The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

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Episode 264 - Kat Romulo - @edgykatrina Jun 06, 2023

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My guest this week is Kat Romulo, aka @edgykatrina on the socials! She is a talented multidisciplinary brand designer cranking out work for awesome D2C brands for Gen Z's and Millennials.

During this episode, we talk about how she passed on an awesome job offer to follow her gut, the flyer that really stuck with her and kinda pointed her toward design, her favorite agency, the project she was a part of, and why she is so proud of it, and way more. Oh, and we also talk about how she is moving soon but doesn't know where yet. Exciting times!

A great conversation with a talented creative and really fun person!

Kat's Instagram: HERE
Kat's Website: HERE
Kat's YouTube Channel: HERE
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Episode 263 - Nicola Hamilton - Founder of Issues Mag Shop, RGD President, Designer, Art Director May 30, 2023

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My guest this week is Nicola Hamilton. She is a very talented graphic designer with a specialty in editorial design. She is also the founder of Issues Magazine Shop in Toronto, President of the RGD, Art Director, Design Educator, and I'm sure there is more. Safe to say she has a lot cooking.

During this episode we talk about her journey to the creative field and rad free-range childhood that pointed her here and some of the wins, fails, and struggles she has encountered along the way. We also talk about independent publications and the creation of Issues. Check out the Issues Mag shop at the link below!

This is an awesome conversation and you can really hear her passion for design and publications!

THE LINKS

Issues Mag Shop Website: HERE
Issues Mag Shop Instagram: HERE
Nicola Hamilton Instagram: HERE
Nicola Hamilton Website: HERE
PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

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// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Into the Woods Conference - Dan from Lincoln Design Co. May 17, 2023

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In this little extra episode of The Quickie Podcast we are talking with Dan from Lincoln Design Co about the Into the Woods Conference they are putting on at the end of July 2023.

During this episode, Dan shares the 'why' behind the event along with speaker and workshop information. We also talk about a couple of awesome plans they have during the conference and what sort of knowledge and connections attendees will walk away with after the event.

Oh, and we talked about what an awesome idea having 'live tattoos' at the event would be. You in?

There is a 15% off your ticket coupon code available until May 31st. At checkout use the code GORGE

Find all the details here: INTO THE WOODS

Episode 262 - Jordan Ballard - Designer, Illustrator - @jordanballardart May 09, 2023

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My guest this week is Jordan Ballard. He is an awesome designer, illustrator, and art director based out of Seattle WA. He is currently cranking out awesome textile design work for Tommy Bahamas as well as hustling on some freelance projects.

During this episode, we talk about how he got started with design and the time he DM'd Chris Do with a big question and what the response was. We also get into a bit of AI MidJourney stuff and also talk about his work for Filson and why he is so proud of it. Oh, and we also talk about Johnny Dynamite and the Blood Suckers...awesome.

This is a great conversation I know you will enjoy! Check out his work at the links below.

Jordan Ballard Instagram: HERE
Jordan Ballard Behance: HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

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

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 261 - Mat Voyce - Type Designer + Animator - @matvoyce May 02, 2023

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My guest this week is Mat Voyce. He is a very talented type designer, animator, and illustrator. He has had the opportunity to work with clients like Adobe, Nike, Netflix, Pepsi, YouTube, Disney, and more!

During this episode, we talk about classic films like Honey, I shrunk the kids. We talk about book design, OnlyFans, and Disney+. And I can't forget to mention a story he shares about a WhatsApp Project that will never see the light of day....and why.

This is a great conversation I know you will enjoy! Check out his work at the links below.

Mat Voyce Instagram: HERE
Mat Voyce Website: HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

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

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 260 - Doaly - Designer + Illustrator - @_doaly Apr 25, 2023

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My guest this week is Doaly. He is a very talented designer and illustrator based in the UK. He has had the opportunity to work with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, and more!

During this episode, we talk about how films and movie posters were influential to him when he was younger. We also get into talking about artists he looks up to, the most memorable movie poster, and a project he took on where he had to design 4 posters from scratch, in 5 days.

This is a great conversation I know you will enjoy! Check out his work at the links below.

Doaly Instagram: HERE
Doaly Website: HERE
Doaly Work for Sale: HERE

PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES

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

// Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

Episode 259 - Kristy Campbell - Pink Pony Creative Apr 17, 2023

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My guest today is Kristy Campbell. She is the Creative Director at Pink Pony Creative out of Aukland NZ. @pinkponycreative @kristy.thepinkpony

During this episode, we talk about how a 100-day design challenge really kick-started Pink Pony Creative, some inspirational books, naming her design business, speaking at Adobe Max, online haters, jokes about chickens, and so much more.

@itsabiconnick and @made.by.james also get shoutouts on this one! Great conversation!

Pink Pony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkponycreative/
Pink Pony Website: https://www.pinkponycreative.com/home
Kristys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy.thepinkpony/
You Made It Podcast: Listen HERE

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Episode 258 - James Barnard - Logo Designer - @barnardco Apr 10, 2023

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We're back and kicking things off in a big way. Great guests, a few new questions, and all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie!

My guest today is logo designer James Barnard. @barnardco

During this episode we talk about...

-his journey to the design field

-how and why he made the move to focus on logo design

-how his career in design kicked off

-the job that he has that didn't turn out to be as great as he thought

-and so much more.

Plus he shares an awesome joke and recommends a great book!

Happy to be back with such a great guest and conversation to kick things off!

Find James on Instagram @barnardco

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Episode 257 - Alex Lang - Director of Visual Propaganda at Liquid Death - Austin TX. Jul 06, 2021

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This weeks guest is Alex Lang. He is the Director of Visual Propaganda at Liquid Death. He is also a Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant at Destroy + Design.
During this episode we talk about:
-growing up a military kid.
-Augmented Reality Design and why he is such a big fan.
-the advertising design gig that he had, what he learned, and why it was not a fit for him.
-the food chain logo and artwork that did not land with the creative director.
-some of his AR work and why he is so proud of it, including the first AR Vandalism he created.
-an album project he was a part of for Liquid Death called Greatest Hates, what it was and why they made it.
This was an incredible conversation and I know you will dig it. Alex has stories to share and brings it! Go check out his stuff on his Instagram. @destroy.design

Episode 256 - Karina Daniluck - UI/UX Designer - Oooh Inc - Disney Jun 15, 2021

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This weeks guest is Karina Daniluck. She is a Lead UI/UX Designer based out of Kelowna BC. She is currently working with an app start-up company, and prior to that, she was with Disney for over 12 years.
During this episode we talk about:
-how she got into design because she wanted to improve the town's aesthetics.
-her early design days at Club Penguin and what the transition was like when Disney purchased them.
-why design community is so important.
-a lesson learned on a Disney project that she was a part of.
-the time where rules and policies started to cause friction.
-the incredible project, big deal project, some would say dream project that went incredible but was killed for reasons out of her control.
-the project where she was able to dramatically increase the conversion rate of a website and why she is so proud of it.
All that and more in this episode. Karina is super knowledgeable and is a great person to chat with. I know you will dig this one. Good times!
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