Design Speaks

Send us a text message!What if everything you thought you knew about creativity was wrong?In this episode, I sit down with Chris Do to tackle some hard truths about design, inspiration, and why so many creatives stay stuck. From AI's role in our industry to the dangers of relying on Pinterest for ideas, we're digging into what it really takes to stand out and stay relevant in today's creative world.We talk about:• Why being talented isn't enough anymore• The biggest mistake keeping designers from growing• AI vs. designers—who's actually winning?• Where real inspiration comes from (hint: it's not your screen)• Why most designers resist structure—and why that's a problem• Chris and I don't hold back in this one. If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or unsure how to evolve as a creative, this episode is your wake-up call.Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!After a year away, Design Speaks Podcast is BACK! Let's talk about what's ahead.In this episode, I'm sharing:✅ The real reason I stepped away (briefly—because what's next is way more exciting!)✅ A sneak peek at upcoming episodes, including epic guest interviews (Chris Do is back!), process-driven design insights, and a deep dive into creative confidence✅ How stepping away affected my perspective on design, strategy, and inspirationOh, and did I mention? We're closing in on 200 episodes! If you love concept-driven design, creative strategy, and uncommon inspiration, this season is going to be BIG. Hit play & let's get started!Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Are you ready to dive deep into the future of personal branding? Join us as we step Inside the Mind of Chris Do, a renowned expert in the field of personal branding!Whether you're an aspiring influencer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of personal branding, this interview is a must-watch! Join us as we unpack the secrets to success and get a sneak peek into the mind of a personal branding trailblazer.Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button and turn on the notification bell to stay updated with our latest interviews and insights on personal branding, entrepreneurship, and more.

Join me on a journey into the fascinating world of design, creativity and science! In this episode we'll explore the science behind the timeless instruments that power creativity – analog tools. Whether you're a graphic designer seeking to enhance your craft, an artist looking to unlock your full potential, or simply someone fascinated by the intersection of science and creativity, this podcast is your guide. Dive deep into the neurological benefits of analog tools, discover how they sharpen focus, boost brainpower, and evoke emotions. Unleash your inner creative genius as we reveal the secrets of the analog world. Subscribe now for a dose of inspiration and insight that will transform the way you think about creativity.Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

James Martin, aka Made By James, sat down with me to chat about design process, the importance of analog tools, and so much more. You're in for an honest conversation and lots of amazing insight.Cheers!Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

The process doesn't care how tired you are or uninspired you feel. It will always work. It will always catch you when you choose to use it. It's a tool. Your creative work is the outcome of you, plus your point of view and your experiences, your interest and ideas. There is creative power in you, and all you need to do is unlock your own inspiration and trust the process and your confidence will catch you when you fall into any creative endeavor. When you have a process you can trust, you will find it easy to trust yourself.Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Your design work should be deep and meaningful and interesting. So how do you do that? Listen to this week's episode and I'll share a few of my favorite books to research to build layers into my work.Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

How do you know what inspires you? How do you figure out where your inspiration is? How do you cultivate understanding what to look for when you're out in the world and looking for this uncommon inspiration? The first thing I always tell people when they ask me, how do I find my own uncommon inspiration is, well, what kinds of things do you like? Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Hey there, fellow designers and creatives! It's BrandiSea, and I'm here to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to finding inspiration. We all know that Pinterest is a great resource, but let's be real - everyone else is using it too. That's why I'm encouraging you to seek out "uncommon inspiration" in the world around you.Take a walk in nature, explore your city, or even just look at everyday objects in a new way. You never know what unique textures, colors, and shapes you might come across that could inspire your next project.I recently used a photo I took while on a walk with my son as inspiration for an album cover design, and it turned out amazing! So trust me when I say that inspiration is everywhere - you just have to be open to it.Let's break free from our reliance on online platforms and create work that truly stands out and reflects our individuality. Are you up for the challenge? Let's go!Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

What if I told you that you could find usable design inspiration without getting on places like Behance, Pinterest, dribble, Google; whatever your go-to might be online. Would you believe me?Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

This is part two! Wrapping up 2021 with our BEST OF... from books to music, influences, and inspiration, and of course, favorite episodes, don't miss it!Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Special co-host Amber Anderson and I are wrapping up 2021 with our BEST OF... from books to music, influences, and inspiration, and of course, favorite episodes, so stay tuned!Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

This week had the chance to chat with the incredible color guru Leatrice Eiseman. She is the Director of the Pantone Color Institute and is just so sweet, here's our conversation about the color of the year 2021Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

