KUDOS AM/PM

On this episode of KUDOS AM/PM, John sits down with Joyce Shi—founder of Function Lab and G-Axis Press—to explore how design can evolve beyond client work into a lifelong practice of authorship. Drawing from her background as a classically trained pianist, Joyce shares the thinking behind BWV988, her book-length interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, and reflects on how music continues to s...

In this episode of Kudos AM/PM, John Kudos interviews Jan Wilker, co-founder of Karlssonwilker, about the journey of building a design studio that has thrived for over two decades. Wilker offers an honest perspective on sustaining curiosity, evolving a creative practice, and balancing design with business, covering topics from the studio's unplanned start to the embrace of inefficiency in the...

In this episode, host John Kudos sits down with Lynne Yun and Kevin Yeh, the duo behind Space Type, a Brooklyn-based type foundry and design studio working across typography, computation, and hands-on publishing. From type design and calligraphy to generative tools, risograph printing, and teaching, Lynne and Kevin share how their very different backgrounds shaped a practice that resists easy cate...

In this episode, host John Kudos sits down with Mulyana, a remarkable crochet artist from Indonesia known for his larger-than-life yarn installations and global exhibitions. From humble beginnings in Bandung to showcasing immersive textile art across United States, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and more. Mulyana shares how he crafts vibrant underwater worlds and emotional landscapes using ya...

In this episode, host John Kudos sits down with Pinot and Dita—a dynamic creative duo blending art, animation, and family into one seamless adventure. From Indonesia to New York, they’ve carved out a unique path, embracing old-school tech, DIY magic, and the joy of making things together with family. Pinot’s hand-drawn animations have landed on Into the Spider-Verse, Stranger Things, and even a Fa...

In this episode of Kudos AM/PM, host John Kudos sits down with Martin Flores, a graphic designer exploring the boundaries between liminality, humor, and public space interventions. Martin shares his unconventional path—from studying industrial design at NJIT to finding his creative voice at MICA, where he developed a thesis centered around liminality. He dives into his fascination with graffiti, s...

In this episode, host John Kudos sits down with Zipeng Zhu—a bold, colorful designer on a mission to “make every day a razzle-dazzle musical.” Zipeng shares his journey from student in China to celebrated NYC creative, opening up about navigating life as a queer immigrant, defying minimalism, and staying authentic in his vibrant, unapologetic design work. ----- Subscribe to our channel to explore...

In this episode, host John Kudos dives into the fascinating world of sustainable design with Julia Marsh, the CEO and Co-founder of Sway, a company making waves in material innovation. From her beginnings as a design student with a passion for circular materials, Julia shares how she developed a solution to plastic waste using an unlikely resource: seaweed. They discuss Julia's journey from a grad...

In this episode John Kudos chats with Mark De Winne, a Singaporean type designer and educator. They discussed the launch of Type Design Asia, a program dedicated to empower the rising type design communities in South East Asia through accessible education and mentorship. Mark was the head of Relay Room, a design shop in Singapore, but found his way to the Type and Media program at the Royal Academ...

In this episode, John Kudos chats with David Jon Walker, a designer and lettering artist producing politically-charged work as a Black designer with 3 kids, a stylus, and a French bulldog. David shares his journey from a designer in Nashville TN to a tenured professor and an Arts Fellow at Yale School of Art. His exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth”, spotlights the buried knowledge about the roles...

In this episode, John Kudos chats with world beatbox champion Enzo Fumex, better known as RIVER'. Enzo discusses his rigorous training to master his techniques, how he makes a living beatboxing, the 'fifth element' of hip-hop, and his hypnotic new EP "Your Eyes." Learn about the vibrant beatboxing community and how Enzo balances his passion for beatboxing with his exploration of music production....

In this follow-up session, John Kudos engages more deeply with Ola Baldych, Director of Design & Exhibitions at Poster House, about resilience and the detailed story of how she got her first job. They also celebrate Poster House's win in the Environmental Design category at the PRINT Awards 2024 and KUDOS Design Collaboratory's recognition as Agency of the Year. ––– Subscribe to our channel to...

In this second part of our engaging conversation with Ola Baldych (Director of Design & Exhibitions at Poster House) Ola shares a remarkable story of breaking a bass out of a car during a music festival tour, which led to her first job. She also reflects on the importance of resilience and the skill of navigating through rejections and her journey to landing her role at Poster House. Hosted by...

In this episode of Kudos AM PM Podcast, John Kudos chats with Ola Baldych, Director of Design and Exhibitions at Poster House. Ola discusses her unique work experience, including working remotely for the past seven years and being heavily involved in the design and execution of Poster House's exhibitions. She dives into Poster House's commitment to accessibility, their efforts to engage with the l...

John Kudos and Andini Pratiwi, partners at KUDOS Design Collaboratory, discuss their reflections on success, impactful design, cultivating passions, and finding soulmates to kickoff the inaugural episode of KUDOS AM/PM Podcast. Subscribe to our channel to explore the intersection of art, business, and technology! Theme song: SPIDERHORSE KUDOS AM/PM Team Host: John Kudos & Andini Pratiwi Produc...

Should we all become carpenters and farmers when AI replaces design? John Kudos and Andini Pratiwi, partners at KUDOS Design Collaboratory, discuss their reflections on success, impactful design, cultivating passions, and finding soulmates to kickoff the inaugural episode of KUDOS AM/PM Podcast. Subscribe to our channel to explore the intersection of art, business, and technology! Theme song: SPID...