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IT'S LE MONDE'S WORLD AND WE'RE JUST LIVING IN IT—Name a major newspaper—anywhere in the world—and you will find a magazine. Or two. Or three. The New York Times is the obvious example of this. The Times of London is another obvious example. And now more and more legacy newspapers from around the world are publishing their magazines in English.La Repubblica in Italy publishes D. And now France's venerable Le Monde is out with M International, a glossy biannual that distills their weekly M magazine for an English-speaking audience.Long called “the newspaper of reference” in France, Le Monde occupies an oversized space in the French media. When the Olympics returned to Paris, Le Monde decided to create an english version of their newspaper for the web. Then they decided to create the magazine—in English—something that not just added an extra piece of land to their media ecosystem, but one that pleased their advertisers as well. We spoke to Louis Dreyfus, the CEO of Le Monde about the business case for English, how the magazines attract new readers to the newspaper, the power of print, and how AI is one of the reasons Le Monde can create in english in the first place.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Send us a textKirk and Andy sit down with Anna Sison — a Brooklyn-born creative force helping CPG brands grow through sharp, strategic packaging and brand design. With over 20 years in the industry, Anna brings big-agency experience with a nimble studio mindset, combining her deep cultural perspective with a sharp eye for design that works on shelf and connects with consumers.In this episode, Anna shares her creative origin story, the challenges of being a double minority in the design world, and how she's rewriting the rules of branding with cultural integrity and bold simplicity. She talks candidly about breaking out of agency life, founding her own studio, and why she's manifesting collaborations with legacy Asian brands looking to expand into the U.S. market.Expect real talk about:Growing up as a first-gen creative and finding identity through designNavigating agency life as a woman of colorThe difference between good design and good deliveryWhy “ugly” packaging can still sell — and what makes it workHer favorite recent project helping modernize traditional Chinese medicineThis one's packed with insight, honesty, and a whole lot of laughter. Don't miss it.Connect with Anna here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaisonconsultant/Support the showAbout Kirk and Andy. Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com. Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he's not working on packaging design he's running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super FantasticsShow a little love. Share the podcast with those who may benefit. Or, send us a coffee:Support the show
Wie wird aus einem Auto eigentlich ein Hochhaus? Tobias Hüttl, Head of Design Studio beim Studio F. A. Porsche, weiß das - wie zwei Porsche-Tower in Miami und Stuttgart beweisen. Die Themen des DW Podcast mit Tobias Hüttl im Überblick: [00:00] Darum gehts in der Folge! [02:06] Porsche Design und die Rolle von Tobias [05:25] Designprinzipien und Ikonen [08:03] Die globale Perspektive und Singapur [10:20] Design und Wirtschaftlichkeit [14:21] Markenübertragung auf Gebäude [19:00] Internationale Bauprojekte und lokale Anpassungen [26:38] Weitere Designfelder Werbepartner der heutigen Folge sind die WMM Gruppe und B&O Service. Die WMM Gruppe baut massive Ziegelmodule, zentral im Werk vorgefertigt, komplett einzugsfertig ausgestattet und just in time auf die Baustelle geliefert. Mehr dazu unter www.wmm-modulbau.de B&O Service ist der technische Dienstleister für wohnungshaltende Unternehmen in Deutschland - von Modernisierung über Instandhaltung bis zur Wartung. Mehr Infos gibts unter www.buo.de/service Für mehr Infos rund um DIGITALWERK auf den spannendsten Baustellen abonniere jetzt den Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwerk-podcast
TWIST & SHOUT— Philip Burke's portraits don't just look like the people he paints—they actually vibrate. Just look at them. With wild color, skewed proportions, and emotional clarity, his illustrations have lit up the pages of Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Time, and Vanity Fair, capturing cultural icons in a way that feels both chaotic and essential.But behind that explosive style is a steady, spiritual core.Burke begins each day by chanting. It sounds like this: “Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō. Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō. Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō.” It means “devotion to the mystic law of cause and effect through sound,” he says. The chant grounds Burke and opens a space where true connection—on the canvas and in life—can happen.This daily practice is more than a ritual—it's a source of creative clarity. Burke's rise was rapid and raw. Emerging from Buffalo, New York, he made his name in the punk-charged art scene of the 1980s with a fearless, high-voltage style. But it was through his spiritual journey that the work began to transform—less about distortion for shock, and more about essence, empathy, and insight. Less funhouse mirror, more human.Our Anne Quito spoke to Burke about how Buddhism reshaped his approach to portraiture, what it means to truly see a subject, and why staying present—both on the page and in life—is his greatest creative discipline.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
THE NEW, NEW COFFEE GENERATION—On today's show we're creating a storm in a coffee cup about everyone's cup of joe. We're spilling the beans about your morning brew. You're going to hear a latte puns about your cuppa, your high-octane dirt, your jitter juice, your elixir, and by the time we're done you will have both woken up and smelled the coffee.Luke Adams is the editor in chief of Standart, a magazine about a bean that was first cultivated in Ethiopia in the 9th century and within a few hundred years had many of us hooked. It is a subject obviously and extravagantly rich in history, lore, and possibility. What it is not, however, is a paean to what Luke calls “cutting-edge coffee-making geekery.” Rather, Standart is about growers and roasters. It is about cafes and third spaces. It is about culture. It is, in other words, about you, the coffee drinker. It attempts to bring together a disparate potential readership around a singular subject, one that not too many actually talk about. Because while cafes encourage conversation, that conversation is rarely about what we're drinking. Even when it's a “damn fine cup of coffee.”—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Seriously in Business: Brand + Design, Marketing and Business
Running a business shouldn't mean duct-taping 10 different tools together just to launch a course or send an email. In this episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes of the one tool that helped me simplify EVERYTHING: Kartra
THE WHISTLEBLOWER—I was a reporter and editor in newspapers, including Chicago Today—which had no tomorrow—the Chicago Tribune, and the San Francisco Examiner. I made a shift to magazines becoming TV critic for People, where I came up with the idea for Entertainment Weekly, launching in 1990.After a rocky launch—a story I tell in my new book, Magazine—I jumped ship for the Daily News, then TV Guide, and finally the internet at Advanced Publications. I left to teach and write books about the fall of mass media in 2006. My name is Jeff Jarvis, and this is The Next Page.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Seriously in Business: Brand + Design, Marketing and Business
Your sales page can make or break your course launch — so how do you make one that actually sells?In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Kate Scott from Launch Out Loud™, and we're diving into how to design a sales page that works FOR you. With years of experience as a course creator and website designer, Kate shares tangible tips and clever tricks for designing a page that converts. If you've ever wondered if your sales page is too long, too plain, or too confusing... this is the episode for you.Plus, Kate and I are both speaking at the Launch Out Loud Summit, a FREE event packed with gold for course creators. April 30 - May 2! Get your tree ticket here: https://launchoutloud.peachs.co/a/jacqui-nauntonIn this episode, we cover:Why most sales pages aren't converting — and how to fix itThe ideal layout and flow of a high-converting sales pageThe one colour mistake people make on their buttonsHow to make your testimonials actually work for youPractical design tips to improve your site's accessibility and hierarchy
IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES—Psychedelia has an image problem. At least that's what editor and journalist Hillary Brenhouse realized after she saw through the haze.Both in art and literature, psychedelia was way more than tie-dye t-shirts and magic mushrooms. Instead of letting that idea fade into the mist, she kept thinking about it. And the more she looked, the more she realized maybe she should create a magazine to address this. And so she did.Elastic is a magazine of psychedelic art and literature. It says so right there on the cover of the beautiful first issue that just launched. So this is not your standard issue lit or art mag. After all, this is one backed by … Harvard, and UC Berkeley, and a couple of major foundations. Hillary Brenhouse has learned a lot about the craft and the business of making and selling magazines this past year. Lucky for us, she and her team are quick studies. You can see it on every page of Elastic. And she also may have redefined the literary magazine. Without a single tie-dyed t-shirt or magic mushroom in the lot, man.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
