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Send us a text message! This week Michelle wants to know about something Brandi wrote about in a blog post a few weeks back about why you shouldn’t trust a designer who doesn’t collect something… interesting. Stay tuned. 2:19  Brandi’s week Backyard work Day trip to Ruidoso She hasn’t decided whether she will consult on designing on a space 7:43 […] The post Why Collecting Things Is Important – Ep...

Send us a text message! This week we talk about whether scrapping an idea happens and what to do when you hit dead ends in your process.   This week’s songs:               Emery – Studying Politics                Micah Tawlks – So Lovely   (Found it on Soundcloud Guys!) 18:48  This week’s question is from […] The post When To Scrap Ideas and Start Over – Episode 041 appeared first on BrandiSea Des...

Send us a text message! This week we have a special guest in studio and she wants to know where Brandi gets her inspiration and how she incorporates it into her work. Stay tuned for so much random and even more great info!   Because Joelle is joining us on today’s show, Michelle and I are sharing a mic so… […] The post Where You Can Find Inspiration (and how to use it) – Episode 040 appeared first...

Send us a text message! Welcome to our first ever “Sabbatical Episode”. Basically it’s a shorter episode with more of a quick tip. This week we talk about taking breaks and how making lists is a great way to stay consistent at practicing something new. We are committed to making great content for you guys and in order to do […] The post Making Lists & Taking Breaks – Episode 039 appeared first...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle wants to know what are some good ways to take feedback. Brandi has tons of advice and tactics to share that are so super helpful and valuable…hoorays! Dance Anthem of The 80’s – Regina Spektor Nothing is Wrong – Kelly Bransford [clear-line] Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea […] The post How to Give & Get Better Design Feedback – Epis...

Send us a text message! This week we have a special guest joining us who specifically requested that we do a Halloween episode. So this week we tackle the topic of clients from hell. It’s an entertaining one this week so here we go! Halloween Theme – Main Title by John Carpenter Don’t Stop the Music – (cover) by Jamie […] The post Are There Really Clients from Hell? – Episode 037 appeared first on...

Send us a text message! This week we answer a question for Brandi from a listener, “When did you realize that you needed a process?” She talks about how she arrived at her current ideating, design/creative process and why. Enjoy! Tyson Motsenbacker – Cour d’Alene Third Eye Bline – Motorcycle Drive By   “Shakespeare’s'” Sweet Potato Pudding Recipe   Find […] The post When I Realized I Needed a...

Send us a text message! This week we chat a little bit more about branding, but this time Michelle wants to know more about Brandi’s personal brand, BrandiSea. Brandi explains how she came to the brand she has, how it’s the most difficult thing she’s done, and why it works for her.   From Augustana Sweet and Low Weezer Beach […] The post Defining Your Personal Brand – Episode 035 appeared first on...

Send us a text message! What the heck is the difference between a logo and branding? Michelle wants to know and this is where you’ll find the answer. And honestly, everyone needs to hear this episode.   From Indian Lakes We Follow (Stereotypes Remix Yelle Romeo   Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea!: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and […] The post The Difference Between Logos &...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle wants to know how Brandi handles ALL of the things she does in her life as an entrepreneur, mom, designer, teacher, and life-long learner. We unintentionally but amazingly come up with three “P’s” to help you with your time management also!     Miley Cyrus “Week Without You” Bleachers “Don’t Take the […] The post Real Life Time Management – Episode 033 ap...

Send us a text message! So now that you have an idea of HOW to research, when do you know if you’re done researching? Brandi answers on this week’s podcast. Stay tuned. 1:00 Check out Brandi’s YouTube! New content every Tuesday for a thing she does called “Design Tip Tuesday”. 3:30 Michelle’s week cont…: She sent in an audition form […] The post More Tips on Research – Episode 032 appeared first o...

Send us a text message! This week we answer a question from a listener on how Brandi does her research. There’s so much info that we had to answer in two separate episodes! This is part one of 2 episodes on RESEARCH! If you didn’t know, research is so very important… (Thus, the two-parter).   1:40 Michelles week: This week […] The post Tips for Researching (Part 1) – Episode 031 appeared first on...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle is back and wants to know what some good mindsets might be for [design] students to have going into something new. Brandi get’s a little fired up so prepare yoursef! 1:30 Happy 30th episode birthday!!! 1:45 If you haven’t listened to last weeks episode with Dominic Sedillo – go do it ASAP! 2:25 […] The post Must-Have Mindsets for Designers – Episode 030 a...

