Overtime

This week on Overtime, a new brand launches lowbrow art kits that encourage you to channel your inner child and make things with your hands again. Plus, get the inside scoop on an awesome new design fellowship & summit that completely changes the landscape of how our industry shares knowledge. Last but not least, let's talk about using capitalism for good—we're talking about how to vote with your wallet and make more ethical purchasing choices as a creative. Let's go! [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[03:13] Made in the Future Summit and Fellowship (https://tinyurl.com/y6pffqd4)  [07:50] Curiosity Studios’ new lowbrow art kits  (https://tinyurl.com/y3yqm43d) [14:43] Making more ethical purchasing decisions and how independent makers can sell their productsThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Collective: http://collective.com/dribbble.comLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email overtime@gmail.com

This week on Overtime, you asked and I’m going to do it—I finally acknowledge Smucker’s unexpected new logo redesign. Plus, we talk about why building communities is so important right now and how to start making friends with your design peers. Then, have you ever thought about starting a podcast? We answer all of your burning questions around what the heck you should even talk about, how you’re supposed to edit it, and why you should even start one in the first place. Get a little pep talk on creating some awesome content, because designers can be great podcasters too![00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:22] Akron Beacon Journal: J.M. Smucker’s New Corporate Identity Grows Beyond Jams and Jellies (https://tinyurl.com/yynubtaw) [09:28] The importance of building community, big or small[16:23] Should you start your own podcast?Links mentioned in this episode:Ashley Ochiagha’s website: http://fmyh.co/Get Together Book: https://tinyurl.com/y4cqnjg4Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Collective: http://collective.com/dribbble.comLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email overtime@gmail.com

Discover the truth about freelancing as Meg shares her insights after a decade in the field. Learn about the rise of pandemic-friendly 'micro-cafes' and the debate between robot-operated and human-operated cafes. Explore the importance of supporting and celebrating creators while weighing the pros and cons of freelancing in the creative industry.

This week on Overtime—a designer invents a new product that makes eating burritos easier than ever. Plus, what the heck is an Ortholinear 40% Keyboard and why is everybody talking about it on Twitter? And, are you feeling completely uninspired lately? Let's talk about how to reinspire yourself in the face of 2020's obstacles. [00:08] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:20] Burrito Pop: A Twistable Burrito Holder (https://tinyurl.com/y3ab3txg)[08:34] Eric Hu: An Ortholinear 40% keyboard (https://tinyurl.com/yxtpzdjx)[13:54] How to keep yourself inspired in spite of the state of the worldThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: https://www.framer.com/overtimeBannersnack: https://www.bannersnack.com/overtime.htmlLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us:Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email overtime@gmail.com

Are CGI and 3D renderings actually helpful during COVID times or just causing more of the same issues we've had all along? Things get wild when we find out a CGI model isn't a real human, and we're digging into all the pros and cons! Then, figure out what type of designer you're meant to become—a linchpin or an entrepreneur? Last but not least, we're sharing some useful strategies to help you successfully market yourself as a creative and land more of the work you love. Let's go![00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:00] Fast Company: Ikea Product Shots Have Been Fake for Years. Now It’s Taking CGI Even Further (https://tinyurl.com/y23ulsxk)[13:45] Dribbble: The Entrepreneur Vs the Linchpin: Which Type of Designer are You? (https://tinyurl.com/y696bkos)[18:52] How to successfully market yourself on the internetLinks mentioned in this episode:Devon Ko’s 3D for Designers: https://www.3dfordesigners.com/The Linchpin or the Entrepreneur: https://dribbble.com/stories/2020/09/15/entrepreneur-vs-linchpin Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: https://www.framer.com/overtimeSchool of Motion: http://www.som.bz/overtimeLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us:Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email overtime@gmail.com

This week on Overtime... is your brand actually a bland? It might be! Plus, we talk about how to stretch those (socially awkward) muscles during the pandemic. Last but not least, I'm sharing an important lesson I've learned from teaching new designers: Design takes a heck of a lot more time than you think it does—and that's okay. [00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[01:56] Bloomberg: Welcome to Your Bland New World (https://tinyurl.com/y2zvn2bh) [13:45] New York Times: We’re All Socially Awkward Now (https://tinyurl.com/y3t2qb7q) [18:52] Design takes timeThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: https://www.framer.com/overtimeBannersnack: https://www.bannersnack.com/overtime.htmlLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email overtime@gmail.com

This week on Overtime, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics logo is revealed, and you won’t believe who designed it… we're digging into why it’s so controversial. Plus, get the inside scoop on a new productivity service that’s supposed to be “an extension of your mind”. Last but not least, illustrator Kirk Wallace drops by to talk about how unique and varied inspiration sources can actually lead to more interesting work! [00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[01:50] L.A. Times: Athletes, Artists, and Celebrities Create Unique Logos for the 2028 Olympics (https://tinyurl.com/y5vkvken) [08:318] Meg reviews My Mind (https://tinyurl.com/y4g7m88f) [13:00] Meg talks to Kirk Wallace about using varied inspiration to create more interesting workLinks mentioned in this episode: Taika Waititi Ted Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y6b7xy6hThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: https://www.framer.com/overtimeLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteKirk WallaceDribbble profileTwitter: @bonehausincInstagram: @bonehausWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email overtime@gmail.com

This week, we're giving you the inside scoop on a luxurious new company rebrand designed by prestigious design firm, Pentagram. Then, what is Auto-Tune Typography? Learn all about the typographic trend you’ve been seeing all over the internet. Plus, what the heck is going on with Instagram? We dig into the different ways to engage your audience amidst the many changes in social media trends.Pentagram for Rolls-RoyceCreative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizza Links mentioned in this episode:Creative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizza: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/Pentagram for Rolls-Royce: https://www.pentagram.com/work/rolls-royce-2/story Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: https://www.framer.com/overtimeBannersnack: https://www.bannersnack.com/overtime.htmlLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us:Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email overtime@gmail.com

This week on Overtime, where is everyone moving to because of COVID? We're digging into the most popular destinations people are relocating to, and why. Plus, we explore how social distancing has affected upcoming fashion trends and the way we dress. Last but not least, how to have a party with yourself! We share advice for spending time with yourself in an encouraging and exciting way. [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[01:44] Where are people moving to and from? (https://www.transplant.to/)[07:31] Fast Company: Who’s Wearing Vinyl Pants in Quarantine? How the Pandemic Could Kill Fashion Trends for Good (https://tinyurl.com/y4ztoz9a)[12:59] A party for one can still be fun: how to better spend time with yourselfLinks mentioned in this episode:Pop-Tarts: https://tinyurl.com/yxopstgmShawna X: https://shawna-x.com/Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: Framer.com/OvertimeLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us:Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email overtime@gmail.com

Today we're discussing why nuanced thinking is important in design and how to eliminate binary thoughts from your head. Plus, why telling you to study and emulate what successful people do is probably not the most helpful advice. Then, learn how to take creative control amidst the chaos of 2020.  [00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:17] Amalia Nicholson: Critique is Care (https://tinyurl.com/yycearpn) [09:57] Avoid emulating success stories and watering down your own skills[17:36] How to take control of your creative future in spite of 2020’s challengesLinks mentioned in this episode: Amalia Nicholosn on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y5gkwedcAmalia Nicholson on Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/y465cs2nAnthony Burrill “Work Hard and Be Nice:” https://tinyurl.com/y3kj6qx6Knowable: knowable.fyi (Promo Code: Meg-Lewis)Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Framer: Framer.com/Overtime Leave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: Meg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email overtime@gmail.com