In this powerful and inspiring episode, we're joined by brand designer Alouette Marsh, whose journey is anything but ordinary. From facing the debilitating effects of endometriosis to rising above it and building a thriving design studio, Alouette shares her deeply personal story of resilience, creativity, and purpose.We talk about the darkest moments of her health battle, the mindset shifts that helped her through, and the unexpected lessons she now carries into her business every day. Whether you're navigating your own challenges or simply need a reminder that growth is possible—even in the hardest seasons—this conversation is for you.Guest Info:Lark Brand StudioConnect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsitePodcast Instagram
WHEN EUSTACE MET FRANÇOISE— I first met Françoise Mouly at The New Yorker's old Times Square offices. This was way back when artists used to deliver illustrations in person. I had stopped by to turn in a spot drawing and was introduced to Françoise, their newly-minted cover art editor.I should have been intimidated, but I was fresh off the boat from Canada and deeply ensconced in my own bubble—hockey, baseball, Leonard Cohen—and so not yet aware of her groundbreaking work at Raw magazine.Much time has passed since that fortuitous day and I've thankfully caught up with her ouevre—gonna get as many French words into this as I can—through back issues of Raw and TOON Books. But mostly with The New Yorker, where we have worked together for over 30 years and I've been afforded a front-row seat to witness her mode du travail, her nonpareil mélange of visual storytelling skills.Speaking just from my own experience, I can't tell you how many times at the end of a harsh deadline I've handed in a desperate, incoherent mess of watercolor and ink, only to see the published product a day later magically made whole, readable, and aesthetically pleasing.Because Françoise prefers her artists to get the credit, I assume she won't want me mentioning the many times she rescued my images from floundering. I can remember apologetically submitting caricatures with poor likenesses, which she somehow managed to fix with a little digital manipulation—a hairline move forward here, a nose sharpened there. Or ideas that mostly worked turned on their head—with the artist's permission, of course—to suddenly drive the point all the way home.For Françoise, “the point” is always the point. Beautiful pictures are fine, but what does the image say? Françoise maintains a wide circle of devoted contributing artists—from renowned gallery painters to scribbling cartoonists, and all gradations between—from whom she regularly coaxes their best work. I thank my étoiles chanceuses to be part of that group.And now, an interview with Françoise. Apparently. —Barry Blitt—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. She is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing. Her deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in the creation of Melody Vaughn Interiors. If you are trying to update your home or sell your home, you should listen to what my next guest has to say. Melody is a certified kitchen and bath designer. Melody's deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in creating Melody Vaughn Interiors. As a designer for over 15 years, the goal remains the same ..... Designing and creating beautiful ...Melody Vaughn is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing. Most current role as Business Development manager Melody is charged with bringing high end luxury clients into the Design Studio from builders - developers to residential clients and more. Hosting events and private parties to conducting CEU classes for interior designers....while still working with her MVI clients. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly Morse is co-founder of 70|30 Studio—a design practice with a mission to rewild spaces and reconnect people with nature. Kelly's work blends ecology, sustainability, and creative design to transform how we experience the natural world. We'll be discussing the philosophy behind 70|30 Studio, the challenges and rewards of integrating wild landscapes into urban environments, and how we can all bring a little more nature into our everyday lives. About Kelly Morse is an ecological landscape designer, writer, and environmental artist. She is an award-winning author and founder of 70|30 Design Studio. As co-founder of Symbiocene Project she collaborates with artist Brendan Baylor and others to create environmental, community-centred art installations, including Hothouse and Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape. Links 70|30 Design Studio Brendan Baylor Art Hothouse Project Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape 70|30 Design Studio on Instagram Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Kelly Morse you might also enjoy this one from the archives: Episode 209: Soundscapes and Landscapes This week I'm speaking to Dr Mike Edwards, Chief Listening Officer at Sound Matters, a company focussed on using sound and listening to create more sustainable and resilient futures. Sound Matters provided the soundtrack to the Rewilding Britain garden that one best in show at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Mike recently spoke passionately about climate change, soundscapes and landscapes at the Beth Chatto Symposium and wowed a lecture theatre full of rapt listeners with his prowess on the didgeridoo. Episode 138: The Botanical Mind In this episode, I talk with gardener, TV presenter, and wildlife advocate Chris Baines about the evolution of wildlife gardening since the 1980s. Chris shares his experiences designing the first wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and offers practical advice on mimicking natural habitats, such as woodland edges, to support biodiversity. We also discuss the importance of documenting garden wildlife and how individual efforts contribute to broader conservation goals. Please support the podcast on Patreon
Sam Hunter is busy making patterns, YouTube tutorials, lectures for guilds, blogging, guiding retreats in Europe and last year she started the podcast Rev Craft Biz where she has conversations with business owners in the craft industry. Sam's philosophy for Hunter's Design Studio is to design things that you can enjoy. Her tagline is “Helping people have more fun while they make more things”. Sam wants you to have fun, joy, and comfort from your creative efforts, and she hopes the things she makes support you in that! You'll want to check out Sam's website just to see how many Lego Sams you can find. Sam just loves all of her quilts so it was hard for her to pick one to share with you. This is her Fourteen Squared pattern. Connect with Sam Website: Hunter's Design Studio Facebook: Hunter's Design Studio YouTube: Hunter's Design Studio Pinterest: Hunter's Design Studio
Why Most Portfolios Fall Short• The problem with showing only final images • Why a portfolio of just "after" photos is like "showing a wedding photo album to explain what marriage is like" • How clients view your portfolio differently than you might thinkYour Portfolio as a Communication Tool• How to bridge the knowledge gap between designers and potential clients • Why process-driven storytelling helps clients self-qualify • How a well-crafted portfolio saves you time in consultationsWhat to Include for Each Featured Project• Brief description of the client and their challenges • Clear explanation of your role and scope • Process highlights (mood boards, floor plans, behind-the-scenes moments) • Client feedback quotes • Visuals that show the journey from before to afterBuilding Trust Through Transparency• Why clients aren't just choosing a style—they're choosing a guide • How showing your process reduces client anxiety • The difference between a portfolio and a welcome guidePortfolio Refresh Tips• Start with 2-3 projects you're most proud of • Write client-friendly narratives that explain your process • Include progress photos that showcase your deliverables • Avoid industry jargon that might confuse potential clientsThis episode is perfect for interior designers who want to attract better-fit clients, set clear expectations from the start, and build trust before the first consultation. Your portfolio isn't just a marketing asset—it's the first step in your client experience. Want to work together? Here are the ways I can help you in your business. 1.Sign up to our MAILING LIST where each month you will receive helpful business tips straight to your inbox 2. Start a HEALTH CHECK today. We will work together for 8 weeks and improve your systems and processes.I only have 8 spots available every month. 3. Start my course THE PROCESS so you know exactly what to do when in your interior design studio. 4. Have a look at THE RESOURCE STOCKROOM - this is where you will find our short courses and free resources to help you run a better interior design studio 5. Want to use our tool MTTD in your studio? Start your FREE 30 DAY TRIAL today.
