A little bit about Meg Lewis
I use my skills as a designer and my love for comedy to make the world a happier place through design, books, talks, writing, spaces, podcasts, workshops, and videos!
The Overtime Podcast —
hosted by Meg Lewis
Dribbble’s official podcast goes behind the
shots of your favorite designers
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Latest Episode
Episode 109
The Power of Play
It’s our very last episode for this season of Overtime! Before riding off into 2021, let’s take a look at some of the predicted design trends for next year. Then, Meg talks about the pros and cons of being a niche vs. generalist designer, to help you figure out which is right for you. Plus, get inspired to make time to create just for the simple joy of it. We’re talking about how creative play can unearth some of your most meaningful work yet. Let’s go!
Read more & listenPast episodes
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Episode 102
What Lizzo Can Teach Us About Design
Read more & listenGet ready to channel your inner Lizzo, designers. This week on Overtime, we’re talking about how to create with confidence, break the boundaries of what’s normal, and build a more fulfilling, authentic creative career. Plus, are you more of a generalist or a specialist? We explore the different types of designers and where they fit into today’s landscape. Then, get some tips and advice for building a meaningful and productive relationship with your design mentor, and why you should get one!
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Episode 101
Design Has Power
Read more & listenWho’s ready for a post-election pep talk? This week on Overtime, past Meg offers present-day Meg some words of encouragement and an important reminder that design is still important—no matter what happens this week. Plus, Airbnb tries to help freelance illustrators, and it ends up backfiring. We’re unpacking why! Then, let’s take a look at how 2020 is making us more pragmatic through sustainable purchases in tech and fashion.
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Episode 100
Survival Of The Fittest Design Trends
Read more & listenThis week on Overtime, celebrate the show’s 100th episode as Meg reflects on the podcast and her time as a host. We’re looking back at some of the topics we covered at the beginning of 2020 that didn’t really age well given what the year had in store for us… Plus, let’s see which design trends endured the wrath of 2020. It’s going to be a wild ride. Let’s go!
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Episode 99
Design Like A Kid
Read more & listenThis week on Overtime, a new brand launches lowbrow art kits that encourage you to channel your inner child and make things with your hands again. Plus, get the inside scoop on an awesome new design fellowship & summit that completely changes the landscape of how our industry shares knowledge. Last but not least, let’s talk about using capitalism for good—we’re talking about how to vote with your wallet and make more ethical purchasing choices as a creative. Let’s go!
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Episode 98
Smucker Up & Start A Podcast
Read more & listenThis week on Overtime, you asked and I’m going to do it—I finally acknowledge Smucker’s unexpected new logo redesign. Plus, we talk about why building communities is so important right now and how to start making friends with your design peers. Then, have you ever thought about starting a podcast? We answer all of your burning questions around what the heck you should even talk about, how you’re supposed to edit it, and why you should even start one in the first place.
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Episode 97
The Truth About Freelancing
Read more & listenDo you have what it takes to be a freelancer? This week on Overtime, Meg reveals what it’s really like to be a freelance professional and shares her biggest lessons learned after ten years of experience. But first, what the heck is a “micro-cafe”? Get the inside scoop on the latest pandemic-friendly coffee shops. Plus, get inspired to support, celebrate, and lift up the makers of the world. Let’s go!
