Creative Monopoly & Risk Adobe acquires Figma in a huge deal swallowing up even more of its competition, is this good for creatives? We discuss the importance of these tool ecosystems and some of the cons. Then we jump into some risky business as we discuss risk management and how it’s a skill that every creative should consider! Intro – 00:00 Adobe acquires Figma – 1:34 Adobe Subscription – 12:27 Da Vinci Resolve vs. competitors – 20:20 Do clients care if you use stock assets? –24:05 Levels of good – 25:08 Taste & aesthetic– 25:58 Two types of creatives – 26:52 Risk management – 32:47 Can it be risky to be clear? – 37:10 You have to be witty – 43:20 SWOT analysis – 44:22 You only know what you know – 45:48 Find the risks in a project early – 46:40 Focusing your brand – 48:30 Fitz’s Risk – 53:22 Time put towards gear vs. ideas – 59:00 Sometimes the risk is good – 1:05:30 Listen to other people – 1:07:00 Hurricane Ian – 1:08:15 Taking away risk from kids can be bad – 1:11:20 Use risk management to not get caught up in the risk – 1:12:00 Fun things can be good for creativity– 1:12:30 Wrap Up – 1:16:35 Like and Subscribe to our channel! Want to see us cover something or guest on this podcast? infinitecreativepodcast@gmail.com Also available on Spotify!