Podcast appearances and mentions of jon contino

Today, I'll be having a conversation with New York native Jon Contino, an influential staple in the design and branding community. Jon went deep into the stories that make him one of the greatest references in design and illustration of our times – he shared his personal path as a creative, his fears and strengths, the rough things that he went through as a child, and showed us how all that is infused into his life and his signature style. During this show, you'll learn what are the things that will help you stand out from the crowd as an artist, you'll get insights on how to find your artistic style, and you'll feel less alone in your creative path as Jon gives you a peak into the challenges he faced along the way, some of which you may experience as well. And stay until the end, because for this time only, I'll be sharing a bonus snippet of a conversation we had off the record. See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast

Scott is joined by Jon Contino to recap the 2 game sweep against the Pirates. Topics include Aaron Judge's historic season, Harrison Bader's Yankee debut, Gleyber Torres' hot September, Severino's return from the injured list, and bullpen confidence heading into the postseason.   Go to Manscaped.com and use code BRONX21 for 20% off + free shipping.  Download the WynnBET app today and receive a special offer: bet $50, win $200 with code XBLUEWIRE.      Get in touch:   @YankeesPodcast   @Andrew_Rotondi   @ScottReinen     Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast   Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342   Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For decades, some of America's most beloved sports teams played with imagery trading on outdated, offensive racial stereotypes. It wasn't until very recently — with the public calling foul and sponsors pulling their support —  that some sports brands relented and rebranded. In this episode of A Change of Brand, we dive into the murky waters of controversial sports branding with designer and creative director Jon Contino. To see the change of brand for yourself, visit achangeofbrand.com or follow us on Instagram @achangeofbrand.Produced by Matchstic (matchstic.com / @matchstichouse), hosted by Blake Howard, (@blakehoward), co-hosted by Tracy Clark, edited by Gabe Kitzman, fact-checked by Jill Jeffries, co-written by Pamela Henman, and artwork by Rachel Jackson.

with—Travis Robertson and Greg Almeida, Colossus—and—Jon Contino, Contino Studio—Original post with images at https://bit.ly/bnpodcast037

In episode 46 the guys keep it light and random. Brent talks poorly of the movie Speed and Jon is not thrilled.

In episode 45 we answer the burning question on everyone's minds: WHAT DOES BIG DAWG SAY TO SMALL DAWG. And then we talk about other things like internet gurus, movie aesthetics and more cool stuff that is cool like life or whatever.

I am joined this week by Jon Contino, author of "Brand By Hand" and someone who has helped design some of your favorite things. We talk all about how Jon got into art, how the Bartman logo influenced him, and the impact The Simpsons made on him.

Welcome to the wild kingdom. The animals have taken over The Nose Knows on episode 43. Side note: There are some technical difficulties on Jon's mic for the first few minutes, but it does go back to normal for the rest of the episode!

Codec Projects - S1E13 - Jon Contino - Artist | Designer | Contino Studios We talk about getting into art and using that skill to contribute to the Long Island Hardcore scene in the late 90’s to this day. He explains his journey to become an in demand artist and designer who has done work for Nike, Coca Cola, Hulu, Netfilx and much more. You can follow Jon and everything he’s doing at @joncontino Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Episode 41. Canadians. Talking Dogs. McConaughey.

In episode 39 we discuss egomaniacs and we tell them to cut it out.

In episode 37 we recap 2020. It didn't go well.

FULL SHOW NOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-123SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---When you’re on your creative grind, it’s important to get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and get lost in your work. This helps you develop your style, find your voice, and carve your niche. That, in turn, attracts commissions and people to your artistic mission and vision.Jon Contino is someone who’s been doing cool shit before it was cool and unapologetically pours themselves into their work.He’s a designer, letterer, illustrator, and branding sorcerer hailing from New York who conjures up dope work for massive brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and AT&T through his Contino Studio Agency.Today, Jon and I peel back the layers of:What branding is and isn’tHis illustration process and humbling backstoryCreating good work that’s true to yourselfBeing a design sponge outside of the internetTurning flaws into strengths and moreIf you need a boost to go the extra mile in showing your true self in your work, then this episode was made for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESBook: Brand by HandThe Nose Knows PodcastFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide CONNECT WITH JONInstagramWebsite----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic  -  BlookahPodcast Editor  -  Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant  -  Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist  -  Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator  -  Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist  -  Greg D'Amico

Best of MTC: Jon Contino, Owner, Chief Creative at CONTINOwww.MeettheCreatives.orgwww.www.linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny 

Sometimes you have to be willing to work twice as hard as the next person to get to where you want to go. Jon Contino has never been afraid of hard work, believing in his ideas or standing up for the little guy. This conversation is the perfect episode for anyone working on their self-confidence as a creative, and it's scary to be in first place, but you have to take that chance that puts you in the lead.

