Michael Bierut - Version Controller | Ep. 8

Michael Bierut - Version Controller | Ep. 8

Author: Educated Guess May 3, 2018 Duration: 22:03
“Can you do one more version?....Man, I wish my clients knew how much thought really went into the graphic design work I do before just saying." -- Yep, this has definitely been me before. Maybe it’s been you? Today, we’re talking about someone who has helped shape the way we interact with, understand, and recognize the world. To me, there’s power in knowing that someone else has dealt with the same frustrations of freelance clients—only at a grand scale. So, the answer is not—“how do I make my clients appreciate me more?”…the answer is “the answer is in the doing.” There’s more to Michael’s story than just a few type fonts and Helvetica—so, let’s get to it. Tune in. IG: @educatedguess__

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