The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

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Episode 274 - Jason Snell - Artist, Designer, Motion Designer - "working with Run DMC" Dec 19, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Jason Snell. He is an artist, designer, motion designer, and all-around rad dude!

During this episode we talk about why Covid was such a tough time for him, the Run DMC project he was a part of, as well as early career mentors and inspirational design projects.

We also talk about movie posters, comic books, and an Amazon project he was a part of that went off the rails.

This episode is loaded with laughs and great stories from Jason's career so far. I first met him in person at the Into the Woods event in the Summer of 2023. He has this genuine natural curiosity about the people around him, what they do, and what gets them excited. He's a rad guy to be around for sure!

THE LINKS

Jason Snells' Website: CLICK HERE
Jason Snells' Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

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Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 273 - Abi Connick - Brand Designer + Design Content Creator Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Abi Connick. She is a Brand Designer and a Design Content Creator based in the UK. She has an incredible YouTube channel delivering tonnes of value to Designers. Check the link below.

During this episode, we talk about how she was laid off early during Covid, what that meant for her, and the trajectory it put her on.

We also talk about understanding social media and content creation and what it can do for your design business. Abi then shares how she has been struggling with imposter syndrome lately, what is causing it, and what she is doing to work through it.

Plus so many more stories about her design career and her growth on YouTube and social media.

This was a rad conversation especially for me because Abi was one of the first YouTube design content creators that I watched and was inspired by before starting our Print Design Academy channel.

THE LINKS

Abi Connick YouTube: CLICK HERE
Abi Connick Website: CLICK HERE
Abi Connick Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts HERE //

Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE //

Episode 272 - Tim O'Connor - Graphic Designer - The Last Drop Clothing Co. Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Tim O'Connor. He is the Graphic Designer at ChaosInked and the owner and Graphic Designer behind The Last Drop. A clothing company supporting people recovering from addiction.

During this episode, we get into Tim's story of struggling with addiction and how it affected his career, how meeting Aaron Draplin really inspired him, and why he started The Last Drop.

We also talk about how impactful networking and events are for your career, and our experience at Into the Woods put on by Lincoln Design Co. Tim then shares a story about a project where he had to change the color of a Tube in 100's of photos in a catalog.

Tim also just started a podcast interviewing business owners living a sober lifestyle called The Last Drop Business Podcast, find it at the link below.

A great, really honest conversation that I know you will enjoy.

THE LINKS

The Last Drop Clothing Website: CLICK HERE
Tim Instagram: CLICK HERE
The Last Drop Podcast: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts HERE //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 271 - Amy Farrell - Times 2 Studio + Designing Success Nov 10, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Amy Farrell. She is the co-founder of Times2Studio and owner of Designing Success where she teaches designers the business side of design.

During this episode we talk about growing up problem-solving, when she learned that graphic design is a real career, and why 2006-2007 was the most difficult time in her design career. Amy even shares why design business processes are so important.

We also talk about the booklet design project she was a part of that fell off the rails, why, and what she learned.

This was a great conversation full of value for designers looking to start or grow their freelance design careers.

THE LINKS

Times 2 Studio Website: CLICK HERE
Designing Success Website: CLICK HERE
Amy Farrel Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// 7 day Free Trial of Print Design Mastery + Craft Beer Label Design Course //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 270 - Christina Hall - Superlunar Design Co - Brand + Web Designer Oct 03, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Christina Hall. She is the owner of Superlunar Design Co. and an all-around rad human.

During this episode we talk about MLMs, hiring VAs, not sleeping enough but still smiling, and of course all the usual awesome stories I like to get into. The wins, the fails, the mistakes, the lessons learned, the heartwarming and fulfilling project stories. All of it.

Christina has also been rocking the Instagram and TikTok worlds recently with her personality-filled content. It's awesome and you will want to go check it out. She is incredibly easy to talk to and this episode was a blast to do for you. So head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify and leave a rating and a review eh? Be cool if you did...

THE LINKS

Superlunar Design Co Website: CLICK HERE
Superlunar Design Co Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts HERE //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 269 - Will Paterson - Logo + Brand Identity Design Sep 19, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Will Paterson. He is a Logo + Brand Designer, Author, YouTube Content Creator, and now Course Creator.

Buckle up for a story telling extravaganza. These stories include the highs and lows of his very public YouTube channel, his design career, and some of the key projects where he felt incredibly fulfilled.

Plus loads of laughs! Don't miss checking out the links below too!

Will Paterson Website: CLICK HERE
Logo Launch Course: CLICK HERE
Will Paterson YouTube: CLICK HERE
Will Paterson Instagram: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// FREE GUIDE to Keyboard Shortcuts in Illustrator and InDesign //

// Print Design Academy Website //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 268 - Kenzie Green - Brand Designer - Kenzie Green Design - The Brief Collective Sep 04, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Kenzie Green. She is the founder of Kenzie Green Design and the Co-Founder of The Brief Collective.

During this episode we talk about some lessons she has learned in her career, projects that went sideways, projects that she is proud of, what she is actively learning more of now, and so much more. Especially design business, there are a couple of stories in this episode about starting, growing, and running a design business that I think you will find really valuable.

Also a super fun ask-it-forward question!

If you love what you hear on The Quickie Podcast we would really appreciate it if you could take a minute to leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show.

Kenzie Green Design Website: CLICK HERE
The Brief Collective Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 267 - Sarah Wood - Graphic Designer at Pepsi Co Jul 11, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Sarah Wood. She is a Graphic Designer at Pepsi Co out of New York.

During this episode we talk about her design school days in Atlanta and her move to NYC, architecture and building design, why she won't do any design work for anyone she is dating, her first big trip to Europe, and what she discovered there.

Plus loads of other stories, laughs, and talk about her future in design. Ooooohhhhhh. Also a rad ask-it-forward question.

Sarah Wood Website: CLICK HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 266 - Alex Mera - Senior Visual Designer at Zappos.com Jun 27, 2023

Show notes

My guest this week is Alex Mera. He is a Senior Visual Designer at a little company you might have heard of, Zappos.com.

During this episode we dive into stories about how he and his friends built a Rollerblading Clothing Brand, why the last year has been so difficult for him, the luxury high fashion website project that did not work out, and the '6pm' Project he was a part of and why he is really proud of it!

Plus a bunch more awesome stories. This one really is a Gem! Check out the links below to see what Alex has cooking and also find his music on Spotify!

Alex's Instagram: HERE
Alex's Music: HERE
PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 265 - Massimo and Shawn - Angry Designer Podcast + Zfactor Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

My guests this week are Massimo and Shawn from Z Factor. Also known as the Angry Designers from the Angry Designer Podcast.

This episode is an absolute riot! So much fun. There are jokes, laughs, and stories of wins and fails, some of them surprising. You could say that this was my first Swiss Triplet.

Jump into this episode and hear from a couple of pros who have a bunch of years in the game. They aren't old...but they have loads of experience to share.

Really looking forward to hanging out in person with this crew!

Check out The Angry Designer Podcast, Z Factor, and Print Design Resources in the links below!

Angry Designer Podcast: HERE
Angry Designer Instagram: HERE
Z Factor Website: HERE
PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

// Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE //

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //