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With over 15 years in design and illustration, Amanda Lenz's hand-crafted work brings warmth and clarity to every project. Her work includes a portrait of Oprah that graced the cover of Time's Magazine, the Colorado Welcome Center Map (10x7 feet!), countless stunning brand designs, and children's' book illustrations that will warm your heart. You won't want to miss hearing...

Kevin Cantrell is a master of lettering, typographic design, and branding, blending meticulous craftsmanship with powerful storytelling. As Founder and Creative Director of Kevin Cantrell Studio—now also Cantrell Type—he crafts custom typefaces, identities, packaging, and branded systems for clients like Nike, Bacardi, Princeton, UNICEF, National Geographic, and the Oscars. Known for his signature...

GeezerCreative.com   Welcome John Kieselhorst, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Geezer, a bold new agency challenging the outdated conventions of youth-obsessed marketing. Our discussion explores John’s creative career, his innovative approach to brand storytelling, and how he’s shifting the focus of advertising. With a rich background in design, advertising, and brand strategy, John has s...

asharedhumanity.com   Welcome Shun-Luoi Fong, Founder & CEO of Forge. @shunluoifong is a multidisciplinary powerhouse who’s spent 25+ years helping leaders and organizations navigate high-stakes decisions through human-centered strategy, creativity, and collaboration. Whether he’s building brands, sparking innovation at CU Boulder, or creating meaningful communities, he leads with one mantra:...

TranWills   Welcome Tran Nguyen-Wills, a mother, wife, entrepreneur, founder, creative director, community builder—and now a dedicated public servant. She’s worn many hats, and her journey is a powerful blend of creativity, resilience, and service. Join us as she shares her story from the beginning to today: the lessons learned, the pivots made, and the deep “why” behind everything she does. You’l...

StillnessCreativity.com   Welcome long time friend, creative partner, brother, creative director and mentor, Evan Fry. Our talk centers around the idea of stillness in creativity, allowing mindful problem solving, and the power of "I don't know".  Get caffeinated and tune in! Caffmorns.com Angry Bovine THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS TDA_Boulder Buck Ross Coupe Studios Pro Photo Rental Sn...

MoreMatter.com Welcome legendary writer, letterpress printer, and graphic designer, Rick Griffith @rickgriffith. Our talk covers all things design, but particularly Rick’s use of graphic design to discuss political and societal issues. We also cover how making and sharing are central to his cyclical, evolutionary, liberatory practice, in addition to his numerous personal projects and the physical...

AndrewBarkerArt.com Welcome artist, Andrew Barker @andrewbarker_art. Our talk covers his foundations and career in graphic design, and the translation of formalized design into his art and career “after” design. Andrews work is driven by his appreciation for the natural world, and his concern with the challenges of climate change, population growth, biodiversity loss, and defaunation. Get caffeina...

KellyDern.studio   Syfrig.net   Welcome Kelly Dern & Spencer Syfrig, user experience (UX) designers, educators, and creative problem solvers at Google. Our explores their unique career journeys, the evolving field of design, and the impact they’re making through their work and teaching. Kelly and Spencer bring diverse experiences to the world of UX design.  Kelly, a former PR professional turn...

Cmooresound.com   Welcome Connor Moore, founder of @cmoore_sound, a leading audio branding agency. Our discussion delves into Connor’s distinctive career path, the transformative role of sound in user experience (UX) design, and the innovative ways he’s shaping brand identities through sonic elements. With over 15 years of experience in the industry. Connor has collaborated with a diverse range of...

Bergerfohr.com   Berger & Föhr began their collaborative journey together in 2002, and some 200+ projects later, they created their namesake studio.   Founded in 2010, Berger & Föhr is an internationally-recognized independent graphic design and communication consultancy.  We welcome the unique and always outstanding duo that is Berger & Föhr. In this conversation with Todd and Lucian,...

Experimentandsee.com  We welcome Fe Amarante, a designer, creative strategist, and leader. Fe co-hosts the podcast “Zero-Waste Creatives” and serves as principal and founder at Experimenta @experimentandsee, a collaborative creative consultancy.  Experimenta evolves traditional Human-Centered Design into a new type of human centricity: we focus on the people doing the work.  Our discussion explore...

Consumeandcreate.co Welcome Josh Wills, a graphic designer, thing-maker™, family man, artist, and creative director at @consumeandcreate. Our talk covers his career, getting started, what keeps him going today, and the legacy he is making through design, education and family. Get caffeinated and tune in! Caffmorns.com Angry Bovine THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS TDA_Boulder Buck Ross Coupe Studios Pro P...