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Overwhelmed Planning for 2020? // A Rapid Recharge

When I think about planning for a new year it makes me a little anxious. I’ve always been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kinda girl. But as my business has grown, I’ve been forced to plan more. And honestly, it’s made a big difference in my life, my stress level, and knowing what I can say yes to

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illustrator, kids literature art, kids lit art, women illustrators, taylor ackerman

Taylor Ackerman // The Sketchbook as a Release

Episode 314. Aired September 18, 2019. Do you have a passion project that you spend time outside of work pursuing? Do you want to know how long you should give it to take off? What kinds of things should you be doing to make sure you are putting your best foot forward for this project

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THE DESIGN RECHARGE SHOW: Thomas Jockin // Fighting Literacy Episode 312. Airs September 4, 2019. at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT. . This week we have a returning guest, Thomas Jockin. Thomas is an educator, a lover of type, and a practitioner (he creates fonts). He has been working on a very interesting project that is helping fight literacy in a new way. . He was hired to create a variable font which allows each person to set the spacing of the words. Then he got Google to fund the project. We will talk about how he got this project and what they are hoping to accomplish by using variable type to teach people to read. . Join me LIVE on Wednesday, Sept 4 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT PT. Go to https://bit.ly/dr-list to SIGN UP to get the link (link in profile), delivered each week directly to your inbox. . If you already get the weekly newsletter no need to sign up you will get the link in your inbox 30 min before the show. . Follow Thomas and this project at: https://fonts.google.com/?query=lexend&sort=alpha https://thomasjockin.github.io/lexend https://www.lexend.com . https://www.thomasjockin.com https://www.typethursday.org . Episode and show notes will be available at https://creativesignite.com/312 . #typedesigner #designer #typographer #googlefonts #literacy #fightingliteracy #podcast #typedesign #learningtoread #fontdesign #designrecharge #designpodcast #creativepodcast #creativecareer

Thomas Jockin // Fighting for Literacy

Episode 312. Aired Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Or listen here: Creating and using a variable font when learning to read is helping to promote literacy. This week we have a returning guest, Thomas Jockin. Thomas is an educator, a lover of type, and a practitioner (he creates fonts). He has been working on a very

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Kelly Johnson // Out of the Vacuum

Episode 309. Aired August 14, 2019. Or listen here: Have you ever felt like you were doing the same design style over and over?As you look at your recent work can you see growth with in the last 3 months?Have you felt cut off from the rest of the design world and your creative juices

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Episode 308. Airs August 7, 2019. André Caetano is a comic book artist, an illustrator, a designer, and an entrepreneur from Portugal. He has found a unique niche, and has found a way to connect with clients. He's also a long-time member of the Design Recharge Family

A Comic Book Artist Passionate About Science & History with André Caetano

Episode 308. Aired August 7, 2019. or listen at Did you know I have a heart for Illustrators? I am mesmerized and always amazed at how they work and create. And I know so many who struggle to make illustration their sole focus because it is hard to make a living as an illustrator. But

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Do you know what your niche is? Do you know what direction you are going in your business or career? Does anyone hold you accountable to the goals you have set for yourself? Do you know how to set SMART goals? Do you have a group of creatives that show up for you each week, hold you accountable, and encourage you in your business adventures?

Is This 4 You? // Rapid Recharge

Episode 306. Airs July 17, 2019. Do you know what your niche is? Do you know what direction you are going in your business or career? Does anyone hold you accountable to the goals you have set for yourself? Do you know how to set SMART goals? Do you have a group of creatives that

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Sean Ferguson, illustrator turned strategist, designer, Oklahoma, photographer

Sean Ferguson // Illustrator Turned Strategist

Have you ever thought you knew your “thing” then it had to change because the industry shifted or the work dried up or changed? Have you ever embraced change even though it meant reinventing yourself and how people identified you? Have you ever put strategy before a passion? Do you love branding and managing a

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Jeremy Slagle // The Other F Word

Episode 300. Aired Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Or listen here: Huge Praise this week. Tomorrow’s show with Jeremy Slagle marks the 300th episode and our 7 year anniversary. I could never have done it without the ever-organized and always encouraging Ashleigh Barkley. Ashleigh does all the scheduling and all the talking me off the roof

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