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The Deeply Graphic Designcast

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The Deeply Graphic Designcast: Where Creatives Level Up! Hosted by Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison, and Tom Lauro.

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What if the thing keeping your prices low isn’t your client, it’s you? In this episode, Nick breaks down why creatives so often undercharge, how pricing shapes the way clients perceive your value, and why your rates should evolve as your experience does. From raising prices with new clients to navigating those awkward conversations with longtime ones, this is a practical push to stop negotiating against yourself, get more comfortable saying the bigger number, and finally let your pricing catch up with the designer you’ve become. by @dgdcpod

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Ever wonder why some creatives always seem to be in the right place at the right time? In our latest episode, we explore how to get luckier by increasing your surface area for opportunity, and giving those lucky breaks more places to land. by @dgdcpod

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Add your answer below! by @dgdcpod

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At some point in your creative career, getting better at design stops being the whole answer. In this episode, Nick explores how to uncover your X-Factor, the skills, experience, personality, and strengths beyond design that make you uniquely valuable, memorable, and harder to overlook. If you’re a mid-career designer wondering what it takes to get unstuck and reach that next level, this one’s for you. by @dgdcpod

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New episode: “Everything Changed With a DM” with Jacob Paris (@byjacobparis)

A DM from a stranger led to marriage and a move from Philadelphia to Calgary.

We talk about why that leap made his career, and what actually makes a creative career durable.

Full episode link in bio.

#podcast #creativecareer #graphicdesign #DGDCPodcast by @dgdcpod

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If you’re still arguing about AI-generated “slop,” you’re missing the point. The smartest designers have moved on – they’re too busy using AI to amplify their creativity, effectiveness, and competitive advantage.
In this no-nonsense episode, Nick Longo and Brady Patterson break down the 5 game-changing ways designers are harnessing the power of AI – not to replace their skills, but to enhance them. Discover how to use AI for research, art direction, mockups, client presentations, and more.
Nick and Brady just wrapped up two Adobe events where they saw firsthand how designers are winning with these strategies. The ones who aren’t? They’re being left behind.
This isn’t about churning out generic logos. It’s about working smarter, faster, and more persuasively. It’s about using every tool at your disposal to stay ahead of the curve.
So if you’re ready to stop debating and start dominating, this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in and learn how to make AI your secret weapon. Your competitors already have.
Buckle up for some real talk. It’s time to adapt, or get left behind. by @dgdcpod

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Tune in this Sunday at 9 PM PST as Nick Longo and special guest Brady Patterson expose the 5 game-changing strategies top designers are using to thrive in the new tech landscape. It’s time to level up your creative game. Are you ready? by @dgdcpod

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This one goes far beyond the new book.

We talk about the pressure young creatives are facing, the changing role of designers, social media expectations, adapting to AI, and why clarity and reputation matter more than ever.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, stuck, or unsure where this industry is heading… this episode is for you.

Real insight for the creative long game. by @dgdcpod

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On the next episode of Deeply Graphic…

We sit down with returning guest and good friend James Martin for a brutally honest conversation about the creative industry, visibility, mindset shifts, branding, burnout, education, and what it really takes to build a career that lasts.

This one goes far beyond the new book. by @dgdcpod

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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 episode of The Deeply Graphic Designcast, Nick Longo and Joseph Bullard unpack “The Crop Effect”, an honest conversation reflecting on their experience at Crop Con. From inspiring talks and real conversations to unexpected lessons and career perspective shifts, this episode explores why creative conferences, meetups, and community gatherings still matter more than ever.

Whether you attended Crop or missed it entirely, this conversation is about the bigger picture: growth, connection, momentum, and what happens when creatives get in the same room together.

Stay till the end for some special thank you messages from Crop attendees. by @dgdcpod

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