Podcasts about label design

From winning brewery design competitions to reigning as the QUEEN of beer label design, Jen Borror reveals how a small favour for a friend ignited her passion for beer label design. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we had the pleasure of having a conversation with a graphic designer who niched into an industry traditionally dominated by dudes - and she's killing it. From her initial struggles and the 100-day Instagram challenge that reignited her creative spark to landing her first client and launching Hoot Design Studio, Jen's journey is a testament to perseverance and passion. In this episode, we discuss:The importance of niching down & how it can lead to rewarding and specialized workHow to balance creativity with commercial demands in the graphic design industryInsights into the process of beer label design, from initial sketches to final productThe challenges and triumphs of freelancing, including dealing with difficult clients and the highs of winning awardsThe importance of hand-drawn illustrations in a digital ageThe unique relationship between a brewer's craft and a designer's visionTune in to be inspired by Jen's journey and her relentless pursuit of design excellence in the craft beer industry.The Angry Designer Podcast featuring solo and guest episodes where graphic designers, from freelancers to in-house professionals, overcome imposter syndrome, burnout, and client management, offering insights on getting more clients, making money, mastering design principles, branding, marketing, business operations, building a stellar graphic design portfolio, creating impactful social media graphics, and navigating a successful graphic design career in UX and beyond.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

The word grit carries many forms in this podcast: the guest has grit, her ideas have grit, her discipline has grit, and her approach to the beverage industry has grit. Find out what grit means in a modern day setting.  

Hear about the process of creating AWG Brands labels as Daymon's Creative Director, Steve Cox, joins Sean Kosednar on this week's episode of Grocer Pod.   

Taylor Knox of NutraMedia is back for his second installment of the PricePlow Podcast. This time, we met early in the morning before SupplySide West 2023, where we had a great conversation about energy drink labels. Taylor already explained their label design process and “brand therapy” on Episode #087, but this episode is almost entirely about energy drink design and the business surrounding it. If you want an epic energy drink label — nearly on par with what the geniuses at GHOST have been able to do — but don't want to pay the extreme amounts of money it takes to make it, then TK and his team at NutraMedia are your team. Video Version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWYROJfiXYQ https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/taylor-knox-energy-drink-labels-117 (Apologies for the audio, someone lost the memory card with the microphone audio so we had to use the camera's backup audio) Show Notes: Going to Brand Therapy with Taylor Knox Detailed Show Notes Coming Soon Where to follow Taylor and NutraMedia Taylor Knox on LinkedIn NutraMedia on LinkedIn NutraMedia's website: NutraMedia.co Thank you TK for coming to our incredible BNB in Vegas before heading to the SSW Expo. As always, subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast and leave us a 5-star review on your platform of choice!

This episode dives into the multifaceted realm of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with a guest expert, Ines Montani (#). The discussion revolves around the use of Python in the context of NLP, the complexities of language, the design of label schemes, and how educators and students can dive into this intriguing area. The conversation also touches on tools such as Prodigy (https://prodi.gy/) and Spacy (https://spacy.io/), as well as practical applications, including a humorous digression on the popular game, Fortnite (https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/). Teachers are encouraged to explore NLP with their students, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and data annotation. There's also a mention of a fascinating project involving a "magic mirror (https://www.raspberrypi.com/tutorials/how-to-build-a-super-slim-smart-mirror/)" powered by Raspberry Pi (https://www.raspberrypi.org/). Special Guest: Ines Montani.

In this episode, Vin Tricarico from NutraScience Labs and I sit down and discuss supplement label design and the color yellow. :)Learn what your label needs to stand out in today's crowded marketplace.Your supplement bottle label design is crucial for sales. The right design will be visually appealing and provide perceived value to justify the price.Supplement Label Design TipsKeep It SimpleBe Strategic with Your Color SchemeHarness the Power of White SpaceMake Your Text Design MemorableUse High-Quality MaterialsKeep Your Product Design ConsistentThink Eco-friendly FirstGo with the Pros for GraphicsNutraScience Labs delivers high-quality vitamin and supplement manufacturing, award-winning packaging design, and convenient fulfillment services that save brands time, money, and stress.You can reach Vin at vtricarico@nutrasciencelabs.com - - - Getting people to your sales page or funnel is how you grow a direct-to-consumer supplement company. But how do you get them there?The quickest way to do that is through paid advertising.Buying buyers with ad dollars to scale is how all the supplement businesses do it.Now you can discover the strategies and tactics that work in supplement advertising.For just $7.Click here to grab your copy of the Health Supplement Ad Swipe Guide.

