You're sensitive as well. Some more than others, but we can't be perfect all of the time. In this episode, we go over the feeling of being down and how that affects productivity when working towards your goals or even just daily tasks. It's oka

Patience is a Virtue

Sep 11th, 2021 16m

Listen to this episode for quick inspiration on why you should accept patience into your life! We all have quick access to smartphones, information, and DOPAMINE. Learn why you should take joy and pride in slowing down to have more happiness in

Relationships - Why We Need To Stop Isolating Ourselves

Jul 7th, 2021 19m 7s

For some of the more shy listeners, or people who don't get out a ton I have a message for you. Life is so much better when you are social and take time to share things with others. As a young adult, I struggle with finding time for friends aft

I’m About to Embark on a New Path (You Can Too)

Jun 28th, 2021 22m 34s

When you learn something about yourself and that points you in a certain direction in life, you should go after it.This episode is all about picking a new direction, and starting your new path with the right mindset. The conversation we have in

Can You Work Towards "Success" and Be Happy at the Same Time?

Jun 21st, 2021 23m 26s

We might question what success looks like for us. Is it a cool job? Big house?In the world, there are too many messages about success that make you feel like you're insignificant for only working 20, 30, or 40 hours a week. You should not have

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You Can Rise. - Trailer #2

Jun 17th, 2021 4m 59s

This podcast is a mixture of things.Firstly, it’s about the act of “rising” above what society has made for all of us.Secondly, it’s about documenting my journey from mediocre to exceptional. Not in egotistical means, but getting what I want in

Taking a Break

Jan 26th, 2021 1m 15s

Nothing in life benefits from not getting enough time or effort. To continue putting out the best content and being balanced in my life, I'll be taking a temporary break from putting out episodes. Thank you for being supportive, and I'll be bac

Design for the Hero - Branding and Messaging

Jan 20th, 2021 16m 53s

Our enemy can be our environment we work in, holding us back from reaching our full potential. I've found a few ways to think about this issue and how to solve it.-Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Music "Mr. Wo

Be More Creative - Control Your Environment

Jan 14th, 2021 11m 5s

Our enemy can be our environment we work in, holding us back from reaching our full potential. I've found a few ways to think about this issue and how to solve it.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

Staying Productive in 2021

Jan 5th, 2021 8m 53s

We work towards our goals. When we can. THIS IS BAD! I do it too. Today I talk about how I've found success in planning out my efforts as well as having more organized thoughts throughout the day.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my w

I Use Design Templates

Dec 24th, 2020 16m 16s

"What? This guy is a fake? Using templates?" That might be what you're thinking, but let me explain in this episode. To sum it up while you're reading this, not utilizing templates when you lack the skill or time to build from scratch is a mist

Corporate Design: Good or Bad?

Dec 18th, 2020 14m 43s

It's a juicy one. Have you ever been concerned that your designs look too similar to the other brands in the category? Let's go over "generic" design, if corporate design is a thing and if that's bad.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See

Let's Talk Type

Dec 15th, 2020 13m 27s

Let's talk some type. We all love it. I think I've found enough worthy nuggets and tips to have a useful conversation around it! I read a quote from Alina Wheeler's 'Designing Brand Identity," talk about choosing fonts for brand communications,

Steal Like An Artist - Book Review

Dec 10th, 2020 13m 48s

What an amazing book. I can't wait to share some of the best sections I've come across while reading it and give you a good reason to read it yourself!- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign-See my websiteconnorwoog.com-Thank you!

Creating A Meaningful Small Agency with Justin Hoffman

Dec 8th, 2020 39m 59s

The first guest on Rise & Design, Justin Hoffman, is an accomplished designer and marketer working in the Pacific Northwest. We had a fun conversation as he described his transition from full-time employee to agency owner! He has a very good un

Systemize Or Meet Your Demise

Dec 3rd, 2020 14m 57s

How can I be more productive at work? How do I not feel overwhelmed with all of the tasks I need to complete and just shut down? In this episode, I share how I have handled juggling lots of tasks, and also being more consistent with my outputs.

Our Job As Creatives (What We Give The World)

Dec 1st, 2020 10m 42s

Do we make impact on our clients businesses? What do we mean the world? Does it even matter if I'm another designer out making logos? These are things I ask myself, and struggle with often. Recently I've found a very useful and positive outlook

Unlocking The Magic Of Reading

Nov 24th, 2020 13m 38s

Oh boy. Reading. This episode I go over a few different ways that I have gotten better at reading and started to enjoy it a lot! With some changes in my mindset and a new definition of what reading is, I actually can't wait to read! Hopefully t

Not Making Design ALL About Being Beautiful Or Different

Nov 19th, 2020 11m 18s

What if I said that I’ve been a victim to just “making things pretty” and not answering the brief as well as I could? Would you want to slap me, or would you relate? In this episode I go over what I believe design is all about, and how we can g

Consistent Brand Identity Makes Easy Work

Nov 17th, 2020 12m 4s

This episode is all about how I’ve personally found many advantages to taking the extra time to lay out a strong foundation for a brands identity. One of the biggest advantages is saving time and communicating a consistent message that will dee

Treating Creativity Like A Muscle

Nov 12th, 2020 15m 8s

Going over Google’s new logos, what the success looks like at my day job, and diving into how we should start viewing creativity as a muscle, or a skill that we can improve and build upon.- Follow my Instagram @connorwoogdesign - See my website

Getting Out Of My Comfort Zone

Nov 10th, 2020 12m 48s

This episode I go more into the name and creation of the podcast, then I talk about my recent experiences with having a full-time job as an in-house designer and not feeling like I've been pushing myself very hard like I used to as a student.-F

How Discipline is Changing My Life

Nov 5th, 2020 15m 16s

My first podcast episode! Join me for a bite-sized version of why I started the Rise & Design podcast, as well as how discipline has been a big part of my life recently. I'm excited to put out content and get better each episode!-Follow my Inst

Rise & Design - Trailer #1

Nov 1st, 2020 1m 39s

Welcome to the Rise & Design podcast! In this brief trailer, I go over what you can expect from this podcast in the future and what it's about.I really look forward to putting these episodes out and trying to make the best podcast that I can. D

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