Podcasts about firebelly design

“Throughout my life here, there have been a lot of people who have created safe passage for me as a professional through my design career.” Ruki Neuhold-RavikumarIn the first episode of This Is A Prototype: The Design Leadership Podcast I speak to Antonio Garcia, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at TXI, and Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar, president of the Kansas City Art Institute. We cover a wide range of stories about what it takes to be a leader in this new era of design, including those many jobs, experiences, and people that shaped our design journeys. I'm excited to present the first episode of This Is A Prototype, and eager to get your feedback!-------------Antonio García is Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at TXI, a remote-first digital strategy and product innovation firm. Previously Antonio held leadership roles at Rightpoint, Gravitytank, and Firebelly Design and he's the creator and host of The Dadwell Podcast, exploring the intersection of creativity and fatherhood.Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar is the President at the Kansas City Art Institute, a landmark, higher educational art and design institution in Kansas City, Missouri. Originally from Chennai, India, Ruki is a dynamic administrator, educator, thought leader, and award-winning designer focused on reimagining education, improving exposure to creative career pathways, and increasing access to knowledge at cultural institutions. She has previously served in leadership roles at the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Central Oklahoma.

On the very first episode of the Mission Driven Business Podcast, Brian chats with Dawn Hancock, the founder of socially conscious creative studio Firebelly Design. Dawn shares how she built the studio from the ground up, while maintaining a focus on creating “Good Design For Good Reason.” In this episode, you'll learn the life event that compelled Dawn to create her company at age 25, the grit that led to the studio's two-decade-long winning streak, and Dawn's plans for the future.   Episode Highlights Put people first Dawn defines a mission-driven business as an organization that puts people first, and her studio Firebelly Design has been doing fulfilling that mantra since its founding in 1999. When making decisions, Dawn considers the impact of her business on people -- whether that's the work the studio produces or the clients that Firebelly takes on. “For me, it's not to say that profits don't matter, but it means putting people first,” Dawn said. She later added, “Profit does matter. It just doesn't have to be the only thing.”   Starting young can be an advantage Driven by a desire to create meaningful work and the loss of her father, Dawn founded Firebelly age 25. At the time, she figured she could always get another job if starting her own business didn't work out. She also had the advantage of few fixed responsibilities, such as a mortgage. “I had that young naivety,” Dawn said. “I didn't know what I didn't know, which ultimately was a huge plus to me.” Initially, Dawn wanted to make enough to cover her bills, while still being able to be selective in the studio's clients. More than 20 years later, her focus has expanded to include the wellbeing of more than a dozen people who work with her to create good design for good reason.   Know when to delegate Dawn had to learn the importance of delegation the hard way. About seven years into running Firebelly, Dawn took on all of the work herself for a big, high paying project. But when Dawn got stretched too thin, Firebelly ultimately got fired from the job. It was at that moment that Dawn learned the importance of relying on her team. “I have a team for a reason, and I trust them, so why am I not … just focusing on the clients, which is what I'm ultimately really good at?” she said. “That was a big ‘Aha' moment.” Since that key learning, Dawn's role at Firebelly has continued to evolve, and she is now in the process of planning her transition away from the company she founded. Dawn had already been trying to envision the future both for her personal life and for Firebelly, and when 2020 hit, her answer became clear. “I just had this moment where I realized I can hire somebody to replace myself,” she said. While Dawn hasn't found the right person to run Firebelly as of the podcast recording, she is excited about the prospect of delegating her latest role. “They can see and do things that I probably wouldn't have," she said.   Resources/Links https://www.firebellydesign.com Dawn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawnhancock Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianFinancial   About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast  Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Dawn Hancock! Chicago Design thought leader and righteous warrior for a better world and better design! Live from the late late afternoon show. https://www.firebellydesign.com/work https://www.firebellydesign.com/people https://www.firebellydesign.com/endeavors The Late, Late Afternoon Show will expose students to the best and the brightest across Chicago’s vivid cultural landscape. The class is taught through a talk show/interview format, allowing each week’s featured guest to share their life and work experiences in the arts. Students will race across the city to experience music venues, museums, theatres, performances, art exhibits, design shows and all the human-made beauty a world-class city’s culture provides.      

EPISODE 01 – DIVVY In this episode, we set out to uncover the story behind the widely-adored & massively successfully visual branding of the Divvy Bike Share Program here in Chicago. With over 7 million trips taken since its 2013 launch, a 31,000+ annual rider membership, and wickedly-devoted engaged fan base, Divvy has become one of the most cherished public programs the city has ever seen and the widely-recognized branding & visual identity, built around its clever logo, can be credited for much of its public adoption.   We met up with the principals of Firebelly Design, founder Dawn Hancock and creative director Will Miller at their Humboldt Park offices to discuss the origins of this project with the Chicago Dept of Transportation, their collaboration with IDEO for developing its name & launch logistics, the evolution of the brand’s widely-lauded logo, and the widely inventive design that the publicly-available user data has spawned.

Can design change the world? How can you make a difference through design? Learn about the many ways that artists can give back and make a big difference on the season finale of After the Jump with Grace Bonney. Grace is joined by Dawn Hancock of Firebelly Design for a discussion on how designers and artists can give back to the community in unconventional ways. Tune in and hear how you can help make change with your time, your products and your skills. What do you have to offer? Who do you want to help? Get in the spirit of giving on an insightful and charity themed episode of After the Jump. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.   “No matter what field you work in – there’s always a way to give back to people you care about and who most need it. Doing work that benefits the greater good always comes with benefits that are hard to replicate in other places.” [25:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump “Volunteering is an example where it’s not about how much money you have or a specific skill set – it can just be about your time and spending time with somebody who could use your experise. Finding a cause that really speaks to you is a great way to do that.” [12:00] –Dawn Hancock on After the Jump

Firebelly Design founder Dawn Hancock discusses what it means to be a socially conscious designer.

Our hosts interview Dawn Hancock, designer & social entrepreneur, of Firebelly Design. Recorded on 11/30/12. Dawn’s Links: Firebelly Design Firebelly Foundation Firebelly U Camp Firebelly Grant For Good Reason To Give @dawnhancock on Twitter @firebellydesign on Twitter @FirebellyU on Twitter Things We Mentioned: AIGA Chicago Mentorship Program AIGA Jacksonville Archeworks @deborahalden on Twitter Domtar Graphic Arts […]