Mastering Adobe Illustrator: Tips for Creating Engaging, Inclusive, and Accessible Content with Course Creation Insights - Tony Harmer

Diaries of Badass Bosses is hosted by Penny Joyner-Platt (⁠the-plattform.com⁠) and Tigz Rice (⁠tigzrice.com⁠). Tony Harmer of The Design Ninja (designninja.tv/m/lib), LinkedIn Learning (linkedin.com/learning/instructors/tony-harmer) and Wizardry Ltd. (wizardry.ltd). Produced by Connor Wells (⁠connorwells.com⁠).

Welcome to Diaries of Badass Bosses, the podcast series that explores the journeys of entrepreneurs and businesses who have made waves in their industries.

In this series, we'll dive into the stories of people who have overcome obstacles, taken risks, and blazed their own trails to success. From start-ups to established companies, we'll hear from founders who have built their businesses from the ground up, and from CEOs who have taken the reins and transformed their organisations.

In this episode, Tigz Rice and Penny Joyner-Platt discuss course creation and educational content with guest Tony Harmer. They explore Tony's background, his role in Adobe, and the impact of his educational content. The conversation covers the importance of continuous learning, free learning resources, and advice for creating inclusive and engaging courses. Tony shares insights and tips for using Adobe Illustrator effectively, discussing hidden features, building for flexibility, and creating accessible content. He emphasises the importance of considering the audience's needs and continuously improving courses. The episode concludes with a discussion about future topics and audience questions.

Key Takeaways:

- Course creation and educational content are important in the business space.

- Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth.

- Free learning tools and resources are available, such as YouTube and Tony Harmer's content on Adobe Live.

- When creating a course, it is important to be inclusive and consider the needs of the audience.

- Explore hidden features and Easter eggs in Adobe Illustrator to enhance your skills and discover new possibilities.

- Build designs for maximum flexibility to create adaptable and versatile content.

- Consider the language used in your content to be inclusive and engage your audience effectively.

- Prioritise accessibility by providing subtitles and considering the needs of all users.

- Strive to become a great instructor by considering the needs of your audience and continuously improving your courses.

Chapter Breakdowns:

00:00 Introduction and Course Creation

03:12 Guest Introduction and Educational Content

06:17 Tony Harmer's Background and Journey

16:42 Influence and Impact of Tony Harmer

26:46 Tony Harmer's Role in Adobe and Content Creation

30:24 Continuous Learning and New Skills

33:57 Free Learning Tools and Resources

38:37 Encouraging Young Artists and Advice for Content Creators

44:46 Dos and Don'ts of Creating a Great Course

50:56 Exploring Hidden Features in Illustrator

52:02 Building for Maximum Flexibility

52:59 Considerations for Engaging Content

53:37 Inclusivity and Accessibility

54:24 Becoming a Great Instructor

55:24 Continual Course Improvement

56:22 Future Topics and Audience Questions

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