EVERY DAY IS MOTHER'S DAY—A monochromator is an optical device that separates light, like sunlight or the light from a lamp, into a range of individual wavelengths and then allows …… Sorry. I failed physics the last time I took it and I would fail it again. I'm not telling you about my shortcomings for any reason, because a podcast about my shortcomings would be endless.But I thought I'd look up the word when confronted with Monochromator magazine, which aims to “deconstruct selected films under a shared monochrome to reconstruct them for social relevance.” Look, that's what it says on the website.But when you read the magazine, you get it. This is politics and social issues filtered through big movies. How big? The first issue uses Barbie and Oppenheimer to examine the rise of American power (hard and soft).Having said that, it's very interesting reading and not heavy. And editor Alex Heeyeon Kil is not even sure she's editing a film magazine. She sees Monochromator as a discussion about the real world using fictional stories, in this case movies. And her team, divided between South Korea and Germany, publish this annual magazine knowing they might step on more than a few landmines.Strap in. Or turn on a lamp and take a look at the light and maybe you'll understand what you're seeing better than I ever will.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
NewsAnnouncing the winners of the 2025 Powerful Devs Hack Together | Power Platform Developer BlogThe Future of Automation: AI Agents and Copilot Studio? - Power Addict Ben by Ben den Blanken#Flexible Height / Width controls inside #Containers by Clarissa GillinghamHow to develop AI Apps and Agents in Azure - A Visual Guide | All things Azure New version of Iconator! by Tanguy TOUZARDCustomer Insights – Journey March Madness by Malin MartnesPower Pages: Inserting Content Snippets in Design Studio by Nick DoelmanThe NEW #Dataverse git integration by Matthew DevaneyDo you still enjoy reading blogs? by Jussi RoineUlrikke onAirInTheCloud Emotional rollercoaster in InstaHow would AI take over the worldDad jokesEventsColorCloudApril 24-25thUlrikke's Power Pages Workshop: "Power Pages: From creation to go-live!"Session with Andy Wingate: "Business Central + Power Pages = TRUE"DynamicsConMay 13th - 16thNick's session on "Crash course in Power Platform Pipelines"Nordic SummitMentor programBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of Power Platform BOOST!Thank you for buying us a coffee: buymeacoffee.comPodcast home page: https://powerplatformboost.comEmail: hello@powerplatformboost.comFollow us!Twitter: https://twitter.com/powerplatboost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerplatformboost/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerplatboost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090444536122 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@powerplatboost
A MAN AT HIS F*#KING BEST—While several interesting themes have surfaced in this podcast, one of the more unexpected threads is this: Nearly all magazine-inclined men dream of one day working at Esquire. Some women, too.Turns out that's also true for today's guest, which is a good thing because that's exactly what David Granger did.“But all this time I'd been thinking about Esquire, longing for Esquire. It'd been my first magazine as a man, and I'd kept a very close eye on it.”Unless you're old enough to remember the days of Harold Hayes and George Lois, for all intents and purposes, David Granger IS Esquire. And in his nearly 20 years atop the masthead, the magazine won an astounding 17 ASME National Magazine Awards. It's been a finalist 72 times. And, in 2020, Granger became a card-carrying member of the ASME Editors Hall of Fame.When he arrived at Hearst, he took over a magazine that was running on the fumes of past glory. But he couldn't completely ignore history. Here, he pays homage to his fellow Tennessean, who ran Esquire when Granger first discovered it in college.“What Phillip Moffitt did was this magical thing that very few magazine editors actually succeed at, which is to show their readers how to make their lives better. And while he's doing that, while he is providing tangible benefit, he also coaxes his readers to stay around for just amazing pieces of storytelling—or amazing photo displays or whatever it is—all the stuff that you do because it's ambitious and because it's art.”Upon taking over at Esquire, Granger's instinct was to innovate—almost compulsively. Over the years, he's introduced some of print's most ambitious (and imitated) packaging conceits: What I've Learned, Funny Joke from a Beautiful Woman, The Genius Issue, What It Feels Like, and Drug of the Month, as well as radical innovations like an augmented reality issue, and the first print magazine with a digital cover.Over and over, those who've worked with Granger stress his sense of loyalty. Ask any of his colleagues and you'll hear a similar response: “David Granger is one of the finest editors America has ever produced. He also happens to be an exceptionally decent human being.”At his star-studded going-away party after being let go by Hearst in 2016, Granger closed the evening with a toast that said it all: “This job made my life, as much as any job can make anybody's life. It had almost nothing to do with me. It had everything to do with what you guys did under my watch. I've done exactly what I wanted to do—the only thing I've ever wanted to do—for the last 19 years. I'm the luckiest man in the world.”We talked to Granger about retiring some of Esquire‘s aging classics (Dubious Achievements, Sexiest Woman Alive), his surprising and life-changing Martha Stewart Moment, and what really went wrong with the magazine business.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. She is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing. Her deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in the creation of Melody Vaughn Interiors. If you are trying to update your home or sell your home, you should listen to what my next guest has to say. Melody is a certified kitchen and bath designer. Melody's deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in creating Melody Vaughn Interiors. As a designer for over 15 years, the goal remains the same ..... Designing and creating beautiful ...Melody Vaughn is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing. Most current role as Business Development manager Melody is charged with bringing high end luxury clients into the Design Studio from builders - developers to residential clients and more. Hosting events and private parties to conducting CEU classes for interior designers....while still working with her MVI clients. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. She is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing. Her deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in the creation of Melody Vaughn Interiors. If you are trying to update your home or sell your home, you should listen to what my next guest has to say. Melody is a certified kitchen and bath designer. Melody's deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in creating Melody Vaughn Interiors. As a designer for over 15 years, the goal remains the same ..... Designing and creating beautiful ...Melody Vaughn is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing. Most current role as Business Development manager Melody is charged with bringing high end luxury clients into the Design Studio from builders - developers to residential clients and more. Hosting events and private parties to conducting CEU classes for interior designers....while still working with her MVI clients. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EVERY DAY IS MOTHER'S DAY—If The Full Bleed's second season had a theme, it just might be “We Made A New Magazine During the Pandemic.” Listen to past episodes and you'll see that our collective and unprecedented existential crisis ended up producing a lot of magazines.Melissa Goldstein and Natalia Rachlin met as coworkers at the lifestyle brand Nowness in the UK. Later, with Melissa in LA and Natalia in Houston, they bonded over their new status as mothers: they had given birth a day apart. And they both found that magazines aimed at mothers were deficient. These titles spoke of babies and parenting and the decor of the baby's room, but they rarely spoke of the moms as… people. So they created Mother Tongue, a fresh look at womanhood and motherhood, and a kind of reclamation of both terms. The magazine functions as a conversation between like-minded moms from everywhere. Plus, like all modern media brands, Mother Tongue has great merch. The election looms large, of course, over the magazine and our discussion—we spoke a week after it and let's just say both Melissa and Natalia were still processing the results. But Mother Tongue is not going to shy away from talking about that either.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE!In today's episode, we give you what you need to know happening right now in the repair industry! Here are some of the stories you'll hear about:EPA Deregulatory Action: The Environmental Protection Agency announced major rollbacks on regulations affecting power plants, vehicle emissions, and manufacturing standards, aiming to reduce costs and boost the auto industry.Chad Schnitz's Council Role: Chad Schnitz, Vice President of Topdon, expresses his enthusiasm for addressing challenges like right to repair through his new position on the Tool and Equipment Council with the Auto Care Association.Radical Generosity Award: Ed and Brandy Caswell received the Radical Generosity Award at Vision 2025 for their community support efforts during crises, such as their response to a winter ice storm.Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appointment: Deborah Hamlin joins the Board of Trustees, bringing extensive experience from her leadership roles in the tire and automotive industry.Fullbay Industry Report: Findings indicate trends such as the rise in mobile repair services, strategic labor rate adjustments, and online advertising to attract customers.Aztech and LaunchTech Integration: New collaboration enables shops to instantly use diagnostic tools without downloads, offering an affordable alternative to dealerships.Impact of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: MEMA highlights the potential cost pressures on suppliers due to new tariffs, warning of possible strains on global supply chains.Insurance Policyholder Protections: The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota seeks to strengthen regulations and protections for repair shops and insurance policyholders with legislative efforts.Stellantis Design Contest: High school students are invited to enter a contest to design a future Chrysler vehicle, with opportunities for scholarships and internships for winners.
“THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE GRAPHIC DESIGN”—Simon Esterson is one of the most influential figures in British magazine design shaping the field for decades with his distinctive approach to editorial work.Unlike many designers who built their careers within major publishing houses, Esterson chose a different path, gravitating toward independent publishing where his influence could be greater and his contributions more impactful. This decision allowed him to play a key role in fostering a rich culture of design-led publications.His early work at Blueprint, the legendary British design and architecture magazine, set the stage for a career that would lead him to The Guardian, The Sunday Times of London and the Italian architecture magazine, Domus, before establishing his own London based studio, Esterson Associates.Today, Esterson's most visible project is Eye, the internationally-renowned journal of graphic design. As its art director and co-owner, he has been instrumental in maintaining its reputation as one of the most essential platforms for design professionals.Thanks to his nonstop editorial work, Esterson is widely considered to be a mentor and role model for generations of British designers proving that great editorial design does not require vast resources, but rather a clear vision and an understanding of how design can elevate content.That's what great designers do.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
A WEED GROWS IN PORTLAND—Anja Charbonneau would be the first to admit she didn't have a strategy in mind when she launched her dreamy celebration of all things marijuana, Broccoli magazine, back in 2016. Having worked as a freelance photographer and writer, and then as Creative Director of lifestyle favorite Kinfolk, she started Broccoli with the simple idea to explore Portland's then burgeoning cannabis scene and its culture.Fast forward to today: Anja Charbonneau oversees a publishing conglomerate that produces a number of magazines, books, and something called “oracle cards”—while also spearheading an advocacy group, and a whole lot more. If anything has changed, ironically, it's that the last edition of Broccoli was the last edition of Broccoli. Yes, there are new magazines on the way, and new books, and new ideas to explore, because Anja Charbonneau does not sit still, even while sitting atop her nascent empire.From cats to mushrooms to artful snails to all things celestial, Broccoli publishes stuff that tastes great and that's good for you and your soul.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Lettie Pattinson from The Design Studio Hawarden breaks down some fit pics featuring her own TDS Faux Fur Bombers, thrift shop sunnies, bum bags, childhood duvet covers, camo caps and reworked hippy trousers If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on Spotify Get at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we're @myowngarms everywhereIf you wanna support us with a little donation head to patron.com/myowngarms If you want to advertise with us, slide into the DMs. We'll have a chat.My Own Garms is a video podcast. You can watch on Spotify and Youtube. There's gonna be loads of clips on TikTok and Insta (@myowngarms). But if you just want the audio, then you can find us wherever you usually listen to your podcasts.
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of HOOD Design Studio. The three discussed Walter's childhood and education; architecture and landscape architecture differences; experimenting with different career paths & evolution; Hood Design Studio practice; the influence of art education on landscape design career; embracing change and imperfection; architecture service in landscape firm; establishing culture and project consistency in a firm; artist vs architect; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion: Informative talks for clients. • Fellow Designer: Tips for designers. • After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. • Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.
THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON—Nearly 40 years after its launch, Spin magazine has returned to print—and at the helm, once again, is its founding editor and today's guest, Bob Guccione Jr. Launched in 1985 as a scrappy, rebellious alternative to Rolling Stone, Spin became a defining voice in music journalism, championing emerging artists and underground movements that mainstream media often overlooked. Now, as it relaunches its print edition, Spin will attempt to find its place in a media landscape that looks completely different. But Spin's origin story—and Guccione Jr.'s career—has been shaped by a complicated legacy. His father, Bob Guccione Sr., was the founder of Penthouse magazine, a publishing mogul who built an empire on provocation and controversy. Launched in 1965 as a scrappy, rebellious alternative to Playboy, Penthouse was more than just an explicit adult magazine. It was a cultural lightning rod, sparking debates on censorship, free expression, and morality. Though Penthouse funded Spin's launch, the father/son dynamic was soon fraught with conflict over Spin's editorial direction combined with Penthouse's declining appeal. That tension led to a deep rift—the two were estranged for years. But Spin survived, thriving under Guccione Jr.'s leadership as it defined a new era of music journalism.We talked to Guccione upon his return to the magazine he built, and offers a spin-free take on dad, the launch, and the comeback.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Mirko Borsche, dem kreativen Kopf hinter dem Bureau Borsche. Sein Münchner Designstudio hat Fußballtrikots für Vereine wie den FC Bayern, Inter Mailand und den FC Venedig gestaltet und dabei die Ästhetik des modernen Fußballs mitgeprägt. Wir reden über den kreativen Prozess, die Verbindung von Mode und Sport sowie die Herausforderungen beim Designen von Trikots. Wie schafft man es, Tradition und Innovation zu vereinen? Welche Trends bestimmen die Zukunft der Fußballmode? Und was macht ein Trikot eigentlich ikonisch? Hört rein für spannende Einblicke in die Welt des Designs und in die Köpfe der kreativen Macher! Finden könnt ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.
In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Mirko Borsche, dem kreativen Kopf hinter dem Bureau Borsche. Sein Münchner Designstudio hat Fußballtrikots für Vereine wie den FC Bayern, Inter Mailand und den FC Venedig gestaltet – und dabei die Ästhetik des modernen Fußballs mitgeprägt. Wir reden über den kreativen Prozess, die Verbindung von Mode und Sport sowie die Herausforderungen beim Designen von Trikots. Wie schafft man es, Tradition und Innovation zu vereinen? Welche Trends bestimmen die Zukunft der Fußballmode? Und was macht ein Trikot eigentlich ikonisch? Hört rein für spannende Einblicke in die Welt des Designs – und in die Köpfe der kreativen Macher! Finden könnt ihr mich unter https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002781476299&ref=ts&fref=ts https://x.com/ralfbosse https://www.instagram.com/ralfbosse.de/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralf-bosse-61a262110/ https://www.ralfbosse.de
THEY'RE FIXIN' TO CHANGE YOUR MIND—The people behind The Bitter Southerner are many things but they are not, they will remind you, actually bitter. The tongue is planted quite firmly in the cheek here. But The Bitter Southerner is, for sure, like it says on the website, “a beacon for the American South and a bellwether for the nation.” Sure, why not.But what started out as an ambitious e-newsletter has evolved now into a … project. Read The Bitter Southerner and you realize how ambitious and radical their business—and message—truly is. This is not just a brand but a movement, a way to talk about the South and Southern things, but through a lens many of us, through our own biases and ignorance, won't quite see. And the world is listening. Stories from The Bitter Southerner have either won or been nominated for eight James Beard Awards. And now they are up for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence. We spoke to co-founder Kyle Tibbs Jones about the genesis of the magazine, about what it means, about the community it has found and spawned, and about the future, not just of the brand but, maybe, of the South, and where The Bitter Southerner fits into it all.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
MAKE IT BIG. NO BIGGER—Paula Scher is not really a “magazine person.”But if you ever needed evidence of the value of what we like to call “magazine thinking,” look no further than Pentagram, the world's most influential design firm. The studio boasts a roster of partners whose work is rooted in magazine design: Colin Forbes, David Hillman, Kit Hinrichs, Luke Hayman, DJ Stout, Abbott Miller, Matt Willey, and, yes, today's guest.Paula has been a Pentagram partner since 1991. She's an Art Director's Club Hall of Famer—and AIGA Medalist. She has shaped the visual landscape for iconic brands—Coca-Cola, Citibank, Tiffany, and Shake Shack—always with her instinctive understanding of how typography, design, and storytelling come together.In other words, she plays the same game we do.In 1993, Paula collaborated with Janet Froelich on a redesign of The New York Times Magazine and built a platform for pioneering editorial innovation that continues to this day. In 1995, she helped me break down Fast Company's editorial mission, in her own distinctively reductive way: “It's about the ideas, not the people,” she said. It was a game-changer.But Paula isn't just a design legend—she's also a complete badass.Starting out at a time when the industry was still predominantly male, Paula carved out space for herself by fighting for it. Her work at CBS and Atlantic Records redefined album cover design. Later, her rebranding for cultural institutions like The Public Theater and the Museum of Modern Art helped cement the importance of an unforgettable identity system for any organization.And, as a longtime educator at New York's School of Visual Arts, Paula has molded generations of designers who have gone on to shape the industry in their own ways—including our very own Debra Bishop.We spoke to Paula upon the launch of her new, 500-plus page monograph, Paula Scher: Works.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
WTF IS AFM?—Feeld is a dating app “for the curious” and its users are an adventurous, thoughtful bunch. And Feeld is also a tech company that happens to be led by thoughtful long-term types who see the value in print as a cornerstone for their community of customers. Enter A Fucking Magazine.Led by editors Maria Dimitrova and Haley Mlotek, AFM is a cultural magazine about sex that is also not about sex. Maybe it's about everything. Or maybe my old lit prof in college was right and everything really is about sex. The first issue of the magazine is out and it demands attention because it is beautiful and smart and literate. And also because it feels like something new.Discussions about AFM also lead to discussions about custom publishing: There is no hiding Feeld in the pages of AFM. All of the money behind the magazine is from Feeld, and half the contributors are also users of the app. Customers, in other words.As someone who came out of the custom world, I have long said the best custom media were the products of brands that were confident and forward thinking; when a brand saw itself more as patron and less as custodian. Meaning they didn't get overly involved.Luckily, the higher ups at Feeld are relatively hands off, and allow Maria and Haley to do their thing. Which is very fucking smart.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
In today's fast-paced world, building a real connection with your customers is more important than ever! In this episode we are joined by one of our very own amazing community member's, Angie Chua from Bobo Design Studio. Join Angie & Nick as we explore the secrets of building one-to-one relationships with your customers, and creating real-time feedback loops. We also discuss blending eCommerce with brick-and-mortar success, and even drawing inspiration from the physical world to enhance your online brand. Plus, we'll break down how to get that crucial second order, the art of effective customer outreach, and why diversifying your sales process is the key to long-term success.Check out Bobo Design Studio here: https://bobodesignstudio.com/Sign up to the Growth Hub here: https://wwspodcast.com/pages/the-growth-hub Key takeaways:0:00 Introduction & About Bobo Design Studio5:19 How to Build a One-To-One Relationship with Your Customer11:29 Marketing & Selling Funnels13:35 Talking To Your Customers & Creating A Real Time Feedback Loop17:32 The Process Of Mixing Ecommerce and Bricks & Mortar23:43 Gaining Inspiration From The Physical World28:19 How To Get That 2nd Order34:45 How To Reach Out To Your Customers Effectively40:30 Diversifying Your Sales ProcessCheck out our awesome partners!If you use Shopify and Canva, this app will save you time! seguno.com/canva Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampBook your extended 60 day FREE Influencer Marketing demo session with Afluencer here! https://afluencer.com/wws/ Support the show
