The Deeply Graphic Designcast - DGDC

Graphic Designers Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison

The Deeply Graphic Designcast: Where Creatives Level Up! Hosted by Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison, this dynamic duo dives into bold ideas, behind-the-scenes insights, and real-world advice to inspire designers, artists, and makers. Don't miss our first series, The Next Level with Tom Lauro. Tune in for the stories, tips, and fresh perspectives that’ll spark your next big creative move!

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229 episodes
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Jul 29, 2017 · 1 hr 7 min
Proposals: Put in the Work!
One of our very first shows was about proposals, but we’ve gained a lot of knowledge since those early days, and we have a lot of new proposal tips to share with you. Listen as the gang talks about all aspects of the proposal process, including the writing process, things to include, and how to […]
Jul 14, 2017 · 1 hr
An Ad-ucation in Advertising Your Design Business
Unless you have all the business you can handle, AND you are making the kind of money you deserve, you should probably consider advertising in one way or another. In this episode, the gang discusses the various platforms available that work in 2017. We talk about paid options, but Mikelle has another method that she […]
Jun 28, 2017 · 1 hr 10 min
Talkin’ 2017 Logo Trends in the LogoLounge
It’s that time of year again. The smell of freshly cut grass in your nose, the taste of vodka with just a splash of lemonade on your tongue, and the sweet sounds of Bill Gardner talking about this year’s logo design trends all up in your earbuds! That’s right kiddies, it’s time for the 2017 […]
Jun 13, 2017 · 1 hr 3 min
The Mobile Optimization Checklist
I’ll bet most of you either specialize in web design, or at least offer it as a client service. Like it or not, in 2017 (and beyond,) this means you need to know how to design for mobile devices. With over half of Internet browsing taking place on mobile, we as designers can no longer […]
May 30, 2017 · 59 min
Designing with SEO in Mind
If you offer web design services, how well do you know the mysterious art of SEO? For any noobs out there, that stands for “search engine optimization,” and is usually a very important aspect to almost any website. Any SEO expert will tell you that it’s always better to plan your search strategy from the […]
May 12, 2017 · 55 min
Charging for Your Value
In the world of graphic design, most people charge one of two ways: based on time or per project. But let’s face it, both are usually based on some type of time-based calculation. The problem with this method is that nobody really benefits from it. Your client is ends up paying for the time you […]
Apr 28, 2017 · 1 hr 8 min
Supplementing with Subcontractors
We love getting topic suggestions from our listeners, and today’s episode is one of those. We’ve talked a lot over the year about subcontracting work out to others. It’s a great way to fill in your skill gaps, or just have extra hands in order to focus on more important business-building tasks. In today’s episode, […]
Apr 14, 2017 · 1 hr 7 min
Advice for the Graduating Design Student
With spring break well behind us, thoughts turn to summer, and maybe even graduation. Good thing we have our resident design professor Nick to dole out some awesome advice to all you grads out there. And in the spirit of not leaving the rest of you out, this advice is pretty great for any designer […]
Mar 30, 2017 · 58 min
DesignCast 130: A Good, Old Fashioned Listener Question Show
We’ve reached another milestone, (assuming 130 is indeed a milestone?) So we’re back to clear out the ol’ inbox and answer your burning questions. We have seven different ones, so there is really something for everyone in this episode. We know we’ve been doing live episodes for this lately, but we just forgot to tease […]
Mar 17, 2017 · 52 min
Qualifying Your Clients
Whenever you first meet with a new prospective client, they are sizing you up. And if you’re smart, you’re sizing them up right back. After all, you probably don’t want to work with everyone who comes your way. There are many things to consider: their budget versus your rates, their niche, their project, and their […]
Feb 24, 2017 · 56 min
Getting Our Mood Board On