New episode with one of our favorites, Jon Contino!! Quarantine life is bringing out a new, optimistic side of Jon and it's just what we all need!

'There is No Off' with Jon Continowww.Linktr.ee/MeettheCreativesNY

In episode 27 of The Nose Knows, we are very very tired, but we are LIVE on YouTube! We talk about the perils of being short (especially in Long Island), how to become a better designer, how to live and be a functioning workaholic, and we take the Stranger Things kids down a peg. Submit your questions at nosecast.com to have your question read anonymously for an upcoming episode. Jon's new book, "Brand By Hand" from Abrams Publishing is available now at continobook.com! Theme song "Poison" by Incendiary: incendiary.bandcamp.com Check out Incendiary's new record, "Thousand Mile Stare" on Closed Casket Activities here.

In episode 26 of The Nose Knows we go as live as a podcast can possibly be! Submit your questions at nosecast.com to have your question read anonymously for an upcoming episode. Jon's new book, "Brand By Hand" from Abrams Publishing is available now at continobook.com! Theme song "Poison" by Incendiary: incendiary.bandcamp.com Check out Incendiary's latest record, "Thousand Mile Stare" on Closed Casket Activities here.

Your Permission Slip to Be Weird I grew up under the impression that being weird was a bad thing. Being weird got you picked on and bullied. Being normal is what helped you fit in. I was definitely a weirdo growing up. Getting severely bullied made it hard for me to express myself as I got older. Popularity and acceptance are what I craved, so I did everything in my power to "blend in" with the cool crowd. It's funny how the theme has changed now that we're creative adults. We're told not to lose that child-like imagination. We're told being weird is a good thing and that showcasing your uniqueness is how you'll stand out. Back in episode 81, I gave you 3 Super Convincing Reasons to Show Your Weird and Wave Your Freak Flag. That episode was more of a permission slip for me to dig deep on the weird shit I loved as a kid and the weird shit I love as an immature adult. After attending Crop Conference last month, some of the biggest juggernauts in the creative realm all touched on this theme of embracing your weird—it just so happens they are all past guests on the podcast as well. I felt inspired to combine their episodes with my thoughts and go deeper on this weird subject of showing your weird. Today's episode is now a permission slip for you to connect the dots of your weirdness as a kid with your weirdness as an adult. Of course, I'm dishing out a fun drawing challenge with this to give you something to act on. More details on this at the end. Let's start with going over the juggernaut speaker quotes from Crop and use those as our foundation. Crop Conference Fuel James Victore During James's keynote, he talked a bit about his book Feck Perfuction. In his book and one of the messages he constantly drives home to creatives is the quote of, "The things that made you weird as a kid make you great today." This quote formed the theme for today's assignment and got me thinking about all the weird things I loved as the kid and how those weird things influence me today. You can listen to James back on episode 117 of the podcast. Jon Contino Jon Contino's talk was literally titled Born Weird. He embraces the shit that's made him weird in his past and influenced his style and the person he's become today. A quote that resonates with me the most was when he said, "Creatives get to be weird forever." He said that shit with so much conviction that it let me know I'm going in the right direction. You can listen to Jon back on episode 123 of the podcast. Lauren Hom Last, but definitely not least, Lauren Hom rocked the stage and dropped some gems about how her passion projects spoke to her inner weirdo. I'm meshing two quotes into one here when she said, "Embrace your inner weird. The things you love outside of design are the things you should explore in your work." It got me thinking: how can I incorporate the weird things I loved in the past and in the present and show more of it in my work? Again, more fuel to this drawing challenge I'm giving you shortly. You can listen to Lauren back on episode 75 of the podcast. My Past & Present Weirdness Since I've been back from the conference, I gave myself a little homework assignment to dig deep into the weird shit I was obsessed about when I was a kid. In no particular order, things I loved as a kid: Pizza Aliens and outer space Anything paranormal and supernatural Trees, clouds, and sun rays Cartoons: Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Rugrats, Reading Rainbow Bob Ross Football and Basketball Cards Dragons and Grim Reapers Video games Pokemon and Zelda on Gameboy Mario on Nintendo Shaq-F, Sonic, and Tecmo Superbowl on Sega Final Fantasy, Tony