2022 keeps the positive momentum rolling (at least with this podcast), as we're joined by the co-founders of DSSOLVR -- Vince Tursi (again) and Mike Semenec (a first). We often reference our first interview with Vince as an archetype for what this podcast is at its most complete, and this conversation only built upon that. On the beer side, we get DEEEEP in the coffee beer weeds (technical townies, UNITE); Mike sheds light on how the hell he maintains the aesthetic output the brewery demeands (spreadsheets and doodles); and we revisit the topic of decoding the elusive art of effectively managing people. If your new to the pod, this is a GREAT place to start, and if you're tried and true Grain Ganger, well, your welcome ;-)............. ................ .................. ......................... Music: "Mountain Climb" by Jake Hill

Ever wonder why one wine label hits you and others just don't?  Or  how a label can actually represent what's really in the bottle with all of the wine's particular characteristics? Well, Tim Gatto has a lot of answers for you and it's a fascinating discussion.  We explore how winemakers Read more... The post The Wine Makers – Tim Gatto and the Art of Label Design appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The booze bags dip their toes into the design world to talk about what makes beer labels stick out and Sean lends a bit of his expertise to explain a bit. They talk some other shit, don't you fret your pretty little head.

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Design is one of the least discussed but potentially most important things a brewery can do to tell their story. If you do it well you will  connect with your customer, helping to build a critical and lasting bond, or as Ben Butler of Top Hat puts it, a "gentle handshake." This is especially true for new breweries trying to make their mark in the crowded marketplace today: how will your customers know what you stand for and what you are trying to say? And how will you stand out on the shelf with packaging that communicates this same message?Ben Butler founded Pittsburgh's Top Hat design and marketing agency before he had even graduated from college. His energy, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit - along with partner Aaron Easler and the whole Top Hat team - have propelled his agency to the forefront of craft brewery design and branding. Beginning with their "Will Work for Beer" campaign that drew the attention of their first brewery client Lord Hobo Brewing, leading to an impressive (and award-winning) brand refresh of Pittsburgh's iconic Iron City Beer, and on to successful projects for the likes of us at Reuben's Brews, Top Hat has made a mark as an innovative partner for breweries and other small businesses to refine their storytelling through design.Adam and Matt at Reuben's Brews are equally passionate about the role that storytelling and design have with connecting the consumer to the true mission of a brewery. When we embarked on our brand refresh project in 2019, even before connecting with Ben and Top Hat, we spent considerable time delving in to the "Why" of Reuben's Brews: the reason we brew and the reason we push to be better. In the closing notes of this episode Adam brings up the seminal "Start with Why" TED Talk by Simon Sinek which is worth watching for anyone who is interested in branding.This episode concludes the fourth season of Reuben's Sightglass and hopefully provides a capstone to this overview of the Business of Beer.--The fourth season of Reuben's Sightglass dives deep into the Business of Beer. Listeners will learn about the backend of the brewery businesses, the highs and lows, mistakes and wins, and what makes a good beer vs what makes a great beer. Let this season guide you through your personal beer story.It's time to embark on your beer journey.

This weeks guest is Matt Kump. He is a talented Graphic Designer serving the Craft Beer Industry in Vancouver BC. @itskumpy There are not many projects that can offer the pure creative freedom that comes with designing a Craft Beer label. Sure there are breweries that keep it a bit more mellow and systematic. But the majority just kick down the doors and create some awesome stuff to stand out on the shelf or flex some massive personality. In this episode, Matt shares with us 5 different craft beer label designs he created for Boombox brewing. Some with raised gloss features, some holographic, and some taking advantage of printing on a metallic label stock to create something incredible. There is a lot of great stuff in the audio of this but if you want to watch the video of this interview, it's on YouTube (link below) and you can see the labels as we talk about them. Matt is a tonne of fun to chat with and is putting a lot of great content out for you beer lovers. Check out the links below to his Instagram, Twitch, and Youtube where he puts it all together!______________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. But if you want to start learning label design before that go to https://www.printdesignacademy.com/ The Links:Matt Kump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskumpy/Matt Kump TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/itskumpyMatt Kump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4-lc-G3ECkC9xx3vmDWmA?app=desktopWhere designers are becoming experts in Print Design: https://www.printdesignacademy.com/

