The Power of Play

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/Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/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 [email protected]

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 industryThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/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 [email protected]

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 workThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/InMotion Hosting: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/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 [email protected]

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 burnoutLinks mentioned in this episode:Content Club Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y2gs8srbCool Effect: https://tinyurl.com/y3zq5q9yThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Patreon: https://creativityovereverything.com/Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/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: @yourbuddymegWebsiteKelly SmallTwitter: @BurnoutwhispererInstagram: @burnout_whispererWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email [email protected]

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/y68jwrtvThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Patreon: https://creativityovereverything.com/Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/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: @yourbuddymegWebsiteKelly SmallTwitter: @Kelly_SmallInstagram: @KellySmallWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email [email protected]  

This week on Overtime, blobs are everywhere in design! Meg and guest co-host Ryan Appleton of Co-Loop dissect this playful design trend and discuss why blobs took over in 2020. Plus, what’s the low-down on Pepsi’s latest redesign? Find out why PepsiCo decided to makeover their two-liter bottle for the first time in nearly 30 years. Then, stick around for an important chat about setting healthy boundaries with clients, and advocating for yourself when you’re not feeling 100%. [00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:25] Vice: We Need Blobs Now More Than Ever (https://tinyurl.com/y4dcgm4h) [09:35] Fast Company: After 30 Years, PepsiCo Redesigned the Two-Liter Bottle. Here’s Why (https://tinyurl.com/y32r8z5p) [15:03] How to set healthy boundaries and advocate for yourself with clientsThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Remove.bg: https://www.remove.bg/Asus: http://www.asusproart.com/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: @yourbuddymegWebsiteRyan AppletonTwitter: @coloopcoInstagram: @coloopcoWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast? Email [email protected]

This week on Overtime, let's talk about how to set the vibes to get your best design work done. Plus, get the inside scoop on the latest art restoration gone totally wrong, as we question what would happen if the same thing occurred in our design industry. Finally, is feel-good social media even possible? Let’s discuss![00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:26] NPR: Behold the Potato Head, Another Botched Art Restoration in Spain [https://tinyurl.com/yyleg6cz][07:48] Is feel-good social media possible?[14:36] Creating a great vibe for getting your best work doneThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Remove.bg: https://www.remove.bg/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ Links mentioned in this episode:Frank Chimero’s “The Full Frank” playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y5r89pomFour Tet: https://tinyurl.com/y2nq5eoqChances with Wolves: https://tinyurl.com/y4c49pq8Poolside.fmPoolside.amLeave 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 [email protected]

Get ready to channel your inner Lizzo, designers. This week on Overtime, we're talking about how to create with confidence, break the boundaries of what's normal, and build a more fulfilling, authentic creative career. Plus, are you more of a generalist or a specialist? We explore the different types of designers and where they fit into today's landscape. Then, get some tips and advice for building a meaningful and productive relationship with your design mentor, and why you should get one!  [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:14] AIGA Eye on Design: When Did Design Stop Being “Multidisciplinary?” [https://tinyurl.com/y55q8htu][07:55] Dribbble: 6 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship: [https://tinyurl.com/yyheg68q][15:18] How Lizzo uses her confidence to create her own freedomThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Patreon: https://www.patreon.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 [email protected]

Who’s ready for a post-election pep talk? This week on Overtime, past Meg offers present-day Meg some words of encouragement and an important reminder that design is still important—no matter what happens this week. Plus, Airbnb tries to help freelance illustrators, and it ends up backfiring—we unpack why. Then, let’s take a look at how 2020 is making us more pragmatic through sustainable purchases in tech and fashion. Let’s go! [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[01:43] Tyrus: Airbnb’s digital toolkit (https://tyrus.design/) [07:55] Fast Company: Tech’s Age of Excess is Done. Welcome to the New Design Pragmatism (https://tinyurl.com/y4scagr7) [14:46] Why design will continue to matter after the electionThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ Links mentioned in this episode:Hoodzpah’s “Freelance, and Business, and Stuff: https://tinyurl.com/y2zrzy42Dropbox Design: https://dropbox.design/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 [email protected]

This week on Overtime, celebrate the show’s 100th episode as Meg reflects on the podcast and her time as a host. We’re looking back at some of the topics we covered at the beginning of 2020 that didn’t really age well given what the year had in store for us… Plus, let’s see which design trends endured the wrath of 2020. It’s going to be a wild ride. Let’s go! [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[02:40] Looking back at the past 100 Overtime Episodes[12:12] Reminiscing on some of Meg’s best middle names [14:43] How past stories have aged in 2020.Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Collective: http://collective.com/dribbble.comPatreon: https://creativityovereverything.com/  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 [email protected]