Episodes
Meg Wilson is a former graduate student and recent graduate of Brown University. She has two masters degrees and a bachelors of science, specializing in geology and planetary science. Please everyone contact: [email protected] Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design)....
Published 04/22/24
Published 04/22/24
Andrew Heywood has built impactful teams for disruptive companies, starting his recruitment career in Tokyo, Japan. After Japan, Andrew moved back to the Bay Area, California, and joined Google 3 months after their public offering. This started Andrew's Silicon Valley journey, and has since then been building innovative startups at various stages in their growth cycle. Most recently at Roblox, Andrew has been part of 3 startup IPO's and 3 startup acquisitions.  Please everyone contact:...
Published 03/08/24
Ryan Young is a design leader and strategic thinker who enjoys working with cross-functional teams to turn whiteboard sketches into real-world products. He’s been designing since 2011 and has been making digital apps and systems more people-focused for more than 10 years. Ryan is currently the Director of Product Design for P3+Uplift, an IT staffing and software development company in Des Moines, Iowa. When he’s not working, he’s hanging with his family, reading, and finding time to fit in...
Published 02/26/24
Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! [email protected], Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner We would love to hear from you! 
Published 01/26/24
Servando Sanchez is a Creative Director at RegexSEO, known for his extensive expertise in multimedia design and illustration. Eight years ago, he embarked on his career journey by creating unique artwork and home decor. Concurrently, he honed his skills in web design, logos, and graphics. Today, as a driving force behind RegexSEO, Servando spearheads the creative vision, conceptualization, and implementation of branding strategies, web design, and marketing campaign creatives, collaborating...
Published 01/01/24
Patric Richardson is America’s go-to expert for laundry quandaries, author of the best-selling Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore, and star of The Laundry Guy on HGTV and Discovery Plus. He’s featured frequently on national and international TV and radio shows, and in prominent publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Die Welt, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, and Better Homes & Gardens. Richardson also created the...
Published 11/16/23
We have Luis Garotti talk about his work as a young kid to his current love for his company, 292 Co, Luis utilizes the knowledge he has gained over the past 15 + years. The loss of his uncle in 2019 due to the stresses of running a business deeply impacted Luis and motivated him to prioritize mental toughness and personal development. Additionally, Luis has overcome major health challenges, further emphasizing the importance of health and wellness in his life. Ramblings of a Designer...
Published 10/10/23
Aloha Everyone! This is an update from Laszlo and Terri. The summer is coming to an end, and we will be back with more guests from the creative field, and even better, our email is now working. We would love to hear from you.  Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback!...
Published 09/10/23
Jonathan is a Senior UX Designer from New York working at a tech startup in the construction industry. He had spent the last several months working freelance while traveling the world with his wife and loves creating and working in design systems. Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design)....
Published 08/02/23
Over the last 20 years, Rajeev has worked in a variety of roles spanning software engineering, sales, marketing, and most recently in the field of user experience. From 2013 onwards, he has focused his efforts on the growing field of UX, helping organizations of all sizes creatively solve complex problems in the digital space. He received his B.S. in Computer Science from Georgetown University and his M.S. in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University. He also teaches UX...
Published 06/15/23
Finally, we can return emails. We were locked out for a long time. So if you email us, we will get back to you. Let's get back to our podcast we have Doug Levin is the small business owner and operator of JobStars USA, a career services practice providing Resume Writing and Career Coaching services for professionals of all industries and experience levels. He is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Career Coach (CPCC) with 10+ years holding those credentials." Ramblings of a...
Published 05/13/23
Antonio García is Head of Design at TXI. He’s also the founder of Dadwell & Co. and Board Advisor to AIGA Chicago. In addition to design leadership, Antonio is a mentor, educator, and lecturer. Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback!...
Published 04/21/23
Here is number three by Kevin! Kevin is currently Head of UX for Pie Insurance. Throughout his career, Kevin has offered design leadership for many well-known brands such as: GEICO, IBM, and Quicken Loans. His research has been cited in over 50+ countries. He is a Council member for the George Washington University Customer Experience Advisory Council, Forbes, and Invision’s Design Leadership Forum. Kevin has be guest lectured at the top 3 Human-Computer Interaction Schools in the world...