Hawk, Madden, and Spyro on PlayStation Cool S Pencils, fine liners, black and white, and details over white space Laffy Taffy Jokes The things I love as an immature adult: Pizza Aliens and outer space Anything paranormal and supernatural Trees, clouds, and sun rays Coffee Cats Art supplies Game of Thrones Puns, Dad Jokes, Wordplay, and Alliteration Pencils, fine liners, black and white, and details over white space Fitness When I list out my past and present weird obsessions, I can easily start connecting the dots and see the overlap in my work. The Future Weird of Perspective-Collective As I niche down and start the next chapter of Perspective-Collective, there are a few things I'm tapping into as I grow to know more about myself. My goal isn't to attract and appeal to the widest audience possible like it once was. In this day and age of social media, people crave an authentic connection to those who aren't afraid to be their true selves in their work—both online and offline. I realize it's more important than ever to wave my freak flag with pride. Doing so helps me attract the right type of freaks to my tribe who vibe to my own flavor of weird. The rest can unfollow, and hopefully, they'll find their own community of like-minded weirdos. Waving my freak flag moving forward involves understanding, embracing, and showing those weird things that make me unique from my past and present to shape my future. That's where this challenge comes to play if you're vibin' to today's message. The Challenge: Show Your Weird #PCFlashSheet I want you to create a flash sheet (a collective collage of drawings) of the things that made you weird as a kid and now as an adult. Use my episode artwork today as an example or search Flash Sheet on Instagram or Pinterest to get a better idea of what I'm talking about. Tag me on Instagram on both my @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast accounts and use #PCFlashSheet to make sure I see it. That's it! Use color, go black and white, make a photo collage, whatever you want. I'm hoping today's message and this challenge gets you one step closer to showing up and being your truest, weirdest self—the weirder the better. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Check out more details for Crop Cruise 2020 Download your FREE Side Hustler's War Chest Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Listener of the Week: decentdesigner usa Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Jon Contino on How to Produce Good Work by Being Yourself When you’re on your creative grind, it’s important to get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and get lost in your work. This helps you develop your style, find your voice, and carve your niche. That, in turn, attracts commissions and people to your artistic mission and vision. Jon Contino is someone who’s been doing cool shit before it was cool and unapologetically pours themselves into their work. Jon’s a designer, letterer, illustrator, and branding sorcerer hailing from New York who conjures up dope work for massive brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and AT&T through his Contino Studio Agency. Today, Jon and I peel back the layers of: What branding is and isn’t His illustration process and humbling backstory Creating good work that’s true to yourself Being a design sponge outside of the internet Turning flaws into strengths and more If you need a boost to go the extra mile in showing your true self in your work, then this episode was made for you. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Connect with Jon Contino: Instagram | Website Purchase Jon Contino's book Listen to the Nose Know's Podcast Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: BlaBla from Canada Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Self-starting, using your background to better your future, and not getting ripped off by poser brands are all part of our conversation with designer Jon Contino. In the process, we talk about Queens and LI HC, not being held up at gunpoint, six-figure debt, and the Keebler Elf's government name.

Best of MTC: Jon Contino, Owner, Creative Director at CONTINO www.Linktr.eee/MeettheCreativesNY

After a stretch of great interviews, Glyn and Dave have a catch up to talk about recent events, some news, a few recommendations and some info about our upcoming 50th episode and big prize draw. plus some chit chat in-between. Stay tuned, subscribe and get ready for our episode next week, please tell your friends, share and comment, it really helps us make better shows for you and us! Thank you Recommendation links | Jon Contino LINK | Mark Seliger LINK | Apple iPad 32GB 9.7" LINK | Apple Pencil LINK | Zoom H6 Recorder LINK | Field Notes Subscription LINK | ProCreate LINK | RetroSupply LINK | Ian Barnard Brushes LINK

Monday Motivation: 'There is No Off' with Jon Contino www.Linktr.ee/MeettheCreativesNY

Tiffany Parra, Recruiting Coordinator at LinkedIn Tiffany's Links: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyparra_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ https://www.instagram.com/flexwithfood/?hl=en Meet the Creatives seeks to bridge the gap between entry-level creatives and top talent from companies like Google, Facebook, Nike, VaynerMedia, Airbnb, Twitter, Huge, Pentagram, Adobe and more. Meet the Creatives has over 200,000 downloads in over 65 countries. It has featured guests including Paula Scher, Debbie Millman, Malika Favre, Seth Godin, Michael Beirut, Jon Contino and more! Learn more - www.Linktr.ee/MeettheCreativesNY Tiffany's Podcast 'Work in Progress' - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/work-in-progress/id1358146305?mt=2

We saved this one for last! Jordan & Nick chat with Jon Contino discussing his unique freelance career. For more info on Jon, check out his site at https://www.joncontino.com/

On July 17th we hosted a live show in New York with our bud Rob of Meet the Creatives. We first interviewed Jon Contino and then Rob interviewed Jennet Liaw. Overall it was an amazing night with lots of nerdy creatives and the drinks were plentiful! Jon definitely got crazy with us on stage, showing that he may some day have a career in stand up comedy.

Today's guest is Jon Contino, Creative Director for Contino Studios and author of BRAND BY HAND. Jon is an independent designer and developed his own clothing brand,  In this episode, Jon breaks down identifying your own as a creative, confidence as a creative, and the journey behind his new book, BRAND BY HAND. 

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This week on the Creative South Podcast I’m talking with artist and designer, Jon Contino. Jon and I chat about playing in bands as a kid and designing the cover art for the tapes they made, the importance of understanding typography before diving into hand lettering, the process of working with Hollywood studios on key art for movies, using client boundaries to push your work further in a new directions, and more.

Live at the Sound View Greenport MTC LIVE!!

Throwback Thursday - 'There is No Off' with Jon Contino

On this episode of Meet the Creatives, my wife (Sammie) and I share everything you need to know about Meet the Creatives LIVE at the Sound View Greenport! :) Book Your Room Here: www.MeettheCreatives.Design

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On this week's episode, I bring you a front seat at MLC Connect 2017 for "The Future of Sports Design" panel with Chin Wang (Creative Director, ESPN the Magazine), Todd Radom (Designer/Illustrator, Todd Radom Design), Joe Bosack (Creative Director, Joe Bosack & Co.) and Jon Contino (Creative Director, Jon Contino Studio)—all former guests of Makers of Sport. The panel is short (about 30 min.), but a lot of knowledge and experience is shared as the panelists touch on how they build relationships, manage collaborating with creatives in multiple disciplines, mistakes they've made and more. You'll hear Joe Bosack mention Tom O'Grady of Gameplan Creative and Bill Frederick of Fanbrandz who were in the audience. Enjoy. Mentions Include: MLC Connect Chin Wang's Mos Episode Todd Radom's MoS Episode Joe Bosack's MoS Episode Jon Contino's MoS Episode Tom O'Grady's MoS Episode Bill Frederick's MoS Episode My next guest is Shane Mielke, an independent creative director and interactive designer in Southern California. Shane is a bit of legend in the interactive design space. Once a creative director for renown interactive firm of the early 2000s, 2Advanced Studios, Shane now freelances full-time, is a high school football coach at a prominent SoCal school and world-class Crossfit athlete. More on Shane can be found at his site. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support for the podcast by joining the community and keeping it sponsor-free. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble. *Correction: I mentioned Todd's episode in this podcast as episode 3, it's actually episode 4.

This week we got to talk to one of the top dogs in hand lettering...mutha fuckin Jon Contino!!! It was kinda hard to understand him through his thick NY accent, but it was such a treat! We found out about everything he hates, he told us about his wifey and little girl, we got into lettering and licensing, and his life as a workaholic. You'll never guess if he's a walnut guy or an almond guy! This weeks episode is sponsored by VersaChalk!! They're giving out 100 4-packs of Bold Tip White Chalkboard Markers to Drunk on Lettering Listeners FOR FREEEEEE!!! Go to versachalk.com, select the 4 pack white bold markers, and use the code "DRUNKON" at checkout!! WOO! Theme Song by Real J Wallace, produced by Dayfade.

