people are being brought into the fold at a certain level of design thinking and execution, even if it’s not their formal day job. We’re having to look at that and find those people to talk to, to see how we can help them and serve their needs too, and it’s really exciting to be a part of that whole movement.”

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Great Projects Come from Passion and Exploration with Jim Coudal Feb 27, 2018

We’re super excited to have Jim Coudal on Overtime. Jim is the founder of Coudal Partners, a design and interactive studio in Chicago. So many amazing projects have sprung out of Coudal Partners including The Deck Network, Layer Tennis, and Field Notes.

In this episode, Jim shares solid advice on sharing what you love with others, how to remain genuine while running a business, and knowing when it's time to let a project go. Jim also teases the next big project from Field Notes!

“Try stuff out. If it’s a moderate success—try figure out how to make it a bigger success. If you can’t figure out how to make it bigger, then go on to the next idea.”

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Rejection, Perseverance, and Design Matters with Debbie Millman Feb 13, 2018

Debbie Millman has worked with some of the world's biggest brands including Burger King, Hershey’s, Haagen-Dazs, Twizzlers—just to name a few. She's written six books, is a frequent keynote speaker on design and branding, and she hosts the first and longest running podcast about design, Design Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the drawing that started it all, why rejection can be worse than failure, how Design Matters got started, and why persistence is the key to success.

“I don't think it's possible to make a name for yourself doing work for other people. I think that the way you make a name for yourself is doing original work on your own. Which doesn't mean you have to quit your job to do it. I was doing Design Matters while I had two full-time jobs.”

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Being a Professional Encourager with Andy J Pizza from the Creative Pep Talk Podcast Jan 23, 2018

Season 3 of Overtime is here! Our first guest is Andy J. (Pizza) Miller. Andy is the creator of the podcast and book Creative Pep Talk. He also has a successful illustration career and has created illustrations for clients like Nickelodeon, Google, Converse, Sony, Smart Car, Oreo, The Boston Globe & Nutella.

In this episode, we find out what pizza and Dribbble have in common, how Andy transitioned from illustration to podcasting, and the secret to Creative Pep Talk’s success.

Andy also shares how to “find your gift,” what he thinks all creative people have in common, how to embrace change when it comes to your career, his hope for the creative future, and much more.

“I always tell people to look for wilderness instead of paved roads. Once there’s 8,000 tutorials and 50 apps to make that thing the easiest thing possible, the treasure at the end of that road is gone.”

This episode is brought to you by Wix. Push the limits of design and start creating beautiful, impactful websites that are uniquely yours at wix.com/dribbble.

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Ryan Hamrick Dec 12, 2017

It's our final episode of Overtime, season 2! We'll be back in 2018 but before then, we'd love to hear from you. If you're an avid Overtime listener, please take a short survey to let us know what you love about Overtime and what we can improve on. Additionally, we’re experimenting with our format, so you’ll see chapters in this episode if you're listening in a podcast app that supports chapters (like Overcast).

And now on to episode 27! In this episode, we chat with Ryan Hamrick, an independent letterer and designer, living in Austin, TX. Ryan shares how he got started with lettering back in 2011, the story behind the Curves Ahead Tour, a few lettering tricks he saves for live workshops, why he's starting an artist representation agency, and more.

This week’s episode is brought to you by Wix. Wix believes the web is your playground. With advanced features like retina-ready image galleries, custom font sets, and sophisticated design effects, you’ll have real creative freedom to tell your story online—exactly the way you’ve envisioned it. Go to wix.com/dribbble to get started today.

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Khoi Vinh Nov 28, 2017

In episode 26, we chat with Khoi Vinh, Principal Designer at Adobe, co-founder of Mixel and Kidpost, and former Design Director of New York Times Online.

In this episode, we discuss Khoi's role at Adobe, the recent launch of Adobe XD, the pros and cons of working for big (or small) companies, Adobe's recent effort to impact diversity in creativity in a positive way, how Khoi got started with design, publishing on personal websites vs Medium, the benefits of having your own custom blog, and more.

This week’s episode is brought to you by Wix. Wix believes the web is your playground. With advanced features like retina-ready image galleries, custom font sets, and sophisticated design effects, you’ll have real creative freedom to tell your story online—exactly the way you’ve envisioned it. Go to wix.com/dribbble to get started today.

