The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

My guest this week is Kenzie Green. She is the founder of Kenzie Green Design and the Co-Founder of The Brief Collective.  During this episode we talk about some lessons she has learned in her career, projects that went sideways, projects that she is proud of, what she is actively learning more of now, and so much more. Especially design business, there are a couple of stories in this episode...

My guest this week is Sarah Wood. She is a Graphic Designer at Pepsi Co out of New York.  During this episode we talk about her design school days in Atlanta and her move to NYC, architecture and building design, why she won't do any design work for anyone she is dating, her first big trip to Europe, and what she discovered there.  Plus loads of other stories, laughs, and talk...

My guest this week is Alex Mera. He is a Senior Visual Designer at a little company you might have heard of, Zappos.com.  During this episode we dive into stories about how he and his friends built a Rollerblading Clothing Brand, why the last year has been so difficult for him, the luxury high fashion website project that did not work out, and the '6pm' Project he was a part of and why he is...

My guests this week are Massimo and Shawn from Z Factor. Also known as the Angry Designers from the Angry Designer Podcast.  This episode is an absolute riot! So much fun. There are jokes, laughs, and stories of wins and fails, some of them surprising. You could say that this was my first Swiss Triplet. Jump into this episode and hear from a couple of pros who have a bunch of years in the gam...

My guest this week is Kat Romulo, aka @edgykatrina on the socials! She is a talented multidisciplinary brand designer cranking out work for awesome D2C brands for Gen Z's and Millennials.  During this episode, we talk about how she passed on an awesome job offer to follow her gut, the flyer that really stuck with her and kinda pointed her toward design, her favorite agency, the project she wa...

My guest this week is Nicola Hamilton. She is a very talented graphic designer with a specialty in editorial design. She is also the founder of Issues Magazine Shop in Toronto, President of the RGD, Art Director, Design Educator, and I'm sure there is more. Safe to say she has a lot cooking.  During this episode we talk about her journey to the creative field and rad free-range childhood...

In this little extra episode of The Quickie Podcast we are talking with Dan from Lincoln Design Co about the Into the Woods Conference they are putting on at the end of July 2023.  During this episode, Dan shares the 'why' behind the event along with speaker and workshop information. We also talk about a couple of awesome plans they have during the conference and what sort of knowledge and co...

My guest this week is Jordan Ballard. He is an awesome designer, illustrator, and art director based out of Seattle WA. He is currently cranking out awesome textile design work for Tommy Bahamas as well as hustling on some freelance projects.  During this episode, we talk about how he got started with design and the time he DM'd Chris Do with a big question and what the response was...

My guest this week is Mat Voyce. He is a very talented type designer, animator, and illustrator. He has had the opportunity to work with clients like Adobe, Nike, Netflix, Pepsi, YouTube, Disney, and more! During this episode, we talk about classic films like Honey, I shrunk the kids. We talk about book design, OnlyFans, and Disney+. And I can't forget to mention a story he shares about a Wha...

My guest this week is Doaly. He is a very talented designer and illustrator based in the UK. He has had the opportunity to work with  Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, and more! During this episode, we talk about how films and movie posters were influential to him when he was younger. We also get into talking about artists he looks up to, the most memorable movie p...

My guest today is Kristy Campbell. She is the Creative Director at Pink Pony Creative out of Aukland NZ. @pinkponycreative @kristy.thepinkpony  During this episode, we talk about how a 100-day design challenge really kick-started Pink Pony Creative, some inspirational books, naming her design business, speaking at Adobe Max, online haters, jokes about chickens, and so much more. @itsabiconnic...

We're back and kicking things off in a big way. Great guests, a few new questions, and all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie! My guest today is logo designer James Barnard. @barnardco During this episode we talk about... -his journey to the design field -how and why he made the move to focus on logo design -how his career in design kicked off -the job that he has that didn't...

This weeks guest is Alex Lang. He is the Director of Visual Propaganda at Liquid Death. He is also a Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant at Destroy + Design. During this episode we talk about: -growing up a military kid. -Augmented Reality Design and why he is such a big fan.  -the advertising design gig that he had, what he learned, and why it was not a fit for him.  -the food chai...

This weeks guest is Karina Daniluck. She is a Lead UI/UX Designer based out of Kelowna BC. She is currently working with an app start-up company, and prior to that, she was with Disney for over 12 years. During this episode we talk about: -how she got into design because she wanted to improve the town's aesthetics. -her early design days at Club Penguin and what the transition was like when Disney...

This weeks guest is Patty Nguyen. She is a very talented Graphic Designer out of the Bay area. Patty has worked with clients like Apple, Blackberry, SJ Giants, Camp + King, and many more. During this episode we talk about: -the two people that really pointed and encouraged her to pursue design and creative. -the Blackberry conference design work she did and how it went a little bit sideways. - why...

This weeks guest is Steve Green. He is a Senior Creative Director at NIKE out of Portland OR. During this episode we talk about: -what it was like to literally drop everything for the opportunity to work at NIKE. -his early creative influences in drawing and skate culture art. -the struggle he faced at the mid-way point in his current time at NIKE and what he did to get through. -the NIKE Skateboa...

This weeks guest is Ryan Long. He is the Creative Services Manager and Designer behind the HAAS F1 Racing team. If you aren't following F1 racing yet, go check out the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive to see what you are missing. @ryan_long_01 During this episode we talk about: -design for an F1 team and what is included in all that.  -how his original creative direction was architecture...

This weeks guest is Tim Chuang. He is a talented Graphic Designer out of Vancouver BC. @ During this episode we talk about: -his comic book intro to design and illustration. -the 10th-grade parent-teacher meeting where his parents were told about Graphic Design as a career and that their son is very talented. -West Coast Hip Hop and Jordan 5's.  -the agency job he had and why it was a tough p...

This weeks guest is Adam Vicarel. He is a Creative Director and Designer at Vicarel Studios. What a great conversation! During this episode we talk about: -some of the creative work he was around that started getting him interested in the design and art direction.  -the comment from a teacher that helped him understand the common ground between art and design.  -spreading out your skills...

Episode 250! Can't believe we made it here. Thank you for spending some of your time with me and the talented creatives on this show.  This week's guest is Monte Eady. He is a Graphic Designer and Entrepreneur, as well as a Creative Director and CoFounder out of Milwaukee WI.  During this episode we talk about: -making the decision to hop into that start-up life and what that has been li...

This weeks guest is Tom Briggs. He is a Graphic Designer for Specialized Bikes out of Toronto ON. @tombriggs During this episode we talk about: -the Jackson Pollock documentary he watched while he was in Chile and how design really clicked for him after that.  -how he met a talented graffiti artist while scooping ice cream that led to him attending an art show, and what that meant to him.&nbs...

This weeks guest is Jeremy Slagle. He is the Designer and Illustrator behind Slagle Design out of Columbus OH. @slagledesign During this episode we talk about: -the books that made design real for him.  -a conversation that he had with a very influential author and designer. -the unique experience he had and the environment he was in at his mom's work.  -a really unique print project he...

This weeks guest is Katie Dooley. She is the talented designer and owner behind Paperlime Creative out of Edmonton AB. A fellow Canadian! @paperlimecreative During this episode we talk about:  -how she was always creative as a kid. -the brochure design she made when she was 11 years old.  -the moment design clicked as THE direction in highschool. -why right now is the most challenging ti...

This weeks guest is Zach VanCamp. He is a designer at VanCamp Design Co. out of Denver CO.  During this episode we talk about:  -his first-ever design job. -the logos he was seeing when he first started noticing design out there in the world.  -how he originally selected Journalism as his major.  -the challenges faced when working on promoting yourself or your business.  -...

This week's guest is Don Clark from Invisible Creature. During this episode we talk about: -his farm, and how he has 2 Alpacas. -what creative things was his gateway to design was. -how is Grandpa was an Illustrator for NASA. -the journey to Invisible Creature. -the struggles that come with say 'YES' too much, taking on too much. -the FORTUNE magazine cover he was asked to design, was super excite...