On this episode of Meet the Creatives, I meet Jon Contino. We talk about his love of baseball, our childhood creative endeavors, answer questions sent in by listeners and more! Subscribe on iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-creatives/id1252503888?mt=2 Subscribe on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtb7w0TeVHdGGJ4KK5F3aZg/videos Follow on Medium ► https://medium.com/@rob_86719 Rob Johnston is a New York based Designer whose work focuses on brand growth through digital, print and environmental design. He is also the founder of Meet the Creatives; a podcast which seeks to bridge the gap between entry-level Designers and top creatives from companies like Google, Facebook, Nike, Airbnb, Pentagram and more. Learn more about Rob ► www.RobJohnston.Design www.MeettheCreatives.Design www.RobJohnston.Design www.Facebook.com/MeettheCreatives www.Twitter.com/MeettheCreative

On this episode of Meet the Creatives, I meet Jon Contino. We talk about his love of baseball, our childhood creative endeavors, answer questions sent in by listeners and more!

Our guest this week is Jon Contino. Jon is a very talented branding consultant, creative director and a monster of a design force, creating custom lettering and illustrations for brands like ESPN, Nike, Stephen King, Flip Skateboards, Jack Daniels, and more. He also produces his own clothing and goods, JC NYC. In this episode, we discuss his process and his background, his custom lettering workshop, the challenges of balancing design life with family life, how New York has influenced his designs, and more. “Everyone wants to be known for something. Step one is really caring about what you're doing.” - Jon Contino This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. The working world has changed. With the growth of the internet, there’s never been more opportunities for the self-employed. To meet this need, FreshBooks is excited to announce the launch of an all new version of their cloud accounting software! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. Dribbble Shots The Book of Life Logo The Book of Life "El Skeleto" font design Links Mentioned in Overtime: Jon Contino Jon Contino NYC Jon Contino on Dribbble Jon Contino on Twitter Jon's Lettering Workshop: The Complete Guide to Custom Lettering Leatherhead Sports Lemon Ball Baseball The Book of Life Project The Book of Life "El Skeleto" font design

Our guest this week is Jon Contino. Jon is a very talented branding consultant, creative director and a monster of a design force, creating custom lettering and illustrations for brands like ESPN, Nike, Stephen King, Flip Skateboards, Jack Daniels, and more. He also produces his own clothing and goods, JC NYC. In this episode, we discuss his process and his background, his custom lettering workshop, the challenges of balancing design life with family life, how New York has influenced his designs, and more. “Everyone wants to be known for something. Step one is really caring about what you're doing.” - Jon Contino This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. The working world has changed. With the growth of the internet, there’s never been more opportunities for the self-employed. To meet this need, FreshBooks is excited to announce the launch of an all new version of their cloud accounting software! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to Overtime listeners. To claim it, just go to freshbooks.com/overtime and enter OVERTIME in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. Dribbble Shots The Book of Life Logo The Book of Life "El Skeleto" font design Links Mentioned in Overtime: Jon Contino Jon Contino NYC Jon Contino on Dribbble Jon Contino on Twitter Jon's Lettering Workshop: The Complete Guide to Custom Lettering Leatherhead Sports Lemon Ball Baseball The Book of Life Project The Book of Life "El Skeleto" font design

Did anyone think we'd actually make the second episode? Either way, here it is. In this episode, we are joined by Jon Contino and we discuss hero worship and how it can wreck your career (if it even matters), black magic, cartoons, and design conferences. Sorry.

This week I chat with Jon Contino, a guy I have the utmost respect for in many ways. We talk about the New York Hardcore scene, making sure your flowers don’t wilt, and many other ins and outs about his creative life, what’s next, and taking the next steps in his creative journey.   A […] The post Season 1 / Episode 35: Jon Contino appeared first on Grits & Grids®.

Renowned designer, Jon Contino, is not known for holding back and he doesn't disappoint in his conversation with WNW co-founder Justin Gignac. The definitely not PG discussion covers Jon's opinions on imitation vs. stealing, losing your edge, creative insecurity and always having something to prove.

New York native Jon Contino is widely known for his uniquely distinct style. Handy with pen and paper, he's scribbled and sketched for companies like Nike, 20th Century Fox, Ford, American Eagle, and Jack Daniels. Over the last two decades, his work has appeared on magazine covers, shirts, album jackets, and national ad campaigns. In addition to running his studio, Jon is founder and creative director of Contino Brand menswear, cofounder and creative director of CXXVI Clothing Company, and brand manager for Past Lives. He lives in New York with his wife, Erin, and their daughter, Fiona. In this episode we'll discuss Jon's work for his own clothing brand, CXXVI Clothing.

