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77-Alex Wier and Daniel Stewart Aug 28, 2017

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It started over a burrito, and now here they are...

This week, Josh sits down with Alex Wier and Daniel Stewart, Creative Director and Studio Director of Wier/Stewart in Augusta, Georgia to catch up.

You can follow them on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why they decided to open an agency together.
What they love about design and branding.
Where Wier/Stewart is today.
Good and bad clients.

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76-Joseph Kalinowski Aug 21, 2017

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Joseph Kalinowski, better known as JK, began his career in Cleveland by cutting his teeth in production and printing. Later in life, at a PTA bowling event, he struck up a conversation with the owner of Content Marketing Institute, Joe Pulizzi, which led to his role as creative director for CM. When he's not searching for the latest Star Wars action figures he's busy at work planning for the next Content Marketing World.

In this episode, we discuss:

His background
Content Marketing Institute
His design hero
His favorite action figures

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75-Tom Ross Pt. 2 Aug 14, 2017

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By the time Tom was twelve he had already begun to dabble in the realm of graphic design. He entered his designs into online contest where he began to make a name for himself. After what he calls his "right of passage," he found an amazing community of designers from all different backgrounds and formed his company, Design Cuts.

In this episode, we discuss:

His story
Starting Design Cuts
Honest Designers Show
What he most obsessed with today

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5 of the World's Best Female Designers Aug 07, 2017

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Today we'll hear from Paula Scher, Debbie Millman, Amy & Jennifer Hood, Robynne Raye, and Danielle Evans. Let me know if you like these kinds of episodes, and if so, we might do more of them.

74-Val Head Jul 31, 2017

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Val Head launched into design when her rock band was in need of a website. Quickly, she realized how much she liked web design and that it paid the bills. From there she put her rocker past behind her and began her career in design.

In this episode, we discuss:

Her origin story
Adobe
What makes a good client
Being an author

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73-Maurice Cherry Jul 24, 2017

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Maurice began coding at an early age, and with every new technology he refined his skill. Captain of the math team turned designer, his passion for design grew in college when he began freelancing web design for miscellaneous clients. After working for the State of Georgia and a few start-ups he decided it was time to create his own company, Lunch.

In this episode, we discuss:

His story
Lunch
What makes a great client
Revision Path

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72-Chris Do Jul 17, 2017

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In high school Chris was known as, "the guy that can draw anything." In the 80s he worked at a silkscreen shop where he was introduced to graphic design. From there, he found his "calling" and entered into a four year art program. He would later start his agency in 1995, Blind.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Futur
Blind
What makes great clients and bad clients
What he's most obsessed with

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71-Tom Ross Jul 10, 2017

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In this episode, we discuss:

His story
Starting Design Cuts
Honest Designers Show
What he most obsessed with today

You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

70-Brad Flowers Jul 03, 2017

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Before Brad discovered branding he discovered the power of reading. As a teenager he became an avid reader which led to his degree in literature. From there, he went to manage a bicycle shop where his love for bikes grew into the formation of an agency, Bullhorn.

In this episode, we discuss:

How he became a writer
Starting Bullhorn
What makes a great client
What he most obsessed with

You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Season Two - Coming Soon May 29, 2017

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Long-time listeners know that I interview designers of all types: architects, graphic designers, product designers, interior designers, process designers, and anyone with designer in their title, who are a little obsessed with their craft and industry. Our show explores the common threads that tie designers together, how they got started in the design world, and what makes them tick. I've had the honor of interviewing some of the best in the business: Debbie Millman, Michael Bierut, David Carson, Paula Scher, and Armin Vit just to name a few. Tweet to @obsessedshow or @joshmiles and let us know who you'd like to hear on season two. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time!

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