The Struggle of a Graphic Designer
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Getting fired or laid off as a creative
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cedric and I dive into the struggles faced by creative individuals regularly when they experience the difficult and often emotional p...
E58: Building a Personal Brand W/Keyla Lerma
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keyla shares her insights on building a personal brand in this episode. She discusses the importance of encouragement, connecting with clients, and fa...
E57: Graduating Design School, Quitting Retail, and Whats Next?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the struggles of graduating after design school, quitting my job, and figuring out what's next. I discuss the challen...
E56: Pros and Cons of being a remote graphic designer
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of working remotely as a graphic designer.
E55: Working at a agency, Life as a design student, Working remotely - Meet Latinx Designer Xiomara
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is Back! Happy Hispanic heritage month 🎉 In this podcast, we will talk about the struggle of being a graphic designer, in this po...
E54: Dealing W/Burnout As A Creative
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long time no see. Welcome back to the podcast in this weeks episode im talking about my experiences with burnout and what ive been doing to get myself...
E53: Supporting designers and their mental health with Luca Kouwenhoven
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we discussed the importance of supporting the mental health of designers, internships, and the importance of asking for help as ...
E52: Whats does it mean to follow your passion? With Voice Actor & Illustrator Chrystian Marte
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we discussed what does it mean to follow your passion? We talked about what is it like to have multiple passions and having the ...
E51: Staying Motivated 2022
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone happy 2022 I would like to introduce this week's podcast guest Aaron Rodriguez who is an adobe ambassador and a video editor from San A...
E 50: The struggles of a overthinking designer meet Mariery Young
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The struggles of an overthinking designer meet Mariery Young who is a mixed Panamanian designer and founder of her studio called Mezclao which means m...
Ep:49 Finding Range as a designer with SVA MFA Design Entrepreneur Student Inês Ayer
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Inês Ayer who is an MFA Design Entrepreneur student at the School of Visual Arts. In our episode, we discussed the struggle of finding range as...
E48: Struggling With Productivity, Working From Home, Meet Natalia
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! Meet Natalia C. Arias who is a Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer, currently based in Baltimore, Maryland, and born and raised in Mia...
E: 47 Being a self taught artist meet illustrator Cindy Lozito
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Were back with podcasts! I'm so glad to be sharing this episode with Cindy Lozito who is an illustrator and art director located in Philly. In are epi...
E 46: Owning a studio & Coming up with new ideas with graphic designer Fidel Pena
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday, Everyone! In this week's podcast, we discussed the struggle of coming up with new ideas, finding clients, and owning a studio. I intervi...
E45 : Redefining "The System of in the Creative Industry" Meet Designer Erwin Hines
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erwin is a designer and has worked on different aspects in the design field like brand design, UX UI design, and so much more. In our podcast, we disc...
E 44: Motion Designer at HBO James Daher
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Daher is a motion designer at HBO and also a former professor of mine at SVA. In this episode, we discussed tips for getting into motion d...
E 43: Being an Illustrator in Puerto Rico Meet Illustrator & ui/ux Designer Tania
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! In this week's podcast meet illustrator & UI/UX Designer Tania. She is based in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷and we discussed how illustratio...
E 42: Designer, Artist, & Publisher Ben Denzer
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Designer, Artist, & Publisher Ben Denzer, Ben was also a professor of mine at Sva and In this week's episode, we talk about the struggle of s...
E 41: Graphic designer & Director Meet Lazzo
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lazzo is a Graphic designer, Illustrator, Animator, Director we also discussed some of the recent projects that Lazzo has been working on. On th...
E 40: Brand Designer Ki
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ki a branding designer with the sole purpose to help women in black-owned businesses. In this episode, we talked about the importance of represen...
E 39: Social Media Tips For Creatives
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I'll be talking about tips to starting social media for creatives, what's happening with Instagram, and what are other social ...
E 38: Art School Culture Shock - Kevin Cadena
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! If Kevin were a solo cup his mixes would include art, education, and technology. In today's episode, we will talk about the struggle of ...
E 37: Creating Design Database: With Graphic Designer Courtlyn Jones
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday everyone meet Courtlyn Jones who is the founder and CEO of the design database which is a new platform launching July 26, 2021. This new ...
E36: Art Director Joe Chong
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday Meet Joe Chong who is an Art Director at cinematic studios and previously at Three Hundred Entertainment, he has worked with several big ...
E35: Designer/Illustrator Manny Hernandez
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday everyone please tune in to this week's podcast where we have designer, illustrator, and lettering artist Manny Herandez. In this episode,...
