Shopped and Skewed

THE DESIGN LIE EVERYONE BELIEVES | EP 047 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

Is "doing what you love" the worst career advice a creative can follow?  In this episode, we're unpacking the design lie everyone believes and we get real about the state of the creative industry. We discuss the challenges of turning your passion into your paycheck, why the barrier to entry for podcasting is higher than becoming a rapper, and the hard truths about photography and music videos in the digital age. Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅 Like and follow so you don’t miss the next episode! Make sure to give us a rating too! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

AI IS STEALING OUR DESIGNS, AND THAT'S OK? | EP 046 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

Is this the year Arsenal finally wins the Premier League? Can you trust AI with your designs? And what really goes into booking an artist like Wizkid? We're breaking it all down in this episode of SHOPPED & SKEWED. From the football pitch to the future of graphic design, with some wild stories and hot takes along the way. Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅 Like and follow so you don’t miss the next episode! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro  02:27 - The Mourinho Conspiracy & Manager Mind Games 07:23 - Premier League Predictions: Is it finally Arsenal's year? Where do Liverpool and Chelsea land? 10:01 - The Truth About Betting: Our worst luck stories and why we quit. 12:05 - Why do all event posters look the same? 14:08 - AI Image Generation 17:04 - The Privacy Debate: Is the convenience of AI worth it?  30:15 - Event poster and the business of booking a mega-star.

BIG AGENCIES ARE SCARED OF SOLO CREATIVES | EP 045 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

Is the "original idea" dead?  This week, we get into the debate every creative is having. We're breaking down why execution is now everything, how to escape the "crabs in a barrel" mentality, and why the biggest brands might start hiring YOU instead of a giant agency. Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅 SUBSCRIBE & hit the Bell icon so you don’t miss the next episode! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

RANTING HELPS | EP 044 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

WE'RE BACK! This week we discuss: * Intro: "Wait… Are We....Influential?" * The Billboard Mystery: Did We Trigger the Change? * Behind-the-Scenes of Creative Work (When Clients Ignore Your Ideas) * The Struggle of Getting Credit as Designers * Viral Fails & Harsh TikTok Criticism (Why We Hate Redesign Trends) * How to Pitch Ideas Without Getting Ghosted * Shoutout to the 400 Subs Squad! Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅 SUBSCRIBE & hit the Bell icon so you don’t miss the next episode! Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/

CAN THERAPY MAKE YOU WORSE? | EP 043 | Shopped & Skewed Podcast

NEW EPISODE ALERT! We’re BACK with a bigger space, more rants, and skewed takes on: * Starting messy vs. waiting for "perfect" * How therapy changes you (for better OR worse?)  * The sneaky psychology of store layouts & branding  * AI’s future: Will Apple flop? Cyberpunk phones?  * …and why feedback is a designer’s bread & butter! Have some thoughts? Let's argue in the comments below 😅 Follow & give us a rating!  Follow us on socials & grab our MERCH!  Official Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/shoppednskewed/ Simon's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killsimao/ Terence's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/terence265/