エピソード

  • Ep 40: The Great Creative Devaluation: Did We Do This To Ourselves?

    Ep 40: The Great Creative Devaluation: Did We Do This To Ourselves?
    2025/07/10
    Let’s talk about the big, ugly question no one wants to ask: Are creatives part of the reason we’re being undervalued? This episode digs into the painful shift we’re seeing across the industry, layoffs, budget cuts, clients ghosting their design partners, and explores how we might’ve accidentally helped speed it along. From our obsession with aesthetics over outcomes to the slow creep of Canva and AI tools, it’s time to stop pointing fingers and start looking in the mirror.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    55 分
  • Ep 39: Special Guess: Justin Kramm

    Ep 39: Special Guess: Justin Kramm
    2025/06/16
    What happens when you name your agency “Shitshow Creative” and then build a brand that leans all the way in? You get Justin Kramm, a walking, talking, beautifully branded dumpster fire (his words, not ours). In this unfiltered conversation, we go deep on chaotic naming sessions, misfit energy, and what it really means to own your agency's weirdness. We play name games, swap origin stories, and debate who would win in a full-blown brand mashup brawl.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    23 分
  • Ep 38: Pricing Your Shit

    Ep 38: Pricing Your Shit
    2025/04/27
    Time to tackle everyone's favorite topic to avoid: pricing. You know, that thing keeping you up at 3 AM questioning all your life choices? Yeah, that one. In this BS-free episode, we're breaking down everything from billing hourly (probably screwing you over) to value-based pricing (scary but worth it). Learn how to graduate from project monkey to a strategic partner who commands premium rates. Time to get real about talking to clients about money. Your future self will thank you for listening to this one.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 分
  • Ep 37: Thriving or Surviving?

    Ep 37: Thriving or Surviving?
    2025/03/30
    In this episode of The Creative Shit Show, we dive deep into surviving—and thriving—in today’s wild economic ride. From the feast-or-famine freelancing grind and pricing pressures to standing out with a killer portfolio, we’ve got you covered. We unpack how to niche down, turn past clients into a referral goldmine, and position your work to show real value. Plus, we tackle AI’s big shake-up—Midjourney, Canva, and beyond—and how designers can lean into strategy, intuition, and storytelling to stay ahead. Tune in for raw talk on networking, portfolio power moves, and the skills (hello, UI/UX and brand strategy) that’ll keep you in demand. Chaos? Sure. Opportunity? Hell yes. Listen now.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1分未満
  • Ep 36: Sh*t Happens

    Ep 36: Sh*t Happens
    2024/07/19
    The Creative Shit Show crew reunites after months apart! Life threw us some curveballs this past year, prompting a break from recording, but our bond as friends is rock solid, supporting one another through thick and thin. We hit record on a recent Zoom chat to give you an unfiltered update on our adventures. No cuts, no edits - just raw and real conversations. Enjoy the show!
    続きを読む 一部表示
    58 分
  • Ep 35: Artificial Intelligence

    Ep 35: Artificial Intelligence
    2024/01/25
    In this episode of the Creative Shit Show, we dive into a topic that we've all talked about before, and we believe it's been on everyone's mind — and that's AI. Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of AI and creativity. We'll explore the capabilities and limitations of AI when it comes to generating unique and innovative ideas. We'll also touch on some of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the creative realm. Sit back and take a listen!
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1分未満
  • Ep 34: Year-End Recap

    Ep 34: Year-End Recap
    2023/12/28
    It’s an episode of looking back to go forward. The Creative Shit Show co-hosts share their favorite moments and experiences from 2023, and what they’re looking most forward to in the 2024 New Year ahead. We’re so thankful for our amazing listeners, friends, family, and everyone who has supported us in our careers. You’re the bestest! Have a listen, and share your favorite memories from 2023, and what’s next for you in 2024.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    17 分
  • Ep 33: Special Guest: Andrew Gibbs

    Ep 33: Special Guest: Andrew Gibbs
    2023/12/21
    For this special episode, the gang is joined by Andrew Gibbs, Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of the Dieline which has been delighting passionate packaging designers since 2007. We dove deep into the world of packaging and package design, honing in on the importance of sustainability and where the next generation of package designers should focus their efforts. So, grab your favorite cocktail, sit back, and get ready for some serious inspiration. The Creative Shit Show is about to begin!
    続きを読む 一部表示
    45 分