THE WINNER—Clang! Clink! Bang! Hear that? It's the sound of all the hardware that Jake Silverstein's New York Times Magazine has racked up in his almost eleven years at its helm: Pulitzers and ASMEs are heavy, people!When we were preparing to speak to Jake, we reached out to a handful of editors who have loyally worked with him for years to find out what makes him tick. They describe an incredible and notably drama-free editor who fosters an amazing vibe and a lover of both literary essay and enterprise reporting who holds both an MA and an MFA. As one New York Times Mag story editor put it, Jake's superpower is his “vigorous and institutionally-shrewd support of skilled reporters with strong voices pursuing projects that were just a little beyond the paper's ordinary comfort zone.” Here's a theory we set out to test in this interview—one that we've floated in our newsletter, The Spread, for years now: Is The New York Times Magazine the best women's magazine out there? Yes, we're talking about the stories they produce under Jake, like Susan Dominus's ASME-winning, game-changing story about menopause and hormone replacement therapy, and Linda Villarosa's feature shining a light on the Black maternal health crisis. But we're also talking about the woman-loaded top of the Times Mag masthead, on which Gail Bichler, Jessica Lustig, Sasha Weiss, Ilena Silverman, and Adrienne Greene reign supreme—and seriously outnumber their male counterparts. And we could spend all day name checking favorite writers, like Dominus and Villarosa, but also Emily Bazelon, Danyel Smith, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Irina Aleksander, Jordan Kisner, Azmat Khan, Pam Colloff, Nikole Hannah-Jones, J Wortham, Wesley Morris. We could go on and on—you get the idea! So, did Jake agree with our women's mag theory? And what is it like to have the deep resources it takes to make these kinds of stories these days? You'll have to listen to find out.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
THE HEART OF ROCK ‘N' ROLL—There's a saying about the Velvet Underground's first album: it didn't sell a lot of copies but everyone who bought it went on to form a band. Not everyone who read Creem went on to form a band, but almost everyone who ever wrote about rock music in a significant way has a connection to Creem. Founded in Detroit in 1969 by Barry Kramer, Creem was a finger in the eye to the more established Rolling Stone. Creem called itself “America's Only Rock ‘n' Roll Magazine” and its cheeky irreverence matched its devotion to its infamous street cred. Punk, new wave, heavy metal, alternative, indie were all championed at Creem.Writers and editors who worked for Creem read like a who's who of industry legends: Lester Bangs. Dave Marsh. Robert Christgau. Greil Marcus. Patti Smith. Cameron Crowe. Jann Uhelszki. Penny Valentine. And on and on and on.The magazine stopped publishing in 1989 a few years after Barry's death. A documentary about Creem's heyday in 2020 helped lead to a resurrected media brand, founded by JJ Kramer, Barry's son, and launched in 2022. The copy on the first issue's cover: “Rock is Dead. So is Print.”Totally typical Creem-assed fuckery. And still totally rock n roll, man. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. Melody's deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in the creation of Melody Vaughn Interiors. As a designer for over 15 years - the goal remains the same ..... Designing and creating beautiful ...Melody Vaughn is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing.Most current role as Business Development manager Melody is charged with bringing high end luxury clients into the Design Studio from builders - developers to residential clients and more. Hosting events and private parties to conducting CEU classes for interior designers....while still working with her MVI clients. Floor and Decor design studio is different from the traditional warehouse store. Enjoy a personalized experience with the benefits of design services and samples at your fingertips. The showroom features an unbeatable selection of tile, wood, stone & more. If you're looking to upgrade your home with beautiful kitchen wall tiles or bathroom flooring, Floor & Decor is the place to be, and our kitchen and bath showrooms can offer the ultimate experience. These showrooms allow you to see and feel real samples of high-quality tile and floor products, including everything from mosaic bathroom wall tiles to classic kitchen backsplashes. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode features Perniclas Bedow, the founder and creative director behind Bedow, a Stockholm-based design and branding studio. We cover topics such as Bedow's approach to crafting visual identities, their studio culture and growth, work routines and organization of the studio, career advice for young creatives, lessons that Perniclas got from the “Grafisk Design,” a podcast which he hosted, and much more.Perniclas Bedow is the founder and creative director behind Bedow, a Stockholm-based design and branding studio. Founded in 2005 and currently run by Perniclas and his partner Anders Bollman, Bedow transcends the stereotypical Scandinavian style, blending handcrafted elements with innovative design techniques. The British magazine “It's Nice That” dubbed their work as “simple, thoughtful, practical design that's easy to engage with and comfortable to have around.”Renowned for its progressive approach, Bedow's portfolio boasts an impressive array of Swedish and international clients, including Aller Media, Coop, Neko Health, Unesco and Unicef. Their work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Fantastic Man, Monocle, and The Washington Post. And, over the years, they've also won many prestigious design awards from the Art Directors Club, Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Type Directors Club and more.In addition to their design work, Bedow has also made a mark in the world of podcasting, with Perniclas hosting the acclaimed series Grafisk Design. During its run, Grafisk Design featured interviews with fifteen prominent designers in the Swedish graphic design community, further solidifying Bedow's reputation as a leader in the field.Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. Melody's deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in the creation of Melody Vaughn Interiors. As a designer for over 15 years - the goal remains the same ..... Designing and creating beautiful ...Melody Vaughn is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing.Most current role as Business Development manager Melody is charged with bringing high end luxury clients into the Design Studio from builders - developers to residential clients and more. Hosting events and private parties to conducting CEU classes for interior designers....while still working with her MVI clients. Floor and Decor design studio is different from the traditional warehouse store. Enjoy a personalized experience with the benefits of design services and samples at your fingertips. The showroom features an unbeatable selection of tile, wood, stone & more. If you're looking to upgrade your home with beautiful kitchen wall tiles or bathroom flooring, Floor & Decor is the place to be, and our kitchen and bath showrooms can offer the ultimate experience. These showrooms allow you to see and feel real samples of high-quality tile and floor products, including everything from mosaic bathroom wall tiles to classic kitchen backsplashes. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. Melody's deep-rooted passion for interior design, coupled with her sales and business development background, culminated in the creation of Melody Vaughn Interiors. As a designer for over 15 years - the goal remains the same ..... Designing and creating beautiful ...Melody Vaughn is an interior designer whose expertise extends to kitchens, bathrooms, renovations, art consultation, and writing.Most current role as Business Development manager Melody is charged with bringing high end luxury clients into the Design Studio from builders - developers to residential clients and more. Hosting events and private parties to conducting CEU classes for interior designers....while still working with her MVI clients. Floor and Decor design studio is different from the traditional warehouse store. Enjoy a personalized experience with the benefits of design services and samples at your fingertips. The showroom features an unbeatable selection of tile, wood, stone & more. If you're looking to upgrade your home with beautiful kitchen wall tiles or bathroom flooring, Floor & Decor is the place to be, and our kitchen and bath showrooms can offer the ultimate experience. These showrooms allow you to see and feel real samples of high-quality tile and floor products, including everything from mosaic bathroom wall tiles to classic kitchen backsplashes. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FARM-TO-NEWSSTAND PUBLISHING—The pandemic screwed a lot of businesses over, but it did a real number on the restaurant industry. Beset by low margins at the best of times, Covid was to the business what a neglected pot of boiling milk is to your stove top. But Max Meighen, a restaurant owner in Toronto decided to fill in his down time by … creating a magazine. Because of course he did.And so he cooked up Serviette, a magazine about food that feels and looks and reads unlike any other food title around.Nicola Hamilton came on as Creative Director soon thereafter. She had worked for a number of Canadian titles and during Covid, founded Issues Magazine Shop, one of Canada's—if not the world's—leading independent magazine shops. Because of course she did.Food magazines, like all media, have gone through a lot recently, and the changes wrought by digital media have been amplified by Influencers, TikTokers, Instagram recipe makers, Substackers, bloggers, you name it. The food industry is ruthless and not for the weak. And I think you'll find that both Max and Nicola are anything but. They are, quite simply, Master Chefs. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Calling all design and brand mascot nerds that were around in the 90s! We sat down with one of the original creators of Clippy (and the suite of Microsoft Office Assistants) and we got really deep in the lore of the tech mascot universe. Focus Lab CEO and Monte Atherton, founder of Astonishing Work design studio, hit on so many fantastic topics such as:
Are you ready to scale your design studio but feeling stuck when it comes to creating predictable, sustainable growth? In this episode, we're uncovering the missing piece that most designers overlook when trying to take their business to the next level. Whether you're drowning in client work or struggling to land steady projects, this episode will give you actionable insights to move forward with confidence. Get ready to transform your design studio into a well-oiled, revenue-generating machine. Resources & Links: Studio Growth Accelerator – Learn how to build a scalable design studio with my proven framework. Designed to Scale Mastermind - Apply for our February 2025 cohort. Follow me on Instagram @byoliviaaustin for more tips and strategies. If you found this episode helpful, take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow designer who needs this!
NOT THE SAFE CHOICE—Most magazines are not political. Unless, that is, you create a bilingual Arabic-English language magazine about design out of Beirut. Or another bilingual magazine about women and gender—also out of Beirut. Then, perhaps, your intentions are a bit less opaque.Maya Moumne is a Lebanese designer by training who now divides her time between Beirut and Montréal. She is the editor and co-creator of Journal Safar and Al Hayya, two magazines that attempt to capture the breadth and diversity of what we inaccurately—monolithically—call “the Arab World.” Both magazines are also examples of tremendous design and, frankly, bravery.The subject-matter on display here means the magazines have limited distribution in the very region they cover—which is both ironic and the exact reason the magazines exist. That both have also been noticed and fêted by magazine insiders in the West is perhaps also something worth celebrating.Maya Moumne is a designer. Of the possibilities for a better and more inclusive future for everyone, everywhere.[Production note: This conversation was recorded prior to the violence in Lebanon. We send our best wishes to the staff of Journal Safar and Al Hayya and hope they are safe. And mostly we wish for a peaceful future for all.] Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
From working in a butcher shop as a child to immersing himself in the world of art and architecture, Vincent Celano's upbringing in Brooklyn, New York instilled in him a love of storytelling and a deep appreciation for the power of design.After graduating from Pratt Institute, he cut his teeth at design giants like Rockwell Group, Jeffrey Beers International, and ICRAVE, where he honed his craft in experiential and hospitality design.In 2005, he founded Celano Design Studio, a multidisciplinary firm dedicated to creating dynamic, guest-centered environments. Today, the studio has expanded to include furniture and industrial design, reflecting Celano's unwavering commitment to human-centered experiences.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.
CHAMPION OF A BETTER FUTURE—Wired magazine feels like it's been around forever. And perhaps these days any media that has been around for over 30 years qualifies as forever.It has, certainly, been around during the entirety of the digital age. It has been witness to the birth of the internet, of social media, of cellphones, and of AI. It feels like an institution as well as an authority for a certain kind of subject. But what is that subject? Because Wired is not just a tech publication. It never was.Katie Drummond is the editorial director of Wired, a position she has held for just over a year. This job is the closing of a circle in a sense, because her first job in media was as an intern at Wired. She has worked almost exclusively in digital media since, for a range of outfits—many of them shuttered—proof of the vagaries and the reality of media in the digital age.At Wired Drummond oversees a robust digital presence, including video, the print publication, as well as Wired offices in places like Italy, Mexico, and Japan. She says that Wired “champions a better future” … meaning Wired seems like the publication of the moment, in many ways, at the intersection of tech, culture, politics, and the environment. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
EVERYONE IS A SALESMAN—In 1995, New York magazine declared Martha Stewart the “Definitive American Woman of Our Time.” And, as the saying goes (sort of), behind every Definitive American Woman of Our Time is another Definitive American Woman of Our Time. And that's today's guest, designer Gael Towey.But let's back up. It's 1982, and Martha Stewart, then known as the “domestic goddess”—or some other dismissive moniker—published her first book, Entertaining. It was a blockbuster success that was soon followed by a torrent of food, decorating, and lifestyle bestsellers.In 1990, after a few years making books with the likes of Jackie Onassis, Irving Penn, Arthur Miller, and, yes, Martha Stewart, Towey and her Clarkson Potter colleague, Isolde Motley, were lured away by Stewart, who had struck a deal with Time Inc. to conceive and launch a new magazine.Towey's modest assignment? Define and create the Martha Stewart brand. Put a face to the name. From scratch. And then, distill it across a rapidly-expanding media and retail empire.In the process, Stewart, Motley, and Towey redefined everything about not only women's magazines, but the media industry itself—and spawned imitators from Oprah, Rachael, and even Rosie.By the turn of the millennium, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, as it was rebranded in 1997, included seven magazines, multiple TV projects, a paint collection with Sherwin-Williams, a mail-order catalog, Martha by Mail, massive deals with retailers Kmart, Home Depot, and Macy's, a line of crafts for Michael's, a custom furniture brand with Bernhardt, and even more bestselling books. And the responsibility for the visual identity of all of it fell to Towey and her incredibly talented team. It was a massive job.We talk to Towey about her early years in New Jersey, about being torn between two men (“Pierre” and Stephen), eating frog legs with Condé Nast's notorious editorial director, Alexander Liberman, and, about how, when all is said and done, life is about making beautiful things with extraordinary people.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Mountain Gazette, Commercial Type, and Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
