web01.fireside.fm Sat, 16 May 2026 12:04:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Rookie Designer Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Design” https://www.rookiedesigner.com/tags/design Mon, 14 May 2018 11:45:00 -0400 The Rookie Designer Podcast was founded in 2005, about one year into the growth of the new medium referred to as podcasting. Tired of the typical jargon laden, elitist discussions about the design field of work, Rookie Designer set out to create a resource for all designers, young and old, experienced and non. The Rookie Designer Podcast, brings tips, techniques and discussion delivered in an easy-to-understand format. en-us episodic Everyone's a Rookie Before They're An All-Star! Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis The Rookie Designer Podcast was founded in 2005, about one year into the growth of the new medium referred to as podcasting. Tired of the typical jargon laden, elitist discussions about the design field of work, Rookie Designer set out to create a resource for all designers, young and old, experienced and non. The Rookie Designer Podcast, brings tips, techniques and discussion delivered in an easy-to-understand format. no Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis info@rookiedesigner.com Rookie Designer 162 - Your Why https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd162 9064a36b-3b2d-4381-ab9e-811962ff83b3 Mon, 14 May 2018 11:45:00 -0400 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis full Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis This week Carl and Jake talk about why they decided to start their own businesses and why they work with the clients they work with. It's important to figure out what "your why" is when it comes to running your own business. They share some of their own "why" reasons. They also tackle new business news related to AI deciding what ads will work and the new Best Buy logo. Lastly they share a few Rookie Recommendations for the week. 30:50 no <p>This week Carl and Jake talk about why they decided to start their own businesses and why they work with the clients they work with. It's important to figure out what "your why" is when it comes to running your own business. They share some of their own "why" reasons. They also tackle new business news related to AI deciding what ads will work and the new Best Buy logo. Lastly they share a few Rookie Recommendations for the week. </p> <p><strong>Design News:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.fastcodesign.com/90171173/eyequant" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">This AI Knows When Your Graphic Design Is Good (Or Bad)</a><br> <a href="https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_best_buy.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Best Buy Logo</a></p> <p><strong>Inspiration for the episode:</strong><br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2I2qDQq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spark &amp; Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson</a></p> <p><strong>Rookie Recommendations:</strong><br> Carl - <a href="https://amzn.to/2rzrL6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Duel at Mt Skullzfyre</a><br> Jake - <a href="http://Anchor.fm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anchor.fm</a> </p> This week Carl and Jake talk about why they decided to start their own businesses and why they work with the clients they work with. It's important to figure out what "your why" is when it comes to running your own business. They share some of their own "why" reasons. They also tackle new business news related to AI deciding what ads will work and the new Best Buy logo. Lastly they share a few Rookie Recommendations for the week.

Design News:
This AI Knows When Your Graphic Design Is Good (Or Bad)
New Best Buy Logo

Inspiration for the episode:
Spark & Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson

Rookie Recommendations:
Carl - Duel at Mt Skullzfyre
Jake - Anchor.fm

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Design News:
This AI Knows When Your Graphic Design Is Good (Or Bad)
New Best Buy Logo

Inspiration for the episode:
Spark & Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson

Rookie Recommendations:
Carl - Duel at Mt Skullzfyre
Jake - Anchor.fm

]]> Rookie Designer 161 - Self Care https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd161 0764943a-27e1-42ab-ad21-c78598355475 Mon, 07 May 2018 11:15:00 -0400 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis full Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis This week Jake and Carl talk about the importance of taking care of yourself, as much as taking care of your side gig, business, or school projects. It is easy to get into your creative flow and forget about what you are doing to make sure you don't approach burnout. They share some of the things they do to make sure it doesn't happen to them. Carl also shares his experiences at the HOW Design Live showroom floor. They also cover their Rookie Recommendations and a bit of Design News. 36:38 no <p>This week Jake and Carl talk about the importance of taking care of yourself, as much as taking care of your side gig, business, or school projects. It is easy to get into your creative flow and forget about what you are doing to make sure you don't approach burnout. They share some of the things they do to make sure it doesn't happen to them. Carl also shares his experiences at the HOW Design Live showroom floor. They also cover their Rookie Recommendations and a bit of Design News.</p> <p><strong>Design News:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/5-a-year-for-photoshop-and-other-creative-cloud-apps-yes-as-adobe-slashes-education-pricing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">$5 a year for Photoshop? Yes, as Adobe slashes education pricing</a><br> <a href="https://medium.com/foursquare-direct/introducing-sixteen-by-foursquare-ed0ab8dceaec" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sixteen By Foursquare</a></p> <p><strong>Rookie Recommendations:</strong><br> Jake - Facebook Recommendations<br> Carl - <a href="https://www.hostgator.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hostgator.com/</a></p> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/0/0872b33f-2d39-4396-b721-e6f696d6e6e3/Lvj5lLfC.png" alt="enter image description here" title="enter image title here"> </p> This week Jake and Carl talk about the importance of taking care of yourself, as much as taking care of your side gig, business, or school projects. It is easy to get into your creative flow and forget about what you are doing to make sure you don't approach burnout. They share some of the things they do to make sure it doesn't happen to them. Carl also shares his experiences at the HOW Design Live showroom floor. They also cover their Rookie Recommendations and a bit of Design News.

Design News:
$5 a year for Photoshop? Yes, as Adobe slashes education pricing
Sixteen By Foursquare

Rookie Recommendations:
Jake - Facebook Recommendations
Carl - https://www.hostgator.com/

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Design News:
$5 a year for Photoshop? Yes, as Adobe slashes education pricing
Sixteen By Foursquare

Rookie Recommendations:
Jake - Facebook Recommendations
Carl - https://www.hostgator.com/

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]]> Rookie Designer 160 - Conferences https://www.rookiedesigner.com/rd160 838420da-44eb-4fb4-947a-f4753230acb0 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400 Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis full Jake Van Ness & Carl Grivakis This week Carl and Jake talk about the pros and cons of going to conferences. With Carl heading to the show floor at the HOW Conference, he was curious to here what makes someone spend the kind of money it takes to go to some of the bigger conferences. Jake is able to share, rather excitedly, some of the experiences he has had attending a few different conferences over the years. They also cover a couple of interesting design news items and both bring their Rookie Recommendations to the table. 46:45 no <p>This week Carl and Jake talk about the pros and cons of going to conferences. With Carl heading to the show floor at the HOW Conference, he was curious to here what makes someone spend the kind of money it takes to go to some of the bigger conferences. Jake is able to share, rather excitedly, some of the experiences he has had attending a few different conferences over the years. They also cover a couple of interesting design news items and both bring their Rookie Recommendations to the table. </p> <p><strong>Design News:</strong><br> <a href="https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/16-22-april-2018/braille-typeface-public-spaces-hopes-create-inclusive-society/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How a braille typeface for public spaces hopes to create an “inclusive” society</a><br> <a href="https://techcrunch.com/?p=1626002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SmugMug Aquires Flickr</a></p> <p><strong>Rookie Recommendations:</strong><br> Jake - <a href="https://creativeproweek.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CreativePro Week Conference 2018 in New Orleans</a> <br> Carl - <a href="https://amzn.to/2I2qDQq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spark and Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson</a> </p> This week Carl and Jake talk about the pros and cons of going to conferences. With Carl heading to the show floor at the HOW Conference, he was curious to here what makes someone spend the kind of money it takes to go to some of the bigger conferences. Jake is able to share, rather excitedly, some of the experiences he has had attending a few different conferences over the years. They also cover a couple of interesting design news items and both bring their Rookie Recommendations to the table.

Design News:
How a braille typeface for public spaces hopes to create an “inclusive” society
SmugMug Aquires Flickr

Rookie Recommendations:
Jake - CreativePro Week Conference 2018 in New Orleans
Carl - Spark and Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson

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Design News:
How a braille typeface for public spaces hopes to create an “inclusive” society
SmugMug Aquires Flickr

Rookie Recommendations:
Jake - CreativePro Week Conference 2018 in New Orleans
Carl - Spark and Hustle: Launch and Grow Your Small Business Now by Tory Johnson

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