This weeks guest is Matt Kump. He is a talented Graphic Designer serving the Craft Beer Industry in Vancouver BC. @itskumpy There are not many projects that can offer the pure creative freedom that comes with designing a Craft Beer label. Sure there are breweries that keep it a bit more mellow and systematic. But the majority just kick down the doors and create some awesome stuff to stand out on the shelf or flex some massive personality. In this episode, Matt shares with us 5 different craft beer label designers he created for Boombox brewing. Some with raised gloss features, some holographic, and some taking advantage of printing on a metallic label stock to create something incredible. There is a lot of great stuff in the audio of this but if you want to watch the video of this interview, it's on YouTube (link below) and you can see the labels as we talk about them. Matt is a tonne of fun to chat with and is putting a lot of great content out for you beer lovers. Check out the links below to his Instagram, Twitch, and Youtube where he puts it all together!______________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. But if you want to start learning label design before that go to https://www.printdesignacademy.com/ The Links:Matt Kump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskumpy/Matt Kump TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/itskumpyMatt Kump YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4-lc-G3ECkC9xx3vmDWmA?app=desktopWhere designers are becoming experts in Print Design: https://www.printdesignacademy.com/

This week we are talking Spirit Label Design with Chris Porter from Creative Punch Marketing Group out of Memphis TN. We do a deep dive into the Rye and Bourbon labels his team rebranded and produced new labels for. They are incredibly detailed labels with so much that went into them. My favorite part was when he tells us about the local musician created a guitar 'lick for one of the products and how a part of that ended up on the label! Pretty awesome. We also talk about his journey to the design field and how he used to collect magazines and catalogs. Chris and I also talk about the power of print and how it creates trust and legitimacy for a brand or product. He also shares with us the 100th anniversary poster project he was a part of and why it was such a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyed this chat with Chris and I know you will get tonnes of value out of his stories. Check out our Instagram for photos of the spirits labels we talk about in this episode. CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINT DESIGN ACADEMY INSTAGRAM. _________________________________________________________________________CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE: https://www.printdesignacademy.com/Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.

Today's guest is Paul Sahre. He is a graphic designer at his studio OOPS - Office of Paul Sahre. He is also the art director for the band They Might be Giants and an Author of the book Two Dimensional Man. During this episode we talk about: -his unique path to starting OOPS Studio. -how he was always creative as a kid but it wasn't until his dad handed him a certain book that pointed him to graphic design. -the workshop he was at in Switzerland that was really influential to him and why. -what he misses about his days of creating lots of print design. -the wide variety of tangible design stuff he creates for the band, including a giant pink cardboard monster truck. -the struggles he faced right after finishing school. -projects where he was really excited to show his ideas to the client but they were not as excited. I really enjoyed chatting with Paul and I love the print-related ask-it-forward question that he has in the end. @psahre

Today's guest is Syd Danger. Danger is her middle name. She is the Creative Director and Co-Publisher of SAD Magazine. She is also the Art Director at Good Fortune Collective out of Vancouver BC.During this episode we talk about:-how she niched down into print design early in her career.-her time at Beetroot Magazine and AdBusters.-the career test that she took and where it pointed her. -Donald Trump with a barcode moustache.-@davidcarson and @raygunmagazine get the ol' shout outs. -what it was like taking over the creative for a publication that is for artists, designers, and creatives...talk about intimidating. -struggling with imposter syndrome. -an amazing 'yo mama' joke that Syd throws down.-how she struggled with direction after university and how she took steps to find out where her spot was in this design world. -the print project that ended up with a surprise huge typo. -the FUTURE issue of SAD Magazine and why she is so proud of it. It was so awesome chatting with someone who loves print as much as me. Syd is also a riot to talk to! Enjoy this one. @syd_danger @sadmagazine

Today's guest is Jay Collins. He is a Designer, Mentor, and Educator based out of Columbus OH. During this episode we talk about:-early creative storytelling with action figures. -the start of his design career which involved design in corporate America, being caught in the commoditization of design, the 2008 crash, a bunch of volunteer work and starting to build his brand. -his first computer and how it changed the game for him. -the two-week design training he does with inner-city kids and what they are able to create after. -how being unemployed for the better part of 4 years was a very tough time in his career but it allowed him to work on finding what part of the design world really lights him up. -the pie chart gone wrong. -how talking at Creative South was a big moment for him, what it was like, and why he is so proud of it. You can really hear Jay's passion for teaching and helping others with the skills he has. It was also exciting to hear what he is working on now with this quarantine situation. @jayworking

