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Jude Stewart - Journalist, blogger, author and AIGA member May 30, 2016

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Jude writes for Slate, Fast Company, Design Observer, and now she's doing some awesome work with the AIGA. Right now, she's working on a project that covers the best podcasts in the design world. This is a unique cast, because Jude actually interviews Josh! You can follow her on Twitter here.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Gianluca Gimini - Internet Sensation and Creator of "Velocipedia" May 23, 2016

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This week, we have a very special guest from Bologna, Italy. Gianluca Gimini recently published a project on Behance that took the Internet by storm. It's called Velocipedia and it has been featured on Wired, Fast Company, and even hit the front page of Reddit.

In this episode, we talk about the origin of this project, as well as other cool product and graphic design project Gianluca is working on.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Matt Stevens - Creative Tinkerer May 16, 2016

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Matt Stevens is a designer, illustrator, speaker, and creative tinkerer from North Carolina. His work has been featured by the biggest names in sports, tech, and even fast food. Matt's biggest goal is always to do thoughtful and unforgettable work for amazing brands and make the whole process a pleasure. You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How he got his start in a middle school logo design contest.
His experience working with big brands, and advice he'd give to young designers starting with big brands.
The importance of "side gigs" and how they have spurred his professional development.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Mike Stinson - Co-Founder, TypeEd May 09, 2016

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Mike Stinson is an expert on great design, but it's his obsession with typography that really sets him apart. As a Partner and Creative Director for Ramp Creative, an L.A.-Based agency, he wears many hats, but the one that excites him most is Founder. He founded TypeEd, an educational initiative designed to teach designers around the world the art of great typography. You can follow him on Twitter here and TypeEd here.

As a listener of Obsessed With Design, you get an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT on your first course from TypeEd. To claim this discount, go to http://type-ed.com/obsessed/

In this episode, we discuss:

How he went from being an aerospace engineer to a graphic designer.
How he started TypeEd, an online learning platform designed to bridge the widening gap between college programs and the creative industry.
His biggest obsession... The finer details of typography.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Mikey Burton - The Designy Illustrator May 02, 2016

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Mikey Burton is a part time designer and a part time illustrator—which adds up to a full time Designy Illustrator. He's been working professionally for over 12 years now, but claims to be 'still figuring it out.' He's done a lot of work in that time for clients such as Converse, ESPN, Target, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Esquire, among others.

He has won awards from organizations such as the Art Directors Club, Communication Arts and Print Magazine to name a few, and enjoys bragging about it in the third person. He spent his formative years and earned a masters degree from the great Kent State University in Ohio. Burton now works and lives in Brooklyn, NY where he pays way too much for coffee. You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

How he got started as a designer.
Why he is obsessed with food.
All the benefits of living in New York City when you want to visit someone.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Samuel E Vázquez - Don't Call Him a Graffiti Artist Apr 25, 2016

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Today, Samuel E Vázquez wears many hats. He is an artist, a designer, and an educator, to name a few. In the early days, however, he was known by a different name - "Brame," his graffiti tag. Today, his art has evolved past the street and into some of the most recognizable spots in the Midwest. His work has lived in the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and the NCAA Hall of Champions.

In this episode, we discuss:

Samuel's path from Puerto Rico to New York City and, eventually, to Indianapolis.
His view on "street art," and why he rebels against the word "graffiti."
How a week-long suspension in high school set him on the path to becoming a widely-respected artist.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Stacey Dyer - Creative Strategist at iZotope, Inc. Apr 18, 2016

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Stacey Dyer is currently the Creative Strategist for iZotope, where audio software products are developed to enable and inspire creativity. While managing a new brand landscape, Stacey pushes the team to go beyond their usual boundaries through lean practices, as well as process discovery and customer validation. In this episode, we discuss:

Her journey to publishing her first book, AstroWed.
Her favorite parts working for Loctite.
Her brief stint owning a cake bake shop.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Lars Lawson - Owner, Timber Design Company Apr 11, 2016

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Lars Lawson is the owner of Timber Design Company, an Indianapolis-based design studio. They specialize in print, brand identity, advertising, video animation and retail packaging.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Lars got started working for the print shop across the street from his University.
His work, ranging from Coca-Cola to breweries.
An email he once received from a famous hip-hop artist.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Ken Hejduk - CEO of Little Jacket Apr 04, 2016

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Ken's journey has been as interesting as it is eclectic. His career started in a restaurant, but soon ventured into design. Today, he runs Little Jacket, a brand consultancy that focuses on helping high-growth startups leverage great design to take their business to the next level.

In this episode, we talk about:

How he got started as a snowboarding, screen printing designer.
Taking a business from printing band posters to doing more profitable design work.
Pivoting to a world of working with high-profile startups and high-growth companies.

You can follow him on Twitter here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Robynne Raye - Founder of Modern Dog Design Co. Mar 28, 2016

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As a co-founder of Modern Dog Design Co, Robynne Raye has a lot of familiarity designing for big brands. Modern Dog is an internationally acclaimed design studio that creates imaginative, bold and playful design in interactive and print medias. Current and past clients include the Seattle Aquarium, Swatch, Coca-Cola, K2 Snowboards, HarperCollins, and Nordstrom. In this episode, we talk about:

How Robynne got started in design (and starting her own company).
How Robynne and her partner landed K2 as one of their first clients.
Her career teaching design.

You can follow them on Twitter here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

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