Overtime

It's our very last episode for this season of Overtime! Before riding off into 2021, let's take a look at some of the predicted design trends for next year. Then, we'll talk about the pros and cons of being a niche vs. generalist designer to help you figure out which path is right for you. Plus, get inspired to make time to create just for the simple joy of it. We're talking all about how creative play can unearth some of your most meaningful work yet. Let's go! 
 
[00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:13]) Coastal Creative: Digital & Graphic Design Trends of 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/y9ue2ja4) 
[11:42] How to find your niche 
[22:54] The benefits of using your time off to engage in creative play 
Links mentioned in this episode: Taylor Lee Nicholson: https://taylorleenicholson.com/

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This week on Overtime, Pantone announces their color of the year for 2021 and it's not what we expected. Then, Meg reviews Google's new experiment called Blob Opera and why everyone needs to try it! Plus, we talk about how to level up your spot in the design and creative industry in 2021, and why being your authentic self will take you farther than any other skill set. Let's go! 
 
[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:44] Pantone Color of the Year 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/yycukbfv) 
[04:27] Google Arts & Culture: Blob Opera (https://tinyurl.com/y8yvhbaa) 
[07:15] How to level up your spot in the design and creative industry
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Is flat design making a comeback? This week on Overtime, we’re talking all about the new Pringles logo and breaking down a few other interesting trends in branding. Then, get some tips for how to design both beautiful and user-friendly emails so you can boost your newsletter engagement! Plus, what role does fear play in your work? Meg shares how her biggest fear has been holding her back and how you can assess where to get rid of fear in your own career. Let's go!
[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:27] Thrillist: Kellogg's Is Changing Mr. Pringles' Look for the First Time in 20 Years (https://tinyurl.com/y7u94p2b)
[13:09] Dribbble: Email Design 101: How to boost engagement & draw readers in (https://tinyurl.com/y7ynchj9)
[20:11] Meg reflects on finding a way to fight through fear while on your journey to creating your best work
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InMotion Hosting: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/

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Has 2020 got you feeling totally burnt out? This week on Overtime, burnout expert Erayna Sargent stops by to remind you that you're not alone, and shares some powerful tips to help you begin your burnout recovery today. But first, we're giving you the 411 on a hilarious new website that lets you send emails directly to a dumpster and watch them burn... Yup, it's a thing! Plus, we're laughing out loud over a hilarious Design Twitter argument that recently sparked between a couple of designers, and you'll never believe why! 
 
[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[01:51] Send an email to be burned in a dumpster fire: [https://hey.science/dumpster-fire/]
[05:14] Dan Casaro Trolls Eric Spikermann on Twitter [https://tinyurl.com/y3yb6krk]
[15:35] Meg talks to Erayna Sargent about overcoming burnout
Links mentioned in this episode:Content Club Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y2gs8srb
Cool Effect: https://tinyurl.com/y3zq5q9y

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Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/

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This week on Overtime, we look back at 2020 and think: has it really been as bad as it feels? How has it affected design? Plus, dig into the meaning of diverse creative content, and why it'll be more important than ever in 2021. Then, writer Kelly Small stops by to share their secrets on creating a more ethical and conscious creative career, so you don't have to sell your dang soul, am I right? Let's go.
 
[00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
[02:01] Fast Company: 2020 Was a Terrible Year for Everything Except Gaming (https://tinyurl.com/y6xh84lw) 
[09:03] How to create more diverse creative content in 2021
[15:03] Meg talks to Kelly Small about their new book, “The Conscious Creative: Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work”
Links mentioned in this episode:https://tinyurl.com/y68jwrtv

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Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/

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