Paul Sahre is a New York based designer who has worked with everyone from Marvel, to Google, to the New York times. He’s an expert cover designer. He’s designed album covers for bands like They Might be Giants, covers for magazines like New York Magazine, and book covers for authors like Chuck Klosterman. In this episode Paul talks about his new book, Two Dimensional Man, his love of making stuff, and the importance of once having had his design office, Office of Paul Sahre (OOPS), above a Dunkin’ Donuts in New York City.   First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter   Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_158 This episode features an edited version of “ma'am” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/maam_1195 This episode features an edited version of “Lick Stick ” by Blue Dot Sessions from the album “Nursery.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Nursury/Lick_Stick This episode features an edited version of “Everybody” by Podington Bear from the album “Carefree.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Everybody This episode features an edited version of “In And Out ” by Podington Bear from the album “Daydream.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/In_And_Out_1906 Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe

Krys Blackwood fights for the user. That means she designs the way that human beings interact with software and hardware so that they have a good experience rather than the frustration many of us face with technology that doesn’t want to cooperate. She has been designing interfaces of many kinds for over 20 years working with startups and Fortune 500 companies in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Krys describes her journey from being an in-house designer and developer all the way to the Senior Lead User Experience Designer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she is designing the future of mission operations with the Human Centered Design team.   First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter   Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_158 This episode features an edited version of “Vertex” by Lee Rosevere from the album “Xeno.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Xeno/Lee_Rosevere_-_Xeno_-_05_Vertex This episode features an edited version of “Depeche Mold” by Podington Bear from the album “Dance.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Dance_1228/Depeche_Mold This episode features an edited version of “Delta” by Podington Bear from the album “Daydream.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Delta_1534 This episode features an edited version of “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke For Free from the album “Layers.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Layers/As_Colorful_As_Ever Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe

Jan Chipchase is a Tokyo based researcher, designer, and strategist. He is also an author of a new book, The Field Study Handbook, considered an essential reference to running international field research as well as a guide for those who want to understand how to travel better. In this episode he discusses his current work with his Studio D Radiodurans and how a camera can be used to get out of many different tricky situations.   First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter   Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_158 This episode features an edited version of “Broke For Free” by Murmur from the album “Layers.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Layers/Murmur_1979 This episode features an edited version of “ma’am” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/maam_1195 This episode features an edited version of “Associations” by Podington Bear from the album “Carefree.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Associations Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe

Timothy Goodman is a New York based designer and illustrator. He is also an author and activist concerned with social issues and an unending quest for authentic experiences and human interaction. In this episode he discusses his transition from home renovations in Cleveland, Ohio to his make or break start in New York City and the power of design to connect.   First Things First is produced by Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter Show Graphic Design: Paul Kawai   Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585 This episode features an edited version of “Bossa Nova” by Simon Mathewson from the album “Some silly songs.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/Some_silly_songs/Bossa_Nova_1910 This episode features an edited version of “Not My Problem” by Lee Rosevere from the album “Music For Podcasts 5.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_12_Not_My_Problem This episode features an edited version of “Lost And Found” by Podington Bear from the album “Bon Voyage.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Bon_Voyage_1995/Lost_And_Found_1786 This episode features an edited version of “By Grace” by Podington Bear from the album “Inspiring.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/ByGrace   Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe

Astrid Stavro designs magazines and brands from an office on a warm island in the Mediterranean. How does a person who once studied journalism get into design? And how can design help us better understand content? First Things First is produced by Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter Show Graphic Design: Paul Kawai Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585 This episode features an edited version of “Lightfeet” by Podington Bear from the album “Uplifting.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Uplifting/Lightfeet This episode features an edited version of “Arboles” by Podington Bear from the album “Encouraging.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Encouraging/Arboles This episode features an edited version of “hertz” by Mo Rooneh from the album “bleep.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mo_Rooneh/bleep/hertz_1627 This episode features an edited version of “Until The End” by Ryan Andersen from the album “Happy Life - Americana Volume One.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Happy_Life_-_Americana_Volume_One/ Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe

Jeff Greenspan is a creative director and a stand-up comic based in New York City. He once quit a job after 15 minutes. This episode is about how design can be used to powerfully and emotionally convey an idea. First Things First is produced by Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter Show Graphic Design: Paul Kawai   Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585 This episode features an edited version of “Easygoing” by Podington Bear from the album “Thoughtful.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Thoughtful/Easygoing This episode features an edited version of “One Cool Minute” by Loyalty Freak Music from the album “MINIMAL AMBIENT BOUNCE.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/MINIMAL_AMBIENT_BOUNCE/Loyalty_Freak_Music_-_MINIMAL_AMBIENT_BOUNCE_-_02_One_Cool_Minute This episode features an edited version of “February ” by kesson shoujo from the album “childhood in housing complex.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/kesson_shoujo/childhood_in_housing_complex/02_kesson_shoujo_-_february This episode features an edited version of “Knock Knock” by Broke For Free from the album “Layers.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Layers/Knock_Knock_1483 Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe

Emily Oberman is a partner at international powerhouse design firm, Pentagram in New York City. She has worked with everyone from Jimmy Fallon to Lorne Michaels and believes design can change the world.   First Things First is produced by Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is   Host: Paddy Harrington Producer and Editor: Max Cotter Show Graphic Design: Paul Kawai   Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585   This episode features an edited version of “Euphoric” by Podington Bear from the album “Euphoric.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Euphoric   This episode features an edited version of “Acme Coke” by Roger Plexico from the album “No Man’s Land.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Roger_Plexico/No_Mans_Land/Roger_Plexico_-_No_Mans_Land_-_06_Acme_Coke   This episode features an edited version of “No Paintings” by CKZ from the album “Thirteen Easy Pieces.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/CKZ/Thirteen_Easy_Pieces/08_ckz_-_no_paintings   This episode features an edited version of “Upbeat” by Jon Luc Hefferman from the album “Production Music.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Luc_Hefferman/20170730112628821/Upbeat Get full access to Frontier Magazine at magazine.frontier.is/subscribe