Creative Coordinates

Dong-Ping Wong is the founder of FOOD, an architecture studio known for public-first, joy-forward design. From a floating pool in the East River to a Mahjong clubhouse in Chinatown, his projects reframe how we use space, who it’s for, and what it can say. We cover: •⁠ ⁠The design philosophy behind +POOL •⁠ ⁠Collaborating with Virgil Abloh •⁠ ⁠Designing civic joy into urban space •⁠ ⁠Launching expe...

Rami Haykal-Manning is the co-founder of Elsewhere, Brooklyn’s beloved independent venue known for genre-spanning shows, dance nights, and community-first culture. We cover: •⁠ ⁠Elsewhere’s founding story & seven figure raise •⁠ ⁠NYC’s shifting nightlife landscape •⁠ ⁠How to build community through curation •⁠ ⁠Lessons from Glasslands & PopGun •⁠ ⁠Why live music still matters •⁠ ⁠Rami’s global upb...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Michael Montella, the first-time founder of Yeoman - a bold new marketplace connecting America’s farms directly with local food businesses and consumers. We explore: •⁠ ⁠The origin story behind Yeoman and the “Farmazon” concept •⁠ ⁠Why he’s focused on B2B2C and P2P logistics •⁠ ⁠What it’s like raising $600K with no prior startup experience...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Kris Moon, former President & COO of the James Beard Foundation and now COO at a21—the executive team behind iconic festivals like NYCWFF, SOBEWFF, and Art on Paper NY. We cover: His 17-year run at JBF and leading it through cultural evolution Why chefs became powerful cultural voices—and how policy meets food Building Platform by JBF at Pi...

Damon Brandt opened his first gallery in the 1980s and went on to found Saltmine Projects in the early ’90s - a platform dedicated to long-term collaboration and curatorial depth. In this episode of Creative Coordinates, Damon shares what it was like growing up in a family of art dealers, carving his own path, and how the art world — and artist storytelling — has evolved over the past four decades...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Jake Harper — an artist and founder whose journey moves from marathon piano sessions to creating Soot, a new way of mapping information. Breaking from the grid and the linear scroll, Soot is self-organizing, spatial, and incredibly fast — built to help designers and creatives finally see everything. Jake shares how his years in music and so...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Joey Flynn - a product designer whose work spans three of the most influential creative platforms of the last 15 years: Facebook, Instagram, and now OpenAI. From designing Facebook’s Timeline to crafting Instagram’s iconic camera features, and now working on ChatGPT and other creative tools at OpenAI, Joey shares how he’s stayed curious, ex...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Tei Carpenter, architect, educator, and founder of Agency—Agency, a design practice exploring the intersections of culture, ecology, and the built environment. From projects like Toronto’s Bentway Stormwater Management installation to collaborations with artists and her architect mother, Tei’s work demonstrates how design can transform over...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Celia Ellenberg, a writer, editor, and strategist whose work has defined the conversation in beauty and wellness for nearly two decades. From her time as Vogue’s Beauty & Wellness Director and Global Content Lead to launching CE Strategy, her boutique advisory, Celia has shaped how brands and media connect with audiences across fashion, lif...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with YOSA, a creative powerhouse whose work spans acting, comedy, music, and entrepreneurship. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and founder of Naso, YOSA is best known for his viral “Pissing Off My African Parents” series (2B+ views) and for characters that spark the question: is he American or British? Our conversation explores his multi-layered jo...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Simon Rasmussen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Office Magazine. From his beginnings in Copenhagen’s fashion scene to shaping one of New York’s most influential independent publications, Simon shares what it takes to create a magazine that thrives on authenticity, edge, and community. We dive into the evolution of Office—how it balances...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Eva Goicochea, founder and CEO of Maude, a modern intimacy brand reshaping how we think about closeness, wellness, and connection. From launching the company in 2018 to seeing Maude featured in the Design Museum at the Louvre, Eva shares how she built a mission-led company that blends product, content, and culture. We talk about Maude’s evo...

In this episode of Creative Coordinates, we sit down with Justin Leonard, co-founder of Game Seven, a creative agency at the intersection of sports, culture, and community. From early days hustling in NYC’s basketball scene to leading campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands, Justin shares how he and his team built an agency that speaks fluently in both sport and style. We talk abo...

In this premiere episode of Creative Coordinates, stylist and creative director Savannah White shares how she built her practice from Arkansas to NYC—shaping campaigns, editorials, and film through a lens of restraint, taste, and clarity. We explore the art of styling for story, how constraint fuels creativity, and what it means to build a business rooted in quiet confidence. 🎙️ Highlights: – Deve...