Chats [ARCHIVED]

Today, we have the privilege of hosting the multi-faceted, multi-pierced, and multi-tattooed designer, Justin Dauer. Over the past few years, Justin has established himself as a sought-after speaker at culture and design conferences worldwide, captivating audiences at events such as UXPA, AIGA, and Design Week. Now, he is about to share his invaluable insights in a new book specifically crafted fo...

Design Atlas recently had the pleasure of hosting an exceptional guest, Shiz Aoki, who has revolutionized the way scientists communicate their research visually. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of simple and easily understood visuals, Shiz has carved out a remarkable career that transcends the confines of traditional design. Having spent seven years at National Geographic as a leader in Sci...

In today's episode we meet with Falak Khoja, a graduating senior from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City. We discuss the process of becoming a design students, and how getting a design degree can really help prepare anyone interested in pursuing a design profession.  If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com....

In today's episode we meet with Chalsey Falk, founder of the illustration and graphic design studio Full Mood. Coming from a graphic design education and 6 years working in in-house and at agencies for public health, product design, and advertising, we learn from her what takes to start your own design business and how to overcome your biggest fears.  To learn more about Full Mood agency, vis...

In today’s episode we will meet with Mi Cao (Zaho) a master’s student currently studying at the Hochschule München in Munich Germany. Mi’s story is super inspirational – and we will dive deep into why she chose the design path and how creative industries like the fashion industry helped inspire her to create a freer and more just world with her design work. In our chat today, we talk about trying...

In today’s episode, we sit down with creative director Michelle Wintersteen who runs her own business called MKW Creative Co. MKW Creative Co. is a full-stack branding and social media marketing company helping its clients grow. Based out of sunny-side San Diego California, Michelle’s chat today hits so many points and is relatable to anyone who’s working in the design industry or even just gettin...

In today’s chat, we meet Eric Haïdara, Design Director at Skalar, a digital product incubation company located in Oslo Norway. Eric grew up in the depths of France and has worked in numerous companies in a variety of international settings. Eric will walk you through his career journey thus far, and will also share some tips on how to get started in the field of interaction and digital design. Eri...

In today’s chat we meet up with graphic designer Chase Moening, about what life was like graduating in the spring of 2020 during a pandemic. We also chat about how he overcame the challenges of landing a design job shortly after completing university during such uncertain and vulnerable times facing our world. To learn more about Chase, checkout his website portfolio chasemoening.com . If you’d li...