The Quickie - Interviews for Graphic Designers

This weeks guest is Alex Lang. He is the Director of Visual Propaganda at Liquid Death. He is also a Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant at Destroy + Design.During this episode we talk about:-growing up a military kid.-Augmented Reality Design and why he is such a big fan. -the advertising design gig that he had, what he learned, and why it was not a fit for him. -the food chain logo and artwork that did not land with the creative director. -some of his AR work and why he is so proud of it, including the first AR Vandalism he created. -an album project he was a part of for Liquid Death called Greatest Hates, what it was and why they made it. This was an incredible conversation and I know you will dig it. Alex has stories to share and brings it! Go check out his stuff on his Instagram. @destroy.design

This weeks guest is Alex Lang. He is the Director of Visual Propaganda at Liquid Death. He is also a Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant at Destroy + Design.During this episode we talk about:-growing up a military kid.-Augmented Reality Design and why he is such a big fan. -the advertising design gig that he had, what he learned, and why it was not a fit for him. -the food chain logo and artwork that did not land with the creative director. -some of his AR work and why he is so proud of it, including the first AR Vandalism he created. -an album project he was a part of for Liquid Death called Greatest Hates, what it was and why they made it. This was an incredible conversation and I know you will dig it. Alex has stories to share and brings it! Go check out his stuff on his Instagram. @destroy.design

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 she was a part of. -the time where rules and policies started to cause friction. -the incredible project, big deal project, some would say dream project that went incredible but was killed for reasons out of her control.-the project where she was able to dramatically increase the conversion rate of a website and why she is so proud of it. All that and more in this episode. Karina is super knowledgeable and is a great person to chat with. I know you will dig this one. Good times! ______________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. If you want to start learning the secrets behind some of the most incredible label designs, head to PrintDesignAcademy.com and get the free guide!

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 she was a part of. -the time where rules and policies started to cause friction. -the incredible project, big deal project, some would say dream project that went incredible but was killed for reasons out of her control.-the project where she was able to dramatically increase the conversion rate of a website and why she is so proud of it. All that and more in this episode. Karina is super knowledgeable and is a great person to chat with. I know you will dig this one. Good times! ______________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. If you want to start learning the secrets behind some of the most incredible label designs, head to PrintDesignAcademy.com and get the free guide!

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 part of for the Apple Care team.-a logo that she created, how it all came together, and why it is so important to her. -great books and great jokes.There is so much in this episode and Patty is an absolutely rad person to talk to. Really happy to share this conversation! @patricianguuyen______________________________________________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. If you want to start learning the secrets behind some of the most incredible label designs, head to PrintDesignAcademy.com and get the free guide!

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 part of for the Apple Care team.-a logo that she created, how it all came together, and why it is so important to her. -great books and great jokes.There is so much in this episode and Patty is an absolutely rad person to talk to. Really happy to share this conversation! @patricianguuyen______________________________________________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. If you want to start learning the secrets behind some of the most incredible label designs, head to PrintDesignAcademy.com and get the free guide!

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 Skaters.-the AIR Artist in Residence project he was a part of, what it is, and why he is so proud of it. -Red Herrings - What they are and why we talk about them on The Quickie. Such a great conversation with someone who has been putting out great work at a company that is well known for its Creativity. Steve shares his experiences and lessons learned as well as some laughs. Classic dad joke in the end too. __________________________________________________________________________Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches June 22nd. Get your free guide and start on the path to being an expert in label design by getting the free guide at PrintDesignAcademy.com

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 Skaters.-the AIR Artist in Residence project he was a part of, what it is, and why he is so proud of it. -Red Herrings - What they are and why we talk about them on The Quickie. Such a great conversation with someone who has been putting out great work at a company that is well known for its Creativity. Steve shares his experiences and lessons learned as well as some laughs. Classic dad joke in the end too. __________________________________________________________________________Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches June 22nd. Get your free guide and start on the path to being an expert in label design by getting the free guide at PrintDesignAcademy.com

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 motorsports design where he has been for 16 years. -how the design of 1 particular car was influential to him in his career. -the time in his career when he went from design team, to solo designer and how that adjsutment went for him. -a large event logo that he designed and why he is so proud of it. Of course there is loads more in this episode. I'm a "car guy" so I really enjoyed chatting about motorsports design and what that category of design actually looks like. Great conversation!

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 motorsports design where he has been for 16 years. -how the design of 1 particular car was influential to him in his career. -the time in his career when he went from design team, to solo designer and how that adjsutment went for him. -a large event logo that he designed and why he is so proud of it. Of course there is loads more in this episode. I'm a "car guy" so I really enjoyed chatting about motorsports design and what that category of design actually looks like. Great conversation! 

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 more!This was a great conversation filled with laughs and storytelling. Plus a unique ask-it-forward question gets asked at the end.

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 more!This was a great conversation filled with laughs and storytelling. Plus a unique ask-it-forward question gets asked at the end. 

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 is such an important part of the process.-why and how going out on his own to start the studio and the recent pandemic have been two of the most challenging periods of time in his career.-what he learned from losing $30,000 in business in 30 hours. -the struggle with missing the mark when presenting new brand designs.All that and so much more. This conversation took a long time to line up with our schedules but we made it happen and you are going to love this. A great chat with a very talented creative! @vicarelstudios

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 is such an important part of the process.-why and how going out on his own to start the studio and the recent pandemic have been two of the most challenging periods of time in his career.-what he learned from losing $30,000 in business in 30 hours. -the struggle with missing the mark when presenting new brand designs.All that and so much more. This conversation took a long time to line up with our schedules but we made it happen and you are going to love this. A great chat with a very talented creative! @vicarelstudios

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 on. -how theatre, musicals, and commercials started inspiring his creativity. -some of the tech companies that he looks up to and appreciates the design work from.-the Microsoft design situation he found himself in where he received terrible, unfiltered feedback. -the struggle with making time and putting energy into marketing and promoting your own business. -the non-profit design project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Big thanks to @kishyagreer for introducing us so we could get into this great conversation. Enjoy! @medesignmke

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 on. -how theatre, musicals, and commercials started inspiring his creativity. -some of the tech companies that he looks up to and appreciates the design work from.-the Microsoft design situation he found himself in where he received terrible, unfiltered feedback. -the struggle with making time and putting energy into marketing and promoting your own business. -the non-profit design project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Big thanks to @kishyagreer for introducing us so we could get into this great conversation. Enjoy! @medesignmke 

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 and a half for him in his career. -the nutcracker drawing that didn't look excited enough.-the Tour de France project he was a part of and why he is proud of it. -working on bike designs for the 2016 Rio Olympics for team Great Britain. This episode is packed with stories from the unique creative journey that Tom is on. A really unique perspective at the types of design that are out there and the unique things that require really good design! This is a brilliant conversation!

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 and a half for him in his career. -the nutcracker drawing that didn't look excited enough.-the Tour de France project he was a part of and why he is proud of it. -working on bike designs for the 2016 Rio Olympics for team Great Britain. This episode is packed with stories from the unique creative journey that Tom is on. A really unique perspective at the types of design that are out there and the unique things that require really good design! This is a brilliant conversation!

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 like when he saw the logo in the Macy's Day Parade.-the agency he co-ran for 12 years and why they ultimately had to close the doors rather suddently. -the customer and work that has kept him busy throughout the pandemic. -so much more. This is such a great conversation full of great stories and lessons through Jeremy's design career so far.

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 like when he saw the logo in the Macy's Day Parade.-the agency he co-ran for 12 years and why they ultimately had to close the doors rather suddently. -the customer and work that has kept him busy throughout the pandemic. -so much more. This is such a great conversation full of great stories and lessons through Jeremy's design career so far. 

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 about your design concepts. -what she is working on doing right now in her design business.-the real estate brokerage client that she has and why she is so proud of the design work for them. All that and so much more. It was great chatting with Katie and hearing about her journey. Also love how she handled the curve-ball ask it forward question.

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 about your design concepts. -what she is working on doing right now in her design business.-the real estate brokerage client that she has and why she is so proud of the design work for them. All that and so much more. It was great chatting with Katie and hearing about her journey. Also love how she handled the curve-ball ask it forward question. 

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 it. There are also some absolute gems for quotes in this episode. One from a hip-hop artist client of his, and another one where he references a TED talk and a book. Don't miss that! Great conversation with a talented creative. @vancampdesign.co

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 it. There are also some absolute gems for quotes in this episode. One from a hip-hop artist client of his, and another one where he references a TED talk and a book. Don't miss that! Great conversation with a talented creative.  @vancampdesign.co

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 finds it challenging. All that and soo much more. This incredible conversation is just packed with great stories and lessons. If you haven't yet, go check out @icreature on Instagram. __________________________________________________________________CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE is open! Find out here at the link below. *TAKE ME TO CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE*

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 finds it challenging. All that and soo much more. This incredible conversation is just packed with great stories and lessons.  If you haven't yet, go check out @icreature on Instagram. __________________________________________________________________CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE is open! Find out here at the link below. *TAKE ME TO CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE*

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 about a project that they were a part of and their logos ended up being turned down and what that was like. We get to then hear about an installation project that he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Oh, and I can't forget to briefly mention the time when they got amateur tattoos, very amateur, with their client and how it led to business in the future. Go check out SNASK @snasksthlm and especially don't miss the badminton video.

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 about a project that they were a part of and their logos ended up being turned down and what that was like. We get to then hear about an installation project that he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Oh, and I can't forget to briefly mention the time when they got amateur tattoos, very amateur, with their client and how it led to business in the future. Go check out SNASK @snasksthlm and especially don't miss the badminton video. 

This weeks guest is Chris Logsdon. He is a Graphic Designer, and Branding Director at the SASHA Group in New York City. Also, don't miss his 'daily whatzit' on his Instagram @iam_lgdDuring this episode we talk about:-how he grew up as an Air Force kid and moved around a lot. -the 10th grade fine arts teacher and how he influenced his career direction. -the story behind a coffee company logo he created. -why being promoted recently was one of the most challenging times in his career. -the space-related project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Chris also has an ask-it-forward question that has never been asked on the show before. A complete ask-it-forward original. I have since had a couple of other conversations with Chris and enjoy every one of them! A great guy for sure. _________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course launches on March 2nd: Find out more HERE.

This weeks guest is Chris Logsdon. He is a Graphic Designer, and Branding Director at the SASHA Group in New York City. Also, don't miss his 'daily whatzit' on his Instagram @iam_lgdDuring this episode we talk about:-how he grew up as an Air Force kid and moved around a lot. -the 10th grade fine arts teacher and how he influenced his career direction. -the story behind a coffee company logo he created. -why being promoted recently was one of the most challenging times in his career. -the space-related project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Chris also has an ask-it-forward question that has never been asked on the show before. A complete ask-it-forward original. I have since had a couple of other conversations with Chris and enjoy every one of them! A great guy for sure. _________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course launches on March 2nd: Find out more HERE. 

This weeks guest is Patrick Richardson. He is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator working as January Began out of Fort Collins CO. During this episode we talk about:-how he was always drawing as a kid, including dinosaurs in church. -the odd design course that he took that ended up really showing him what design was.-his experience and struggle with finding that first design job. -how a project he was a part of at his second ever design job did not go as planned. -how he managed to get some of his design work into REI and what was surprising about that experience for him. I had a great time chatting with Patrick about his journey in this wild design world. Check him out at @januarybegan________________________________________________________________________CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE launches March 2nd: Here's a taste...or a sip I should say.... https://www.printdesignacademy.com/Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.

This weeks guest is Patrick Richardson. He is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator working as January Began out of Fort Collins CO. During this episode we talk about:-how he was always drawing as a kid, including dinosaurs in church. -the odd design course that he took that ended up really showing him what design was.-his experience and struggle with finding that first design job. -how a project he was a part of at his second ever design job did not go as planned. -how he managed to get some of his design work into REI and what was surprising about that experience for him. I had a great time chatting with Patrick about his journey in this wild design world. Check him out at @januarybegan________________________________________________________________________CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE launches March 2nd: Here's a taste...or a sip I should say.... https://www.printdesignacademy.com/Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.

This weeks guest is Phil from H.E. Creative. He is a brilliant punk-themed designer and illustrator and has a gem of a story to share. @hecreativeDuring this episode we talk about:-Phils fun story behind their success. Working with small local businesses, to rap stars, then back to small local businesses. -how his art teachers in school cleary said "do not do this"...this being illustration and design. -the tour of Disney Animation that got him really excited about illustration and design. -the first actual project he created and how it sold out in hours. -the time in his career just before he made the decision to do the work he really wanted to do, and why it was such a challenging time. -the worst project he was ever a part of. -the kids book that he put out and how that came to be. We laugh, we cry, this interview has it all. Such a great conversation with a really genuine and talented guy. The story of HE Creative is not one to be missed. Also, my friend @danmumforddraws gets a shout out! Enjoy!

This weeks guest is Phil from H.E. Creative. He is a brilliant punk-themed designer and illustrator and has a gem of a story to share. @hecreativeDuring this episode we talk about:-Phils fun story behind their success. Working with small local businesses, to rap stars, then back to small local businesses. -how his art teachers in school cleary said "do not do this"...this being illustration and design. -the tour of Disney Animation that got him really excited about illustration and design. -the first actual project he created and how it sold out in hours. -the time in his career just before he made the decision to do the work he really wanted to do, and why it was such a challenging time. -the worst project he was ever a part of. -the kids book that he put out and how that came to be. We laugh, we cry, this interview has it all. Such a great conversation with a really genuine and talented guy. The story of HE Creative is not one to be missed. Also, my friend @danmumforddraws gets a shout out! Enjoy! 

This weeks guest is Bryce Reyes. He is a Design-ustrator out of Corona CA. @bryreyDuring this episode we talk about: -the early days when he would write and illustrate adventure stories. -how he almost gave up on college, but something got him back excited about it.-the last-ditch class that showed him design is a real job. -the t-shirt artwork that was influential to him. -the review he received from a past boss and what that caused for him. -the rescue mission project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Had such a great chat with Bryce about his journey, also had a great ask if forward question! You'll love this one. Enjoy. _____________________________________________________________________Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Bryce Reyes. He is a Design-ustrator out of Corona CA. @bryreyDuring this episode we talk about: -the early days when he would write and illustrate adventure stories. -how he almost gave up on college, but something got him back excited about it.-the last-ditch class that showed him design is a real job. -the t-shirt artwork that was influential to him. -the review he received from a past boss and what that caused for him. -the rescue mission project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Had such a great chat with Bryce about his journey, also had a great ask if forward question! You'll love this one. Enjoy. _____________________________________________________________________Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Brennan Burling from Wildfire Creative Studio. He is a brand designer and strategist out of Omaha, NE. @wildfire_creative_studioDuring this episode we talk about:-how he grew up in a small town and graduated with the same 27 people he started Kindergarten with. -his rad 70year old Grandma learning photoshop. -how he originally was on the path to becoming an accountant.-how his first design job ever ended up being the most challenging time in his career. -a rebranding project he was a part of and why he is so proud of the project. -a cool tool that he uses when working out brand archetypes. Of course all that and so much more. Glad to have been able to connect with Brennan and hear about his journey to becoming a designer. And his rad Grandma too.

This weeks guest is Brennan Burling from Wildfire Creative Studio. He is a brand designer and strategist out of Omaha, NE. @wildfire_creative_studioDuring this episode we talk about:-how he grew up in a small town and graduated with the same 27 people he started Kindergarten with. -his rad 70year old Grandma learning photoshop. -how he originally was on the path to becoming an accountant.-how his first design job ever ended up being the most challenging time in his career. -a rebranding project he was a part of and why he is so proud of the project. -a cool tool that he uses when working out brand archetypes. Of course all that and so much more. Glad to have been able to connect with Brennan and hear about his journey to becoming a designer. And his rad Grandma too. 

This weeks guest is Dylan Menke. He is a Logo and Brand Designer from Des Moines Iowa.During this episode we talk about:-how his original career direction was on the engineering path.-the Aaron Draplin presentation he attended that lit his design fire. -the design history project that opened his eyes to what and who came before him. -the feedback that he received while looking for a job and the questions it caused him to ask himself.-blue ribbon beer.-the logo design project he was a part of that led to 40 options. 40.Really enjoyed this chat with Dylan. He also askes an age-old ask-it-forward question, which is an absolute gem. @dylanmenkedesign

This weeks guest is Dylan Menke. He is a Logo and Brand Designer from Des Moines Iowa.During this episode we talk about:-how his original career direction was on the engineering path.-the Aaron Draplin presentation he attended that lit his design fire. -the design history project that opened his eyes to what and who came before him. -the feedback that he received while looking for a job and the questions it caused him to ask himself.-blue ribbon beer.-the logo design project he was a part of that led to 40 options. 40.Really enjoyed this chat with Dylan. He also askes an age-old ask-it-forward question, which is an absolute gem.  @dylanmenkedesign

This weeks guest is Laura Prpich. She is the talented creative behind Caribou Creative working out of Courtney/Comox on Vancouver Island in beautiful BC. @cariboucreativeDuring this episode we talk about:-her rural Saskatchewan roots and how her family was very musically creative.-the nonchalant comment that led to her pursuit of graphic design.-the first time she really connected with design.-her time working in womens apparel and why she really enjoyed it. -the time right after getting out of college and why it was the toughest time in her career.-challenges she has faced during 2020. -the project she was a part of that started amazing, but didn't end up that way. -so much more. Laura and I have actually crossed paths in the print game in the past. She is a blast to chat with and has great stories to share! She also loves to surf. @cariboucreative_______________________________________________________________Check out @printdesign_academy on Instagram for photos of these projects. Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Laura Prpich. She is the talented creative behind Caribou Creative working out of Courtney/Comox on Vancouver Island in beautiful BC. @cariboucreativeDuring this episode we talk about:-her rural Saskatchewan roots and how her family was very musically creative.-the nonchalant comment that led to her pursuit of graphic design.-the first time she really connected with design.-her time working in womens apparel and why she really enjoyed it. -the time right after getting out of college and why it was the toughest time in her career.-challenges she has faced during 2020. -the project she was a part of that started amazing, but didn't end up that way. -so much more. Laura and I have actually crossed paths in the print game in the past. She is a blast to chat with and has great stories to share! She also loves to surf. @cariboucreative_______________________________________________________________Check out @printdesign_academy on Instagram for photos of these projects. Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Jamie Wheeler from Jamie Wheeler Design out of Baltimore ML. She is also the creator of her design educating alter ego Mrs. Wheeler. During this episode we talk about:-the story behind design educating Mrs. Wheeler.-working for an agency where she realized she wasn't happy and needed to make the leap to freelance. -the one thing she wished she invested in the most upfront when she decided to go freelance. -finding your zone and ideal working time and the struggle to stay with it.-the non-profit branding project she was a part of and why she is so proud of it. There is so much in this episode for designers of all skill levels. Jamie is lots of fun to talk to and you will hear that in this episode. lol - lots of laughs. Did I do that right?

This weeks guest is Jamie Wheeler from Jamie Wheeler Design out of Baltimore ML. She is also the creator of her design educating alter ego Mrs. Wheeler. During this episode we talk about:-the story behind design educating Mrs. Wheeler.-working for an agency where she realized she wasn't happy and needed to make the leap to freelance. -the one thing she wished she invested in the most upfront when she decided to go freelance. -finding your zone and ideal working time and the struggle to stay with it.-the non-profit branding project she was a part of and why she is so proud of it. There is so much in this episode for designers of all skill levels. Jamie is lots of fun to talk to and you will hear that in this episode. lol - lots of laughs. Did I do that right? 

This weeks guest is Jorel Dray. He is an Instructor of Graphic Design at Madison College, Creative Director at Levee Labs, and recent TEDx Speaker out of Madison WI. During this episode we talk about: -the phrase his mom would say to him to inspire creativity. -the class that really lit his fire for graphic design.-his time at one place of work and why is was the most challenging time in his career. -the real life FOMO of making a career move. -a project that he took on that ended with him getting ghosted. -the cola project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. I really enjoyed this chat with Jorel and I know you will too. Lots of gems in this story telling. ______________Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Jorel Dray. He is an Instructor of Graphic Design at Madison College, Creative Director at Levee Labs, and recent TEDx Speaker out of Madison WI. During this episode we talk about: -the phrase his mom would say to him to inspire creativity. -the class that really lit his fire for graphic design.-his time at one place of work and why is was the most challenging time in his career. -the real life FOMO of making a career move. -a project that he took on that ended with him getting ghosted. -the cola project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. I really enjoyed this chat with Jorel and I know you will too. Lots of gems in this story telling. ______________Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Stephen Doulas. He is a graphic designer based out of Chicago IL.If I had to pick a theme for this episode it would be "hard work and just keep going". During this episode we talk about:-how he came from an artistic creative family and his first day of freshman year. -how learning about Aaron Draplin @draplin and Jessica Walsh @andwalsh, and both of their work has been influential and inspiring to him. -his struggle with standing out and finding that first gig.-the "competition" design project he participated in and how it didn't go well. -a logo book opportunity that found him and why he is so proud of it. -his answer to the ask-it-forward question of "if you could thank someone for helping you out or encouraging you in your career that you haven't had the opportunity to thank, who would that be". Great question. Great answer. Really enjoyed chatting with Stephen about his journey in the creative field and how he kept moving forward. That's what it is folks, keep going. -----------------------------Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below.Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.

This weeks guest is Stephen Doulas. He is a graphic designer based out of Chicago IL.If I had to pick a theme for this episode it would be "hard work and just keep going". During this episode we talk about:-how he came from an artistic creative family and his first day of freshman year. -how learning about Aaron Draplin @draplin and Jessica Walsh @andwalsh, and both of their work has been influential and inspiring to him. -his struggle with standing out and finding that first gig.-the "competition" design project he participated in and how it didn't go well. -a logo book opportunity that found him and why he is so proud of it. -his answer to the ask-it-forward question of "if you could thank someone for helping you out or encouraging you in your career that you haven't had the opportunity to thank, who would that be". Great question. Great answer. Really enjoyed chatting with Stephen about his journey in the creative field and how he kept moving forward. That's what it is folks, keep going. -----------------------------Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below.Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.

This weeks guest is Trench Brady. He is a Production and Experiential Designer working with Tallen Technologies in New York. He has worked on projects for Disney, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, Macys, Yahoo!, TED Talks and more.During this episode we talk about:-how he did not have a very creative childhood and originally was pursuing a more academic, chemistry direction. -the theatre show and magazine that really introduced him to design and lit his creative fire. -the Hasbro booth that he has been a part of creating for years. -a story where he received a bazaar threat from someone he was working for and how it turned the job on its head for over 7 months. -two projects he was a part of that he is really proud of and why.-the Disney project he was a part of that had a smaller than expected budget and the creative thinking he used to pull it off. This episode is packed and I had a great time chatting with Trench. Loads of stories in this one!@trenchbrady

This weeks guest is Trench Brady. He is a Production and Experiential Designer working with Tallen Technologies in New York. He has worked on projects for Disney, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, Macys, Yahoo!, TED Talks and more.During this episode we talk about:-how he did not have a very creative childhood and originally was pursuing a more academic, chemistry direction. -the theatre show and magazine that really introduced him to design and lit his creative fire. -the Hasbro booth that he has been a part of creating for years. -a story where he received a bazaar threat from someone he was working for and how it turned the job on its head for over 7 months. -two projects he was a part of that he is really proud of and why.-the Disney project he was a part of that had a smaller than expected budget and the creative thinking he used to pull it off. This episode is packed and I had a great time chatting with Trench. Loads of stories in this one!@trenchbrady

This is the Graphic Designer Christmas Gift Guide for 2020 by Dave at The Quickie Podcast! I spoke with designer friends, put down a few things I had my eyes on, and had a blast putting this list together.G.A.R.M Company - A wicked platform full of awesome digital resources and tools for you. Check it out here to have 20% off applied. http://garmcompany.com/quickieField Notes Books + Press Sheets - Yah...I said, Press Sheets! https://fieldnotesbrand.com/Bellroy Wallets - Backpacks, Wallets, Pouches. Great build quality, great materials. I have my eye on the Hide + Seek Wallet in Caramel. https://bellroy.com/Prints + MerchNever Made - Amazing Screen Prints in his unique style. Great dude, great work. Get it HERE!Lincoln Design Co. - Their work is incredible and their merch is top-notch. Especially that Logo Mayhem poster. Right HERE.HellCats USA - Clark and Britt are very talented and awesome people. Their products are great and include candles, fresh prints hot out the oven, apparel, and more. Right HERE.Jason the 29th - A gem of a human, who is very talented and tells great stories. Check him out in Episode 074 of the Quickie, and check out his prints and merch, including Crunk Friday here. Right HERE.BooksLogoLounge Books - Thousands and Thousands of logo inspiration. Newest book 12 is out on December 4th. Find it HERE.Freelance and Business and Stuff - Over 9000 copies sold. Every week I hear great things about this book. The talented Hoodzpah crew puts their experience and amazing personality into this one to help you get started with your design business. Get after it HERE.Never Split the Difference - The art of negotiation taught through stories of real hostage negotiations from a former CIA negotiator. Great life skill to have. Google it...Subscription BoxesSnack Nation - Hard to find snacks for you or the office. Boxes from 8 items to 150 items. Yum. Right HERECandy Club - I am a sucker for Candy. Sweet, sour, all good. Six jars of unique candy. Right HERE.Carnivore Club - They contact the world's best Meat Craftspeople and being it to your door. Right HERE.Cloth and Paper - Stationery and Pen subscriptions. Love good stationery. Stationary HERE.NIX Mini 2 Color Sensor - An awesome color sensor tool. HEREFlexiSpot Standing Desk Convertor - Sit, or stand without having to buy a whole new desk. https://www.flexispot.com/standing-desk-convertersNoise Cancelling Headphones - I'm an Apple and Beats Fan. BEATS FLEXBEATS STUDIO3Bluetooth Speaker - Office Sound - Marshall Acton IIIpad with Apple Pencil - Doesn't need more th