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Vlad Magdalin Nov 14, 2017

Vlad Magdalin is the CEO and founder of Webflow, an all-in-one web design tool that allows you to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually.

In this episode, we talk to Vlad about his early career in animation, the origin of Webflow, it's unique position in the market of web design tools, the current state of web design tooling, why democratization of web design is a good thing, and more.

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Ethan Marcotte Oct 24, 2017

In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation with Dan Cederholm and Ethan Marcotte. It was recorded at the Hang Time Boston after-party at Coppersmith. You may hear a bit of bar noise, but you’ll also hear some great insights on responsive web design, GIFs, and more.

Ethan shares the story of how responsive web design came to be, the complexity of the design process, the best way to get started with responsive web design, advice for teams building pattern libraries and style guides, why he started a GIF repository, and more.

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Ethan Marcotte
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A List Apart: Responsive Web Design
Responsive Web Design Podcast
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The Dao of Web Design
Bukkit
Design Systems by Alla Kholmatova
From Pages to Patterns: An Exercise for Everyone by Charlotte Jackson

Meg Lewis Oct 12, 2017

Meg Lewis is a designer and founder of Ghostly Ferns—a family of freelancer BFFs. She also founded Fool Proof—a coworking space to support creativity in Minnesota. She’s also a really nice person.

In this episode, Meg tells us about her recent move to Minnesota, why she started a coworking space, the importance of working with friends, why you should be yourself when working with clients, personal branding, and much more.

This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. The all-new FreshBooks makes ridiculously easy accounting software that’s completely transformed how those self-employed professionals and small business owners deal with their day-to-day paperwork. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Louie Mantia Sep 26, 2017

In episode 22, Dan chats with icon designer Louie Mantia. Louie is a co-founder of Parakeet—a small design studio with a concentration on icons, logos, illustrations, and emoji.

In this episode, Dan and Louie chat about getting inspired by Disney, bringing fun back to app icons, typeface vs icon design, advice for new designers, and more.

Louie also shares how and why Parakeet created Primaries—a stock set of icons that anyone can buy.

This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. The all-new FreshBooks makes ridiculously easy accounting software that’s completely transformed how those self-employed professionals and small business owners deal with their day-to-day paperwork. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Lydia Nichols Sep 12, 2017

In episode 21, Dan chats with Lydia Nichols, an illustrator and designer who loves anthropomorphizing animals. She's done amazing work for companies like Mailchimp, Google, the New York Times, and more.

In this episode, Lydia shares why she fell in love with illustration, her workflow in Illustrator and Photoshop, how she handles a 6-hour time frame for creating and delivering an illustration, lessons she learned from producing a book, and more.

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This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. The all new FreshBooks makes ridiculously easy accounting software that’s completely transformed how those self-employed professionals and small business owners deal with their day-to-day paperwork. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Alice Lee Aug 22, 2017

Our guest this week is Alice Lee, an independent San Francisco-based illustrator and designer who loves drawing and telling clever stories. She's also part of a studio of artists known as the 1099 Group. Before going independent, she was the second illustrator at Dropbox.

In this episode, we talk about how she transitioned from product designer into illustration, the pros and cons of working remotely, why she thinks of her career as a garden, and more.

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This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. It's no secret that the nature of work is changing again. The internet has enabled more people to become self-employed professionals and small business owners—and better yet working in new jobs that they could not have been imagined just a few years ago.

The all new FreshBooks makes ridiculously easy accounting software that’s completely transformed how those self-employed professionals and small business owners deal with their day-to-day paperwork. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Ryan Putnam Aug 08, 2017

In episode 19, Dan chats with Ryan Putnam. Ryan is a designer, illustrator, and potter, long time Dribbble member. He previously worked at Dropbox and was instrumental in organizing some epic Dribbble Meetups.

Dan and Ryan chat about being creative. Ryan is always looking for different ways to make stuff that's functional but beautiful at the same time. They also discuss Riso printing, how Ryan got into pottery, building a shared illustration language, experimenting on the web, and more.

This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. It's no secret that the nature of work is changing again. The internet has enabled more people to become self-employed professionals and small business owners—and better yet working in new jobs that they could not have been imagined just a few years ago.

The all new FreshBooks makes ridiculously easy accounting software that’s completely transformed how those self-employed professionals and small business owners deal with their day-to-day paperwork. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Jared Erondu Jul 25, 2017

In episode 18, Dan chats with Jared Erondu. Jared is the head of design at Lattice and he's also building a Q&A platform for designers called Playbook. Additionally, he's the co-host of High Resolution, a video series on design.

In this episode we dig into the origin story of Playbook, what Jared's trying to accomplish at Lattice, why sharing knowledge is key to growing the design community, the idea behind the High Resolution video series, dealing with burnout, maintaining a healthy lifestyle while still getting work done, and more.

This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. The working world has changed. With the growth of the internet, there’s never been more opportunities for the self-employed. To meet this need, FreshBooks is excited to announce the launch of an all new version of their cloud accounting software!

FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Jon Contino Jul 11, 2017

Our guest this week is Jon Contino. Jon is a very talented branding consultant, creative director and a monster of a design force, creating custom lettering and illustrations for brands like ESPN, Nike, Stephen King, Flip Skateboards, Jack Daniels, and more. He also produces his own clothing and goods, JC NYC.

In this episode, we discuss his process and his background, his custom lettering workshop, the challenges of balancing design life with family life, how New York has influenced his designs, and more.

“Everyone wants to be known for something. Step one is really caring about what you're doing.” - Jon Contino

This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. The working world has changed. With the growth of the internet, there’s never been more opportunities for the self-employed. To meet this need, FreshBooks is excited to announce the launch of an all new version of their cloud accounting software!

FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

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Leatherhead Sports
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The Book of Life Project
The Book of Life "El Skeleto" font design

Danielle Evans Jun 27, 2017

In our 16th Overtime episode, Dan chats with Danielle Evans—a visual artist, letterer, and designer from Columbus, Ohio. Back in 2013, she combined lettering, photography, and dad jokes to start food typography. Since then she's been doing amazing stuff with food and real life objects to create lettering masterpieces. She's worked with incredible companies like Target, Disney, American Greetings, Parade, Conde Nast, and more.

This episode is brought to you by HelloSign—the most powerful platform for your business agreements. With HelloSign's API, you can collect eSignatures right from your own interface. That's great for all us product folks interested in building seamless useful experiences right in our own products. Start using HelloSign to embed documents directly on your website with just a few lines of code!

In this episode, Danielle recounts starting a design career during the recession and how she got the idea for food typography. Dan and Danielle also talk about talks about how she prepares for her food lettering pieces, the value of community, the temporary nature of her work, learning other skills like photography to support her work, and more.

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Rogie King Jun 13, 2017

Our guest on Overtime episode 15 is Rogie King. Rogie is a talented illustrator, designer, and developer and he's been a long time Dribbble member. Recently he's worked on NeonMob and Super Team Deluxe.

In this episode, we talk about how Rogie got into design, the origin story of Super Team Deluxe, the challenges of working alone, the benefits of collaboration, Rogie's plans for the future, and more.

A big thank you to Jamf Now for sponsoring this episode. Jamf Now helps small business owners manage their Apple devices from anywhere and on demand. With Jamf Now, you can configure settings, protect sensitive information, even lock or wipe a device—from anywhere. No IT expertise needed. Dribbble listeners can start securing their business today—by setting up the first 3 devices for free. Add more, for just two bucks a month, per device. Create your free account today at jamf.com/dribbble.

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Aaron Draplin May 23, 2017

Our guest on Overtime episode 14 is Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co. He's usually based in Portland, Oregon, but he's currently on the road promoting his new book, Pretty Much Everything.

In this episode, Dan and Aaron discuss dropping the jargon and talking about graphic design in normal terms, how Aaron uses Instagram, why he doesn't waste time policing the internet, why he believes everyone deserves great design, who inspires him, and the challenges of shipping merch and managing work while touring.

This episode is brought to you by MyFonts, the world's largest font marketplace. The MyFonts team is always on the lookout for talented folks like yourself to bring into the MyFonts family. If you've always wanted to sell your fonts but didn't know how to get started, drop them a line at signup@myfonts.com to learn how they can help walk you through setting up shop.

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Amy and Jennifer Hood May 09, 2017

Our guests for lucky episode 13 are Amy and Jennifer Hood of Hoodzpah Design Co., a boutique branding firm specializing in bold, unapologetic design across print and web. They also run Odds and Sods, an online shop where they sell enamel pins, shirts, posters, and other unnecessary necessaries.

This episode of Overtime is brought to you by My Favorite Five, the brand new MyFonts newsletter series that profiles hardworking designers. In each issue, designers share their five go-to typefaces and a behind-the-scenes look at their process. Read the current issues of My Favorite Five and sign up for upcoming newsletters at MyFonts.com/newsletters.

In this episode, Dan chats with Amy and Jennifer about how they got into design, why they started a business together, how they run their agency, overcoming the challenges of designing an enamel pin, the importance of selling products in addition to selling services, why you should always do your best work even if the project kinda sucks, and much more. This episode is jam-packed full of great advice for creators and business owners alike.

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Linda Eliasen Apr 25, 2017

In our latest Overtime episode, Dan chats with Linda Eliasen—a designer, illustrator, art director, and all-around creative. Linda currently freelances in NYC, but before that, she worked at Ueno, Dropbox, Mailchimp, and Squarespace.

In this episode, Linda walks us through her illustration workflow and shares her process for creating production-ready work with the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro. In addition, you'll learn about Iceland's terrifying Yule Cat. She also shares the story behind Dropbox's recruiting video starring puppets. Lastly, Linda talks about her recent move to New York to try something new—improv. "It's awesome to be at the stage in my career, where I've been doing what I've been doing for 9 years. To start over—it feels like being a brand new baby junior designer."

This episode of Overtime is brought to you by SiteGround. SiteGround offers web hosting crafted for the creative community. Whether you’re using a custom solution or a popular open-source software like WordPress, SiteGround has plenty of hosting options that your website can grow into. Overtime listeners get 50% off at siteground.com/dribbble.

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Kelli Anderson Apr 11, 2017

We're excited to have Kelli Anderson as our guest for episode 11 of Overtime. Kelli is a tinkerer, designer, artist, printmaker, and all-around creative force in the design world. Kellie also makes the impossible possible—like a record player made out of paper and a book that's also a camera. Dan and Kelli chat about the inspiration behind her unique design projects, how science plays a role in her work, her upcoming book, This Book Is a Planetarium: And Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions, and more.

This episode of Overtime is brought to you by SiteGround. SiteGround offers web hosting crafted for the creative community. Whether you’re using a custom solution or a popular open-source software like WordPress, SiteGround has plenty of hosting options that your website can grow into. Overtime listeners get 50% off at siteground.com/dribbble.

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Fraser Davidson Mar 28, 2017

In episode 10 of Overtime, Dan chats with Fraser Davidson—an award-winning motion graphic designer and animator and one of the founding members of Cub Studio. Cub Studio has worked with big name clients like ESPN, the NFL, BBC, and more. Fraser and Dan discuss the recent resurgence of the GIF, Fraser's creative process and how he started Cub Studio, and a behind-the-scenes look at a few of Fraser's recent motion graphics.

This episode of Overtime is brought to you by SiteGround. SiteGround offers web hosting crafted for the creative community. Whether you’re using a custom solution or a popular open-source software like WordPress, SiteGround has plenty of hosting options that your website can grow into. Overtime listeners get 50% off at siteground.com/dribbble.

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JP Boneyard Mar 14, 2017

In our Overtime 9th episode, Dan chats with JP Boneyard, Creative Director of The Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series and producer of the National Poster Retrospecticus. JP shares what it's like to work with other designers, how he got into curating and hosting events at a young age, an in-depth explanation of the screen printing process, and more.

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Meg Robichaud Feb 22, 2017

W’re excited to kick off Overtime, Season 2 with Meg Robichaud! Meg is currently the Illustration Lead at Shopify, but she also has a ton of experience in freelance illustration. In this episode, we discuss how Meg manages illustration work at a large company, whether or not you should do unpaid work for friends, and why she started writing about her illustration process on Medium.

This episode of Overtime is brought to you by Hired. Hired makes your job search faster, focused, and stress-free—plus you get paid to get hired. Overtime listeners can earn an extra $2,000 bucks (that's double the normal hiring bonus) by signing up today at hired.com/dribbble.

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Gleb Kuznetsov Nov 30, 2016

Our guest this week is Gleb Kuznetsov. Gleb is the design director at Fantasy, where he designs clean, futuristic user interfaces and jaw-dropping animations.

In this episode, we talk about the struggles he overcame while learning design and development in Russia, how he got his job at Fantasy, why it pays to work on side projects just for fun, his process for brainstorming and designing, and so much more.

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Team Dribbble's Adam Darowski Nov 08, 2016

In this bonus episode, Dan sits down to chat with Dribbble's front-end developer and product designer, Adam Darowski. They discuss the challenges in designing for designers, Adam’s love of baseball and German soccer, how he recorded and produced his own punk rock album, and a shot from Sergio Ingravalle.

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Hall of Stats
YAY! an album by Adam Darowski
Power Chords and Fragile Words (opening song)

Team Dribbble's Alison Harshbarger Oct 19, 2016

In this Overtime bonus episode, Dan sits down for a quick chat with Dribbble’s very own Alison Harshbarger. She's Dribbble's community manager, which means she helps community members with support, makes sure Dribbble Meetup organizers have the resources they need, and she features community members here on Courtside. They discuss her role at Dribbble, the awesome food and design scene in Austin, Texas, a fantastic recent shot from Bushra Mahmood, and more.

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Flwrs by Bushra Mahmood

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Bill Kenney Sep 28, 2016

Bill Kenney is the creative director and co-founder of Focus Lab, a strategic, creative studio based out of Savannah, Georgia. In this episode, Bill shares the story of how he discovered his love for design and how Focus Lab got started.

He also shares how consistently posting to Dribbble helped Focus Lab earn nearly 1 million dollars in yearly revenue, how get your clients on board with sharing your design process on Dribbble, and how to feel about negative feedback from the designers on the internet who don’t like your work.

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Allison House Jul 11, 2016

Allison House is an independent designer and visual artist who worked with tech startups like Dropbox, Codecademy and Treehouse before diving into 3D illustration and design. In this episode, she shares how she made the transition to 3D, how she's working to help other designers do the same, and why it's important to push yourself and get into uncomfortable territory.

“The right next move is not to sit and think about what your passion
might be, the right move is to take action and try new things.”

— Allison House

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Bethany Heck May 19, 2016

This week, Dan is joined by Bethany Heck. Bethany is the Creative Lead for the Microsoft Power BI team, and also runs Eephus League, where she creates products for sports fans with a focus on beautiful typography.

In this episode, Dan and Bethany discuss the importance of firm criticism, learning to accept that you won't always win (and why that's ok), how Eephus League got started, why “stick to two typefaces” is a rule that you can break, and more.

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Justin Mezzell Mar 31, 2016

In this interview, Dan talks with illustrator and designer Justin Mezzell. Dan and Justin discuss how he got started in design, the importance of asking for help, and prioritizing and choosing what you spend time on. Justin shares his design tools of choice, why he prefers Sketch over Photoshop these days, and talks about what it's like working at Code School.

“You're never going to get more hours out the day, but you can be smarter with the time you do have.” - Justin Mezzell

“If we see success as a static place, it can often feel like somewhere we haven't been, and maybe never will.” - Justin Mezzell

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Laura Bohill Feb 17, 2016

Topics discussed:

Working as a remote freelancer
How Ghostly Ferns works with clients
Why you don't have to be good at everything to be successful
The importance of only showing off the kinds of work that you'd like to do more of
Filtering clients to only attract the right kinds of clients for you
Laura's design process

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Laura's Website
Laura on Twitter
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Ghostly Ferns
Workshop
Studiomates
Cotton Bureau
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Design Makes Things Possible T-shirt from Marketplace by InVision
Erin Nolan

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Ian Brignell Dec 15, 2015

Overtime is Dribbble’s audio companion and our first foray into the world of audio. In this episode, Dan Cederholm talks with letter, logo, and font designer, Ian Brignell. Ian’s impressive client list includes Budweiser, Smirnoff, Harvard, Dove, Hershey’s and many more. We were honored to talk to Ian about his background, his process, tips for designing and lettering, collaboration, and advice for young designers.

Dan also asks Ian about a few of his Dribbble shots and the story behind them. Ian shares his process for designing the Coke font and the Budweiser label.. He also told us about his font foundry, IB Type, where he has fonts for purchase. So, not only can you admire Ian's great work, but you can use it in your next project.

It was a really great conversation and we’re excited to share it with you. Enjoy!

Talking Points:

How Ian got started with design and lettering
Ian's design process
Tools and resources Ian uses
Collaborating with teams on projects
Designing the Coke Typeface and Budweiser Label
Ian's best advice for students of design and lettering

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