The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

Ho Ho Ho! Today's episode is the 2019 Design Christmas Gift Guide. The Quickie Podcast Version that is. I've put together a list of things that have been mentioned on the show a number of times, but also some things that have just caught my eye and made me smile or say wow...or ohhhh....or yeaaahhhh. Check them out in the episode and I'll put links below. Check it! Tech Ipad + Apple Pencil - https...

Today's guest is Brent Galloway. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer out of Columbus OH who specializes in merch design for the music industry.  During this episode we talk about: -when, how, and why he made the decision to niche down into specifically work for the music industry.  -the catalog and album covers that were influential to him when he was younger and why. -screen printing t-s...

Today's guest is Doc Reed. He is a Graphic Designer and Screen Printer at Reedicus out of North Carolina.  During part two of this episode we talk about: -the challenges of balancing family and career. -understanding the phrase "it's who you know, not what you know". -the camp t-shirt design that didn't quite go as planned. -the most important project of his life.  I also really like Doc...

Today's guest is Doc Reed. He is a Graphic Designer and Screen Printer at Reedicus out of North Carolina.  During this episode we talk about: -his early creative days.  -the gig poster that he "friggen loved" -his intro to screenprinting gig posters and asking for forgiveness instead of permission.  -the story of how Reedicus came to be.  -the support he had during his childhoo...

Today's guest is Jacob Cass. He is the owner of Just Creative Studio and Design Blog.  During this episode we talk about: -how graphic design went from hobby to career for him.  -the logo that was influential to him and why. -the three years where he designed and travelled the world as a digital nomad.  -the printing project he was a part of and why it was such a big deal for him.&n...

Today's guest is Josh Whiting. He is the Designer and Founder at Bright Coal Creative out of Augusta GA. During this episode we talk about:  -his surprise intro to graphic design.  -the struggle he faced choosing the direction for his freelance business with the two opportunities he saw.  -the website he created for a local TV station and how it got a bit interesting while he was in...

Today's guest is Dave Clayton. He is a Graphic Designer, Training Manager at Astute Graphics, an Instructor at Photoshop World and at KelbyOne, the author of "How do I do that in InDesign?", and the co-host of the He Shoots He Draws Design Podcast out of Swindon UK.  During part two of this episode we talk about:  -the journey to writing his book and what that was like.  -why websit...

Today's guest is Dave Clayton. He is a Graphic Designer, Training Manager at Astute Graphics, an Instructor at Photoshop World and at KelbyOne, the author of "How do I do that in InDesign?", and the co-host of the He Shoots He Draws Design Podcast out of Swindon UK.  During part one of this episode we talk about:  -how he found designer later in life and through a non-traditional route....

Today's guest is Julia Masalska. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer working as Happy Cow Creative out of Denver CO. Julia is also a host of Adobe Live. During this episode we talk about:  -her mom as a business women and how that played a role in her decision to go straight into freelance work.  -her time growing up in the Ukraine and the creative influences on her there.  -how she...

Today's guest is Clark Orr. He is an Illustrator, Designer, Artist at CODC and Co-Founder of Hellcats USA with is wife Brittany our of Orlando FL.  During this episode we talk about: -his gateway to design, his time working with his dad as a sign painter, and his love for comic books and nice packaging.  -a few of the designs that were influential to him and why.  -TechDecks and the...

Today's guest is me...your host of The Quickie Podcast. Yeah...Host and Guest today. This is Saturday Bonus episode 4 of 4.  During this episode "I" talk about: -what happens after your files are submitted.  -the different types of proofs are are most common, how to understand them. -my suggestion for proof sign off to remove liabilties from you as the Designer.  -press checks. What...

Today's guest is Flora Gordon. She is an Intuitive Graphic Designer and Art Director in Vancouver BC.  During this episode we talk about: -her transition to full-time freelance about 10 years ago.  -the teacher at art school that helped her shape her portfolio that helped her next step.  -the ad that influenced her and showed her how clever design could be.  -the magazine and e...