E34: Visual Designer Jesse Nyberg
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Jesse Nyberg, we discussed the struggle of not being able to draw like a designer, how to put yourself out there as a designer, a...
E33: Industrial Designer Mia Kaplan
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Industrial Designer Mia Kaplan, on today's episode we talked about the importance of networking as a designer, the pros and cons of going to a tr...
E32: Meet Falak Graphic Designer
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone happy Friday! I wanted to introduce Falak who was a former classmate of mine. On this podcast, we discussed the purpose of being a desi...
E31: Aspiring Animator Ali
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ali a self-taught artist in the works of becoming an aspiring animator. In this interview, we talked about the struggle of becoming creative, dea...
E:30 Stressed and Burnt Out
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some of my tips for any artist who are feeling stressed and burnt out
E29: Graphic Designer Nikki Roxas
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! Meet Graphic Designer Nikki Roxas where we talk about the importance of networking as a graphic designer, the struggle of making time to...
Ep 28 Custom Designer: Ryan
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday Everyone! Meet Ryan Civil a custom designer, Ryan creates custom shoes, clothing, and resin pieces, Please feel free to come onto the pod...
E27 Motion Designer -Tobi Ajiboye
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Motion Designer Tobi Ajiboye where we talk about the day to day life as a motion designer and the struggle of dealing with people/clients and fin...
Ep 26 Fine Artist-Bryan Fernandez
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Fine Artist Bryan Fernandez. In this episode, we discuss the struggle of finding your style and the differences between the design world a...
Ep 25 Why are designers important?
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will be talking about why is design important
E24 Designers who can’t draw
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give advice dedicated to designers who can’t draw and here is my advice for designers who can’t draw for shit
E23 Art School
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is art school the best choice for you? Here are my insights about what I feel about when going to art school.
E22 Being a Woman Designer
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
on this podcasts, I talk about the why its amazing being a woman in the design industry
E21 Being Black in the Design Industry
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be talking about what is it like being black in the design industry.
E:20 Dealing With Bad Clients
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be sharing tips on how to be professional when dealing with bad clients and my personal experience when it comes to dealing wi...
E19:What is a freelancer?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will be talking about what is a freelancer and why is it important to know about a freelancer, I will also be sharing why I became a...
E18: Stop Overthinking
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I will be giving tips for other artists/designers on how to stop overthinking. As well as sharing my experiences.
E17:GameSTOCK
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be talking about Game Stop's Stock, what's been happening, my experience with buying game stop's stock, and some reasons why u...
E16: Proffessors
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will talk about professors and the good and bad qualities between them.
E15:New Hobbies
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will be talking about my new hobby which is learning web & app design, I will be discussing the struggle of learning new hobbies and...
E14:How I became a graphic designer
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2: In today's episode I wanted to reintroduce myself and talk about how I became a graphic designer, so enjoy my story
E13:Merry Christmas
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas Just saying goodbye this will be the last episode of the season
E12:Finals Finally F*uckin Over
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'll be talking about some general pros and cons of learning online, I will also be sharing my experience when it comes to virtual lea...
E11: I miss my homies
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how much I miss my friends but understanding that the people who support me will always be there. Also to not let the lo...
E10: "You're Too Young"
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I will be talking about the difficulty of being young and just starting out, weather your an intern, student or just trying to grow, s...
E9: The importance of self love
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will be talking about the importance of self-love, why is it important, and what I have discovered on my journey of loving myself an...
E8:Dont take critisism to heart
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now as a designer, freelancer, and business owner there are so many things that you have to face when hearing criticism, whether it's your professor, ...
E7:Why artist should invest
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will be talking about the importance of investing as an artist, As artist, creative, or designer we all face the stereotype of being...
E6: My New Projects
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a detailed description of what days and times this podcast will be and what to look for what episodes on certain days. I also annou...
E5:Special announcement
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special announcement for projects
E4:Having a podcast
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a little segment where I record my podcast experience so enjoy me laughing at myself 😂😂
E3: Art School online
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here I’ll be recording each week of school 12 weeks for the semester so let’s see how it goes 🥳🤷🏽♀️ sophomore year 1st semester
E2: Finding Jobs
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a graphic designer our job is always an issue😂😒 with something as far as clients or being a design student finding a job.
E1 Welcome
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in and listen to what a lot of designers have to face on a day to day basis, dealing with clients, schoolwork, and creating content, if your a de...