Overtime

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Overtime, Dribbble's weekly podcast, explores the most interesting design news and gives you the tips you need to create your best work. No need to scroll copious news sites and design Twitter—host Meg Lewis and friends are primed to inform, entertain, and inspire you each week. Consider Overtime your audio lifeline to the design community, packaged in a perfectly punchy Shot. Subscribe and listen every Wednesday to stay ahead of the game.

  • 36 minutes 20 seconds
    The Power of Play

    It's our very last episode for this season of Overtime! Before riding off into 2021, let's take a look at some of the predicted design trends for next year. Then, we'll talk about the pros and cons of being a niche vs. generalist designer to help you figure out which path is right for you. Plus, get inspired to make time to create just for the simple joy of it. We're talking all about how creative play can unearth some of your most meaningful work yet. Let's go! 

     

    • [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
    • [02:13]) Coastal Creative: Digital & Graphic Design Trends of 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/y9ue2ja4
    • [11:42] How to find your niche 
    • [22:54] The benefits of using your time off to engage in creative play 
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    30 December 2020, 8:00 am
  • 22 minutes 17 seconds
    Let's Be Human Together

    This week on Overtime, Pantone announces their color of the year for 2021 and it's not what we expected. Then, Meg reviews Google's new experiment called Blob Opera and why everyone needs to try it! Plus, we talk about how to level up your spot in the design and creative industry in 2021, and why being your authentic self will take you farther than any other skill set. Let's go! 
     

    23 December 2020, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 45 seconds
    Flat Design Strikes Again

    Is flat design making a comeback? This week on Overtime, we’re talking all about the new Pringles logo and breaking down a few other interesting trends in branding. Then, get some tips for how to design both beautiful and user-friendly emails so you can boost your newsletter engagement! Plus, what role does fear play in your work? Meg shares how her biggest fear has been holding her back and how you can assess where to get rid of fear in your own career. Let's go!

    16 December 2020, 8:00 am
  • 30 minutes 52 seconds
    The Burnout Whisperer

    Has 2020 got you feeling totally burnt out? This week on Overtime, burnout expert Erayna Sargent stops by to remind you that you're not alone, and shares some powerful tips to help you begin your burnout recovery today. But first, we're giving you the 411 on a hilarious new website that lets you send emails directly to a dumpster and watch them burn... Yup, it's a thing! Plus, we're laughing out loud over a hilarious Design Twitter argument that recently sparked between a couple of designers, and you'll never believe why! 
     

    9 December 2020, 8:00 am
  • 30 minutes 57 seconds
    Little Silver Linings of 2020

    This week on Overtime, we look back at 2020 and think: has it really been as bad as it feels? How has it affected design? Plus, dig into the meaning of diverse creative content, and why it'll be more important than ever in 2021. Then, writer Kelly Small stops by to share their secrets on creating a more ethical and conscious creative career, so you don't have to sell your dang soul, am I right? Let's go.

     

     

     

    2 December 2020, 8:00 am
  • 30 minutes 54 seconds
    Blobs, Bottles, & Boundaries

    This week on Overtime, blobs are everywhere in design! Meg and guest co-host Ryan Appleton of Co-Loop dissect this playful design trend and discuss why blobs took over in 2020. Plus, what’s the low-down on Pepsi’s latest redesign? Find out why PepsiCo decided to makeover their two-liter bottle for the first time in nearly 30 years. Then, stick around for an important chat about setting healthy boundaries with clients, and advocating for yourself when you’re not feeling 100%.

     

    25 November 2020, 8:00 am
  • 23 minutes 21 seconds
    Intention Setting To Power Design

    This week on Overtime, let's talk about how to set the vibes to get your best design work done. Plus, get the inside scoop on the latest art restoration gone totally wrong, as we question what would happen if the same thing occurred in our design industry. Finally, is feel-good social media even possible? Let’s discuss!

    18 November 2020, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 20 seconds
    What Lizzo Can Teach Us About Design

    Get ready to channel your inner Lizzo, designers. This week on Overtime, we're talking about how to create with confidence, break the boundaries of what's normal, and build a more fulfilling, authentic creative career. Plus, are you more of a generalist or a specialist? We explore the different types of designers and where they fit into today's landscape. Then, get some tips and advice for building a meaningful and productive relationship with your design mentor, and why you should get one! 
     

    • [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
    • [02:14] AIGA Eye on Design: When Did Design Stop Being “Multidisciplinary?” [https://tinyurl.com/y55q8htu]
    • [07:55] Dribbble: 6 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Mentor-Mentee Relationship: [https://tinyurl.com/yyheg68q]
    • [15:18] How Lizzo uses her confidence to create her own freedom
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    11 November 2020, 8:00 am
  • 21 minutes 47 seconds
    Design Has Power

    Who’s ready for a post-election pep talk? This week on Overtime, past Meg offers present-day Meg some words of encouragement and an important reminder that design is still important—no matter what happens this week. Plus, Airbnb tries to help freelance illustrators, and it ends up backfiring—we unpack why. Then, let’s take a look at how 2020 is making us more pragmatic through sustainable purchases in tech and fashion. Let’s go!

     

    4 November 2020, 8:00 am
  • 25 minutes 23 seconds
    Survival Of The Fittest Design Trends

    This week on Overtime, celebrate the show’s 100th episode as Meg reflects on the podcast and her time as a host. We’re looking back at some of the topics we covered at the beginning of 2020 that didn’t really age well given what the year had in store for us… Plus, let’s see which design trends endured the wrath of 2020. It’s going to be a wild ride. Let’s go!

     

    • [00:09] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode
    • [02:40] Looking back at the past 100 Overtime Episodes
    • [12:12] Reminiscing on some of Meg’s best middle names 
    • [14:43] How past stories have aged in 2020.
    • Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:
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      • What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!
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    28 October 2020, 7:00 am
  • 26 minutes 32 seconds
    Design Like A Kid

    This week on Overtime, a new brand launches lowbrow art kits that encourage you to channel your inner child and make things with your hands again. Plus, get the inside scoop on an awesome new design fellowship & summit that completely changes the landscape of how our industry shares knowledge. Last but not least, let's talk about using capitalism for good—we're talking about how to vote with your wallet and make more ethical purchasing choices as a creative. Let's go! 

    21 October 2020, 7:00 am
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