There's so many creatives leaving traditional office jobs or doing more independent design and I thought it would be great to share some things we wish we knew when we started our own design businesses. Lauren Gonzalez from 4theCreatives is joining me we can't wait to share what we have learned and hopefully save you some unexpected surprises when going out on your own!You can find Lauren's YouTube Channel here!Something I've been unusually inspired by is…Children's, Youth, and Young Adult Book cover illustrations from the books "Land of Stories" by Chris Colfer"The Magical Misfits" by Neil Patrick Harris"Dragonwatch" by Brandon Mull "Keeper of the Lost Cities" by Shannon Messenger  Musical Inspiration this week is:"His Favorite Christmas Story" by Capital Lights---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on iTunes!or send us a note on instagram @designspeakspodcast if you love this show!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can find show notes and past episodes at DesignSpeaksPodcast.com or even more at BrandiSea.com Design Speaks  is produced by Kenneth Kniffin and Dakota Cook. Shoutout to Colin from Vesperteen for our theme music. Design Speaks Podcast is a project of BrandiSea Design Co. and is recorded in the shadow of the watermelon pink Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico. As always, I'm BrandiSea, reminding you that you CAN take control of your creativity. Thanks for listening!Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Lauren Gonzales from 4theCreatives is joining me and we'll be talking about the things we wish we knew when we started our design businesses!Use this link for the $100 off deal PLUS free dot grid sketchbookhttps://courses.brandisea.com/process-essentials?coupon=LEVELUP100Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

This week is Thanksgiving, and you know what that means, it's officially Christmas shopping season so I wanted to share some of my favorite gifts and things Designers and Creatives!Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Part two of my conversation with Amber Anderson on the struggle with comparison, confidence, and contentment as designers.Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

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This week, we're going to be talking about finding your style and the lies we are told about how to do it. Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

This episode is going to be a little different. I wanted episode 1 to be a peek into what I've been up to, what's been inspiring me, and what this season will look like... so I hope you're excited because I know I am! Let's do it!!!Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Season 3, Chapter 11 This week we say goodbye to Julie as cohost of Design Speaks PLUS do a recap of this season and some of our favorite moments and topics!   Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on […]The post Season 3 Recap & Julie's Goodbye Episode appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Season 3, Chapter 11 This week we say goodbye to Julie as cohost of Design Speaks PLUS do a recap of this season and some of our favorite moments and topics!   Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on […] The post Season 3 Recap & Julie's Goodbye Episode appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 10 If you've ever thought the creators at Pixar have some special magic that you just don't… You're in for a treat on this week's episode! Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head […]The post Some Things You & Pixar Creatives Have in Common appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 10 If you've ever thought the creators at Pixar have some special magic that you just don't… You're in for a treat on this week's episode! Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head […] The post Some Things You & Pixar Creatives Have in Common appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 9 This episode we are discussing the importance of updating your portfolio and your website and how if you don’t, you may be losing customers. Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on […] The post Updating Your Portfolio & Why Your Website Matters appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 9 This episode we are discussing the importance of updating your portfolio and your website and how if you don't, you may be losing customers. Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on […]The post Updating Your Portfolio & Why Your Website Matters appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Season 3, Chapter 8 This week we will be talking about some best practices when it comes to leading creatives, don't miss this one! show notes coming soon! Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on over to my instagram […]The post How to Best Lead Creatives & Creative Teams appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 8 This week we will be talking about some best practices when it comes to leading creatives, don’t miss this one! show notes coming soon! Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on over to my instagram […] The post How to Lead Creatives appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 8 Today, we're going to talk about productive procrastination. Although that may sound like an oxymoron, I promise it actually works! But first, let's talk about what's been inspiring me lately— the cattle brand my son made! He was learning about the Oregon Trail in school, and my husband, Kenny, helped him […]The post Are You Actually Productive or Are You a Productive Procrastinator? appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Season 3, Chapter 8 Today, we’re going to talk about productive procrastination. Although that may sound like an oxymoron, I promise it actually works! But first, let’s talk about what’s been inspiring me lately— the cattle brand my son made! He was learning about the Oregon Trail in school, and my husband, Kenny, helped him […] The post Are You Actually Productive or Are You a Productive Procrastinator? appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 7 This week, we're chatting with Amber Andersson, a member of the Design Speaks community, to discuss my Strategic Process Course! Resources & Other Links:  Strategic Process Course Getty Images iStock Amber Andersson is the Art Director at a stock photography studio that contributes a lot of products to Getty Images and […]The post Special Q&A Episode about Brandi's Process Course with Amber Andersson appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 7 This week, we’re chatting with Amber Anderson, a member of the Design Speaks community, to discuss my Strategic Process Course! Resources & Other Links:  Strategic Process Course Getty Images iStock Amber Anderson is the Art Director at a stock photography studio that contributes a lot of products to Getty Images and […] The post Special Q&A Episode about Brandi’s Process Course with Amber Anderson appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 6 The idea of being a “brand strategist” has become very trendy in design circles. There's a ton of designers or former marketing designers on social media that have rebranded to be brand strategists. We want to add some clarity to what the difference is and why both are super important to […]The post Design Strategy vs. Brand Strategy appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Season 3, Chapter 6 show notes coming soon Theme music “Shatter in The Night” by the ultra-talented Vesperteen (Colin Rigsby).  Audio & Video Production by Kenneth Kniffin. Show notes and transcription edited by Stephanie Dakota Cook.  Podcast Cover Art Illustration by Pippa Keel – @pippa.jk of  Zhu Creative Share with a friend! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn […] The post Design Strategy vs. Brand Strategy appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 5 Today, Brandi has a great chat with Joey Ruse, co-founder of the online platform Creative.Critique about the place that good critique plays in any designer's process. Show notes coming soon. Theme music “Shatter in The Night” by the ultra-talented Vesperteen (Colin Rigsby).  Audio & Video Production by Kenneth Kniffin. Show notes […]The post Critique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey Ruse appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 5 Today, Brandi has a great chat with Joey Ruse, co-founder of the online platform Creative.Critique about the place that good critique plays in any designer’s process. Show notes coming soon. Theme music “Shatter in The Night” by the ultra-talented Vesperteen (Colin Rigsby).  Audio & Video Production by Kenneth Kniffin. Show notes […] The post Critique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey Ruse appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Throwback Episode On this throwback episode, Brandi and her founding co-host Michelle, chat about the difference between creating work that is actually good, or just good enough. Thanks to some tech issues you have the opportunity to listen to an episode from May 2019!      Want to talk about this more? Head […]The post Throwback Episode: Is “good enough” good? Or can we do better as designers? appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Throwback Episode On this throwback episode, Brandi and her founding co-host Michelle, chat about the difference between creating work that is actually good, or just good enough. Thanks to some tech issues you have the opportunity to listen to an episode from May 2019!      Want to talk about this more? Head […] The post Throwback Episode: Is “good enough” good? Or can we do better as designers? appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 4 There are so many preconceived ideas about what it's like to be a business owner—particularly a female one. Today, I'd like to talk to you about the realities of what it's like to be a “girl boss”, and what it's like to be a part of the culture that comes along […]The post The Pros & Cons of Girl Boss Culture appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 4 There are so many preconceived ideas about what it’s like to be a business owner—particularly a female one. Today, I’d like to talk to you about the realities of what it’s like to be a “girl boss”, and what it’s like to be a part of the culture that comes along […] The post The Pros & Cons of the Girl Boss Culture appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 3 Today, we’re talking with Erin from Peace and Daily. She is a mindset and business coach who works with female entrepreneurs, and has some great insights! But first, this weeks inspiration— running! Being able to get out of the house and experience new things has helped me keep my sanity during […] The post Certified Tricks to Get Past Burnout appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