If you’ve ever felt like your first client comps aren’t nailing it, you really need to give mood boards a try. Mood boards are a way to save time by quickly communicating an overall design direction to your client for approval. This can involve just one that they need to approve, or multiple variations from […]
Feb 17, 2017 · 1 hr 5 min
Project Minimums to Maximize Business
Nothing can kill the productivity of a designer faster than a neverending barrage of small jobs. You have to wrap your head around a new brand, create invoices, and client interactions for a micro-payout. This is why it is so crucial to have a project minimum — the absolute minimum amount you’re willing to take […]
Jan 31, 2017 · 1 hr 2 min
Be Your Own Trendsetter
We talk a lot about design trends, but when is it time to break away from the pack and try something totally different? And with a never ending supply of design inspiration out there, how do you turn down the noise enough to explore your own creativity? In this episode, the gang explores this idea, […]
Jan 13, 2017 · 57 min
Diving Deep into Discovery
Do you know the best way to deliver real value to your clients? Coincidentally, it’s the same thing that will allow you to charge much more than you’re charging now—Discovery. Discovery is the secret sauce to solving real problems in your clients’ business. When you stop simply taking orders based on your clients’ stated needs, […]
Dec 29, 2016 · 53 min
Web Design Trends We Can Expect in 2017
On our last episode, we covered all the biggest graphic design trends we predict for next 2017, and we wanted to follow it up with trends we can expect to see specifically in the world of web design. Listen as the gang goes over their favorite (and most promising) trends for 2017. Some are purely […]
Dec 20, 2016 · 1 hr 2 min
Graphic Design Trends of 2017 Predicted!
With 2016 quickly approaching, let’s turn to what 2017 will likely have in store for us as graphic designers. In this episode, the gang talks about the trends we have all been noticing and are likely to spike in the new year. We talk creative trends, as well as a few trends in the creative […]
Nov 29, 2016 · 1 hr
The Designer’s Holiday Gift Guide ’16
The holidays are upon us, and that means three things — some really bad Christmas movies on The Hallmark Channel, getting drunk to avoid family, and the Deeply Graphic annual designer gift guide episode. Seriously, it’s one of our favorite yearly traditions, and this one truly has something for everybody. So strap in, spice up […]
Nov 16, 2016 · 57 min
Tips & Tricks for Designing Facebook Ads That Crush It
Facebook ads are one of the most cost-effective — and overall effective — forms of online marketing available today. This is because you can easily tailor them to the target audience. In today’s episode, listen as the gang schools you on the best ways to design killer Facebook ads, as well as some behind the […]
Oct 26, 2016 · 1 hr 16 min
Live Halloween Spooktacular! Ask Us Anything
To celebrate our 120th episode, we decided to join forces with the darkest of holidays to bring you our first ever live Halloween Spooktacular! While the live event has come and gone, you can still listen to all the spookiness and listener questions we took during our live broadcast. We got to answer a bunch […]
Oct 17, 2016 · 45 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Cinemagraphs* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
One of the big forecasted web design trends for 2016 was the widespread use of cinemagraphs. So where are they? Listen in as the gang dissects the benefits or incorporating cinemagraphs into your web designs, email marketing campaigns and social campaigns. We also go over your basic options for making/purchasing one, and what you would […]

The Deeply Graphic Designcast - DGDC

Proposals: Put in the Work!

An Ad-ucation in Advertising Your Design Business

Talkin’ 2017 Logo Trends in the LogoLounge

The Mobile Optimization Checklist

Designing with SEO in Mind

Charging for Your Value

Supplementing with Subcontractors

Advice for the Graduating Design Student

DesignCast 130: A Good, Old Fashioned Listener Question Show

Qualifying Your Clients

Getting Our Mood Board On

Project Minimums to Maximize Business

Be Your Own Trendsetter

Diving Deep into Discovery

Web Design Trends We Can Expect in 2017

Graphic Design Trends of 2017 Predicted!

The Designer’s Holiday Gift Guide ’16

Tips & Tricks for Designing Facebook Ads That Crush It

Live Halloween Spooktacular! Ask Us Anything

Everything You Wanted to Know About Cinemagraphs* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)