Episodes
This weeks guest is Karina Daniluck. She is a Lead UI/UX Designer based out of Kelowna BC. She is currently working with an app start-up company, and prior to that, she was with Disney for over 12 years. During this episode we talk about:-how she got into design because she wanted to improve the town's aesthetics.-her early design days at Club Penguin and what the transition was like when Disney purchased them. -why design community is so important. -a lesson learned on a Disney project that...
Published 06/15/21
This weeks guest is Patty Nguyen. She is a very talented Graphic Designer out of the Bay area. Patty has worked with clients like Apple, Blackberry, SJ Giants, Camp + King, and many more. During this episode we talk about: -the two people that really pointed and encouraged her to pursue design and creative. -the Blackberry conference design work she did and how it went a little bit sideways. - why right now is one of the most difficult times in her creative career. -the design work she...
Published 06/08/21
This weeks guest is Patty Nguyen. She is a very talented Graphic Designer out of the Bay area. Patty has worked with clients like Apple, Blackberry, SJ Giants, Camp + King, and many more. During this episode we talk about:-the two people that really pointed and encouraged her to pursue design and creative.-the Blackberry conference design work she did and how it went a little bit sideways. - why right now is one of the most difficult times in her creative career.-the design work she was a...
Published 06/08/21
This weeks guest is Steve Green. He is a Senior Creative Director at NIKE out of Portland OR. During this episode we talk about: -what it was like to literally drop everything for the opportunity to work at NIKE. -his early creative influences in drawing and skate culture art. -the struggle he faced at the mid-way point in his current time at NIKE and what he did to get through. -the NIKE Skateboarding project he took on that did not end up as he had hoped when it was launched to 20+...
Published 05/18/21
This weeks guest is Steve Green. He is a Senior Creative Director at NIKE out of Portland OR. During this episode we talk about:-what it was like to literally drop everything for the opportunity to work at NIKE.-his early creative influences in drawing and skate culture art. -the struggle he faced at the mid-way point in his current time at NIKE and what he did to get through. -the NIKE Skateboarding project he took on that did not end up as he had hoped when it was launched to 20+ Pro...
Published 05/18/21
This weeks guest is Ryan Long. He is the Creative Services Manager and Designer behind the HAAS F1 Racing team. If you aren't following F1 racing yet, go check out the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive to see what you are missing. @ryan_long_01 During this episode we talk about: -design for an F1 team and what is included in all that.  -how his original creative direction was architecture and how he ended up making the pivot.  -how a sign shop going out of business lead him to...
Published 05/11/21
This weeks guest is Ryan Long. He is the Creative Services Manager and Designer behind the HAAS F1 Racing team. If you aren't following F1 racing yet, go check out the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive to see what you are missing. @ryan_long_01During this episode we talk about:-design for an F1 team and what is included in all that. -how his original creative direction was architecture and how he ended up making the pivot. -how a sign shop going out of business lead him to specialize in...
Published 05/11/21
This weeks guest is Tim Chuang. He is a talented Graphic Designer out of Vancouver BC. @ During this episode we talk about: -his comic book intro to design and illustration. -the 10th-grade parent-teacher meeting where his parents were told about Graphic Design as a career and that their son is very talented. -West Coast Hip Hop and Jordan 5's.  -the agency job he had and why it was a tough period of time in his career. -the branding project he was a part of and the criticism he...
Published 05/04/21
This weeks guest is Tim Chuang. He is a talented Graphic Designer out of Vancouver BC. @During this episode we talk about:-his comic book intro to design and illustration.-the 10th-grade parent-teacher meeting where his parents were told about Graphic Design as a career and that their son is very talented.-West Coast Hip Hop and Jordan 5's. -the agency job he had and why it was a tough period of time in his career.-the branding project he was a part of and the criticism he received. -lots...
Published 05/04/21
This weeks guest is Adam Vicarel, Creative Director and Designer at Vicarel Studios. Losing $30k in 30hrs - Lululemon helping a pivot into the fitness space - importance of sketching - spreading out your design skills - missing the mark in a brand presentation - lots more.
Published 04/27/21
This weeks guest is Adam Vicarel. He is a Creative Director and Designer at Vicarel Studios. What a great conversation!During this episode we talk about:-some of the creative work he was around that started getting him interested in the design and art direction. -the comment from a teacher that helped him understand the common ground between art and design. -spreading out your skills and not having all your eggs in one basket. -why he feels sketching and getting the ugly ideas down on paper...