Season 3, Chapter 3 Today, we're talking with Erin from Peace and Daily. She is a mindset and business coach who works with female entrepreneurs, and has some great insights! But first, this weeks inspiration— running! Being able to get out of the house and experience new things has helped me keep my sanity during […]The post Certified Tricks to Get Past Burnout appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

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how to design goals that work for you Season 3, Chapter 1 Welcome to the first episode of season 3! We're starting the season off appropriately by talking about goal setting, vision casting, and lots of other fancy words people use to address the same problem—how to get things done. But first, of course, I […]The post How to Design Goals That Work For You appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..

On This Episode! Goal setting and having vision for your year is never easy. We have some tips! Stay tuned  Video Episodes Coming Soon! Join Our Community As a supporter through our Patreon you’ll have access to extended episodes as well as fun and interesting bonus content like early access to new products, workshops, and […] The post Setting Your Best Goals & Casting Vision appeared first on BrandiSea.

Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 12 How to use strategies to Market Yourself Listen on Apple Podcasts We're going to be talking about today is personal marketing strategies. Things that actually really work. On This Episode! ( self promotion is hard ) Tie everything together in a personal marketing strategy We're going to talk […]The post How to Create a Personal Marketing Strategy appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)

Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 12 How to use strategies to Market Yourself Listen on Apple Podcasts We’re going to be talking about today is personal marketing strategies. Things that actually really work. On This Episode! ( self promotion is hard ) Tie everything together in a personal marketing strategy We’re going to talk […] The post How to Create a Personal Marketing Strategy appeared first on BrandiSea.

Let's Talk Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 11 Lawyer Allie Moore on Creatives and the Legal Stuff listen to the Episode What are some legal things you need to know when you have a business as a creative? Contracts? File rights? It can be overwhelming. On This Episode! ( Legal stuff doesn't have to […]The post What You Actually Need in Your Design (and Creative ) Contracts with Lawyer Allie Moore appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/BrandiSea)