Rookie Designer Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
166 episodes of Rookie Designer Podcast since the first episode, which aired on October 20th, 2005.
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Rookie Designer 102 – When is it OK to Speak Up?
Episode | October 2nd, 2008 | 37 mins 47 secs
We're just getting back into the groove here after a 3 month hiatus. I'm going to try a shorter format with the podcast going forward and cut out the Keys to the Game and Rookie Mistake segments of the show to save myself some time and hopefully keep this this going for a while to come. The "real" topic of this episode is when to speak up... at work with your employer, your co-workers, or even a freelance client. It should always be your intent to discuss things in a professional manner, but when is it maybe not ok to voice your opinion? I'm asking what you think?!
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Rookie Designer 101 – One Page Portfolios and Gathering Files for Output
Episode | June 25th, 2008 | 41 mins 53 secs
Its see you later... not goodbye. Rookie Designer will be taking a 3 month hiatus. In that time I will be assessing my situation and making the final decision about whether this podcast will continue on after the break. This is a real episode though. One of the new trends out there is to make a simplified One Page Portfolio. We'll talk about what it takes to make one and why you might want to. We'll also touch upon strategies for collecting your files for output and working with the printer.
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Rookie Designer 100 – On the Job Hunt Again
Episode | June 18th, 2008 | 55 mins 50 secs
Its that time again... job hunting time. In this episode I'll share my most recent experiences with a new staffing agency and a particularly in-depth and good interview I completed, along with some pointers for making that first impression with a potential employer a good one. An update on the status of the podcast is also in this show.
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Rookie Designer 99 – Quality
Episode | May 22nd, 2008 | 49 mins 14 secs
What is Quality training? I got a dose of it recently at my full time job, and it wasn't half bad. Basically its a set of rules or guidelines that help facilitate a productive work environment. There are several things you probably do on a daily basis that are not exactly necessary, or perhaps could be done in a more efficient way to improve your workflow, and as a result, make you more productive. It also sets the stage for working and communicating with others in a way that benefits each party and the end result of your work.
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Rookie Designer 98 – Effective Emailing and Web Design
Episode | May 1st, 2008 | 49 mins 40 secs
We've spoken about it briefly before, but emailing is crucial to any business these days, and there are some guidelines to follow to make sure you can communicate effectively and not send the wrong message to those you are messaging! In this episode we'll also look at some common mistakes made by web designers that can really make your users click away from your site, and how to avoid them.
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Rookie Designer 97 – Using Fonts, Picking a School and More…
Episode | March 20th, 2008 | 41 mins 25 secs
This is pretty much a mailbag episode where we cover questions about font usage, picking out a design school to attend, and knowing when to pull the plug on a client or a project going in the wrong direction.
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Rookie Designer 96 – Promote Your Work/Business
Episode | March 6th, 2008 | 50 mins 8 secs
Promoting your work can be just as important, if not more, than the work itself! If you can't secure a job or a new client, your skills will not make much difference. So how do we get the word out there that we are the super duper master of design? There are several ways that we'll discuss in this episode and try to help you pinpoint which methods may work best for you.
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Rookie Designer 95 – Nip Problems in the Bud
Episode | February 21st, 2008 | 48 mins 8 secs
What is the best way to keep yourself out of trouble when it comes to disputes with customers? Fix the problem before it happens! The use of contracts and design specs can change the way you and your client think about things like payment, agreements, the way you receive content and more.
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Rookie Designer 94 – You Are NOT Your Job
Episode | January 31st, 2008 | 45 mins 32 secs
Design is what you do, not who you are. These are words that we should understand and remember so the two don’t get confused. There is a point at which its a good idea to turn the computer off and live a little. Failing to do so could end up with you getting burned out.
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Rookie Designer 93 – Ringing in, and Preparing for, the New Year
Episode | January 17th, 2008 | 44 mins 20 secs
Looking toward the new year there are always a lot of things to think about. We can reflect on the year past and what may have gone right or wrong, certain goals we would like to reach for in this new year, and perhaps smaller skills or tasks we would like to tackle. In this episode we'll take a look at such things and how they can help you in your design career.
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Rookie Designer 92 – Website Landing Page Creation
Episode | January 3rd, 2008 | 57 mins 42 secs
Building a page that users will be directed to from an online ad or url may seem like an easy thing to accomplish, but there is more that goes into it than may appear. We must take into account several issues, most importantly keeping the attention of the user so that they don't make that click to move on to the competitor's site. In this episode we'll cover some tactics for not only keeping those potential clients on your site, but also converting them from leads to paying customers.
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Rookie Designer 91 – When Are You A Professional & Controlling A Meeting
Episode | December 6th, 2007 | 37 mins 47 secs
Taken from a topic on the Rookie Designer Forum, we'll discuss what it means to be a design professional, and when you have achieved the feat. Also is a discussion about how to steer a meeting with a client that seems to be going nowhere, to get the most productivity out of your time and your clients.
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Rookie Designer 90 – Customer Service and Goal Achievement
Episode | November 11th, 2007 | 43 mins 16 secs
The don'ts of customer service are a valuable thing to know to keep your business up and running and keep your clients happy and coming back for more. we'll cover some key mistakes that are made all the time so hopefully you can avoid them. we'll also discuss some strategy for making those wild dreams and goals come true for you.
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Rookie Designer 89 – Let’s Get Organized!
Episode | October 25th, 2007 | 48 mins 56 secs
This is an important topic, so we're going to cover it again, but organization in your work and life can go a long way to making sure that you achieve your goals and do so in a timely fashion. Not everyone is an org freak like me, but if you take anything away from this podcast, I think it can only help!
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Rookie Designer 88 – Search Engine Optimization and more!
Episode | October 11th, 2007 | 54 mins 5 secs
Our good friend Paul Mycroft is back with some more tips for search engine optimization (SEO) and there’s a web design twist to it this time. Also stay tuned for some mini topics to ponder on the subject of good vs. bad design, and noticing design all around you. Keys to the Game: Increase/decrease the
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Rookie Designer 87 – Grad School, Workstation Setup and More
Episode | September 27th, 2007 | 59 mins 19 secs
We're flying free in this episode with discussion about the advantages of going to grad school, what makes a great workstation, not only in regards to your physical health, but also your mental health, as well as a bunch of well-overdue topics from the forum.