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Send us a text message!                   THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the sixth and final episode in the series! Brandi gives an in-depth look at […] The post THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 appeared first on Bran...

Send us a text message!                   This week we have a great interview with Canadian designer, illustrator, letterer, Darren Booth. He’s here to talk to us about the process of developing his own style and what he did to get the jobs he really wants. Show Notes are On the Way!     […] The post INTERVIEW: Darren Booth on Developing His Style & Transitioning to New Creative Technologies –...

Send us a text message!                   THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fifth installment and Brandi goes over the sketching phase […] The post THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Exec...

Send us a text message!                   It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fourth installment of this series where we cover research and collecting style references. We are going in order step by step so if […] The post THE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 08...

Send us a text message!                   We are on a sabbatical week so here’s a quick tip from Brandi Sea. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks!   Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any […] The post A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88 appeared first on BrandiSea Desi...

Send us a text message!                   This week we interviewed James Victore for a special bonus episode! He talks about his new book, how weirdness is a gift and why he doesn’t think about how he wants to be remembered. You’re welcome. James’ new book is called, “Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on […] The post INTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087 appeared first...

Send us a text message!                   It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This is part 2 of the word map part of the process with more examples and more in-depth detail on how to make it work. Process Series Part 2b: Word Maps continued… No show notes this […] The post THE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086 appeared first on BrandiSea Design...

Send us a text message!                   This week we had the incredible opportunity to interview one of Brandi’s creative heroes, Scott Belsky. He is the co-founder of Behance, Adobe’s Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Creative Cloud. He is here to talk about his new book, “The Messy Middle”, the future […] The post INTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life...

Send us a text message!                   It’s week 2 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. We’re covering the topic of word maps, mind maps, mind searches, what are they and how can you use them to guide your designs? Get out your notebooks and prepare for more insight into her secret […] The post THE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084 appeared first on...

Send us a text message!                   This week we FINALLY start our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. Get out your notebooks and prepare for some insight into her secret sauce to making your best work. Process Series Part 1: Intro, Client Meeting, & Design Brief Does everyone have a process? How I […] The post THE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083 app...

Send us a text message!                   This week Michelle and Brandi talk about the significance of the support of those key people you have around you. We also talk a bit about our Patreon and how you can support us 🙂 How important it is to have a support system   Whether […] The post Key Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co. . Supp...

Send us a text message!                   This week we interviewed conceptual creator and editorial designer Mike McQuade. We talk about everything from how he got started in the editorial space to whether or not he thinks he fits a certain “style”. It’s a fun and very useful interview!     [clear-line] Find […] The post INTERVIEW: Creator-Designer Mike McQuade on Style, Freelancing, and Hard Work...

Send us a text message!                   We are on a sabbatical week and we are starting something new. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks!   Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any burning questions […] The post A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Have a Purpose [sabbatical week] – Episode 80 appeared first on B...

Send us a text message!                   This week we have a great conversation about all our themes, goals, and motivations for the coming year and the benefits of reflection. Happy 2019, cheers to new things! Takeaways: Keep track of your goals and themes. Write them in your calendar so you know what […] The post Bringing Your Year Into Focus (themes, goals, & motivations) – Episode 079 app...

Send us a text message!                   This week we feature clips from four of our favorite episodes of 2018. From Hugh Weber to Brandi & Michelle talking about gender bias, we hope you enjoy the recap and thanks for sticking with us this year! *Please be sure to check out the links […] The post Best of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078 appeared first on BrandiSea D...

Send us a text message!                   This week we had the awesome opportunity to interview author Liz Fosslien about her book “No Hard Feelings”. Stay tuned for this incredible conversation and be sure to check out the book!  Some great takeaways from our conversation with Liz Fosslien We are emotional creatures regardless […] The post INTERVIEW: Author Liz Fosslien on Emotions in the Workpla...

Send us a text message!                     This week we get to answer a question from a listener on how to be a better typographer, and we are so excited about it!  Featured Music: Boygenius – Bite the Hand Starflyer 59 – Wake up Early [clear-line] Inspirations, Thoughts, Opinions, & Updates What […] The post Five Ways to Become a Better Typographer – Episode 076 appeared first on BrandiSea D...

Send us a text message!                     This week we have a blast talking about all sorts of fun, interesting, and useful gifts for that creative in your life (or for yourself)! Stay tuned for some value and a little bit of nonsense. Featured Music: Club Danger – “Living Legend“ [clear-line] Inspirations, […] The post A Christmas Gift Wish List For Creatives – Episode 075 appeared first on Bra...

Send us a text message!                     This week we wanted to talk about why it’s a good thing to share your imperfect work. Thanks for joining us! Featured Music: The Civil Wars – “Billie Jean” Shawn Mendez – “In My Blood” [clear-line] Inspirations, Thoughts, & What We’ve Been Up T0 Sharing […] The post Why Sharing Imperfect Work is a Good Thing – Episode 074 appeared first on BrandiSea...

Send us a text message!   This is an encore episode from way back on staying motivated. ENJOY! 1:30 We are coconuts. Brown on the outside, white on the inside. 😀 2:25 On today’s episode we’re talking about the work that goes into being creative. 3:25 April Showers by Bambi – Springs theme song. 6:05 Michelle’s song of the week: […] The post Encore: “Some Tips for Creative Focus” (originally aired...

Send us a text message!                     This week we are talking about when to draw the line on knowing the “limits” of what you can do vs. when you should stretch your skills and do something you might be even a bit uncomfortable doing. Inspirations, Thoughts, & What We’ve Been Up […] The post Stretching Your Skills & Knowing Your Limits – Episode 072 appeared first on BrandiSea Desig...

Send us a text message!                   Every team needs leaders, especially creative teams. Today Michelle and Brandi talk about why it’s important for a creative team to have an Art and/or Creative Director. Inspirations, Thoughts, & What We’ve Been Up To Kelly’s new single! Michelle Needs a leader, lol. Moved a friend […] The post Why Every Team Needs a(n) Art or Creative Director- Episod...

Send us a text message!                   This week Michelle and Brandi talk about how to “get some” motivation. No really, some practical tips await you on this week’s episode. Talking About Motivation Disclaimer: Brandi knows she is naturally a motivated person (ENFJ, Enneagram 3w4) and that not everyone can do these things as easily […] The post Practical Strategies for Getting & Staying Mo...

Send us a text message!                   This week, Christ Heuertz, joins us for part TWO of our interview! We have the opportunity to talk about what the Enneagram is, and how it can play a part in our lives as creatives, and as humans. Chris Heuertz Interview: Thoughts, References, Links, & Takeaways […] The post INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 2) on Creatives & All Things Enneagr...

Send us a text message!                   This week and next week Christ Heuertz, Enneagram expert and author of “The Sacred Enneagram” joins us! We have the opportunity to talk about what the Enneagram is, and how it can play a part in our lives as creatives, and as humans.   Chris Heuertz Interview: […] The post INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 1) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – E...