Today's guest is Chris Zawada. He is a Partner and Head of Creative at FULL PUNCH out of Vancouver BC.During this episode we talk about: -the kick start of his career in Toronto.-his time in Venezuela working on a beer brand. -the job that turned out to be the worst he has ever had. -the conversation he had with a guidance councillor that pointed him in the direction of graphic design. -the company rebrand that he was recently wowed by and why. -@mbierut gets a shout out. -the early days of his career in packaging design. Also, the troll on a chocolate wave. -the times in his career where he questioned if he really wanted to be doing design or creative. -the box project he was a part of for a golf ball brand where he learned a lesson, lucky not too costly of one, but a good lesson. -the packaging project he was a part of that is the most proud of and why. Go check out FULL PUNCH and see the awesome creative they are putting together. Such an awesome team there. @wearefullpunch

Get your FREE ticket to the Design Summit here: summit.davetalksprint.comThe Summit takes place March 23rd to March 27th. There are 30+ design industry experts to help you create a simple and profitable design business. Today on this bonus episode of the show I have three speakers from the Simply Profitable Design Summit. Morgan Rapp who is the owner at morganrapp.com. Her summit talk is called "Show your value & book high paying clients." @morganrappJason Resnick who is at rezzz.com and also the founder of nurturekit.co. His summit talk is called "How to spot a bad client and position yourself to be respected." @rezzz20There are so many more amazing speakers at this online summit event you do not want to miss it. Go get your FREE ticket at summit.davetalksprint.com. @heykristarae

Get your FREE ticket to the Design Summit here: summit.davetalksprint.comThe Summit takes place March 23rd to March 27th. There are 30+ design industry experts to help you create a simple and profitable design business. Today on this bonus episode of the show I have three speakers from the Simply Profitable Design Summit. Michelle Martello who is the boss at Minima Designs. Her summit talk is called "Surefire ways to retain premium clients you adore". @minimadesignsGiselle Field who is the owner at Wander Design Co. and Co-host of Better: The Brand Designer Podcast. Her summit talk is called "Crafting strategic and attractive brand identities for ultimate impact". @wanderdesign.co @betterpodcastLindsay Tramel-Jones who is the owner at Organized Chaos Design Co. Her summit talk is called "From side hustle to profitable passion". @organizedchaos.designcoThere are so many more amazing speakers at this online summit event you do not want to miss it. Go get your FREE ticket at summit.davetalksprint.com. @heykristarae

Today's guests are Kaylan and Curtis. They are designers and partners in Lunch Design Co out of North Carolina. What a fun name...During this episode we talk about: -Kaylan's 2nd-grade art award that kicked off her creative path. -how Curtis didn't really consider design until it looked cool as a next step. As soon as he checked it out he was hooked. -the moment Curtis started noticing that design is everywhere and what he started seeing. -where the business name came from. -some of the products, brands, and designers that they look up to and are inspired by. @joncontino-how an amazing in house job and experience turned demoralizing for Curtis and left him in a funk wondering what was next, and what that time led to. -how Kaylan is struggling to find her personal style and how she is taking steps to find it. -why Curtis is the most proud of the work that he really didn't get any dollars for. This crew is awesome and super easy to chat with. Great stories and I'm excited for you to hear about their journey. @lunchdesignco

Today's guest is Becca Reitz. She is a designer, illustrator, and creative director working as Rebecca Reitz Design out of Denver CO. During this episode we talk about:-her move to full-time freelance in late 2018.-how she used to draw her dolls when she was younger and how it ties into how she does a lot of illustrating of the female figure now. -how she was a bit intimidated by the fine art pursuit in college and how she discovered what really resonated with her. -the IG account that influenced her early on in her career. @cocorrina.studio @corinanika-a few recent print projects she was a part of and why print is so damn great. -the project she worked really hard on, invoiced, then never received a dime for, why, and what she learned.-the WellCare studio work she does and why she is so proud of it. Becca is creative in so many different ways and shares all kinds of stories with us we can learn from. @becca_reitz @rebeccareitzdesigns

Hey All, I did something a little different for episode 200. I went through my past 199 episodes, pulled clips from 23 episodes. These are clips from the part of the show where we ask the guest to share the project they have been a part of that they are the most proud of, the one that makes their heart sing. Hearing all these different stories of designers and creatives helping businesses, helping other designers, and using their talents to put good stuff back in the world is just awesome!Guest list...Episode 009 - Ben Hubbard - @ben_busyEpisode 021 - Nick Longo - @longodesignsEpisode 049 - Candy Brophy - @candybrophycreativeEpisode 050 - Leland Maschmeyer - @underthelidEpisode 058 - Matt Dawson - @staygrayponyboyEpisode 068 - Jordan Sondler - @jordansondlerEpisode 069 - Lauren Griffin - @typogriffEpisode 074 - Jason Craig - @jasonthe29thEpisode 084 - Jordan Coon - @jordandudemanEpisode 087 - Amy England - @amylynneenglandEpisode 099 - Rebecca Cohen - @co_projectsEpisode 105 - Tara Victoria - @taravictorialEpisode 110 - Kendrick Kidd - @kendrickkiddEpisode 123 - Hank Washington - @iam_hankEpisode 127 - Rahul Bhogal - @rahulbhogalEpisode 132 - Austin Dunbar - @durhambrandcoEpisode 147 - Lindsay Stripling - @lindsayvictorialeeEpisode 153 - George F. Baker III - @gfb3Episode 154 - Andrew Hochradel - @hochdotcoEpisode 178 - Tracie Ching - @traciechingEpisode 186 - Meena Khalili - @meenakhaliliEpisode 188 - Joshua Ariza - @joshua_arizaEpisode 190 - Kenny Morgan - @counselcreative

Get your FREE ticket to the Design Summit here: summit.davetalksprint.comThe Summit takes place March 23rd to March 27th. There are 30+ design industry experts to help you create a simple and profitable design business. Today on this bonus episode of the show I have three speakers from the Simply Profitable Design Summit. Melanie Lea from MyBillieDesigns and Powerhouse Web Design. Her summit talk is called "How to make getting clients as easy + natural as breathing". @mybilliedesignsAlex Cottles from The Routine Creative and founder of the Brand Mentor Community. His summit talk is called "Stop living client-to-client". @theroutinecreativeBrandi Bernoskie from Alchemy + Aim and her summit talk is called "Building and Running an agency: Set yourself up for success". @alchemyandaimThere are so many more amazing speakers at this online summit event you do not want to miss it. Go get your FREE ticket at summit.davetalksprint.com. @heykristarae

Today's guest is Timba Smits. He is a Graphic Artist, Illustrator, and Curator out of London England. Full disclosure, this is a quickie-ish. One hour...so buckle up cause it's a damn good ride. Timba and I get into the stories...this episode is like a blockbuster movie. We should be charging for this gem, but we won't. During this episode we talk about:-how he wanted to be a fine artist and opened up his own gallery - the Timba Gallery. -the magazine he started with a friend that grew and carried on for over 6 years. -the contest that he won that allowed him to get a taste of London. -what moving to London soon after did for his career and what travel can do for yours. -the canvas competition he won on "borrowed" canvas that flicked the design switch for him. -how the first 10 years of his career went amazing and grew and came to a sudden stop one life-changing night. -the years of struggle and self doubt that he needed to battle through. -the art event that was highly successful that started out as a way to distract him and a friend from a tough time in their lives. -the magazine he was a part of while still struggling with a bit of doubt that ended up being just the thing he needed. -the turnaround moment that got him back on track and out of the funk. Timba is a great guy and we could have kept talking for hours. Maybe we did? Would you know? This interview is packed with incredible stories and lessons. Enjoy. @timbasmits

Today's guest is Santosh Chawla. He is a Senior Designer at Affinity Creative Group out of Oakland CA. During this episode we talk about: -how he got into the wine and spirits packaging design world. -HeMan toys and old toy packaging. -growing up and in India and growing his creative skills there. -his first trip to North America and how that all came about. -the album cover artwork he saw and what about it stuck with him. -the watch brand that he looks up to because of their design and minimalism. -using unique print techniques to help wine and spirits stand out and how one of them was inspired by his honeymoon in Italy. -the struggle to find balance between digital and real-world inspirations. -a press check that went sideways. -the design that he created that was launched at the Detroit Auto Show. With Santosh being a print guy and with 16+ years in the game, we had LOTS to talk about! Enjoy! @affinitycreative

Today's guest is Jess Goldsmith. She is a designer and illustrator working as Chick of all trade out of Brooklyn NY. During this episode we talk about:-how she is inspired by nostalgic design and styles.-her unique path to being a graphic designer. -how her creativity started with magazine collages in her room. -why she got into design. -the art event in Miami that she attended that was very influential to her. -how the path to filling her freelance schedule has been the toughest time in her career. -how and why she uses fakeclients.com. -the bazaar job she had at an IT business that had a Laser Spa in the front, why it was weird, and how it didn't end great. -her @popsnaxx IG account, what it is, why she started it, and why she is so proud of it. I had a lot of fun talking with Jess and hearing her path to design. Also the 90's nostalgia talk was pretty rad...or dope...it was dope. @chickofalltrade @popsnaxx

