This podcast episode was recorded May 22, 2018, at a 4th and final meetup in our 6th season of MAD Nights. In this episode we'll be learning from a designer panel as they share what they've learned from working on their creative side projects.

We'll learn about their side projects and how their side projects have helped their client work and their careers. We'll learn some of the reasons why creative professionals working in marketing and design, how to validate them to see of a creative side project is worth pursuing, and how to keep them going. There are also plenty of tips to get some creative side projects off to  good start.

Our panelists include:

Clint Schnee - Founder + Designer of UXperts Design Inc.

Focused on user experience (UX) design for startups and mid-sized companies and taking User and brand experience to the next level.

Side Project - Third Side of the Coin

John van der Woude - Founder + Creative Director of John van der Woude Designs

Contract designer and creative director, with experience in all facets of visual design including web design, UX/UI design, print design, logo and branding design/strategy, and book design.

Side Project - Hockey By Design

Chris Arlidge - Design Mercenary

Focused on graphic design, creative direction and user experience

Side Projects - The World of Oboru and KarmaCache

Kodie Beckley - Freelancer, and Pixel Pusher at Cheeky Monkey Media

Focused on graphic design (print and web), and media production

Side Project - Feed Me Kittens

If a side project is something you've been considering for your creative career, then join us as we explore some of the benefits and challenges with running creative side projects. Learn from creative professionals working their side projects to see if a side project is the right move for your creative career.