The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

Today's guest is Sean Adams. He is the Chair of the Graphic Design Program at the Art Centre College of Design. He is also a published author, a two-term President of AIGA National, and Founding Partner of Adams Marioka Inc. where he spent over 20 years. During Part Two of this episode we talk about: -the tough decision he had to make about leaving his agency of over 20 years to go full-time educator.-how he arrived at the decision to go full-time educator. -the ugly poster that came from a really bazaar relationship with a customer. -the Nickelodeon projects he was a part of, what he was able to do with it, and why he is so proud of that work.  Sean has so much experience and you can really hear his passion for design and teaching the next generation of great designers. He also isn't afraid of sharing the mistakes he has made and the lessons learned form those. Talented designer, educator and design advocate! @seanaadams @aigadesign

Today's guest is Sean Adams. He is the Chair of the Graphic Design Program at the Art Centre College of Design. He is also a published author, a two-term President of AIGA National, and Founding Partner of Adams Marioka Inc. where he spent over 20 years. During Part One of this episode we talk about: -his transition from teaching from agency life. -his free-spirited creative parents and his grandparents who wanted him to become a Senator and the influence they both played in his life. -the book that really opened his eyes to design. -the designer that was really influential to him and was the first call to their office the morning they opened their agency doors. -his first job at the New York Public Library. -the Mohawk project that turned out to be the most expensive marketing project they had ever done, and what it did for their business. Sean has so much experience and you can really hear his passion for design and teaching the next generation of great designers. @seanaadams @aigadesign

Today's guest is Robert Almeida. He leads graphics at SB Architects but also side hustles with motivational hand lettering at DudeBeAwesome out of Miami FL. During this interview we talk about:-what design and the creative field is like being color blind. -how a bad breakup led to the motivation he needed and the start of DudeBeAwesome. -how his grandparent's photography and art business introduced him to creativity. -how SB Architects using print to interact with their clients. -why freelance wasn't for him - the high points during this time, and the low points. -the website project or fix that went completely sideways for him and how. -rebranding SB Architects and why he is so proud of that. I really enjoyed talking to Robert and hearing his story. He didn't tell me he was color blind until right near the end but I really wanted to try and understand what it was like being in such a creative, often color-based field while color blind. I found it really interesting! @dudebeawesome

Today's guest is James Martin. He is the founder of Baby Giant Design Co out of the UK. During this episode we talk about:-the arts foundation year that introduced him to Graphic Design and how that career path ticked all the boxes for him. -the design movemwnat that was very influential to him and why.-the printed look book he created for his own company, why he did it in print, and what the ROI on that print piece has been. -the challenges and struggles of starting Baby Giant Design Co, taking it all on, and what he learned in the process.-the client project he took on despite customer flakiness and red flags in the beginning and what happened.-his favorite project of 2019, why, and what the message of that project was. James is a really fun guy to chat with and really clearly explains the stuff he has learned on his journey. @made.by.james @babygiantco

Today's guest is Ron Burrage. He is the Sr. Director, Head of Design at PepsiCo Beverages North America. During part two of this episode we talk about:-his time and Hershey and how one of their logos accidentally represented something else to other people. -the Disney project he was a part of that he is so proud of and why. Ron is such a great guy to chat with and isn't afraid of sharing the lessons he has learned along the way no matter how tough they were. @ronburrage @pepsico_design

Today's guest is Ron Burrage. He is the Sr. Director, Head of Design at PepsiCo Beverages North America. During part one of this episode we talk about:-how Ron is a theatre junkie and a big fan of beauty and fashion photography and creative.-how artist Aunt Gloria helped him flick that design and creative switch for him. -the type of design that was influential to him. -how PepsiCo breaks the mold of traditional beverage design and how. -print and packaging projects during his time at Disney. -the importance of packaging and creating that tangible experience in this digital age. Ron has a tonne of experience and stories and shares some absolute gems with us. @ronburrage @pepsico_design

Today's guest is Tyler Pate. He is the designer behind Tyler Pate Design Co. and the mind behind the Creative Pain. During this episode we talk about: -how he used to rip off logos in Microsoft paint.-his move from freelance, to studio life, and back to freelance, and why. -the product he made as a kid that ended up becoming his first design project. -the last 4 months since he left the agency he was at and now his freelance pursuits while traveling. -a photoshoot in a flower pot that got some attention. -the project that was just crushing him, until he reached out for help. I loved hearing Tyler's story and where the Creative Pain idea came from. @typoe11 @thecreativepain

Today's guest is Armin Vit. He is the CoFounder of Under Consideration and the Brand New Conference as well as a Graphic Designer. During Part Two of this episode we talk about:-the struggle that the recession threw at them just when they thought things were steady. -a project he was a part of for a golf course in China and why it didn't go as planned. -the struggle with committing to a design choice as their Under Consideration and Brand New audience grows. -why the BN Conference is something he is so proud of. Armin also has a great ask-it-forward question for my next guest. @ucllc @arminvit @bryonygp

Today's guest is Armin Vit. He is the CoFounder of Under Consideration and the Brand New Conference as well as a Graphic Designer. During Part One of this episode we talk about:-the band logos he doodled for years before pursuing Graphic Design.-what really lit the design fire for him and why it took until the third year of his design degree. -the Under Consideration startup story.-the one logo that he saw and has just stuck with him. -the senses you can interact with using print, how you can make a long-lasting impression with print, and some of the crazy print things they have done for the Brand New Conference. I always love talking to business owners and hearing their scrappy startup stories. No matter how successful the business is now, they usually have very humble beginnings. Like a business plan written on a muffin bag. @ucllc @arminvit @bryonygp

Ho Ho Ho! Today's episode is the 2019 Design Christmas Gift Guide. The Quickie Podcast Version that is. I've put together a list of things that have been mentioned on the show a number of times, but also some things that have just caught my eye and made me smile or say wow...or ohhhh....or yeaaahhhh. Check them out in the episode and I'll put links below. Check it!TechIpad + Apple Pencil - https://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/Nix Color Sensor Pro - https://www.nixsensor.com/nix-pro/Pantone Color Guide - https://www.pantone.com/products/graphics/formula-guideMembership to Professional Design Organization - GDC, RGD, AIGAThe gift of Astute Graphics - https://astutegraphics.com/BooksLogo Mayhem - https://www.lincolndesignco.com/shopFreelance, and Business, and Stuff - https://hoodzpahdesign.com/shop/How do I do that in Indesign - https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-That-InDesign/dp/1681984849MerchHellcats USA - http://hellcatsusa.com/shopDurham Branding Co - https://www.durham-dept.com/shopFried Design Co - https://www.frieddesign.co/storeJason the 29th - https://jasonthe29th.com/shopNewton Design Co - https://www.newtondesignco.com/shopTypogriff - http://typogriff.com/shopMamas Sauce - https://store.mamas-sauce.com/Gift Card to your favorite fine local caffeine serving establishment. Magazine SubscritionEye Magazine - http://www.eyemagazine.com/subscribeJuxtapoz - https://shop.juxtapoz.com/subscriptions.htmlCommunication Arts - https://store.commarts.com/NewSubscriptionThe way we do it in my house is this...Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read. I think I have you covered here. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays.