The Creative Course Podcast
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The Creative Course Podcast
The creative podcast structured in "courses" to help young designers succeed in their careers. Hosted by Nick Longo and Jordan Wilson, TCC delivers "design-school" like knowledge with relevant topics and specialized guests. Each course ends with a new young creative hosting a Q&A episode on the topi...
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Road Work Ahead - Pitstop Episode #4
We check in with you, our listeners, to talk about community, collaboration, and compassion during this quarantined time. Jordan and Nick discuss how...
Michael Bierut - Pitstop Episode #3
An incredible visit with Michael Bierut and a Zoom Room full of students and faculty from all over the country! Enjoy this fantastic discussion!
Balancing the Creative Ego - Pitstop Episode #2
The Ego. Defined as a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. Your ego is a part of who you are and, when it's balanced, it can be a good th...
Not Another Trends Podcast - Pitstop Episode #1
Our very first Pitstop episode! These Pitstops allow us to tackle smaller topics, welcome unique special guests and just catch up with you, and each o...
Packaging # 7 - Q&A with Designer Rubaie Jaffer
Designer and recent CSUN graduate, Rubaie Jaffer joins us for a recap of our Packaging Course. We talk about how you can take the next step bringing P...
Packaging #6 - Print Production with David Mayes
Episode 6 brings Nick and Jordan to the backroads of Print Production and how we take our packaging dreams into the vibrant world of reality. The host...
Packaging #5 - Consumer Behavior with Michael Solomon
Nick and Jordan navigate the twists and turns of one of the most important stretches of the packaging design journey - Consumer Behavior. And to help...
Packaging #4 - Mock Ups & Prototypes
Nick and Jordan look to bring their designs to life through the art of prototyping and mockups. They take the scenic route discussing the importance o...
Packaging #3 - The Design Process
Nick and Jordan find themselves in the belly of the beast - The Design Process. Armed with the knowledge of what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and...
Packaging #2 - Project Preparation
Nick and Jordan discuss how they each tackle planning and strategizing their packaging project - what to look out for and how best to prepare. It’s an...
Packaging #1 - Introduction
Nick and Jordan are back on the proverbial road of podcasting to explore the dense highways of Packaging Design! What is it exactly? What makes “good”...
Packaging - Start Here!
We're back, with big news! Our Packaging Course starts here, with a brief introduction to the course highlighting what's new. Enjoy!
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Social Media #7- Q&A
On this Q&A episode, we bring in the big guns; Nick's current design students from California State University, Northridge. Tanner, Andres, Charles, a...
Social Media #6 - LinkedIn Follow Up
It's been 3 weeks, so Nick & Jordan report back with the results of Jordan's LinkedIn Challenge!
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Social Media #5 - Putting Yourself Out There, with Orly Shani
Television personality and YouTuber Orly Shani joins us to talk about getting comfortable with video, blogging and being your authentic self on Social...
Social Media #4 - Top Trends with Emi Moriuchi
Marketing professor, Emi Moriuchi, joins us to talk about social media behavior and the latest trends in social media. Emi shares some awesome resourc...
Social Media #3 - Designer Dysmorphia with Matt Dawson (StayGrayPonyboy)
This whole course was inspired by an article written by our friend Matt Dawson. Every creative battles with the "Am I good enough?" syndrome. So we as...
Social Media #2 - The LinkedIn Challenge
Nick puts Jordan through the LinkedIn Bootcamp, a series of tip and tricks to "tune-up" your LinkedIn profile. Jordan is put to the test, with only 3...
Social Media #1 - Introduction
Jordan & Nick begin the Social Media conversation with an "introduction" style episode. Sharing how we each use it, observe it and what we can do to t...
Pit Stop - Calling all Questions (social media related)
Jordan and Nick are on route creating the next Creative Course - all about social media and we want your input! Send us questions (no matter how speci...
Freelance #7 - Jon Contino, Bonus Guest Designer
We saved this one for last! Jordan & Nick chat with Jon Contino discussing his unique freelance career. For more info on Jon, check out his site at ht...
Freelance #6 - Q&A with Ryan Wheaton
We wrap up Course #2 with a Q&A episode hosted by our good friend Ryan Wheaton. Be sure to check out Ryan's site and with very own podcast at http://w...
Freelance #5 - Matt Erickson, Guest Designer
We let our buddy Matt Erickson take the wheel for this episode! Matt talks about his personal take on studio vs. freelance life. How he juggles both w...
Freelance #4 - The Freelance Checklist
Nick & Jordan put together a Freelance Checklist every designer should consider before taking the freelance pulnge!
Freelance #3 - Clients
In this episode we talk about getting clients, keeping them and some red flags to look out for.
Freelance #2 - Josh Ariza, Guest Designer
Our friend Josh Ariza stops by to share some of his pros and cons, comparing agency and freelance work. Check out Josh's site at http://joshuaariza.co...
Freelance #1 - Pros & Cons
We start Course #2 off with the Pros & Cons of Freelance life! Nick & Jordan discuss their individual stories and experiences, comparing agency work a...
Branding #5 - Q&A
The last episode in the Branding Course. We bring in Mike Purpoe, a young talented designer, to ask us questions regarding the whole course.
Branding #4 - From Discovery to Pitch
Our design process for brand development. Every step we take to make sure our branding systems match our mission and exceed our clients expectaions.
Branding #3 - Contracts & Agreements
In this episode, Nick & Jordan compare notes on their client contracts and agreements. Sharing mistakes from the past, and solid must-have advice for...
Branding #2 - Pricing Your Project
Nick & Jordan discuss the best strategies for young designers to bulk up their project estimates and make the most of your pricing structure.
Branding #1 - Breaking Down the Brand
The first episode in our Branding series. In this episode, Nick and Jordan compare notes on how they each bring the client into the Discovery process.