Send us a text message! Please welcome special guest co-host for the week, Dominic Sedillo!!! *applause and cheering* Quick rundown on Mr. Dominic Sedillo: Dominic is an illustrator. He’s been drawing since he was “knee high to a duck” #what????? He draws stuff. Like really good stuff. He is the senior illustrator and branding assistant for a privately owned drink […] The post The Magical Mystery...

Send us a text message!   This week Michelle wants to understand a branding project Brandi has been working on. She thinks the logo was awesome in black and white and wants some explanation of why Brandi decided to add color to it. We also talk about fall, the OC, and of course, the Solar Eclipse. [clear-line] Find us on […] The post Why Use Color in Branding – Episode 028 appeared first on Brandi...

Send us a text message! This week is a bit off format but we honestly just wanted to get some New York trip off our chests and share with you some of our experiences! Hope you enjoy 😉 [clear-line] Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea!: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any questions you […] The post The Quick-ish New York Recap- Episode 027 appeared first on Brandi...

Send us a text message! This week we have a super special show in store for you, an interview FROM NEW YORK with Jason Bacher   01:07 We’re recording in Michelle’s bedroom today, so there’s appropriate background noises 01:30 We met Jason at a super cool coffee shop called Irving Farm Coffee Roasters on the Lower East Side (Brandi was right!) 03:50 THIS […] The post INTERVIEW: Jason Bacher of GFDA...

Send us a text message! This week Brandi’s husband Kenny is sitting in for Michelle. Things might get weird, stay tuned! :50 Surprise! Michelle is gone this week but extra surprise: Brandi’s husband Kenny is filling in. MORE NOTES TO COME 12:40 Kenny’s song is by our good friends Copperlily it’s called “A Lot to Learn” 15:00 Brandi thinks it’s Tuesday, but it’s […] The post Graphic Designer or Gra...

Send us a text message! Michelle wants to know some stuff about type and who Brandi looks to for inspiration for type, or letters, or typography, or.. ..lettering? It’s a fun time you guys. :50 Welcome!!! Michelle’s week was super productive. She went to a wedding AND listened to an entire season of a podcast. NPR’s Invisibilia…AND binged the latest […] The post A Little Bit About Type & Inspi...

Send us a text message! Michelle went to a creative event this week and wants to know what tips Brandi has for creatives who are feeling low or discouraged that they won’t ever have another good idea. :50 Michelle’s week! 1:00 Michelle went to a “creative night” with special guest Propaganda. 1:25 Check this dude out. Seriously. Smart guy, amazing […] The post How to Handle Creative Discouragement...

Send us a text message! This week we approach the ever-ubiquitous word “hipster”. What is a hipster and what can we, as creatives (or normal people) learn from them to be better at what we do? 2:00 Reminiscing about Leatrice Eisemen! 2:30 Michelle’s Week: Lots of filming and sun! 3:33 Tanning sucks. It’s bad for your skin, it fades your […] The post What Creatives Can Learn from the Hipster Mindse...

Send us a text message! On this weeks episode we interview the one and only Leatrice Eiseman! She is the director of the Pantone Color Institute and an actual, international color expert! She is from Seattle, travels the world, and has written 10 books! 4:05 First question! What does Leatrice tell people when she’s sitting on an airplane and she […] The post INTERVIEW: Leatrice Eiseman, Internatio...

Send us a text message! This week Brandi and Michelle talk about which came first, the image, or the type? And which one matters more…? :50 Lesson of the day: Do NOT run before you have to talk into a microphone! 1:20 Michelle talks about her oh-so-interesting week. She saw a hawk. Is that cool? 5:00 Brandi’s week. She went […] The post Type or Image, Which is More Important? – Episode 020 appeare...

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Send us a text message!   This week is our shortest episode ever. So far. Michelle and Brandi talk about design tools and whether it’s the tool or the user that’s actually important. Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by The Looking Glass Prophet Story by Cobi Pat Hines & Microsoft Word   Find us on all forms of social media […] The post Do Your Design Tools Matter? – Episode 018 appeared first on Br...