As data-oriented digital marketers, we often have little to say about brand strategy and graphic design agencies.That's where Lucy and Imogen from Lumo Design Studio jump in to tell us their story about how they went from freelance graphic designers to a full brand strategy agency busy enough to turn down work.Lucy and Imogen walk through what it was like when they first started trying to sell postcards and brochures to providing comprehensive branding solutions for large companies.Neither of them had formal education in the subject and they battled imposter syndrome as they built their, now-successful, branding agency in Australia.Tune in to this episode to see how they got started and got their first clients, how they became experts in branding with no specialized education in it, how they pivoted to get recurring work from clients, and how they never thought web design and development was going to be a staple to their agency.----------------------------------LUMO is a brand strategy and design agency started by Lucy and Imogen in Brisbane, Australia. You can connect with Lucy and Imogen via their website or on LinkedIn:www.lumodesignstudio.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-borrill-a5b21935/https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogen-borrill/----------------------------------Sponsors:Wix Studio is a sponsor of this episode and introduced Lumo Design Studio to the Agency Growth Podcast.----------------------------------Our recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencyuTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencyuFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u
THE BRAND CALLED US—In the summer of 1995, I got an offer I couldn't refuse. It came from my guests today, Alan Webber and Bill Taylor, the founding editors of Fast Company, widely acknowledged as one of the magazine industry's great success stories. Their vision for the magazine was an exercise in thinking different. Nothing we did hewed to the conventional wisdom of magazine-making. Our founders came from politics and activism born in the ivy halls of Harvard. Our HQ was far from the center of the magazine world, in Boston's North End—“leave the pages, take the cannolis.” And Fast Company was not a part of the five families of magazine publishing. It wouldn't have worked if it was. I was one of the first people Alan and Bill hired, and as the magazine's founding art director, I could tell Fast Company was going to be big. And it was big. Huge, in fact. Shortly after its launch, a typical issue of the magazine routinely topped out at almost 400 pages. We had to get up to speed, and fast.Its mission was big, too. Bill and Alan's plan sounded simple: to offer rules for radicals that would be inspiring and instructive; to encourage their audience to think bigger about what they might achieve for their companies and themselves, and to provide tools to help us all succeed in work … and in life. Their mantra: Work is personal. The effect, however, was even bigger. The magazine was a blockbuster hit, winning ASME awards for General Excellence and Design. It was Ad Age's 1995 Launch of the Year. Bill and Alan were named Adweek's editors of the year in 1999. It even spawned its own reader-generated social network, the Company of Friends, that counted over 40,000 members worldwide. And it brought together an extraordinary team of creatives who, to this day, carry on the mission in their own way—including the founders. Nearly thirty years after the launch of the magazine, Alan is currently serving his second term as the mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bill is the best-selling author of Mavericks at Work, among other books, and continues to lead the conversation on transforming business. We often said that Fast Company was the one that would ruin us for all future jobs. It was a moment in time that I and my colleagues will treasure forever. I am thrilled to be able to share that story with you today.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Mountain Gazette, Commercial Type, and Freeport Press. Print Is Dead (Long Live Print!) is a production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Kuo, a former Disney graphic designer turned brand strategist and founder of Author Brand Studio. Amy shares her remarkable journey of leaving a dream job at Disney to start her own design agency, transforming from zero clients to a six-figure business, all while navigating personal challenges with grief and mental health. Amy opens up about the life changes that led her to prioritize her wellness and embrace an anti-hustle approach to business. She reflects on the importance of setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and implementing a four-day work week to create a sustainable, fulfilling career that aligns with her values. This discussion offers insights into balancing productivity with personal life, showing how entrepreneurs can thrive by creating a lifestyle that serves both their business goals and personal well-being. We also explore the art of crafting a unique brand identity, where Amy shares her inspiration from Hollywood designer Adrian and the power of a singular brand message that resonates deeply with the right audience. She highlights strategies for standing out in the crowded digital space and connecting emotionally with clients. For entrepreneurs navigating their own transitions or seeking better work-life balance, Amy's story is a testament to the power of resilience, intention, and self-care. Join us as Amy Kuo shares her journey, and learn how you can build a meaningful business that honors both your personal and professional growth. This episode is filled with inspiration and actionable tips for redefining success—don't miss it! Connect with Amy: www.authorbrand.studio www.authorbrand.studio/freecourse Connect with Cassie & Shay: Programs: https://bucketlisbombshells.com/programs Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bucketlistbombshellscommunity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistbombshells/
The tension between aesthetics and performance in architecture is a critical and complex issue in contemporary design. Architects are increasingly and appropriately being tasked with designing buildings that are not only beautiful but also functional in terms of impacts on owners, occupants, resources, and planetary ecosystems. The contrasting view, one where architecture is principally form-making comes at its peril. As Juhani Pallasmaa cautions, following this path “The world becomes a hedonistic but meaningless visual journey”Navigating the path between form and function is central to the role of architecture in our society. It is also the backdrop to the daily routine for our guest in this episode. Keith Simon FAIA is both an architect and an enclosure consultant, two roles that move him from one vantage point to the other continually.As Keith says in this interview Architects could be leading many of the changes society needs now but are not. I think we should all look introspectively and ask “Am I prioritizing the right things?”. This episode is both a tribute to the importance of architecture and an appeal to prioritize the lived experience of homes and buildings over the hedonic sculpture on the cover of the glossy magazine. The themes touched on here will ripple out through the AEC for the rest of our careers. It's both important and captivating to reflect on them now. Enjoy!Keith SimonAn expert in building enclosure technology, Keith Simon addresses the critical and often unmet need for ensuring and improving building performance, resilience, and durability by guiding design teams, educating future architects, and facilitating interdisciplinary exchange. Keith is the Vice President of Design Phase Services at Salas O'Brien. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), Legacy LEED AP, Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP), and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) with over 20 years' experience in architectural design and building enclosure consultation. His experience includes peer review, design assistance, durability analysis, construction administration, testing, and forensics of building envelope issues. Keith was the founder of the AIA Austin Building Enclosure Council (BEC: Austin) and currently serves as chair for BEC: Austin and board member for the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) Alliance Austin Chapter. He also serves as the Vice Chair for the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) executive committee. Keith has been adjunct faculty at the University of Texas School of Architecture since 2011 teaching Environmental Controls, Building Science, Detailing, and Design Studio.TeamHosted by Kristof IrwinEdited by Nico MignardiProduced by M. Walker