Design Hack
Design Hack
Chris Johnson
Are you a small business owner that is struggling with designing for yourself? Don't know where to start? Then this podcast is for you. Each week we discuss design tips that will help you elevate your designs, so you can stand out from the competition.
Best type of hardware to start a small business
With businesses being so technologically driven nowadays, Chris and Mackie discuss what type of hardware a small business needs to be successful and the best brands for those. 
Oct 31, 2022
42 min
Kenton Hoppas Interview
In this episode, I got to interview one of my favorite graphic design artists and discovered just how of an all-around cool Kenton Hoppas really is. 
Oct 6, 2022
52 min
Kanye West's influence on design and the state of church graphics
In this episode, Chris and Mackie dive into the influence Kanye West has had on design and its lasting impact on church design. 
Oct 3, 2022
44 min
You don't need a design degree to succeed in graphic design
Neither of us has a graphic design degree. Both of us are successful designers. In this episode, Mackie and I discuss how we got into design and why we both think design degrees are overrated... and expensive.
Sep 26, 2022
41 min
Design trends and how to use them
In this episode, I discuss design trends for 2022 - 2023 and how small business owners should use them when designing for themselves. Mackie McAdam joins me. Articles Referenced:https://www.envato.com/blog/graphic-design-trends/https://financesonline.com/graphic-design-trends/
Sep 19, 2022
55 min
Negative space is your friend!
In today's episode, we discuss what negative or white space is and how utilizing it can enhance your designs.
Sep 5, 2022
12 min
Branding on a budget
Working with little to no money as a startup small business owner can be a very daunting task. However, your branding is key for any small business and is something that needs to be done and done well. Good thing there are ways you can brand your business on a budget! This week I give you ways that you can still get a great design and do it on a budget. 
Aug 29, 2022
27 min
Designing for the future
Do you only design for the now... and not the future? In this episode, we discuss getting your brand ready for all marketing mediums in the beginning so you are not changing things once you start to gain success. 
Aug 22, 2022
15 min
Good-Buy Design
In today's episode, I discuss my new program Good-Buy Design and why you, as a small business owner, need to do it.
Aug 1, 2022
21 min
To swear or not to swear
In this latest episode I discuss the topic of should we be swearing or using vulgar sound bites in our social media posts? Does this detour us from getting potential clients?
Jun 13, 2022
16 min
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