Part Two: Today's guest is Aaron Draplin. He is the Designer at Draplin Design Co and part of the Field Notes Brand from in Portland OR.During this part of the interview we talk about:-print design and how it is still a relevant medium for communication.-a couple of projects that did not work out and got away from him.-how it feels for him when clients move things around and adjusts his work. -what Aaron is struggling with in his career right now.-a few projects that Aaron is really proud to have been a part of.-stamp design and how it is functional art and within reach for every person. -some of the design and life tools that he uses regularly in his career.Aaron also answers four ask-it-forward questions from past guests and one from Rebecca in Episode 099. More great stories here in part two of my interview with Aaron Draplin. @draplin

Part One: Today's guest is Aaron Draplin. He is the Designer at Draplin Design Co and part of the Field Notes Brand in Portland OR. During part one of this interview we talk about:-his creative childhood that included junking and going to garage sales with his dad.-why he originally moved out to the west coast from Northern Michigan.-the first design job he had even before doing design for snowboard magazines.-the typeface and packaging design that he first noticed as a kid and why it has stuck with him.-how design is oftentimes better when it is kept simple and just functions.-the tough spot he was put in when his client goes into his designs and starts moving things around and changing the DNA of the piece and how he handles that.-building the portfolio you want by just making stuff, real paid projects or not.Aaron is full of great stories to share and he does not hold back in telling them. The story he shares about his very first design job is also one that he doesn't often share but he brought it out for the listeners on the Quickie Podcast. Lots of good stuff in this one. @draplin

Today's guest is Cara Hibbs. She is an illustrator and printmaker at her studio called Oh, Little Rabbit near Portland OR. During this episode we talk about:-the block printing her and her husband started and launched on Etsy that turned into a surprise success.-the teacher that really supported her decision to pursue design, but also the reason she decided to leave art school early. -the two art pieces that really influenced her. -the illustration pieces of her work that are her favourite, and why. -the challenge of becoming a parent and balancing a child while running the business.-the request she had that boosted her confidence and opened up the full potential of her business.-her surprise first wholesale order and who it came from. I really enjoyed hearing about Cara's journey to printmaking and her stories around growing the business. Go check out her awesome apparel and home decor products at Ohlittlerabbit.com. @ohlittlerabbit

Today's guest is Thomas J. Stevens. He is an independent designer based just outside of Birmingham UK. During this episode we talk about: -how he was always into drawing and creating and actually sold homemade comic books to his class.-his excitement for film design work and representing it using different mediums. -his self initiated design work Gary Vee and movies that gets noticed.-the leap that he took that led to the most challenging time in his career.-what he did to start testing and preparing himself before he took that leap. -the full business rebrand project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Go check out @tjscreates on IG to see his work, it's pretty damn awesome!

Today's guest is Anoushka Khandwala. She is a designer, writer, and educator based out of London in the UK. During this episode we talk about:-her introduction to art and creativity from her mom. -she wanted to study paint and fine art but changed to graphic design, and what went into that decision. -when she first noticed the lack of women of colour in design and how she was motivated to write a paper on the issue. She talks about where the paper was published and what it did for her. -the panel she ran with Ladies Wine + Design in London. -the festival artwork that she loved and why it stood out to her. -how design is viewed and valued (or not) and why. -the "open dialogue" project she was a part of and why she is so proud of it. I loved hearing her view of the design community and how she is doing her part to increase diversity in the industry. Awesome! @anoushkakhandwala

Today's guest is Paula Scher. She is a Designer, Painter, and a Partner at Pentagram in the New York office. She is also....PAULA SCHER! The little ol' Quickie Podcast is just cruising. What a great time. During part two of this interview we talk about:-the Swatch Watch project she was a part that went great, until three years later when it didn't. It is also the project that made a bit of a stir back then. -joining Pentagram as the first woman partner. -some recent projects she was a part of that got cancelled or pulled for reasons out of her control and how that makes her feel. -the design project that makes her heart sing, and why Swiss Helvetica was the only font choice for it. -the one project that she created that is out in the world that she hates, overtly hates. -the importance of having print design skills, especially at Pentagram. -how she deals with online criticism. This episode is just jam packed with great advice and stories that relate to designers at any stage in their career. You can tell Paula loves design and wants to help others as much as possible. @pentagramdesign

Today's guest is Paula Scher. She is a Designer, Painter, and a Partner at Pentagram in the New York office. She is also....PAULA SCHER! The little ol' Quickie Podcast is just cruising. What a great time. During part one of this interview we talk about:-how she did not come from a creative family. -how she did not know what graphic design was until college. -the teacher who wasn't very nice to her when in college but later in her career asked her to come in and speak to his class of creatives. -the other teacher that changed her life, and how. -the designs she has seen out in the world that were influential to her. -the book she recently discovered and had yo buy immediately. -the designers and creatives that she looks up to now and why. -the packaging project she was a part of and why she is so proud of it...and it only uses Swiss Helvetica. I don't usually get nervous before interviews, but I was for this one. Paula has so many great stories to share and she doesn't hold back. Also, she is probably one of the most interviewed designers out there, and to have her say "thats a great question" to me? Love it. @pentagramdesign 

