Agency Rocket Show

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A Show About the Chaos of Running A Creative Agency We love talking creative. We love talking business. So were putting them all together into one show about the business of running a creative agency. Take a listen. We hope youll find some insights through our experiences.
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Ep 52: Learning Web Design: Growth, Feedback, and Letting Go of Perfection with Maren McDaniel
Episode 52
Wednesday, 24 December, 2025

Don’t wait for perfect... submit it bad. In this episode of the Agency Rocket Show, Liz Hunt sits down with DayCloud designer Maren McDaniel to talk about her journey from illustrator and graphic designer into the world of website design. They unpack what it really looks like to learn a new skill inside an agency environment, from early fear and perfectionism to feedback, collaboration, and real growth through doing. Maren shares how she went from avoiding web design altogether to confidently building sites, why minimalist design can be harder than maximalism, and how wireframes, typography, color restraint, and UX thinking reshaped the way she designs. Liz offers insight into mentorship, critique, and why submitting work before it feels “ready” is essential to becoming a better designer. If you’re a creative who’s afraid to show unfinished work, struggling with perfectionism, or learning something new and uncomfortable, this episode is your reminder that growth doesn’t happen when things are perfect. It happens when you start.