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Transcript
Become a Better Designer with Side Projects
Hi! I’m Tim Smith Designer, Broadcaster & Coffee Addict ttimsmith.com
· @ttimsmith
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I Have A Lot of Side Projects
Each of Them Have a Purpose
Today’s Agenda
Today’s Agenda • Why did I start these side projects?
Today’s Agenda • Why did I start these side projects?
• How they’ve helped me develop skills
Today’s Agenda • Why did I start these side projects?
• How they’ve helped me develop skills • Why it’s important for you to have a side project
Today’s Agenda • Why did I start these side projects?
• How they’ve helped me develop skills • Why it’s important for you to have a side project • Trust falls
The East Wing
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My learning had gone stale
My learning had gone stale work sucked
My learning had gone stale work sucked job sucked
The East Wing Saved Me
Tim Likes to Teach
Anyone Can Learn
Sounded Like a Fun Idea
$$$$$$$
What I’ve Learned
Content with Lots of Personality 1
I Stalk My Guests
Not Like This
Have a genuine interest
Create Something You Can Be Proud of. The Audience Will
Follow
Use Time Wisely 2
Time Management? Whaaaaaaaa??
Don’t Waste Time Spend it on Things That are Worth
It
For Me
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My family
My family faith
My family faith friends
My family faith friends work
Push the Limits of Your Knowledge 3
Hi! I’m a Designer! I’m addicted to Photoshop, but I’m
scared of code. —A Lot of Designers “
You Cannot Reach Your Potential Without Knowledge of the Medium
(aka The Browser)
Decide In the Browser. —Chris Coyier “
Everyone Has Their Limit
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How Do I get on iTunes?
How Do I get on iTunes? create an iTunes Feed?
How Do I get on iTunes? create an iTunes Feed?
create a member system?
I Know Enough To Be Dangerous
Why Have a Side Project?
You’ll Be More Valuable to Companies
You Can Help Other People
Make Great Friends
These Things Make You a Better Designer
Thank You! ttimsmith.com · @ttimsmith