How to Stay Playful and Authentic in Your Design Business with Freddie Öst | The Typecast Episode 28

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ilana, Katie, and Freddie discuss the journey of being a multi-passionate creative and building a design business. They talk about the value of incorporating play and fun into your work. They also discuss the importance of standing up for your ideas even if it means some people won't like you. They highlight writing books, dealing with criticism, building teams, and having a growth mindset as key elements of a creative journey.The conversation also touches on the financial side of following your passions and taking risks. They discuss how meditation can help you grow personally and give tips on pitching bold ideas to clients, and why it’s important to be honest and have thoughtfulness and intention behind your ideas. All that and more when you listen to this episode:How to make work more fun to boost creativityWhy standing up for your beliefs is worth making enemies along the wayThe best way to handle criticism and negative feedback for honest growthWhy it’s important to consider the financial side of pursuing passion projects How meditation contributes to personal growth and well-beingSteps to prepare for pitching bold ideas Why ideas should be supported by solid arguments rather than vague languageHow clients can be guided through the design process to ensure they feel valuedConnect with our guest: Instagram: Freddie ÖstWebsite: SnaskLinkedIn: Freddie ÖstMentioned in this episode:Make Enemies & Gain FansAdobe MaxAndrew HochradelAndrew Hochradel - Southwest ProjectPAScribeConnect 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!