Developing You as a Designer

Idea Generation - the designers nemesis

There is nothing worse than getting a project in and just drawing a blank. No ideas, or if you have ideas, their frequency soon fizzles out. I'll talk about some of the things that I do to help with idea generation, idea retention, keeping your brain fluid and some of the techniques I've learned from some of the best Toronto-based creatives.

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Developing You as a Designer

Fresh out of school or in a stable job for 5 years, there are things that I had to learn quickly to be a creative in the present day. I'll go over my history, the things that I do to develop myself as a designer in hopes that they also help you. Cause I want you to be the best you can be, as I figure out how to be the best that I can be.

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Applying to Jobs, Tips and Tricks

Applying to design, art direction and creative jobs and positions, in general, is usually very difficult because we have a lot of competition to contend with. There are a few things that you can do to really make yourself stand out.

Portfolios and Why You Need Them

Today we're talking portfolios. Keeping an updated portfolio is crucial to have. Whether its to display your work to get a job or just to keep one updated just in case something happens. Overall as you'll hear me repeat over and over again, showcasing not only your work but your personality is something that I think is extremely important when creating a portfolio.

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Where I Find Inspiration

There are so many places where you can gather and curate inspiration to aid in your works and projects. In this episode, I'll talk about my top 5 outlets that I use to lift myself out of ruts and gain inspiration from.