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The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

Episode 205 - Syd Danger - Creative Director - Co-Publisher - SAD Magazine - Vancouver BC.

Mar 27, 2020
37:04

Today's guest is Syd Danger. Danger is her middle name. She is the Creative Director and Co-Publisher of SAD Magazine. She is also the Art Director at Good Fortune Collective out of Vancouver BC.

During this episode we talk about:

-how she niched down into print design early in her career.

-her time at Beetroot Magazine and AdBusters.

-the career test that she took and where it pointed her. 

-Donald Trump with a barcode moustache.

-@davidcarson and @raygunmagazine get the ol' shout outs. 

-what it was like taking over the creative for a publication that is for artists, designers, and creatives...talk about intimidating. 

-struggling with imposter syndrome. 

-an amazing 'yo mama' joke that Syd throws down.

-how she struggled with direction after university and how she took steps to find out where her spot was in this design world. 

-the print project that ended up with a surprise huge typo. 

-the FUTURE issue of SAD Magazine and why she is so proud of it. 

It was so awesome chatting with someone who loves print as much as me. Syd is also a riot to talk to! Enjoy this one. @syd_danger @sadmagazine

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