Terms & Tactics
This term refers to a collection of images and text, providing an overview of a project.
A Case Study
This creative hub is one of the premier places to host case studies and connect with other creatives.
Behance
This term refers to the step after signing a contract with a client. Usually it is a stage where information is gathered.
Onboarding
This tool/site is integrated into Illustrator to help you find the perfect pallette.
Adobe Color
These interesting appendages can be seen at the beginning of many episodes of Office Hours.
TINY HANDS!!!
We love coffee, but what else should we be drinking during an all-nighter?
Water
This term refers to the feeling that you're not good enough to be in the industry.
Impostor Syndrome
These rough designs can be included in your portfolio to show your thought process.
Sketches/Process
This tool is essential for weekly planning and referencing past deadlines and meetings.
Your Calendar
In Episode 4, Nick tried this program for the first time, creating a slide deck LIVE as Andrew lectured.
Adobe Xd
This book focusses on inspiration and backstory for design. Andrew uses it as a constant inspiration.
Megg's History Of Graphic Design
This online community is where Office Hours lives outside of the Friday sessions.
Discord
This term references a workflow where ALL of the tasks are written, organised, and assigned actions.
These two categories of portfolios can show either a specific style, or a broad showcase of skills.
Specialist and Generalist
When copywriting, focus on the _________ over the features.
Benefits
This feature allows you to quickly perform repeated task on many Adobe applications.
Actions
A great internship is beneficial for what two parties?
Inspiration is only beneficial if it inspires ________.
Action
This term refers to the 'Study of Signs and Symbols'.
Semiotics
These project should be included in your portfolio, even though they were not hired by a client.
Personal Projects
This slang refers to sending an unsolicited proposal to a potential client or collaborator.
Cold Call / Cold Email
Leveraging templates and common sizes, these design elements can be created before the actual creation begins.
Artboards
This Packaging Blog is a daily inspiration for Nick's creative process?
The Dieline
Putting this clause in your contract allows you to still be paid, even if the client removes from the project.
Kill Fees
This term refers to being able to show that you are skilled and able to maintain quality in a vast array of different ways.
Flex On Scale
Much like a book or movie, your case studies and portfolio should do this three word phrase.
Tell A Story
How many characters do you have to 'sell yourself' on your linked in headline?
120
This effect, used in the 'Design Sprint' episode added a metallic effect to type.
Chrome
This term refers to the inside area of a letter such as O, A, or Q.
Counter
The next instalment of Office Hours will be called Adobe Abroad and will focus on these Creative Cloud programs.
Mobile Programs