Today's guests are Jonny Black and Richard Roche. They are co-founders of Cast Iron Design out of Boulder CO. A couple of fun creative dudes. During part two of this interview we talk about:-how asking a lot of questions can save a lot of time and money and the way they figured that out. -the lessons learned taking it easy when they arrived in Boulder. -the client that pulled out of the project after Jonny and Richard had already spent the deposit, and how that all worked out. -the film festival project that got stressful, didn't turn out the way they wanted, then came back to life a year later in a great way. -the crazy restaurant story that involves Llamas, and being paid in sandwiches. -their first website and what it was able to do for them. -the Patagonia print project they were a part of and how they were able to test a brand new ink product that aligned with the Patagonia brand. These gents know how to tell a story and have had a wild design ride so far. Excited to see what is to come out of Cast Iron Design.  @castirondesign

Today's guests are Jonny Black and Richard Roche. They are co-founders of Cast Iron Design out of Boulder CO. A couple of fun creative dudes. During Part One of this interview we talk about: -their individual paths to design and the influences on them along the way. -the book that really influenced Jonny. -the food brand that Jonny really loves the design work from. -the theatre company that Richard loves the creative out of. -the printed corrugated project they created that had a large focus on sustainability. This is a highly entertaining interview with lots of great stories. @castirondesign

Today's guest is Sam Shepard. He is a freelance graphic designer out of Sacramento CA. During this episode we talk about:-his music scene entrance to graphic design. -the book series he collected as a kid because of the artwork on the cover. -the album covers that really influenced him early on in his career. -DMX, the Beatles, the Beach Boys.-a few awesome design / art IG accounts you need to check out. -his favorite music poster that he had designed and why.-why being a design intern was the most challenging time in his career so far. -the album cover he produced that he is really proud of. Sam and I had a great conversation and connected on so many classic influences. It is really interesting hearing about how someone else perceived something you also loved as a kid. @samshepdude

Today's guest is Kenny Morgan. He is the CoFounder and CCO at Counsel Creative in Chattanooga TN. During this episode we talk about: -how he came from a family of artists yet he originally wanted to get into the business side of the music scene.-the call he received that changed his career. -the little moments he ignored initially that were pointing him in the direction of design. -a very influential design season for him during an internship on the Vans Warped Tour.-customer experience and how print + packaging can elevate it. -the perceived security of full-time income vs. full-time freelance and how Kenny made the transition. -the video project Counsel Creative was a part of and why they are so proud of it.I take away a little something from each interview and this one was no different. Kenny shares the good and the bad and offers the lessons learned from it all. @counselcreative

Today's guest is Evelio Mattos. He is a packaging designer at GetUNBOXD out of Arizona. He is also a contributing editor at The Dieline, and put over 12years in at Design Packaging. During this episode we talk about: -how he grew up in New York and Hawaii.-his time working as an inhouse designer at UHaul.-the moment he decided to double down on packaging design. -the brand who is nailing packaging design and user experience right now. -the juicy couture packaging project he was a part of. -why getting fired in his 40's left him to battle through the toughest time in his career. -the recyclability messaging on packaging.Evelio has so much packaging experience and stories to share from it. I really enjoyed hearing his path to it. @eveliomattos 

Today's guest is Joshua Ariza. He is a Freelance Commercial Artist and the Owner at CHOMP brand.  During part two of this episode we talk about:-how he worked through the challenge of going freelance, and how his wife lost her job around the same time. Yikes.-the surprise firing he experienced.-the work he has done building CHOMP and why he is so proud of it. -the mentors that have helped him through his freelance days, and it's a great list. 

