Find Your X-Factor
At some point in your creative career, getting better at design stops being the whole answer. In this episode, Nick explores how to uncover...
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The DGDC - Deeply Graphic Designcast
The ultimate podcasts for creatives. Hosted by Nick Longo, Mikelle Morrison, and Jordan Wilson. A unique team of creative professionals, united together to bring unique inspiration and uncom...
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Jacob Paris - Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Jacob Paris has been a sewer, a screen printer, a graphic designer, a streamer, and now an Adobe contractor. Somehow the biggest turning poi...
Strategy Beats Slop!
Get over it. If you're still arguing about AI-generated "slop," you're missing the point. The smartest designers have moved on – they're too...
Stop Following Trends
Stop Following Trends — Bill Gardner on How to Read the Industry, Future-Proof Your Work, and Design What's Next Bill Gardner is back, and t...
Creative Survival Guide - James Martin
Ever feel overwhelmed by the pressure to chase visibility as a designer? You're not alone.Tag someone who needs to hear this!In our latest c...
The Crop Effect! Our Experience at Crop Con
What happens when creatives stop scrolling, show up, and spend a few days learning from people who’ve actually put in the work? In this epis...
Inside a Real Rebrand
Most rebrands look good on the surface. This one actually meant something. In this episode, we go inside the rebrand of Shear Revival with Z...
Why Authenticity Wins in a Polished World
In a world where everything looks clean, polished, and technically perfect, why does so much of it feel forgettable? In this solo episode, N...
Build Better Creative Teams - Kiser Barnes
What does creative leadership actually look like today?In this episode, Kiser Barnes breaks down the evolution of brand building, from tradi...
Is Your Career Stuck?
Feeling stuck in your creative journey?** 🤔 It's a common struggle, especially in today’s fast-paced world. In our latest podcast episode,...
Stop Bashing the Design Industry
Graphic design has been taking a beating online, from AI panic and low-paying job posts to burnout culture and social media negativity. In t...
Build a Brand that Lasts! With Josh Olalde
In this episode, Tom Lauro sits down with food and beverage photographer Josh Olalde to unpack what it really takes to build a creative care...
Designing the Long Game - Are you investing in your future career?
In our new episode, we share insights from listener feedback that helped us pivot our content strategy. 📝 Engaging with your audience is ke...
Content That Gets You Hired
In this conversation, Brady Patterson discusses the evolving landscape of design careers and the importance of content creation in securing...
Be The Creative Athlete - Jason Murray
What if your creative career wasn’t about climbing a ladder, but about building leverage? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Murray to...
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
It’s that time of year again, and your two favorite design elves, Mikelle and Nick, are back with a sleigh full of wildly good gift ideas fo...
Creative Career Hotline Featuring Maggie Enterrios, Enon Avital, and Dan Lee
What really happens when you hit the ten year mark in your creative career? In this episode, Nick is joined by three powerhouse designers wh...
Breaking Down What Makes Brands Shine
In this conversation, Nick discusses the unique design elements and storytelling aspects of various packaging designs. He highlights the imp...
Order Meets Chaos - Blueprints & Breakpoints
Creativity lives in the tension between control and chaos. In this episode, Nick Longo unpacks the lessons from his time speaking at Adobe M...
What to Do When Entry-Level Isn’t There Anymore
Designers, It’s Time to Jump What to Do When Entry-Level Isn’t There Anymore The path into the design industry has changed, and no one sent...