Pause Fest 2019
DESIGN IN THE BOARDROOM
This podcast episode is a panel session recorded live at Pause Fest 2019 and hosted by DrivenxDesign. It's a panel of experts without a safety net...
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Pause Fest 2019
From contact to client ...
From contact to client ... So you've built a client contact list as long as your arm. It's ready for that day when you finally get around to...
What does burnout look like in a design studio?
In 2016, a survey by University of Chicago found nearly 50% of us say we are often or always exhausted due to work. Added to that, there’s a...
What is perfection
What is perfection, and does it exist in terms of everyday writing. I say ‘everyday writing’ because I don’t want to get into writers like...
Why referrals suck
Often our discussion with designers is around getting more work. Gaining and retaining a loyal stable of the ‘right’ client is a common...
Victoria's Design Strategy
Background: Creative Victoria (part of the Victorian Government) is seeking submissions to help shape the creative industries strategy 2020-2024....
Is the design studio model failing?
Is the design studio model failing?. Will the current design studio model survive in a gig economy where design execution is commoditised? Is the...
Presenting: this could go one of two ways.
Presenting: this could go one of two ways. Presenting in front of a client is no longer common place.Everyone is busy.Everyone is...
Flyn Tracy [& Matt Leach in spirit] from Aus Design Radio
After a few attempts by me — the novice — at introducing to those interested how to start a podcast, it’s time to speak with an expert....
Design Business Council
The Leap
I understand the leap of faith needed to make changes. It takes time to analyse a situationIt takes planning to decide on an action.And it takes...
Perfectionism, the imposter syndrome and designers
Perfectionism, imposter syndrome and designers. This week, more than others, I’ve had/read/overheard conversations about perfectionism and the...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Zoe Green
Zoe Green. Creative Director / Co-Partnership London born, Sydney based, Zoe is Creative Director of Co-Partnership, a branding and packaging...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Marco Cicchianni
Marco Cicchianni. Creative Director / Cul-de-sac Marco Cicchianni is a designer, typographer, art director, filmmaker and wannabe rock drummer....
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Eric Di Cuollo
Eric Di Cuollo. Director / ED. Eric is Director and founder of Australian digital studio, ED. Founded in 2012, ED. strives to create unique and...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Matthew McKenzie
Matthew McKenzie. Creative Director / Seesaw Matt is the co-founder and Creative Director of Seesaw, a Melbourne brand, digital and design agency...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Jane Duru
Jane Duru. Senior Writer / Re Jane is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience working in London and Sydney. As senior writer at Re,...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Dom Roberts
Dom Roberts. Founder/Creative Director / Mash Dom is a founding director of Mash. Over the past 15 years, he has designed and directed an array of...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Andrew Hoyne
Andrew Hoyne. Principal / Hoyne Andrew is the Principal of brand agency Hoyne. They’re a firm of 75 people, and they’ve been in business for...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
David Stocker
David Stocker. Managing Director / Simple Integrated Marketing David is the Managing Director at Simple, an internationally recognised and awarded...
AGDA Design Awards Juror
Dr Mathan Ratinam
Dr Mathan Ratinam. Strategic and Tactical Designer / RMIT University Dr Mathan Ratinam has 18+ years experience as a design professional and...