Ramblings of a Designer podcast

Today we have Marlena Sarunac is a marketing strategist who helps early stage startups in complex industries turn forgettable products into unforgettable brands. As cofounder of The Company Advice, a fractional marketing and design studio, she's acted as a stealth marketing executive for health tech, fintech, and insurtech startups navigating inflection points. Before that, she led marketing for F...

Today we're joined by Jesse Howell, who shares his journey from playing college baseball to building his own online business and the biggest lessons he learned along the way. Jesse is a former college baseball pitcher who experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning from competitive athletics into life after sport. That journey led him into human performance and coaching, where he now hel...

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Tobin to talk about what it really takes to start a business from the ground up. Jake shares the story behind launching his company, the challenges he faced early on, and the lessons he learned along the way. We also explore the impact of youth sports, how those early experiences shaped his mindset, and the role they played in building the discipline, resilie...

Ross Luebe is Head of Creative Technology at Athletics, where he leads the design and development of digital platforms that bridge design and technology. Since joining Athletics in 2013, he has driven innovative projects for clients including Square, ServiceNow, Amazon Design, and WordPress VIP. His work is defined by a collaborative, solutions-driven approach that brings ambitious creative concep...

Mike Perry is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of TAVERN, a Brooklyn-based creative agency focusing on food, beverage, spirits, and hospitality brands. With 15+ years of success building industry-leading brands, Mike Perry made a name for himself both brand and agency side with stints at NBC Sports, Quaker City Mercantile, Stranger & Stranger, Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR), Design Bridge and T...

Today we have Chris Mele who shares his insights! Chris, co-owner and Managing Partner, oversees business strategy and operations. With 20 years of experience, including stints at notable firms like Instrument, Cripsin and Ueno, Chris has carved out a specialty working at the center of digital disruption. Notable projects include Spotify Wrapped, the Domino's Pizza Tracker, The Met app and Reese's...

Fall is and here is our update, summer just got busy for us!  Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design) (insta: @happiscribble.) LinkedIn Page:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramblings-of-a-designer/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347...

Today, we're thrilled to welcome Marcy Sagel an expert in commercial interior design with over 30 years of experience shaping multifamily housing, student living, senior housing, and more. As the founder and principal of MSA Interiors, she's worked with top developers, REITs, and institutions nationwide to create innovative, functional spaces that drive value and elevate user experiences. A passio...

Katherine is the founder of K.tab Creative, a branding and web design studio that helps small businesses and startups build strategic online presences. Her winding path to entrepreneurship includes a first career as a furniture buyer, several years in influencer and digital marketing (with a six-year side hustle as a fashion blogger), and nearly five years as a full-stack software engineer. Today,...

Johnathan Grzybowski is the CMO and co-founder of Penji, an Inc. 5000 creative subscription service that empowers businesses, agencies, and teams with affordable top-tier creative talent.  He's also a storyteller and host of Dear Dads and Free Ideas, where he shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and family life. Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion po...

Spring is here! Here is a quick update for you folks   Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design) (insta: @happiscribble. LinkedIn Page:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramblings-of-a-designer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835...

John is a marketing enigma, a "direct response customer attraction expert" who thinks way outside the box. His marketing consultancy business is called The Institute Of Wow – & John's mantra is that one's marketing needs to "wow" prospects. He's also the guy who shocked the marketing world some years back when he convinced Jerry Seinfeld to come out of retirement to be the spokesman for an Austral...

Diana Weymar grew up in the wilderness of British Columbia, studied Creative Writing at Princeton University, and worked in film in New York City. For the past decade, she has been threading the needle to create a material record of our times. Both on social media and in person, she has encouraged thousands of people to find their own creative path through personal and political challenges.  https...

Trip ODell, Founder and CEO of 5x5, is a design and technology leader and expert at inclusive innovation. With over two decades of experience spanning education and technology, Trip's career includes executive and leadership roles at Microsoft, Audible, Amazon, Adobe and multiple startups. A former educator turned tech executive, his unique perspective growing up with dyslexia and ADHD shaped his...

Val Head is a Principal Designer at Adobe, author, and web animation expert. She is the author of Designing Interface Animation on Rosenfeld Media and teaches CSS Animation on LinkedIn Learning.     Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design) (insta: @happiscribble.   LinkedIn...

John Roescher is the CEO of Raw Materials, 2024's D&AD Design Agency of the Year. Roescher's interest in the internet and technology — and the ability of each to foster connection and creativity — started at a young age and accelerated once he taught himself to code. This fascination evolved into a passion which led Roescher to launch Handsome, a pioneering digital design firm. Later, driven by a...

Yes, summer is here and it's gone. Life got busy, and here we are... more to come! Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design) (insta: @happiscribble. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! ramblingsofadesignerpod@...

Today we sat down with Diego and a little bit more about him: I am a Data Scientist / ML (Maching Learning) engineer, born in Suriname, South America, I also have a background in music production. Where I've built a business around it, with a global client base. I transitioned into tech first starting and working as a front end developer and then transitioned again into machine learning.  Link to...

Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! ramblingsofadesignerpod@gmail.com, Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner We would love to hear from you! 

Meg Wilson is a former graduate student and recent graduate of Brown University. She has two masters degrees and a bachelors of science, specializing in geology and planetary science. Please everyone contact: ramblingsofadesignerpod@gmail.com Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenin...

Andrew Heywood has built impactful teams for disruptive companies, starting his recruitment career in Tokyo, Japan. After Japan, Andrew moved back to the Bay Area, California, and joined Google 3 months after their public offering. This started Andrew's Silicon Valley journey, and has since then been building innovative startups at various stages in their growth cycle. Most recently at Roblox, And...

Ryan Young is a design leader and strategic thinker who enjoys working with cross-functional teams to turn whiteboard sketches into real-world products. He's been designing since 2011 and has been making digital apps and systems more people-focused for more than 10 years. Ryan is currently the Director of Product Design for P3+Uplift, an IT staffing and software development company in Des Moines,...

Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! ramblingsofadesignerpod@gmail.com, Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner We would love to hear from you! 

Servando Sanchez is a Creative Director at RegexSEO, known for his extensive expertise in multimedia design and illustration. Eight years ago, he embarked on his career journey by creating unique artwork and home decor. Concurrently, he honed his skills in web design, logos, and graphics. Today, as a driving force behind RegexSEO, Servando spearheads the creative vision, conceptualization, and imp...

Patric   Richardson  is America's go-to expert for laundry quandaries, author of the best-selling  Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore , and star of  The Laundry Guy  on HGTV and Discovery Plus. He's featured frequently on national and international TV and radio shows, and in prominent publications, including  The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal,   The Times, D...