The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

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Episode 147 - Lindsay Stripling - Illustrator and Artist - San Francisco CA. Nov 13, 2019

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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 feel like where she should be.
-how she navigated after college graduation and how her transition to freelance all went down.
-how she is using print with her art and illustrations.
-why this year has been one of the most challenging times in her career.
-the "mystery painting" project she did and what she learned in that process.
-the time that Lisa Congdon purchased 5 of her paintings and what that felt like for her.
We also talk about the Hood Sisters from Hoodzpah design and their Business Course that she attended and how that helped her. Along with a bunch of other fun conversation! This is a fun one. @lindsayvictorialee

Episode 146 - Jon Benson - Senior Designer at Rooster Teeth, Austin TX. Nov 12, 2019

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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.
-the print he produced for Hobby Lobby and the feeling he had when his designs were out there and available across all of their stores.
-the brand refresh project he was a part of at Hobby Lobby and why is so proud of that.
-the freelance project where he was accidentally included on an internal client email and what that taught him.
Jon also shares some current struggles that he is having in his career and how he is working through them. Open, honest, and easy to talk to! @jonbensondesigns

Episode 145 - Dave Hopkins - "Printer? I don't even know her..." BONUS Episode 2 of 4. Nov 09, 2019

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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 Bonus episode 1.
-colour - CMYK, Pantones, Metallic Pantones and best practices for those.
November 16th - File Prep for printing
November 23rd - proofing, press checks, liabilities.

Episode 144 - Kevin Cantrell, Creative Director and Founder, Mantua UT. Nov 07, 2019

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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 married only to get a call on the first day of his honeymoon, before he had even started, telling him the job didn't exist anymore.
-the bottle and label design project he was a part of and the print work he created for them.
-the Nike Bat project he was a part of and the unique challenges he needed to overcome during that.
-the book that he is working on and what that is all about.
Kevin and I jump right into this episode. There is so much there for ya. @kevincantrellstudio

Episode 143 - Amanda Weedmark, Designer, Amanda Weedmark Designs, Vancouver BC. Nov 06, 2019

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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 is possible with graphic design.
-why and how Disney has been so influential to her.
-a printed proposal project she was a part of that really wowed their customer and what they did.
-the challenge she faced early in her design career that caused her to leave design for 3 years, and what she learned from it.
-why her freelance business and the journey to build it is something she is so proud of.
I also really like Amanda's answer to the ask if forward question. Kinda funny actually. @aweedmarkdesigns

Episode 142 - Ken Rabe, Creative Director and Founding Partner, Rabe & Co. Beacon NY. Nov 05, 2019

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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 bouncing back and forth from large agency to smaller studio and why.
-the vinyl album cover artwork that really stood out to him and why.
-the two agency designers and how they helped him shape his likes and styles.
-the silkscreen printed and laser cut invitation project he was a part of and why that was so cool.
-the crossroad he faced in his career where he was working tirelessly on just pitch design after pitch design and what he did about it.
I was introduced to Ken through Craig Valentino who is the Senior Designer at Rabe & Co and who I interviewed for Episode 64 of the Quickie Podcast. I'm glad he did because Ken has a lot of experience from his years in the design game and openly shares that with us. @kenrabe @rabeandco

Episode 141 - Ben Mottershead - Brand Strategist and Designer - Ben Designs - London EN Nov 04, 2019

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Today's guest is Ben Mottershead. He is a brand strategist and designer under Ben Designs in London England. Ben has had the opportunity to work for Nike and Vice and is a very talented guy.
During this interview we talk about:
-his childhood in the Lake District in London and how his original career path was into some sort of professional sport.
-how design didn't catch up with him until around 18 years old.
-the fluke circumstances that led him to find design and the moment that really opened his eyes to the depth that design and branding can reach.
-the tough breakdown he had early on in his career.
-the protest by design project that he is really proud to have been a part of and why.
-a weekly design brief project website that he is a part of, what its all about, and where the idea came from.
Ben and I just got started talking and we didn't stop. He isn't afraid to share thats for sure! @ben_designs

Episode 140 - Dave Hopkins - "Printer? I don't even know her..." BONUS Episode 1 of 4 Nov 02, 2019

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Today's guest is me...your host of The Quickie Podcast. Yeah...Host and Guest today. This is Saturday Bonus episode 1 of 4. For the next 4 Saturdays, I'm going to teach you a little something about print.
During this episode "I" talk about:
-Why Printing? Where does print fit right now in this digital world?
-How to build a network of printers to every kind of print project and the questions to ask them.
-the main types of printing and examples on what you would produce using them.
-the information you will need in order to request a quote from a printer and the best practices in doing that. Basically how to be your printers best friend.
November 9th - Paper and Color.
November 16th - File Prep for printing
November 23rd - Proofing, Presschecks, and Liabilities.

Episode 139 - Sami Christianson - CoFounder and Design Director at Best Studio, Author, Vancouver BC. Nov 01, 2019

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Today's guest is Sami Christianson. She is the CoFounder and Design Director at Best Studio in Vancouver BC. She is also the author of an adult guide to lettering book called "Please don't do coke in the bathroom".
During this episode we talk about:
-her creative childhood and the Grade 10 marketing course that introduced her to exactly what graphic design was and how it lit her creative fire.
-the museum she went to that inspired her type related Instagram channel
-How that Instagram channel led to her getting a book deal for her book "Please don't do coke in the bathroom".
-the early days of Best Studio, how and why her and her other CoFounder Mariko started the studio.
-the branding project that didn't go well at first and the panic it caused because of where they were at in the Best Studio start up.
-two beverage branding projects that she is really proud to have been a part of.
Sami has always been super kind and I love the creative conversations we have. Her and Mariko are a great team and are cooking up amazing stuff over at Best. @_beststudio

Episode 138 - Chelsea Burkett - Designer at Motivated Marketing and Chelsea Burkett Designs, Charleston SC Oct 31, 2019

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Today's guest is Chelsea Burkett. She is putting together amazing work over at Chelsea Burkett Designs but is also a designer at Motivated Marketing in Charleston SC.
During this episode we talk about:
-her move the Carolina's and why.
-her creative childhood and "designing" while she was younger but not really knowing it.
-how she fell into design by following her gut.
-how design can shift perceptions.
-a project she worked on that she is really proud of that received ALOT of eyes on it.
-her portfolio, where it started, and how she built it up to be something she is proud of.
-her early days freelancing and building her client base.
Chelsea is so kind and an absolute gem. She is creating her beautiful work and sharing it over at @chelseaburkettdesign

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