meg lewis

This week on Overtime, we talk all things design events and conferences—which ones to attend, gender representation on stage, and tips for giving a good talk and sending speaking proposals. Plus, we get a bonus visit from special typography correspondent Ryan Arruda to deliver the latest type news. 

• [00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
• [01:32] AllDesignConferences.com: A List of all Design Conferences
• [03:53] Eye on Design: Breaking Down Speaker Gender Representation at Design Conferences  
• [08:19] Tips and Tricks for Speaking at a Conference
• [18:16] Special Correspondent Ryan Arruda’s Font Rundown
• Links mentioned in today’s episode:
  • Grilli’s GT Alpina Font
  • David Jonathan Ross’ Font of the Month Club 
  • House Industries’ Carnival

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  • .ME
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You're listening to Overtime! Meg banters with hand lettering artist extraordinaire Lauren Hom about jerks who steal work, misty movie posters, and the joy of passion projects. Plus, a special sit-down with Ryan Scott Tandy, Director of Product Design at Instacart.

• [00:09] Introducing the Episode with Meg Lewis
• [01:47] Forbes: Aaron Carter Steals Design from Jonas Jödicke
• [07:10] Lee Steffen via Twitter: The 10 Types of Movie Posters
• [10:37] The Advantages of Online Passion Projects with Lauren Hom
• [21:47] Finding the Right Work Environment with Instacart’s Ryan Scott Tandy

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

• Lauren Hom’s website 
• Lauren Hom’s WTFShouldiletter.com
• Lauren Hom’s Ex-Boyfriend Tears 
• Lauren Hom’s Daily Dishonest
• Jessica Hische’s Daily Drop Cap
• Dan Cassaro’s State Mottos Project

Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

• Instacart Careers

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• What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!
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• Meg Lewis
  • Dribbble profile
  • Twitter: @darngooood
  • Instagram: @darngooood
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  • Dribbble profile
  • Twitter: @dribbble
  • Instagram: @dribbble
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Meg Lewis is a designer and founder of Ghostly Ferns—a family of freelancer BFFs. She also founded Fool Proof—a coworking space to support creativity in Minnesota. She’s also a really nice person.

In this episode, Meg tells us about her recent move to Minnesota, why she started a coworking space, the importance of working with friends, why you should be yourself when working with clients, personal branding, and much more.

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Links Mentioned in Overtime:

• Meg Lewis
• Meg Lewis on Dribbble
• Meg Lewis on Twitter
• My Darn Good Office
• Fool Proof
• Ghostly Ferns
• Ghostly Ferns on Dribbble
• A Designer's Code of Ethics
• Slack Enterprise Grid
• Design Your Brand Identity Online Class
• Logo Design In Adobe Illustrator Online Class