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Aaron Draplin - Founder of Draplin Design Co. Aug 08, 2016

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Aaron Draplin is a graphic designer, author, and founder of his own design studio, Draplin Design Co. Because of his incredible, inspiring work with some of the world's best brands, you've probably seen him on a million videos and podcasts already. That's why we went out of our way to find some fresh stories and fresh perspectives on his design career.

You can follow his design studio on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

The grind of his speaking schedule and book promotion tour
What he's learned in the last five years of his career
Why he's chosen to keep his agency small and nimble when he could easily grow

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Victor Yocco - UX Researcher, Strategist, and Author Aug 01, 2016

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Victor Yocco is a UX researcher and strategist. His objective is to bring the voice of the user to the table when he makes design and strategy decisions, and he does it quite well.

In addition to his UX work, Victor is an author and speaker. He is the author of the book Design for the Mind, as well as a featured writer for several publications. He enjoys speaking on a wide range of topics, from the psychology behind great design to reducing the abuse of alcohol in the design and tech industry.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

UX
The joys of parenthood
Alcohol in the workplace
What it's like writing a book

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Christopher Stuart - Industrial Designer, Principal of LUUR, DIY Furniture Guy Jul 25, 2016

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Christopher Stuart is an artist and designer based in Carmel, IN. His personal work explores the area between art and design, challenging the idea of function. He received his BFA in Furniture Design from Herron School of Art & Design. Chris is also the founder and principal of LUUR, a transdisciplinary design studio and brand, and author of DIY Furniture 1 & DIY Furniture 2, published by Laurence King.

You can follow his studio on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

His origin story as a designer.
How he defines "transdisciplinary," and why he chose to build a transdisciplinary design studio.
His newest obsession, furniture design, and why he loves the DIY furniture movement.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Tad Carpenter - Principal of Carpenter Collective Jul 18, 2016

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Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, and teacher based in Kansas City. Tad was lucky enough to grow up the son of two artists smack dab in the middle of the midwest. His father is an illustrator and has been a creative director for Hallmark Cards for nearly 40 years.

You merely adopted design. Tad was born in it, molded by it.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

His upbringings in the design world.
How his father influenced him early on.
How Hallmark influences the design community in Kansas City.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Josh Kenyon and Colby Nichols - AKA "Jolby" Jul 11, 2016

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"Jolby" isn't a celebrity couple, it's a design studio committed to collaboration and solving complex problems. Josh and Colby are the co-founders of Jolby & Friends.

You can follow them on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How they found their way into the design profession.
The beginnings of Jolby & Friends, and how they went from a t-shirt company to a full-blown design studio.
Their creative process and how they build a culture of collaboration for both their team and their clients.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Ben Waite - Design Engineer for Zipp Speed Weaponry Jul 04, 2016

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Ben designs weapons. Not guns or knives, but high-performance bicycles.

Zipp Speed Weaponry serves a select group of elite companies and athletes, globally located and committed to bicycle & wheelchair competition. As a design engineer for Zipp, Ben has taken the technology from IndyCar and other high-performance racing and applied it to high-end, carbon bicycle wheels.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How he got his start in engineering.
His favorite projects that he's working on at Zipp.
His best advice for young designers.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Michael Bierut - Founder of Design Observer, Principal at Pentagram Jun 27, 2016

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If you've paid attention to the world of design and advertising over the past 20 years, you have certainly seen Michael's work. You have undoubtedly read articles from him. You may have even watched a documentary that he was interviewed on. On this special episode of Obsessed With Design, Josh sits down with Michael to learn more about his life, his career, and his inspiration.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How he got his start in the world of design.
The founding of Pentagram, and what the world of Pentagram is like today.
His favorite projects and stories from the last 30 years.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Joseph Szala - Food and Beverage Branding and Design Jun 20, 2016

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As the founder of Vigor Branding and the blog, Grits and Grids, Joseph has found a home in branding for the food and beverage industry. His passion for great design and great food is evident in his blog, as well as our interview. You can follow them on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How his agency found the food industry and turned it into a specialty.
The importance of finding your niche.
The creation of his blog, Grits and Grids.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Kris Pearn - Storyboard Artist Jun 13, 2016

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You may not know Kris, but you definitely know his work. He has been a storyboard artist for animated movies and TV shows for 20 years. Recently, he captured a lot of attention in the animation business as the Head of Story for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and as a story artist for Open Season. Kris sat down with us recently to talk about his obsessions and what makes a great animated film work.

In this episode, we discuss:

How he got his start in animation and story design.
The background behind Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, a 5-year project that became a Hollywood blockbuster.
His current obsessions and dream projects.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Danielle Evans - Lettering Artist Specializing in Food Typography Jun 06, 2016

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Danielle's studio, Marmalade Bleue, is nothing like any design studio you've ever seen. Her design vehicle of choice isn't Illustrator or Photoshop. It's food. As a designer and illustrator, she found her passion for creating typographic art with everything from candy corn to coffee cake. You can follow her on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How she initially found her obsession with typography and illustration.
Graduating during the great recession and surviving as a starving designer.
Her thoughts on self-promotion and building your business from the ground up.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

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