Published 04/27/21
This weeks guest is Monte Eady. We talk Graphic Design and Start up life, terrible design feedback, and how to find time to promote your own business. @medesignmke
Published 04/20/21
Episode 250! Can't believe we made it here. Thank you for spending some of your time with me and the talented creatives on this show. This week's guest is Monte Eady. He is a Graphic Designer and Entrepreneur, as well as a Creative Director and CoFounder out of Milwaukee WI. During this episode we talk about:-making the decision to hop into that start-up life and what that has been like. -some of the unique experiences in and around the design field that started pointing him in the path he is...
Published 04/20/21
This weeks guest is Tom Briggs. Graphic Designer at Specialized Bikes. In this episode: Designing bikes for the Olympics and the Tour de France, F1 Race Car Artwork, Graffiti Artists who like ice cream, and so much more. @tombriggs
Published 04/13/21
This weeks guest is Tom Briggs. He is a Graphic Designer for Specialized Bikes out of Toronto ON. @tombriggsDuring this episode we talk about:-the Jackson Pollock documentary he watched while he was in Chile and how design really clicked for him after that. -how he met a talented graffiti artist while scooping ice cream that led to him attending an art show, and what that meant to him. -a design he was a part of submitting for an F1 Racecar artwork.-how a studio closure led to a tough year...
Published 04/13/21
This weeks guest is Jeremy Slagle - Designer + Illustrator - Slagle Design. Logo's for Nickelodeon, Paper Astronaut Figures, Giant S's, The hood of a Firebird.
Published 04/06/21
This weeks guest is Jeremy Slagle. He is the Designer and Illustrator behind Slagle Design out of Columbus OH. @slagledesignDuring this episode we talk about:-the books that made design real for him. -a conversation that he had with a very influential author and designer.-the unique experience he had and the environment he was in at his mom's work. -a really unique print project he was a part of where they created paperboard astronaut figures.-a logo he did for Nickelodeon and what that felt...
Published 04/06/21
This weeks guest is Katie Dooley - Owner + Lead Designer - Paperlime Creative - Edmonton AB. @paperlimecreative
Published 03/30/21
This weeks guest is Katie Dooley. She is the talented designer and owner behind Paperlime Creative out of Edmonton AB. A fellow Canadian! @paperlimecreativeDuring this episode we talk about: -how she was always creative as a kid.-the brochure design she made when she was 11 years old. -the moment design clicked as THE direction in highschool.-why right now is the most challenging time she has experienced in her career. -what can happen when you have a table or room full of different opinions...
Published 03/30/21
Zach VanCamp - Designer - VanCamp Design Co. - Denver, CO. @vancampdesign.co
Published 03/09/21
This weeks guest is Zach VanCamp. He is a designer at VanCamp Design Co. out of Denver CO. During this episode we talk about: -his first-ever design job.-the logos he was seeing when he first started noticing design out there in the world. -how he originally selected Journalism as his major. -the challenges faced when working on promoting yourself or your business. -the first real freelance client he got and what happened. -the weed-based project he was a part of and why he is so proud of...
Published 03/09/21
This weeks guest is Invisible Creature - Don Clark @icreature.
Published 03/03/21
This week's guest is Don Clark from Invisible Creature. During this episode we talk about:-his farm, and how he has 2 Alpacas.-what creative things was his gateway to design was. -how is Grandpa was an Illustrator for NASA.-the journey to Invisible Creature. -the struggles that come with say 'YES' too much, taking on too much.-the FORTUNE magazine cover he was asked to design, was super excited about, but didn't go as planned.-the secret book project he is currently working on, and why he...
Published 03/03/21
This weeks guest is Fredrick Öst - Founder + Creative Director - SNASK - Stockholm, SE. @snasksthlm
Published 02/23/21
This weeks guest is the Founder, Creative Director, and Unicorn at SNASK, Fredrick Öst. This is a brilliant conversation full of great stories. @snasksthlmIf you haven't heard of SNASK, go check them out and you will never forget it. The agency has so much personality and fun creativity throughout. Fredrick shares stories with us about his early DJ days, how he first got into the design game, some of the struggles they have faced when partners don't agree on things. He also gets into stories...
Published 02/23/21