Today's guest is Joshua Ariza. He is a Freelance Commercial Artist and the Owner at CHOMP brand.  During part one of this episode we talk about:-his time at Billabong, Nike, and the decision to go freelance. -the person that really influenced his pursuit of design along with comic books. -the sock project he was a part of that Dwayne Johnson and Just Trudeau have been spotted wearing. -the 'never worried' series he illustrates.-Jesus in a Ferrari and where the idea came from. -the photoshop brush he uses to add dimension. Josh is super talented and the stuff he has over at CHOMP brand is dynamite. Go check it out! chompbrand.com @chompbrand @joshua_ariza

Today's guest is Lenny Terenzi. He is a Designer, Illustrator, and Creative Director working as Hey Monkey Design out of Raleigh NC. During this episode we talk about:-his very first job in the design game. -how he has been working for himself since 2001.-the chance class that he took that changed his life and the book that heavily influenced him. -why the last 5 years have been the most challenging time in his creative career and how self reflection helped pull him through it. -how his "this is the one" project turned out to be a disappointing situation and what killed it. -the development of his own brand and why he is so proud of it. Lenny is such an open and honest person and shares the lessons learned from his creative and personal challenges that he has experienced. I had a great time chatting with him and I know you will get value out of this one. @heymonkeydesign

Today's guest is Meena Khalili. She is a professor, and designer at her practice called Curiosity HQ out of Columbia SC. During Part Two of this episode we talk about:-the tough times in her career and why it might all be tough. -the lessons she has learned from not asking for help when she needed to, and what that caused her to miss.-the project she is proud to have been a part of. I love Meena's energy, so awesome to connect with her. Definitely go check out her IG. Awesome illustrations, timelapse design videos, all happy days. @meenakhalili

Today's guest is Meena Khalili. She is a professor, and designer at her practice called Curiosity HQ out of Columbia SC. During Part One of this episode we talk about:-her first few gigs in design and how they didn't go as planned.-her first "big girl" design job and what that was. -how her first teaching gig came about and what that meant to her. -the "Olympics of Art" that she attended in 2017 and the influence that had on her. -the project that turned into a book that she was a part of. -the print project where she was able to surprise and delight..That and so much more. Meena is such a great person and is super kind.  You can hear her excitement for design and the community around it. @meenakhalili @

Today's guest is Chris Williams. He is a graphic designer and owner of Plastic Flame Press out of Durham NC. During this episode we talk about: -the different types of work and the class that influenced him earlier in his career. -the club he learned about that got him into poster design. He has since designed well over 500 posters as a member.-the print work he did for his band. -dealing with bipolar depression as a creative and working through it. -the poster he is really proud to have been a part of. Chris is a really talented printmaker who learned a lot through his mistakes and isn't afraid to share them with us. @plasticflame

Today's guest is Michael Tumlin. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Podcaster as the host of Creatively Brief Podcast out of Orlando FL. During this episode we talk about:-how he comes from a creative family but originally wanted to get into architecture or marketing. -the band he started designing fan art for and what that led to. -the creative that has been a heavy influence on him. -the packaging design for a school project he created and what that meant to him. -the wall that hit him in the face..-taking projects even though your gut says "NOPE".-the Creatively Brief podcast, where the idea came from, and what it's all about. Michael is a great guy and has a good thing cooking with his new podcast. Go check it out! @michaeltumlindesigns @creativelybrief

Today's guest is Adam Moore. Also known as Harold Apples. He is a Graphic Designer, and also the founder of National Dry Goods out of Adolphus KY. During this episode we talk about:-his intro to the design world through the music scene, playing in bands, and poster art and album cover art.-his love for print and how his dad has been in printing since he was 16 years old and Adam would go to the print show with his dad when he was younger.-his intro to a particular artist's work and how it influenced him. -agency life and why it was a challenge for him. -getting in over his head and out of his wheelhouse and what happened when he did.-the National Dry Goods story, where the idea came from, and some awesome things they have cooking now. -the band design project he was the creative for, why he is so proud of it, and how a Grammy nomination came from it. This episode is jam-packed, get into it! @haroldapples 

Today's guest is Andrea Van Der Ree. She is the CoFounder of Ok Dave out of Vancouver BC.During this episode we talk about:-the Ok Dave Studio startup story. -growing up in Venezuela and her move to Canada 10 years ago.-some differences between the design scene in Venezuela and Canada.-the designer who's work she loves and why. -what it is like to experience your designs in print. -the challenges she faced moving to Canada and what she did to get her first design opportunity. -the differences she has experienced between in house agency designer and business owner. Andrea is a great person to connect with and I'm excited to see what her and her business partner, Will can create as the grow their studio. @okdavestudio

Today's guests are Cinthia and Ben. They are Owners and Muralists at Chalk and Brush out of Miami FL. During part two of this interview we talk about:-the mural project they are working on that consists of fice city blocks of murals.-the top three proejcts they are so proud to have been a part of and why. I'll give you a hint... Shake Shack, Starbucks, and Spotify.-more lessons learned in their career and building of a business. Cinthia and Ben are awesome people and I had a blast talking to them. Go check them out!! @chalkandbrush