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Steven Schweickert, illustrator, motion designer, and animator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - New designer pitfalls- How video games influence creative work- And more!

Donna McAvoy, animator and illustrator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - Animation processes- Creating long-lasting agency relationships- And more!

Samantha Richardson and I dive into how you can create success WITH clients while bringing your value to the forefront of conversations and client alignment.

Aaron Wilhite, entrepreneur and video creator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - How design plays a role in video production.- Why storytelling matters.- And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership.https://designish.blogAaron WilhiteWebsite: https://www.bhamcreativeco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.wilhite/LinkedIn: https://w...

Michael Southerland, Houdini artist and 3D generalist, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - His journey into 3D- How to explain expertise as a generalist- And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership.https://designish.blogMichael SoutherlandWebsite: https://www.iamsoutherland.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsoutherland/Instagram: ht...

Trevor Ford, social media manager expert, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: Which platforms make the most sense for designers. Why showing your face can help you succeed. And more! Follow DESIGNish for interviews, reviews, and more.

Ash and I discuss the ups and downs of using some AI tools within creative workflows in this extra footage cut from the original interview. Follow Designish for more interviews, reviews, and design.https://designish.blogAshIG: https://www.instagram.com/ashb1964/Website: https://www.beezmo.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beezmo/

Lexi Morgan, animation producer and operations manager, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - Why project managers are key to success- How designers can position themselves to work with agencies- And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership.https://designish.blogLexi Morgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgaale/ Website (2Tall): https://...

Emilio Lopez, 2D and 3D motion designer, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - His career journey - Rapid growth and challenges - Freelance playbooks - And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership. https://designish.blog Emilio Lopez Website: https://emiliowav.myportfolio.com/work LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliowav/ Instagram: https:...

Kyle Hamrick, director, designer, and educator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - What new designers need to know - Public speaking - Motion Design Hotline - And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership. https://designish.blog Kyle Hamrick Website: https://kylehamrick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylehamrickmotiondesign/ YouTube...

Jen Van Horn, long-time freelance motion designer and art director, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - Her journey into motion design - 2025 predictions -  @IMakeUglyPancakes  - And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership. https://designish.blog Jen Van Horn Website: https://jenjenvanhorn.myportfolio.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Leah Kopke, freelance 3D designer, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - How she got started - Her experience with in-person marketing - And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership. https://designish.blog Leah Kopke Website: https://www.leahkopke.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-kopke-03a00283/ YouTube (Ambient 3D Animations): htt...

Gordon Howie, freelance animator and director, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - His new short, Broomsticks On Broadway. - Production processes. - His journey taking the leap from 9-to-5 to FT freelancing. - And more! Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership. https://designish.blog Gordon Howie Website: https://www.gordonhowie.com/ IG: https://www....

I had a chance to sit down with Karthik Sunil, Junior Graphic Designer, and dive into various topics, including: - How university helped him gain skills - What helped him land his agency job - His favorite project - And more! Follow Designish for more interviews, reviews, and design. https://designish.blog Karthik Sunil IG: https://www.instagram.com/karthdesign LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

I had a chance to sit down with Ryan Summers, creative director for Spillt and design legend, and dive into various topics, including: - What makes a good reel - Is Rive taking over - What to look for when hiring - The art of wrestling Follow Designish for more interviews, reviews, and design. https://designish.blog Ryan Summers X: https://x.com/Oddernod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrrya...

I had a chance to sit down with Mike Pindara, an expert 3D motion designer who works under the name Arcane Motion, and dive into various topics, including: - Mike's journey into freelance - Agency and client workflows and pipelines - The power of local communities - Dungeons & Dragons Follow Designish for more interviews, reviews, and design. https://designish.blog Mike Pindara (Arcane Mot...

I had a chance to sit down with Ash Beezmohun, an awesome design lead and motion designer, and dive into various topics, including: what to avoid on showreels, keeping up with your skillsets, and music playlists we listen to for inspiration and energy. Follow Designish for more interviews, reviews, and design. https://designish.blog Ash's links IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashb1964/ Website:...

I had a chance to sit down with Bobby Donald, an amazing illustrator and motion designer, and dive into various topics, including: finding your style, the state of freelancing, and game concepting. Follow Designish for more interviews, news, and design info. https://designish.blog Bobby's links IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobby.donald/ Website: https://bobbydonald.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://ww...