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Render Unto Community | Sept 01, 2025
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In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt leads conversations about community building, professional boundaries, and the role of AI in creative work, with contributions from EJ Brieva, Kendall Hotchkiss, Moose, and Sam J.This episode covers:Authentic community building: How Camp MoGraph creates genuine connections by focusing on shared activities rather than networking transactionsProfessional boundaries: Why doing free work when clients request it devalues your services, and the importance of 50-25-25 payment structures and contracts for all projectsIndustry collaboration culture: Why motion designers share processes and files more openly than graphic designers, attributed to specialized skills and less market saturationAI limitations and reality: Understanding AI as a reference tool rather than creative collaboratorStrategic thinking in motion design: The importance of asking "why" and understanding client goals beyond just technical execution, especially for designers without advertising backgroundsSocial media community building: Treating online relationships like real-life interactions with authenticity and boundaries, rather than chasing viral content or shortcutsUpcoming Events:No meeting Monday, September 15th (Camp MoGraph conflicts)Next week's guest: Alicia Allen, Co-founder of Nice Moves Minnesota - discussing Discord community building and the Minneapolis motion design sceneVisit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:Monday Meeting PatreonMonday Meeting DiscordMondayMeeting LinkedInMondayMeeting InstagramMondayMeeting BlueskyMondayMeeting NewsletterSimon Sinek’s Start with WhyGive First
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In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt leads conversations about community building, professional boundaries, and the role of AI in creative work, with contributions from EJ Brieva, Kendall Hotchkiss, Moose, and Sam J.This episode covers:Authentic community building: How Camp MoGraph creates genuine connections by focusing on shared activities rather than networking transactionsProfessional boundaries: Why doing free work when clients request it devalues your services, and the importance of 50-25-25 payment structures and contracts for all projectsIndustry collaboration culture: Why motion designers share processes and files more openly than graphic designers, attributed to specialized skills and less market saturationAI limitations and reality: Understanding AI as a reference tool rather than creative collaboratorStrategic thinking in motion design: The importance of asking "why" and understanding client goals beyond just technical execution, especially for designers without advertising backgroundsSocial media community building: Treating online relationships like real-life interactions with authenticity and boundaries, rather than chasing viral content or shortcutsUpcoming Events:No meeting Monday, September 15th (Camp MoGraph conflicts)Next week's guest: Alicia Allen, Co-founder of Nice Moves Minnesota - discussing Discord community building and the Minneapolis motion design sceneVisit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:Monday Meeting PatreonMonday Meeting DiscordMondayMeeting LinkedInMondayMeeting InstagramMondayMeeting BlueskyMondayMeeting NewsletterSimon Sinek’s Start with WhyGive First
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Render Unto Community | Sept 01, 2025
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