Avoiding Creative Burnout and Looking for Client Green Flags with Lynne Yun | The Typecast Episode 4

Send us Fan MailJoin Katie and Ilana as they interview Lynne Yun, the renowned NYC-based type designer and educator behind Space Type. Lynne shares her best advice for keeping a healthy work-life balance, green (and red) flags for choosing the right creative projects to take on, and ways to incorporate more creative expression and fun into our days. We also chat about navigating managing multiple creative voices, the art of asking the right questions as a leader and teacher, and conquering the pursuit of perfectionism. And don't miss the rapid-fire round to hear Lynne’s go-to typeface, the design trend she wishes would die, and Katie's unique spin on "would you rather" questions for creatives! Here's what you'll discover in this episode: - How to find collaborators and partners by building relationships with like-minded people - Navigating multiple creative voices while also carving out time to play - Finding “hidey-holes” for creative expression and overcoming perfectionism - Two different approaches to evaluate if taking on a project is aligned with your goals and values - How asking the right questions can make you a better leader, manager or teacher and help your creative career or business - Lynne, Katie and Ilana’s personal advice and tactics on incorporating physical activity into your routine, making your day more enjoyable, boosting motivation and taking care of your mental well-beingFavorite quotes: On the influence of the artist's personality, biases and expression on their work: “Even when you are being really cognizant of representing a brand and not yourself, pieces of yourself are still going to be in there.” On the importance of doing something just for creative expression: “Just put pen to paper or make something with your hands. Being bad at something at first is so hard, but it’s so important.” Connect with our guest Lynne Yun, @lynneyun Space Type, @spacetypeco Mentioned in this episode: Kevin Yeh, @kyeahok Type Electives, @typeelectives Juan Villanueva, @juan_kafka The Kernference by Goodtype Beatriz Lozano, @beatloz Tré Seals, @tre.seals, @vocaltype.co How to Be an Imperfectionist, Stephen Guise Connect with Katie & Ilana from GoodtypeGoodtype WebsiteGoodtype on InstagramGoodtype on YoutubeWe wrote a book! Grab a copy and sign up to access the audiobook when we release it!Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!