Jon is an artist and graphic designer from New York.  His designs, typography, and illustrations have graced magazine covers, t-shirts, album jackets, murals, food trucks, movie posters, websites, and national ad campaigns, just to name a few.  He’s the Founder & Creative Director of Contino Brand menswear and accessories company, as well as Co-Founder & Creative Director of CXXVI Clothing Company. Listen to Part 1 Full Shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/31 In this episode, Jon discusses: -The experience of designing for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2015. -What it is like to have your fingerprints on something that is massive in scale. -How he handled the offer of being able to do body painting on the swimsuit models. -Working for top-secret projects and the difficulty it brings to the creative process. -How he handles his work based on his love for it, not based on his love for sleep. -How time vanishes when you are doing something you love. -What art and creativity brings to his life. -How he makes every effort to make his design to be his best effort. -About how lucky breaks happen for everyone, its just up to you to make it catch. -How you have to trudge through so much as a creative person. Quotes: "There's no excuse.  If you want to do it, you just do it.  Because if you don't do it, you're gonna be on your deathbed one day and you're gonna wish that you were able to do it and the only person you can blame is yourself." "If YOU don't do it, SOMEBODY ELSE will." "If you want something so bad that you just have to do it, you do it, and you don't have to hear it from anybody. "I think there's three important words to remember as a creative person.  Pay.  Your. Dues." Links discussed: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2015 Jon's interview with Playboy Connect with Jon: Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Dribble

Jon is an artist and graphic designer from New York.  His designs, typography, and illustrations have graced magazine covers, t-shirts, album jackets, murals, food trucks, movie posters, websites, and national ad campaigns, just to name a few.  He’s the Founder & Creative Director of Contino Brand menswear and accessories company, as well as Co-Founder & Creative Director of CXXVI Clothing Company. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/joncontino In this episode, Jon discusses: -How his love and ability for design drives him. -The difference between being a creative director and a young designer. -The origins of his confidence and the journey it has taken. -The importance of a "nothing to lose" attitude. -His worst moment as a designer, and the importance of going through it. -To not get too excited about things like interviews with Playboy. -How it is a constant push, and almost addiction, for creative people to constantly want more. -How LETTING GO of what he thought a designer was supposed to be allowed him to become the designer that he always was. -How growing up in New York City (Manhatten in particular) and his love for minimalism helped to shape his design and what defined him. -The importance of hand-drawing. -About being influenced by other art and how it can (and should) seep into your own work. -How you'll never get to the level of your favorite artist -- you'll be different no matter what. -What to do when you get an idea in the middle of the night.   Quotes: "I think that as a creative person, if there is a finish line, you're done being a creative person." "The second I started to actually do what I felt was me, that's when I couldn't get enough."   Links discussed: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2015 Jon's interview with Playboy   Connect with Jon: Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Dribble

“You need to sketch...you just need to doodle…don’t even go to the computer until you absolutely know you’ve flushed it out in your head and run through every iteration you possibly could…the computer and Illustrator and Photoshop are just tools…the solution comes from your head, not from the pixels.“ On this week’s episode, Eric Bodamer joins the podcast to give us some insight into his career as uniform designer for the NHL. Having worked at major brands Nike, Abercrombie & Fitch, The Gap, Target and now Adidas; Eric sheds some light on apparel design and especially uniform culture. From breaking into the uniform design industry by answering an open call from Nike in an L.A. newspaper, to creating iconic Hall-of-Fame uniforms for the Czech Republic, to designing the most recent Stadium Series uniforms for the last year of Reebok's NHL contact, Eric has had an extensive and interesting career in uniform design. He is truly one of the pioneers in the industry. We discuss the public’s obsession with uniforms, the cultural impact on designing uniforms for international teams, as well as Todd Van Horne’s legacy at Nike. Lastly, we touch on the latest release of the NHL Stadium Series jerseys, a set of uniforms Eric and his team created at Reebok/Adidas; including discussing their thinking behind the concept, as well as functionality of hockey sweaters, and debate the potential future of uniforms under the Adidas contract. Mentions include: Todd Van Horne MoS Ep. 9: Rodney Richardson Tinker Hatfield Charles Goslin, American Graphic Designer, Pratt professor Paul Rand Saul Bass SME Branding Houston Texans logo by Verlander Design MoS Ep 40: Jon Contino Dominik Hasek, 1998 Olympic Jersey Mike Jeffries, Former A&F CEO) Ricardo Crespo Aaron Masik Charles S. Anderson Design Jony Ive, Apple Dieter Rams, Braun Massimo Vignelli Stadium Series NHL Our next guest is going to be Michelle Cruz, Senior Art Director of the New York Red Bulls. Michelle has had an extensive career in sports with stints at ESPN and the New York Knicks before joining the host MLS franchise. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

