The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

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Episode 284 - Todd Wikle - "never submit work after midnight" Aug 06, 2024

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In this episode of "The Quickie Podcast," we sit down with Todd Wikle, a talented designer from Asheville, North Carolina. Todd shares his journey from youth pastor to graphic designer, highlighting the influence of family, the challenges of self-teaching, and the importance of creative community.

We dive into his most proud project, discuss his inspirations, and explore how personal experiences shape his design approach. Todd also shares some of his favorite resources and insights for aspiring designers.

Key Moments from this episode:

his move from youth pastor to graphic designer
The influence of family and childhood creativity on his career
The challenges of self-teaching graphic design
The importance of a creative community and collaborative environment
a project for a local rock band and why he is so proud of it
Inspirations from record labels like Humblebeast and Daptone Records
The impact of Aaron Draplin's Skillshare class on Todd's career
Todd's favorite book for design inspiration
Burger toppings

Memorable Quotes:

"I definitely had a creative childhood and super, super thankful for it."
"You don't have anything to prove to anybody. My art isn't about me; it's about something bigger than me."
"Teaching yourself is not impossible. If you see the opportunity to buy a class from a designer you respect, it's definitely worth it."

CONNECT WITH TODD:

Instagram: CLICK HERE
Website: CLICK HERE

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Episode 283 - Dustin Noden - Lincoln Design Co. + Kern Club Jul 23, 2024

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This weeks guest is Dustin Noden. He is the Creative Director at Lincoln Design Co. and cofounder of KernClub.

During this episode we talk about his journey to the design field and how it wasn't through a traditional schooling path. He gets into his early inspirations, the random job offer he got because he knew Photoshop a bit, and the direction that job pointed him in.

We also talk about the excitement of being a new dad and the challenges of figuring all that out and finding a new balance.

Dustin also gets into a brewer project that he was a part of that went off the rails after 11 revisions and what that felt like. And on the flip side, he shares a project that is pretty fresh on his mind that he is really proud to be a part of.

All that plus even more stories in this episode. Dive into this rad conversation, the 3rd and final live episode from Creative South. Dustin's a rad dude and I know you'll dig this one.

THE LINKS
Dustin Instagram: CLICK HERE
KernClub Website: CLICK HERE
Lincoln Design Co. Instagram: CLICK HERE
Lincoln Design Co. Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Academy //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 282 - Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena - Vector Artist Jul 16, 2024

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This week's guest is Orlando Arocena, but you might know him as Mexifunk. He is a Mexican-Cuban-American Vector Artist. We met for the first time at Creative South, where we ended up recording this epic episode.

He has done work for some names you might recognize...Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Adobe, MGM, Hulu. Plus he is an 11-time Clio award winner.

You will find this episode to be loaded with stories.

Rolling the dice with Adobe stories
Jack Nicholson stories
starting his commercial illustrator career stories
supporting fellow creatives' kinda stories
and dozens more...seriously.

We get into the lessons learned in these situations, the tough times, the projects he's proud of, and all the other good stuff you know we get into on this show.

This might actually be the longest episode ever, to the point that the batteries on the audio recorder died mid-recording. But we both just wanted to keep chatting! You will love this one.

THE LINKS
Mexifunk Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Academy //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 281 - Ben Pavey - Graphic Designer + Brand Experience Lead Jun 25, 2024

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My guest this week is Ben Pavey. He is a Graphic Designer and Team Lead of Brand Experience at OCAS out of Guelph ON. Fellow Canadian Gent!

During this episode we talk about his early celebrity from being in an Olsen Twins movie and a mosaic moose that started his creative journey. But we also get into some of the hard-hitting story telling you are used to.

Including a website project that he was super proud to present, but was very quickly told "oofff, this isn't going to go well for you". He shares what he missed and what he learned from that experience.

Ben also shared a project with us for the perspectives conference where we put together some optical illusions that were really impactful for the event. We also talk about the days of Limewire and how ben would rip albums, burn them to CD's, and then create his own CD label and jewel case insert.

This is the first-ever in-person interview that was live on location at Creative South in Columbus GA. I know you'll love it!

