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In this episode of the Digital Wrap-Up, Kaylee joins the show to talk about outdated graphic design concepts that should have been left in the past awhile ago. Riley also talks about the new show format and breaks down some of the latest social media platform updates currently being tested.

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0:00-1:43 - Introduction: Riley introduces the show and talks about the cold weather that arrived out of nowhere.

1:44-12:15 - Social Media Updates: Riley highlights some of the biggest social media platform updates currently in testing, including: Instagram feed polls, Instagram nearby stories, Meta Verified only feeds, 15 minute TikTok videos and more.

12:16-13:30 - New Digital Show Format: Riley talks about the new format to the show that will feature social media updates, followed by a more in-depth discussion or interview on a specific topic each week.

13:31-15:29 - Kaylee Is Back on the Show: Kaylee is welcomed back to the show after a few weeks off. The two provide an overview of what the types of graphic design concepts they'll be discussing in the interview.

15:30-18:57 - Double Spacing After a Period: Do you double space after your sentences? This concept is so outdated (it started with typewriters people...). Stop double spacing.

18:58-24:54 - Filling Every Inch of Space and Leaving No White Space: The need to fill every inch of white space is a very outdated design concept. White space is your friend in most designs (and websites too!). Too much text/content in a graphic or design makes it feel too congested.

24:55-30:50 - Script Fonts: Script fonts don't make your designs look fancy. It doesn't increase the "value" of your design if you use script fonts. A lot of times, it actually makes it harder to read, instead of making it look better. Kaylee also talks about designing full wedding packages for clients.

30:51-37:56 - Literal Logo Designs: Logos do not need to be super literal to get their point across. The two talk about a very popular logo design for construction companies with the same type of roof/window logo. The two give some examples of some of the most well-known brands with non-literal logos.

37:57-43:19 - Circular Logos: Kaylee talks about how over-used logos with circle outlines and the name of the business in the middle are. Logos with only the name of the of the business in the middle aren't true logos in that sense. They are very limiting in what you can use them on/with.

43:20-50:00 - Outlining Text: This is Kaylee's rant session of the podcast. Outlining text makes it so much harder to read the text most times. Kaylee strongly thinks that you should never, ever use outlined text. Riley challenges her on one example of outlining text he uses with one of his clients.

50:01-55:08 Interview Wrap-Up: Riley asks Kaylee about one more font that really drives him crazy. The two also talk about some other outdated trends for websites and discuss an upcoming podcast topic that Kaylee will be on the show for soon.

55:09-57:23 - Final Thoughts: Riley thanks Kaylee one last time and re-visits the new show format before wrapping up.

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