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The Design Diaries
Alyssa Nguyen (@atnndesign)
48 episodes
4 days ago
The Brand Designer's Podcast Diary: self-taught brand designer Alyssa Nguyen (of @atnndesign studio) shares advice and tips for fellow creatives, freelancers, and business owners along with honest experiences to help you learn from her mistakes. No gatekeeping here—Alyssa creates episodes on all topics, ranging from design projects to client management to marketing and finance with the aim of helping other creatives reach their goals.
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The Brand Designer's Podcast Diary: self-taught brand designer Alyssa Nguyen (of @atnndesign studio) shares advice and tips for fellow creatives, freelancers, and business owners along with honest experiences to help you learn from her mistakes. No gatekeeping here—Alyssa creates episodes on all topics, ranging from design projects to client management to marketing and finance with the aim of helping other creatives reach their goals.
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Ep 38: How to Use Instagram to Book More Design Clients in 2025
The Design Diaries
24 minutes 47 seconds
9 months ago
Ep 38: How to Use Instagram to Book More Design Clients in 2025

Instagram is always changing, and it feels like as soon as we figure it out, it's been updatedagain. But fear not —I’ve got you covered! The Design Diaries is BACK — In this episode, I’m breaking down thesix key strategies you need to know to grow your brand, connect with your audience, and actually enjoy the content creation process, all based on what’s worked for me and what I’ve learned the hard way. 

From why quality matters more than consistency, to how micro-selling can help you land clients without feeling sales-y, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply right away. Plus, I share my personal approach to using Reels, structuring your portfolio, and making sure your profile reflects the best of what you offer.

Time Stamps

  • [00:00] Podcast Returns! —Why I took a break and what’s coming this season.
  • [01:00] The Ever-Changing Instagram Game – Why your strategy needs to evolve.
  • [02:00] Quality > Consistency – How to balance posting frequency and value.
  • [06:00] Show, Don’t Just Tell– Why portfolio work matters more than ever.
  • [09:00] Reels Strategy – Picking the right style for your personality & audience.
  • [14:00] Repetition is Key – Why posting about your offers once isn’t enough.
  • [18:00] Micro-Selling 101 – How to sell without being pushy.
  • [24:00] Your Profile is Your Portfolio – Making your feed work for you.
The Design Diaries
The Brand Designer's Podcast Diary: self-taught brand designer Alyssa Nguyen (of @atnndesign studio) shares advice and tips for fellow creatives, freelancers, and business owners along with honest experiences to help you learn from her mistakes. No gatekeeping here—Alyssa creates episodes on all topics, ranging from design projects to client management to marketing and finance with the aim of helping other creatives reach their goals.