Low-Key Legends

In this episode, I sit down with Amy and Jen Hood the founders of Hoodzpah, a brand identity and type design studio based in sunny California. We dive into what makes the Hoodzpah studio special, where their style comes from, the method they used to grow the studio, and more. BREAKING NEWS: Check out Jen Hood's Album Now On Spotify Bad Trifle Chapters: 0:01:51 Breaking News 0:04:30 Dream Jobs as Kids 0:08:05 First Ever Paid Client 0:32:37 The Hoodzpah Style 0:45:00 Finding the Right Clients 1:04:00 Working with Big Brands 1:11:25 Sibling Showdown 1:23:40 Revenue Streams - Diversify 1:27:03 Closing Thoughts _ Hoodzpah on Social: Freelance & Business and Stuff Book Febas Course Website Twitter / X Instagram

In this episode, I share my top 5 lessons that I learned throughout 2023 that you can take away and apply to your creative practice in 2024. We drive into past interviews to bring you some highlights and wise words so you can crush the rest of 2024. Lessons: [00:25] Lesson 01: Always Be Growing [10:09] Lesson 02: Find Inspiration Outside of the Screen [13:52] Lesson 03: Be Yourself, It's The Key to Success [19:37] Lesson 04: Diversify Your Income [22:49] Lesson 05: Create YOUR unique Business Model

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I sit down to chat with the 3 partners of Alright Studio diving into their team structure, their philosophy around culture building, and how they run their studio. Alright prides itself on its ability to make best-in-class work for any client: Big or small, established or upstart, commercial or otherwise. No house style, nor an allegiance to medium or method. Alright on Social: Website Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I have the pleasure of talking with Haruko Hayakawa, the illustrative CG artist crafting whimsical work for your favorite brands like Google, Fly by Jing, Bon Appetit Magazine, Cometeer Coffee, and so many more. She has a deep passion for the world of consumer products and how brands shape our culture, leaving a lasting imprint in our memory. She aims to create work that evokes a sense of familiarity and nostalgia, especially for those who relate to her Asian-American upbringing. We dive into a wide range of topics but here are a few of the highlights, what is 3D art, what is the impact of 3D on photography, drinking culture at advertising agencies, flow state, leveraging your personality to attract dream clients, and more. Social: Website Twitter / X Instagram LinkTree

In this episode of Low-Key Legends Brijan shares his thoughts on design, inspiration, and living a good fulfilling life. In this unfiltered conversation, we focus on the process and craft of making great design and why. Buckle up and enjoy this first-ever podcast appearance with Brijan Powell. Enjoy! Social: Website Instagram Twitter

Design and code are only tools. Collaboration is essential. In this episode, we dive deep into what makes for successful design projects and it seems to boil down to four things for Dust Leblanc, creative director at Locomotive - Vision, Culture, Collaboration, and Killing Your Ego. Find Locomotive Online: → Locomotive Site → Locomotive Store → Twitter → Instagram

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, we chat with Jason Debiak co-founder of PaperTiger a digital agency focused on creating Distinctly human work for distinctly human brands. Our far-winding conversation takes us down the path of talking about how Paper Tiger formed out of working with New Jersey bands and discovering the world of web design. We talk in-depth about mental health Jason's renewed passion post covid and his journey to find happiness in each day. Sit back and let's get grateful and vulnerable together. Jasons Book Recommendations: 1. Daily Rituals 2. The 4 Agreements 3. The Happiness Advantage 4. *The Untethered Soul* 4. *The Expanse* Britton's Book Recommendations: 1. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Find Jason on Social: Twitter Linkedin Website

On this episode of Low-Key Legends, we chat with Michelle Mattar the founder of Practice Inc. a brand-building studio in Brooklyn about how creating fake brands helped her to launch her highly successful business. _ Buy Dirt Baby Shirts HABIBI - GRAPHIC NOVEL _ Find Michelle Online: Twitter Practice Waste Not: Sustainable Packaging Resources Creative Boom Article Feature

What a treat, in this episode, we sit down with Karyll Catubig to have an epic conversation about doing van life, traveling, and how to design your ideal life. We talk about how Karyll stumbled into photography, his gear, and his passion for creating. Follow Karyll's adventures on Instagram Karyll's Design Work

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I sit down with my friend and mentor Mike Kern the founder of WeLikeSmall which was acquired by ThinkingBox in 2019. We dive into a wide range of topics from how to build and grow an agency, the challenges involved with growing from 2 million to 5 million in revenue, the reasons for selling his agency, and much more. Let's Get Social: → Twitter/ X → LinkedIn → ThinkingBox