Direct Design Newsletter: Recent Episodes
Matt Lambert
In episode 21 of the podcast, I cover how to collaborate with clients on your design projects. This includes a sample workflow for a project, red flags to watch out for and how much you should be charging for your work.
Recommended book of the week: Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
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In episode 20 of the podcast, I go over how to market your own digital products. A big part of this is building your own personal brand and creating a home base for your products. Check out the episode and let me know what you think in the comments.
Recommended book of the week - “Design Systems” from Smashing eBooks
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Are you looking for some of the secrets to becoming a successful freelance designer? In reality, they aren't really a huge secret, they are just common sense. Check out episode 19 to learn more
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In episode 18 of the podcast, I share a bunch of different tips on how to write modular CSS. From using variables to how you name your components, I cover a bunch of easy methods you can start using right away in your code.
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In episode 17 of the podcast, I explain to you how you can use Buffer to build your following on Twitter. There are a few easy things you can be doing to better promote and distribute your content that will allow you to start building a good following.
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In episode 16 of the podcast, I teach you how to close your freelance deals. It's important you understand the way to write and deliver a quote. I also tell you the secret ingredient to successful freelancing.
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In episode 15 of the podcast, I go into how you can find new clients for your freelance business. From building relationships with vendors to networking at events, I'll give you everything you need to start building your business.
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In episode 14 of the podcast, I go into depth on how to find clients for your freelance design business. From doing the initial meet to learning what you should look for in a good client. This episode will teach you what you need to do to find regular client work for your business.
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In lucky episode 13 of the podcast, I dive into the KISS (keep it simple stupid) design principle. This principle is at the heart of most of my design work and I look forward to explaining to you how you can us it in product design and life.
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In episode 12 of the podcast, I explain what the gloss bias design principle is and how to use it in product design.
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In episode 11 of the podcast, I cover the form follows function design principle and how to apply it to product design.
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In episode 10 of the podcast, I go into the five hat racks design principle. It’s a guide on how to best organize information in complex systems.
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In episode 9 of the podcast, I go into why naming conventions are one of the most important factors of a good design system. It might not seem like the sexiest topic in the world but it is critical for building a system that will easily scale. Learn the basics of setting reusable names and what to avoid when you are creating your system.
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In episode 8 of the podcast, I go into the 5 step design process that we use at my day job. Currently, I’m working as the Head of Design at Stellar Labs and we use this process in everything that we do. I hope it helps you wrap your head around a real-world product design process.
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In episode 07 of the podcast, I get into discussing when design by committee can work for a design team. When you should avoid it and when you should give it a try. If you do decide to give it a go, this will explain the right way to do it.
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In episode 6 of the podcast I go into what the 80/20 rule is and how to use it. I also cover the wrong ways it gets used and how to avoid making mistakes.
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In episode 5 of the direct design podcast, we find ourselves in this crazy pandemic. Now is the time to get going on creating passive income. Whether you are out of work or not, this is the right time to start building a library of content that you can turn into products to earn cash. Check out this episode to learn more about passive income and some steps you can take right away to earn if you are out of work.
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In episode 04 of the Direct Design podcast, I get into everything you need to know about running a freelance design business.
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Are you just starting out as a freelance designer and not sure how to find clients? Even if you do find a couple do you know how to work with them and keep them? Take a listen to my latest podcast to learn how to find and work with clients.
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In this episode, I cover the basics of the agile methodology and how they apply to designers.
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An intro to what Passive Income is for designers and how you can start making money while you sleep with your design skills.
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