How Creatives Work

Episode 13! In which Anders chats with ethical marketing strategist, voice talent, and author Jessica Lohmann. They talk about how everyone who spreads any kind of message is a marketer, the pain and fun of really understanding your own vision, the fact that creatives are POWERFUL, and so much more. Find Jessica Online: ethicalbrandmarketing.com | Eco creative guide | LinkedIn Things mentioned in...

Episode 12! In which Anders chats with strategic creative, leader, and coach Krista Nyberg. They talk about asking the right questions, the democracy of systems, visions for leadership that fosters innovation, and so much more. Find Krista at kristanyberg.com and LinkedIn . Things mentioned in the episode: Frontify . Find Anders at ⁠studiootherwise.com⁠ , and on instagram @studootherwise . Funky t...

Episode 11! In which Anders chats with industrial designer Ronald Lewerissa, who’s had such a cool career. They talk about everything from what makes something successful or mediocre, nature as a place to pause AND gather inspiration, and… chocolate. Oh and oysters! Things mentioned in the episode: Cableturtle | Flex Design | Generous Minds | Adam Grant | Do Listen | Sapiens by Yuval Harari | LOCO...

Episode ten! 🎉 Can you believe it? I had a wonderful chat with copywriter Michele Kaye, who is a delight! We talk about pivoting careers, the fact that we will not be paying for LinkedIn premium, thank you very much, the balancing act of only doing what you're payed to do, and so much more! Yes, there's a moment of nerding out about food. This is a good episode. Things we mention: Clerken...

Episode nine! In this episode, I chat with communications sage Ross Findon about finding the angle, the anonymity of the word “client”, the importance of asking lots of questions, and the balancing act between moralizing and naïveté. This is where you’ll find Ross online: LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter Mentions in the episode: Creatives for Climate | Ellen MacArthur Foundation | Nice and Serious...

Episode eight! In this episode, I chat with DC-based designer Grace Boyle about channelling helplessness into creative activism, the fact that you don’t have to wrap your head around everything, and all the coffee. This is where you’ll find Grace online:   Instagram:  Grayinmotion   LinkedIn Mentions in the episode: Climate innovation funding tracker for Environmental Defense Fund  innovationtrack...

Episode seven! In this episode, I chat with the amazing Asia Pietrzyk the moment that changed everything, the fact that soulless emails CAN get you the gig, and the dark side of freelancing. This is where you’ll find Asia and her work – and prints! – online: Instagram: @asiapietrzyk Web: asiapietrzyk.com Mentions in the episode: Louise Fili Bri Emery Skillshare Domestika Deutsche Grammophon Offlin...

Episode six! In this episode, I chat with icon David McKendrick about running your own design studio, why it’s good NOT to reference other graphic design work as a graphic designer, and the beauty of not sharing everything you create. It’s a good one! This is where you’ll find David and his work online: Instagram: @davidmckendrickstudio Web: davidmckendrick.com Paperboy Magazine Mentions in the ep...

Episode five! In which I chat with 3D artist Doreen Voltine about switching careers, facing and recovering from burnout, and setting yourself up for the life you actually want. Remember: neither “yesterday” nor “as soon as possible” are valid deadlines!  This is where you’ll find Doreen online: Instagram: @doreenvoltine Mentions in the episode: Music video: Gringo Jay – Spaceship Bullet journ...

Episode four! In which I chat with paper crafter Melissa Fiorenza about learning brand new skills, dealing with things you perceive as failure, and figuring out your values. It’s a good one, folks! This is where you’ll find Melly online: happyfrankstudio.com Instagram: @happyfrankstudio Mentions in the episode: Paula Scher episode of Abstract The exhibit Color as Language Workation Way Ikigai Rowe...

Episode three! In which I chat with Andrew Seedall about emerging technologies, collaborating on your creations, and how hard it is not to get carried away by shiny new ideas. This is where you’ll find Andrew online: andrewseedall.com Instagram @ northernflicks Mentions in the episode: Celtx , the tool Andrew uses for writing Green Carnation Company Stillpoint Spaces London Desert Island Discs – T...

Episode two!   In which I chat with Tevin Stuurland about almost everything: video games, math(!), self-doubt, and why setting creative challenges for yourself is a great idea. This is where you’ll find Tevin: stuurland.nl @interqualia_ on twitter @interqualia on instagram Check out Tevin’s side-project KIT here: kit.stuurland.nl And his Monthly Vision is on Instagram: @monthlyvision Explore...

Episode one!   In which I chat with Lina Tang about becoming a creative business owner, maintaining a social life, and diving behind the scenes to share the process and possibilities of running a creative space. Find and follow Lina and Pansy on instagram and web: @helloitspansy pansy-shop.com Find the manifesto Lina mentions here: Proposals for the feminine economy The book I referred to is...

Welcome to How Creatives Work, the down-to-earth podcast for conversations about what creative work really is, and how to tend to your well-being as a creator. In this trailer, you'll learn why this podcast is being made, and by whom. This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative . Funky tunes by SamsonV .