Design Speaks

Send us a text message! This week we have special guest interview. The one and only Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen (yes, the very same Vesperteen that is our podcast song) joins us. In addition to being a talented and brilliant musician, he is also and incredible designer and he has a lot of stuff to say. – – – – […] The post INTERVIEW: Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen – Episode 017 appeared first on Brandi...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle wants to know when (if ever) it is okay to just say no when asked to design something, firing clients, and how Brandi is really the “Simon” of design critique. 1:20 Thanks Matt Kearney for listening!! <3 2:11 Michelle got to go a concert! Train, O.A.R., & Natasha Bedingfield. Sooooo cool. 3:14 Netflix […] The post Why It’s Really Ok to Say No to Cl...

Send us a text message!                 This week Michelle wanted to “hardcore wing it” and talk to Brandi a bit about picturing her own audience for the stuff she does and how other people can try to figure it out. Katy Perry apparently has new music too Harry Styles… wow. Michelle and her husband […] The post Picturing Your Ideal Target Audience – Episode 015 appeared first on BrandiSea Design C...

Send us a text message! This week we get a little carried away talking but stick with us and you’ll be shocked to learn how designers actually use math. 13 Reasons Why Penny Dreadful Blindside Album Art Trends this Week via @BrandiSea on Instagram Ugmonk Newsletter is the one Brandi Couldn’t Remember Sylvan Esso Seagulls on YouTube (thanks to Brandi’s […] The post The Truth About Designers & M...

Send us a text message! This week is an epic recap of our trip to design-centric Austin and Brandi’s experience at Rancho Victore for his Creative Retreat. 1:33   THIS EPISODE HAS PURE GOLD! 1:40   You’re about to get the 411 on everything James Victore. You’re in for a real treat – and a really long podcast. 😀 1:47 […] The post Discomfort. Growth. Meaning, & Stuff – Episode 013 appeared firs...

Send us a text message! This is our longest episode ever (so far), we decided to just keep talking because there’s just so much to say about our week; including Michelle’s question about growing as an artist. 1:12 This just in: Next week will be Episode 13. A complete bakers dozen. (also, we’re dorks) 1:33 Brandi was selling her own […] The post Some Ways a Designer Can Grow – Episode 012 appeared...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle wants to know what exactly it is that makes good design attractive to people. 1:02 What did Michelle do what the color inspiration from ep 10? She definitely just bought an outfit when she wasn’t supposed to. :/ 2:12 If Michelle is watching color or dresses, it’s because it’s laundry day. Surprise! […] The post How Does Good Design Draw You In – Episode 0...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle wants to know how to create something without accidentally plagiarizing someone else’s work. 1:00 Fun and ExCiTiNg things with Michelle this week! 1. An out of the ordinary playlist on Apple Music… the Breakup playlist. (Adele, Lauryn Hill, One Republic…GOOD music!) 2. The color palette of Target for 2017 springtime! It’s so pwitty! 4:46 […] The post Be I...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle asks, “What are some things to keep in mind when working with others?” Brandi shares two key thoughts on how to collaborate with other creatives. :53 On this episode we’ll be talking about Designers, Collaboration, and Ego. 2:11 Michelle threw caution to the wind and auditioned for a musical! 4:13 Would you […] The post Designers, Collaboration, Selfishne...

Send us a text message! There’s a ton of value packed into this one, so you may want to listen to it a few times. This week we talk about ways to stay motivated to keep up the work required to be creative. 1:30 We are coconuts. Brown on the outside, white on the inside. 😀 2:25 On todays episode […] The post Some Tips for Creative Focus – Episode 008 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co. . Suppor...

Send us a text message! This week we will talk about why your first idea usually sucks. Nope, every idea that comes to you is not gold, so buckle up.   :48 We have almost 300 downloads! Gah!! Thank you to everyone who’s listening, spreading the word, etc… THANK YOU! 1:04 We also do live instagram videos, so go follow […] The post Never Trust Your First Idea – Episode 007 appeared first on BrandiSe...

Send us a text message! Brandi: “Are we teaching our students to be accolade minded. Is that what we design for: a pat on the back? Is that what we’re here for, or are we supposed to be doing something better than that?” The post Designing and Staying True to You – Episode 006 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co. . Support the show Visit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message! On today’s episode we’re going to be talking about places and the effect that they have on the creative mindset and how we design.     1:45 The Oscars. Did you see that craziness? Check it here. 3:21 We’re not superstitious. We’re tinystitious. 4:33 Does anyone else just choose C on tests if they don’t […] The post Do Places Impact Our Designs & Creative Mindset? – Epis...

Send us a text message! This week Michelle braces herself to ask Brandi Sea, “what program do you use to make your designs?”. It might sound design snobby but please bear with us and listen to the logic behind why this question is so frustrating for designers. The post The Most Annoying Design Question – Episode 004 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co. . Support the show Visit BrandiSea.com for...

Send us a text message! This week we address what it’s like to bring another person’s idea to life. 1:40 We’re off to a rocky start. Feeling a bit loopy. 2:20 Brandi’s favorite color is red and sea green. She doesn’t like to wear red, but she loves the color. 3:27 Is black a color? It depends on if you’re […] The post On Processing Someone Else’s Vision (getting into their head) – Episode 003 appe...

Send us a text message! Episode 2: Six Degrees of Graphic Design how graphic design is influenced by other forms of design What does La La Land have to do with Design? What kind of designs are there?           TRANSCRIPTION Speaker 1: 00:03 Welcome to design speaks. This lovely podcast is brought to you by a […] The post Six Degrees of Graphic Design – Episode 002 appeared first on BrandiSea Desig...

Send us a text message! This is Design Speaks – Ep 1 An introduction to this Design podcast: Who we are and why we are doing this Show Notes: :52 Elevator Pitch… sort of… Michelle and Brandi introduce each other. Brandi is a graphic designer. “Design makes the world prettier.” Michelle is a production assistant for a team of videographers. […] The post This is Design Speaks – Episode 001 appeared...