Hello boys and ghouls! Join me and my guest Jon Contino as we talk about nothing in particular! Enter at your own risk: It's the Wakey Wakey Halloween Spooktacular! Boo! It's a SCARY good time!

In continuation of giving you a behind-the-scenes of my experience at Major Level Creative Connect, this week's Halftime is a compilation of quick interviews with many of the guests at the conference. Attendees shared who they are, where they work and some of their key takeaways from MLC. You may hear some cameos from some of the talented people you follow on twitter and possibly find some new folks to follow as well. Mentions include: Todd Radom Torch Creative Th13teen MLC Connect 2015 Bethany Heck Jon Contino Chris David Garcia Episode Our next is Matt Coyle. Matt is the creative director of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment where he leads a team of in-house designers on award-winning creative campaigns for the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto FC and the Toronto Marlies. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

"If there's ever an idea and you realize there is an opportunity there, opportunity has a shelf life. You gotta do it. You gotta do it quick." This week on the podcast, Chris David Garcia of the Houston Astros joins us. Chris has been creative director of the Houston Astros where he has been working for 8+ years. He is also the founder of the upcoming sports design conference, Major Level Creative Connect (MLC Connect). Chris discusses his path to the Houston Astros and how important it is for in-house creatives to make clear business cases to their superiors when it comes to defining a career ladder and advancement within sports organizations. We also touch on the founding of Major Level Creative Connect and discuss why Chris pursued the endeavor to scratch his own itch of talking with other creative professionals working in-house that may be too busy to network outside of their organization. Lastly, Chris tells us where we can register for the conference, gives some insight on who will be speaking this year and discusses the casual, open-source atmosphere of MLC Connect. Mentions include: Chris David Garcia on Twitter Chris David Garcia's website Chris David Garcia on LinkedIn 2012 Houston Astros rebrand Net Promoted Score Circles Conference Ismael Burciaga Episode 4: Todd Radom Episode 6: Jose Lopez James Altucher Episode 10: Ben Jenkins Ross Yoshida, LA Dodgers Mike Zulla, NY Mets Garrett Breunlin, Chicago Whitesox Episode 40: Jon Contino Alex Mount, NFL Our next show will include the founders of Torch Creative, a Texas-based creative agency focused on creating brands for team and corporate clients. Their work includes brands throughout the NCAA, the NHL and they also created the SportsLogos.net logo. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

"If I wasn't myself [through my work] then it really wasn't worth doing. I don't see why anyone would wanna do something where they just have to just kind of put on a mask everyday and pretend to be something they're not. I just wanted to be myself and see where it would lead me." One of New York's finest, Jon Contino is on the podcast this week. Jon is a designer, illustrator, letterer and creative director based out of upstate New York. His work has adorned apparel, digital, print and environmental graphics for the likes of Nike, Jordan Brand, ESPN the Magazine, Sports Illustrated, IBM, Microsoft, Miller Lite and more. Jon talks about his upbringing in Long Island, NY and how being a passionate baseball and New York Hardcore music fan plays into the reasoning and inspirations behind why he became a designer. He also gives us some insight into the ups and downs of starting an agency while learning on the fly, as well as tells a few stories about how his former agency OneTwentySix Design Studios spun off into the apparel brand CXXVI Clothing Company with rejected client work. We discuss how important it is to work with clients that trust you and allow you to be yourself through your work. Jon tells a story of how he made the transition of being a "do everything for everybody" type of person to a "do my own style" type of stop. Lastly Jon touches on the importance of equity in one's name versus a made up brand name, as well as how frightening and expensive starting an menswear lifestyle brand is. Show Links: Jon Contino Follow Jon on Twitter Ogilvy Paris Monotype Foundry CXXVI Clothing Company Contino Brand Mfg. Co. Scotch Time Podcast in iTunes Scotch Time Podcast on Soundcloud Major Level Creative Connect 2015 My next guest is Jeremy Darlow of Adidas where he a Director of Brand Marketing for football and baseball. Jeremy is also the author of the book, Brands Win Championships. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show, @MakersofSport, as well @TAdamMartin on Twitter and Dribbble.

