Episode 279 - Jake Paul - Formula 1 / Red Bull Racing / Manchester United
May 28, 2024
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Guest Jake Paul, a self-taught Graphic Designer, shares his journey from law to design, working with F1, Red Bull Racing, and Manchester United. He discusses a banner project mishap, transitioning from a shoe company to an agency, and his challenging presentation to Red Bull. The episode offers insights into his career and experiences in the design world.
Graphic design allows for self-expression and reaching a wide audience, sparking fresh ideas and positively impacting society.
Pursuing mastery in a skill is essential, with intense focus and dedication required, along with continuous improvement for growth.
Deep dives
Passion for Graphic Design and Expressing Creativity
Graphic design serves as a platform for self-expression and creativity. The ability to share ideas quickly and reach a wide audience allows for impactful designs. The excitement of sparking fresh ideas, pushing design boundaries, and positively influencing society makes graphic design a captivating and ever-evolving field.
Learnings from Robert Greene's Mastery
Rereading Robert Greene's Mastery, Jake emphasizes the importance of pursuing mastery in a skill or profession. Greene's exploration of the flow state resonates with Jake, highlighting the intense focus and dedication graphic design demands. The book's lessons on passion, flow state, and continuous improvement inspire and guide Jake in his design journey.
Pride in End Racism Campaign in Formula One
Jake reflects on the End Racism campaign in Formula One as a project that stands out in his career. Following the George Floyd tragedy, the campaign symbolized hope during challenging times, showcasing the power of sport in sending a meaningful message. The global impact and positive feedback received underscore the significance of using design for social awareness and change.
Favorite Cheese: Cheddar and the Cornish Cruncher
When it comes to cheese, Jake's favorite includes Red Leicester and Cheddar, with a particular fondness for the Cornish Cruncher Cheddar. Appreciating quality cheddar that offers a strong flavor, Jake highlights the Cornish Cruncher from Marks and Spencers as a top choice, especially when paired with crackers or a cheese board.
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.