Rookie Designer Podcast

Carl shares a situation that came up with his business and one that he talked with Jake about to get some advice. What to do when an estimate and an invoice from a vendor seem to be way off, even if it's in your favor. We are definitely curious to hear from our listeners on this topic. Just before that we hit on some design news and finish up with our Rookie Recommendations for the week.
Design News:
Why Gillette's New Ad Campaign Is Toxic (https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlesrtaylor/2019/01/15/why-gillettes-new-ad-campaign-is-toxic/#4a4c2ed65bc9)
Canadian fraudster foiled because he used the wrong font (https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-fraudster-foiled-because-he-used-the-wrong-font)
There's a new Ghostbusters Movie Coming In 2020 (https://www.wired.com/story/new-ghostbusters-movie-2020/)
Rookie Recommendations:
My Morning Routine (Book) (https://amzn.to/2szc9k9)
Free Weekly Schedule Template and Time Blocking Tips (https://conversionminded.com/time-blocking/)
The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee
Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979)
Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169)
Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com

Jake and Carl close out 2018 talking about goals. They touch on some of the surprising articles that talk about how you should NOT set goals. While they both kind of disagree with this idea, it's always good to look at a different perspective. Couple of good design news items and of course they finish up with their Rookie Recommendations.
Design News:
Hospitality’s the special sauce in Stoneham’s newbie, Nobility Hill (https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2018/12/21/hospitality-special-sauce-stoneham-newbie-nobility-hill/aUTpRiV43gHCgBdDm3erUM/story.html?fbclid=IwAR1UMumKwSbZGDszYIB9LmdB6sIxesDPpRLi9cufDfuu5DRnj1LGCHknAuQ)
Optician Sans is a font that completes the eye test chart alphabet (https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/19/optician-sans-font-design-anti/)
Rookie Recommendations:
Carl - Harry's Razors (https://www.harrys.com)
Jake - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/)
The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee
Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979)
Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169)
Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com

Carl and Jake talk about the importance in gratitude when it comes to running their creative businesses. Being thankful for good clients, great projects, and the strides made are just some of the areas they touch on. They also speak about how important it is to be patient when you are starting out with your creative business. A couple of news items and of course Rookie Recommendations for the week.
Design News:
2019 Digital Trends - Adobe & eConsultancy (http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4708888/na7?trackingid=2SLRC7DC&mv=email)
Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral (https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2019)
Rookie Recommendations:
Jake - Pantone Color Finder (https://www.pantone.com/color-finder)
Carl - Urban Axes (https://urbanaxes.com/) & Pantone Game (https://amzn.to/2Pq7Roh)
The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee
Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979)
Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169)
Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com

Jake and Carl talk about how it is to be a designer who sometimes is merely a tool for a client. This doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing but it is something a lot of designers struggle to deal with. As creatives we take a lot of pride in the creative work we do and it's important not to let those feeling get in the way of the relationships with clients. However, sometimes a client isn't the best fit and you have to be willing to address that. At the same time, sometimes you just have to be a tool for your client. Throw in a couple of interesting news items and Rookie Recommendations and you have episode 180!
Design News:
An Interview With SCAD President Paula Wallace (http://gdusa.com/top-stories/an-interview-with-scad-president-paula-wallace)
Making his mark: Lisbon street artist (https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-sunday-morning/video/wLo0wRCMUvuwAywrR50ifgF7Yk8B9Vel/making-his-mark-lisbon-street-artist-vhils/)
Rookie Recommendations:
Carl - Magic: The Gathering Arena (https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena)
Jake - Spies in Disguise (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YeOc0N6Ao) & Missing Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS2LrReG0pk)
The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee
Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979)
Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169)
Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com

Carl and Jake get together this Monday morning to record their latest episode. Carl has some interesting insight about an article stating people are dying sooner due to having less trust and Jake talks about an upcoming Disney documentary. They then jump into Carl's topic Happystance. This is when a big, killer, well paying project almost seems like it fell right in your lap. They both share stories of Happystance just from this past week. Lastly they close out with their Rookie Recommendations for the week.
Design News:
Declining Trust Among Americans May Be Sending Many To Grave Sooner - Study Finds (https://www.studyfinds.org/declining-trust-americans-sending-grave-sooner/)
Disney Developing 'Ink & Paint' Documentary Series (https://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/disney-developing-ink-paint-documentary-series-164845.html)
Rookie Recommendations:
Carl - Fisher Video Productions (Wedding and Commercial Videography) (https://www.fishervideoproductions.com/)
Jake - Adobe MAX Keynote Day 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzMMbTNKc5k)
Adobe MAX Keynote Day 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPVrATNEyRQ)
Adobe MAX Sneaks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYUbyR2qalg)
The Client Attraction Mindset by Taughnee
Link to Book - The Client Attraction Mindset (https://gumroad.com/a/212644979)
Interview with Taughnee - Rookie Designer Podcast Episode 169 (https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd169)
Taughneed Business Website - www.endeavorcreative.com