"When you passionately express your true point of view and you show exactly how you wanna do something, it shows other people how they can use you as a tool if they want to." On this week's podcast, Doubleday & Cartwright parter, Chris Isenberg joins the show. D&C is a Brooklyn-based creative agency focusing on work at the intersection of sports and culture. Chris gives us some insight into his career before founding Doubleday & Cartwright which includes stints as a freelance writer and working for Details Magazine until the eventual founding of his personal brand No Mas — a website that makes apparel, art and digital media dedicated to "The Thrill of Victory and Agony of Defeat". We elaborate on the importance of side projects and how they can lead to your dream client work as the D&C published magazine, Victory Journal did for Isenberg and company. Lastly, we discuss the infamous Milwaukee Bucks rebrand, how Doubleday & Cartwright dealt with online criticism on such a large team rebranding, as well as the value of showing their process on the branding work as it regards to taming the Internet critics. Mentions include: Chris Isenberg, LinkedIn Follow Chris on Twitter Doubleday & Cartwright No Mas Kimou Meyer aka Groteskito Mitchell & Ness Zoo York Blue Print Cleanse Red Bull Music Academy Victory Journal Costacos Brothers Julien Cahn, Nike Frank151 Anthony Blasko The Way Things Are Image of the Studio Milwaukee Bucks rebranding Justin Thomas Kay, D&C Managing Creative Director Our next guest is Jon Contino, creative director of Jon Contino Studio and co-founder of CXVII Clothing Co. and Contino Brand. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show, @MakersofSport, as well @TAdamMartin on Twitter and Dribbble.

"If you want something, the only way you're gonna get it is by taking it." Creativity is sexy. Jon Contino started getting paid for his calligraphy and design work at the tender age of 14. He carried that through for years, but it all came to a halt in 2008 when the economy tanked. It's easy to throw in the towel at a point like this... but creativity is sexy. For those who are passionate about creating, surrender is not an option. He dug his way out and continues to live in New York, create breath taking images for brands and for personal projects all while thriving in a marriage and raising a daughter. If you're seeking to become a professional calligraphy artist, you've got to listen to this podcast. If you're seeking to be a professional artist in any sphere, the lessons from this show will definitely be worth paying close attention. "If you really want to do a lot of stuff, you just gotta do it fast." Some things we learn in this podcast: Why all creatives (like Jon Contino) are designers How to identify passion as a calligraphy artist at an early age Calligraphy and why it touches everything The transition from passionate work to getting paid The ambition and gumption to go after those dreams Thoughts on where the driving creative force comes from How a world class designer views his own work The story of how Jon recovered after the 2008 economy crash The graceful dance of telling a client "no" and still project them in the right space Monumental moments that shaped Jon's massive drive The typical day and daily rituals for Jon to get into the creative flow How having a daughter effected Jon's productivity as a creative professional About the inspiration and love behind documentation Maintaining and adjusting for the transition from design to apparel Digital vs. Analogue The crazy thing about the size of Jon Contino's illustrations   Links mentioned: Check out the awesome stuff at Contino Brand Connect with Jon Contino Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website Contino's Illustration Process: Reams of Cheap Printer Paper Staedtler Pencils - Draw it Micron Pens - Ink over it Scan it - "Good to go" Music Credit: I See Fire by Ed Sheeran (Kalev Remix) Connect with Jon: Instagram | Twitter | Website

Chuck talks with NY-based artist Jon Contino about the influence of his family, New York, dealing with people who steal, the delicate balance of working from home, and more.

Chuck talks with NY-based artist Jon Contino about the influence of his family, New York, dealing with people who steal, the delicate balance of working from home, and more.

I had the chance to speak to the man behind CXXVI Clothing and prolific graphic artist, Jon Contino, about being responsible at a young age, the idea of hustle and late 90's metalcore. This episode is a great listen for anyone in the creative field. Brought to you in conjunction with Property Of Zack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers