Graphic designer Aaron Draplin shares insights on personal branding, DIY attitude, and three design rules focused on utility, accessibility, and fun. They discuss the importance of curiosity, overcoming blocks, and finding joy in creativity. The podcast explores trippy ideas, middle age, and the future.

Max Tempkin, Aaron Draplin, Nancy Duarte, Frank Chimero, Jad Abumrad, Joseph Wu, and Austin Kleon discuss topics such as the power of anger in creativity, the role of creative individuals as guides, the importance of self-care in creative work, confronting ADHD suspicions, embracing the shadow side, and making healthier decisions for personal growth.

18 special guests including Aaron Draplin, Meg Hunt, and Stefan Sagmeister discuss strategies for overcoming creative block, finding inspiration, embracing the absurd, and navigating creative discouragement.