Today’s Dialogue episode is all about criticism and negativity. How do you deal with negative reactions to your work, and what makes criticism constructive? Comment below to join the dialogue.

IN THIS EPISODE:  CRAIG ATKINSON WILL BRYANT JEN GOTCH
Related Episode(s): How Does Your Family React To Your Work?

Today’s episode is an age-old battle: You vs. The Dreaded Artist’s/Writer’s/Creative’s Block. Hear from some of my favorite creatives as they share tips, tricks and woes of The Block.

AND join the dialogue— How do YOU deal with artist’s block? Any tips to share with the rest of us? Comment below!

IN THIS EPISODE: PIA BIJKERK JEN GOTCH KATE BINGAMAN-BURT
Related Episode(s): Self-Discipline and Finding Your Balance

Are you skilled in the self-discipline department, or do you lack the motivation to manage yourself? Procrastination: Friend or foe?

Today’s Dialogue is all about the glorious aspects of task management—find out how Kelly Lynn Jones, Faythe Levine and Lisa Solomon manage their time and how they reward themselves when they complete a project!

How about you? How are you in the art of procrastination? Any tips for time/task management? Comment below to start your own dialogue!

IN THIS EPISODE:  KELLY LYNN JONES LISA SOLOMON FAYTHE LEVINE
Link:  Dialogue on Design for Mankind

Today’s episode is all about faaaaaamily! What’s your family like? Are they supportive of your day job [or lack thereof?!]. Do they think freelancing is for the birds? Comment below to start your own dialogue!

IN THIS EPISODE: WILL BRYANT KATE BINGAMAN-BURT MEIGHAN O’TOOLE
Link: Dialogue | Design For Mankind.

The bailout. The financial crisis. The economic downturn. However you slice it, finances are fast becoming our world’s new favorite topic, so naturally— our Dialogue cast weighs in. Find out more about the life of a freelancer, tips for staying afloat and the benefits of working for “the man”, right here on Design for Mankind.

IN THIS EPISODE: PIA BIJKERK FAYTHE LEVINE LISA SOLOMON

Welcome to Dialogue, a new project here on Design for Mankind. I’m so thrilled to introduce a fantastic group of people who are participating in this video series— dedicated to all the things we as a creative community SHOULD be talking about, but AREN’T.

Our first episode topic? Balance. In today’s world of virtual luxuries and overbooked schedules, how do you, as an artist/designer/blogger, hold it all together? What does your work/family/personal life balance look like, and what happens when you drop the ball?

Special thanks to the following individuals for making this series happen:
Paul Duncan/Aaron Anderson, Annie and Clyde Music (ASCAP)/Twice Publishing (ASCAP)
Kenneth Loechner, Freelance Editor
+ our lovely cast of contributors, who you’ll meet soon enough!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our dialogue. ;)

IN THIS EPISODE: LISA SOLOMON JEN GOTCH KELLY LYNN JONES