Published 03/15/23
Here is number two by Kevin! Kevin is currently Head of UX for Pie Insurance. Throughout his career, Kevin has offered design leadership for many well-known brands such as: GEICO, IBM, and Quicken Loans. His research has been cited in over 50+ countries. He is a Council member for the George Washington University Customer Experience Advisory Council, Forbes, and Invision’s Design Leadership Forum. Kevin has be guest lectured at the top 3 Human-Computer Interaction Schools in the world...
Published 01/19/23
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Here is our series with our own Kevin! More to come! Kevin is currently Head of UX for Pie Insurance. Throughout his career, Kevin has offered design leadership for many well-known brands such as: GEICO, IBM, and Quicken Loans. His research has been cited in over 50+ countries. He is a Council member for the George Washington University Customer Experience Advisory Council, Forbes, and Invision’s Design Leadership Forum. Kevin has be guest lectured...
Published 11/22/22
This one you don't want to miss, we have Adam Sherman is a long-time San Francisco resident, graduate of San Francisco State University, environmental social justice activist, and a writer who is relatively new to the scene, having mostly done his writing on social media and public service announcements through his activism before embarking on his first published book. With past experience in public service programs and overseas internships, Adam is here with us today to talk about his book,...
Published 10/15/22
  The month of August got away from us, but today we have Justin shares his experience with brand, art, and business! A great life lesson by Justin.  Justin Bordeaux is an entrepreneur & strategy consultant with more than 22 years of industry experience across different industries. As a personal brand strategist, he coaches business leaders on getting to the next level. Justin is a partner in other brands, is involved in the community, and does public speaking & workshops. ...
Published 09/06/22
Aloha Everyone, Life happens and here is a short update. More next month! Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! [email protected], Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner
Published 07/16/22
Today we are talking Kevin and more about...Kevin is currently Head of UX for Pie Insurance. Throughout his career, Kevin has offered design leadership for many well-known brands such as: GEICO, IBM, and Quicken Loans. His research has been cite in over 50+ countries. He is a Council member for the George Washington University Customer Experience Advisory Council, Forbes, and Invision’s Design Leadership Forum. Kevin has be guest lectured at the top 3 Human-Computer Interaction Schools in the...
Published 06/12/22
We have our own 'Adan' back to the show, and he will let us know what he has been doing. Adan's Bio:  Adan Zepeda is a graphic designer from the San Francisco Bay Area. He considers himself a true generalist in the industry he has been in the past 15 years. Lately Adam has been going a more traditional route and learning old school painting and printing techniques like letterpress and screen printing. Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast...
Published 05/16/22
Michael Arndt is an award-winning graphic designer and author and illustrator of several books including Cat Says Meow and other animalopoeia, My Heart Grows, Minimal New York City: Graphic, Gritty, and Witty, One Yellow Sun, Thoughts Are Air, and rAinbowZ. His love of language and typography inspired this book. Michael lives in New York City with his dog Clooney and his cat Greta. In his spare time, he can be found online correcting other people’s punctuation. Ramblings of a Designer...
Published 04/19/22
George is from Texas and he is a lawyer. He shares his stories and got started in his career! Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! [email protected], Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner
Published 03/20/22
As a kid, he drew everything he could think of, hung out with the designers at the advertising agency where his mom worked, and constantly took things apart to better understand them. Always looking for new ways to solve problems, Jeremy was the kid, and later the adult, to whom people turned to when they needed help expressing themselves and their ideas graphically. Today, as the principal of his own firm, Jeremy puts his insatiable curiosity to work every day as he gets into the heads of...
Published 02/11/22
Josh Bakken is your friendly neighborhood game designer who founded ZU Studios in 2019 to self publish his game ZU Tiles: Hime. And by hook and by crook and with no help from Covid he launched ZU Tiles: Hime in Nov 2020, just in time for the holidays. Other things to add: ZU Tiles (Facebook); zu_tiles (Instagram); available on Amazon but please check in with your local game store first. www.zuhime.com Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by...
Published 01/19/22