THE LINKS
Ben's Instagram: CLICK HERE

Ben's PaperHomes Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Academy //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 280 - Brad Stoneking - Piedmont Brand Co. "Metal band to design dad" Jun 04, 2024

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My guest this week is Brad Stoneking. Owner and Designer at Piedmont Brand Co.

During this episode we dive into his journey from metal band guy to design dad. Including a conversation about why pivoting to working for himself was the toughest time in his career so far. We also talk about the design job he had where the walls were crumbling around him and what he did.

Brad also shares a story about a project where he had the opportunity to brand the town that he grew up in. Pretty rad!

Brad is a riot to chat with and this episode was so much fun, I know you'll dig it.

THE LINKS
Piedmont Instagram: CLICK HERE

Piedmont Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Academy //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 279 - Jake Paul - Formula 1 / Red Bull Racing / Manchester United May 28, 2024

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My guest this week is Jake Paul. A self-taught Graphic Designer from the UK.

During this episode we talk about how he was pursuing a career in law or banking before making a hard right turn and becoming a graphic designer.

Jake shares some of his wins, his fails, and what his parents' response was when he told them he didn't want to pursue law or banking anymore. He also tells us about his time working for some of the most well-known teams out there like Formula 1, Red Bull Racing, and Manchester United.

We then dive into a story about a banner project that went sideways, the jump he made from a shoe company to an agency and why it was the toughest time in his career. Oh, and about a super steep learning curve for a presentation he needed to make to Red bull.

Had a great time in this episode. *NOTE* There is a tiny audio delay in this one between our back and forth.

THE LINKS
Jake's Instagram: CLICK HERE

Jake's Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 278 - CJ Cawley - "squeeze the hell out of it" May 06, 2024

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My guest this week is CJ Cawley. A super talented, kind, fun, energetic and amazing human from the UK.

During this episode we talk about his journey to freelance design and cooking it up in design school. You'll appreciate that sentence when you listen to the episode ;)

CJ also shares with us how the skateworld was his gateway to design and what he appreciated about it. He also talks about how breaking things, literally, helped him grow!

Then into a story about agency life eating away at him and why, and his experience working with a UK resort on a project that never saw the light of day! ahhh! CJ also talks about why he started to share everything along with a whole bunch of other great stories.

We had a blast in this episode and you will too!

THE LINKS
Ian's Instagram: CLICK HERE
Ian's Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 277 - Ian Paget @logogeek - "doubling down on 1 thing" May 02, 2024

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My guest this week is Ian Paget, but you might know his as @logogeek, or as an Author, or a Podcast Host, or as a talented designer.

During this episode we talk about helping creatives make a living doing logo design and how he never intended to actually go full time freelance.

Ian also tells us about personal struggles that he was facing, how they weighed him down and why, and how he managed to continue with his career and business. He also shares a story about working with Cambridge University and why he is so excited about it!

Lots of great stories in this one! Be sure to check out the links below to see Ians Book "Make a Living Designing Logos" and all his social links too!

THE LINKS

The Book: CLICK HERE
Ian's Instagram: CLICK HERE
Ian's Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 276 - Josh Kenyon - Founder of Jolby - "It's been hard" Mar 26, 2024

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My guest this week is Josh Kenyon, Owner and Creative Director at Jolby out of Portland OR.

During this episode we talk about why he wanted to work for Disney since he was 6 years old and the agricutlural design studio he worked at and how it has helped him in his career to this day.

Josh then talks about a diagnosis he received and what dealing with that was like. But also how design and creativity helped him through treatment.

Loads of story telling in this episode from Josh's career in the creative industry. Business owner struggles and lessons, life lessons, all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie.

THE LINKS

Jolbys Website: CLICK HERE
Jolbys Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 275 - Shelby Temples - Graphic Designer - "Balance between fulfilment and survival" Dec 26, 2023

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My guest this week is Shelby Temples, founder of HeWillNeverGoHungry.com - PS. You gotta go check out his website. Insanely good.

During this episode we talk about a contest for creating album artwork for Janet Jackson...that he won...but was underage to participate...and because of that they had to go to the next person.

We also talk about Nylon Magazine and why it was so influential to him, and the balance between making money, paying the bills, and feeling fulfilled. That balance between fulfilment and survival.

Also some chat about CBD Hotsauce, business wins, design fails, and all the good stuff inbetween. Shelby is a fun dude with stories to share! Enjoy.

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