Today's guest is Andrew Hochradel. He is a Freelance Designer under Hoch.co and America's Emcee.  During this episode we talk about: -the story of the America's Emcee campaign and how it started. -how he was teaching design history for 7 years, and various roles doing branding and creative work for 8+ years before starting Hoch.co. -the movie that introduced him to visual communication. ...

Today's guest is George F. Baker III. He is an Illustrator, Muralist, and Conversation creator working as GFB3 out of Atlanta GA.  During this episode we talk about: -the different creative careers that he pursued before starting GFB3 and nailing down the direction he was most passionate about.  -the phone call that he received from a friend that changed his career direction and what cam...

Today's guest is Emilie Chen. She is a Freelance Designer and Art Director out of London EN. She is also one of the leaders for the London chapter of Ladies Wine & Design. During this episode we talk about:  -why getting a library card started fulfilling her creative path.  -how her first direction was actually into Science and Biology.  -the printed theatre program she did the...

Today's guest is Aaron Masik. He is a Senior Designer at UpperDeck Cards and also a Freelance Art Director at Masik Creative in San Diego CA.  During this episode we talk about:  -his journey to design as a kid and the first piece of design software he got to play around with.  -how he was let go from the design studio he worked at within the first year of being there and it was rig...

Today's guest is me...your host of The Quickie Podcast. Yeah...Host and Guest today. This is Saturday Bonus episode 3 of 4. For the next 4 Saturdays, I'm going to teach you a little something about print. During this episode "I" talk about: -things to look for to prepare your file for sending to a printer. -color separations, layers, bleeds, crop marks, images converted to RGB, but also some that...

Today's guest is Joshua Jacobs. He is J7 Creative - a branding and packaging studio focused in the cannabis space out of San Diego CA. During this episode we talk about: -how after a couple of years into his design career he started noticing how the designs and things he grew up around made its way into his style.  -the CocaCola project he was a part of and why that was so influential to him....

Today's guest is Peter Asprey. He is the Owner and Creative Director at Asprey Creative out of Melbourne AUS.  During this episode we talk about: -his childhood and the project that he got 15 / 10 on, what that project was, and why that was so important to his journey at the time.  -the challenges he has faced and lessons he has learned while running his studio.  -a critical, but no...

Today's guest is Lindsay Stripling. She is a very talented illustrator and designer working out of San Francisco CA.  During this episode we talk about:  -how she loved drawing maps as a child and the magazine that was really influential to her which is still available, and my kids get it, and thats cool.  -how college was really the first time that art and illustration started to f...

Today's guest is Jon Benson. He is a Senior Designer at Rooster Teeth in Austin TX.  During this episode we talk about: -how Jon grew up in a creative family and what he was surrounded by.  -how when he first got into design he was very close-minded about what a true "designer" was.  -his time at Hobby Lobby where he started doing more hand lettering and how that influenced him.&nbs...

Today's guest is me...your host of The Quickie Podcast. Yeah...Host and Guest today. This is Saturday Bonus episode 2 of 4. For the next 4 Saturdays, I'm going to teach you a little something about print. During this episode "I" talk about: -types of paper - Uncoated, Coated, Alternative Fiber, Synthetic -how to select a paper. -how paper can affect perception. I also give an example of this in Bo...

Today's guest is Kevin Cantrell. He is the founder and creative director at Kevin Cantrell Studio.  During this episode we talk about: -how he moved around to some pretty cool places as a kid and was always into drawing and making flipbooks.  -the person that introduced him to design and got him hooked on it.  -the time where he landed a job in NY around the time he was getting marr...

Today's guest is Amanda Weedmark. She is a designer at an architecture and engineering studio in Vancouver BC but also freelances as Amanda Weedmark Designs. She is also the designer for wood stickers which you can find in REI and MEC.  During this episode we talk about: -her creative and crafty childhood. -nostalgia and the books that I used to love that also showed her at a young age what i...

Today's guest is Ken Rabe. He is a Founding Partner and Creative Director at Rabe & Co in Beacon NY.  During this episode we talk about:  -how his three older brothers "forced" him into drawing and artwork. It's not bad, he explains it.  -the teachers that helped him build a portfolio to get into art school once he decided that was the direction he wanted to go.  -his time...