The Mia Connect Power Chat discusses Design, Graphics & Shiny Images – the great thing about hosting a weekly Hangout On Air show is that I get hang with experts & #GetMyLearnOn – Lucky Me! This episode was no exception.
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- Jeff Sieh of His Design – If you’ve ever seen any of those cool trailer bumpers on #TheManlyShow, then you’ve seen his work! A little more about Jeff: Creative brain for hire • Visual storyteller • Social media consultant • Speaker • Humorist #Indeed
- Susan Finch of Susan Finch Solutions – Marketing, PR & Web Pro for DECADES! LOVE my clients She’s also a “gentle guide for clients trying new venues online” – LOVE this!
- Ryan J. Rhoades – CEO & lead graphic artist at Reformation Designs. Ryan and his wife Laura bust out some great work! “We do everything from business cards and posters to abstract art, book covers, infographics and video.”
- Aaron Wood – He designs things. And draws things. He made a pillow with the word “Bacon” on it. And he knits. #BOOM
What I loved about this show was the honest conversation between professionals. Design work is a slippery slope and at times there can be communication problems as well as differences in opinion on what is good, what works & what just doesn’t! In addition to design tips, the experts also discussed how to work with consultants to get the best result. Bottom line (this applies to all expertise fields….) you need to pay for the expertise and not expect to receive a bunch of free work (this is my editorial addition to the conversation).
Here are a few choice moments from the show:
22:07 – Advice for New Businesses
22:40 – Get Paid to Be Awesome – Pay for Time
24:20 – Gently Making Fun of Self Design & Microsoft Word
24:47 – Jeff Has the Best Line of the Day
32:14 – Advice for finding the perfect designer
34:35 – Difficult People & Clients
35:40 – How to be a better Client
48:47 – Illustrator & Graphic Design Distinction
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