The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

Today's guest is Brent Galloway. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer out of Columbus OH who specializes in merch design for the music industry. During this episode we talk about:-when, how, and why he made the decision to niche down into specifically work for the music industry. -the catalog and album covers that were influential to him when he was younger and why.-screen printing t-shirts.-the struggles with cash flow and building a freelance design business. -the projects he did for Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco and how they came to be. -the project for a new singer-songwriter that he worked on and why he is so proud of it. Brent is a get right to it kind of guy. So much so that I happened to have an opening for a podcast interview 18 hours after we first talked, and he jumped on it! @brentgalloway

Today's guest is Doc Reed. He is a Graphic Designer and Screen Printer at Reedicus out of North Carolina. During part two of this episode we talk about:-the challenges of balancing family and career.-understanding the phrase "it's who you know, not what you know".-the camp t-shirt design that didn't quite go as planned.-the most important project of his life. I also really like Doc's ask-it-forward question in this one. Can't want to share the answer of the next guest. @iamreedicus

Today's guest is Doc Reed. He is a Graphic Designer and Screen Printer at Reedicus out of North Carolina. During this episode we talk about:-his early creative days. -the gig poster that he "friggen loved"-his intro to screenprinting gig posters and asking for forgiveness instead of permission. -the story of how Reedicus came to be. -the support he had during his childhood in any sort of creative direction. Doc and I also talk about our kids because they are important to us too. This is a fun one! Two old dads having a really fun chat! @iamreedicus

Today's guest is Jacob Cass. He is the owner of Just Creative Studio and Design Blog. During this episode we talk about:-how graphic design went from hobby to career for him. -the logo that was influential to him and why.-the three years where he designed and travelled the world as a digital nomad. -the printing project he was a part of and why it was such a big deal for him. -the TedX talk he did about a challenging time in his career. -the things he is learning right now.-the new logo he created for the city of San Francisco. Jacob is full of stories from his world travels while doing design and producing the Just Creative design blog. Great episode alert. @justcreative

Today's guest is Josh Whiting. He is the Designer and Founder at Bright Coal Creative out of Augusta GA.During this episode we talk about: -his surprise intro to graphic design. -the struggle he faced choosing the direction for his freelance business with the two opportunities he saw. -the website he created for a local TV station and how it got a bit interesting while he was in a meeting with all their staff showing them how to use it.-the pitch he gave, with only 1 option, and it was such a win that it brought happy tears to the client. Josh also gives a great answer to Dave Claytons ask-it-forward question. A great episode!@brightcoal

Today's guest is Dave Clayton. He is a Graphic Designer, Training Manager at Astute Graphics, an Instructor at Photoshop World and at KelbyOne, the author of "How do I do that in InDesign?", and the co-host of the He Shoots He Draws Design Podcast out of Swindon UK. During part two of this episode we talk about: -the journey to writing his book and what that was like. -why website design didn't work for him. -the time in his career that was the most defeating he has ever experienced, why, and how he got through it. Part Two of this interview is where the challenges and the stories about lessons come out. They will pull on your heartstrings and if you have experienced anything like it, you will feel these stories in your gut! @itsdaveclayton @astutegraphics

Today's guest is Dave Clayton. He is a Graphic Designer, Training Manager at Astute Graphics, an Instructor at Photoshop World and at KelbyOne, the author of "How do I do that in InDesign?", and the co-host of the He Shoots He Draws Design Podcast out of Swindon UK. During part one of this episode we talk about: -how he found designer later in life and through a non-traditional route.-how he loved making ransom notes - this is a funny story...-how his Astute Graphics role came to be. -the logo that he created for his friend Glyn and how he basically nailed it first time around!-how he stumbled in to designing book covers.Dave is such a funny guy and a great storyteller. Hearing about his journey to design you can't help but smile. @itsdaveclayton @astutegraphics

Today's guest is Julia Masalska. She is a Freelance Graphic Designer working as Happy Cow Creative out of Denver CO. Julia is also a host of Adobe Live.During this episode we talk about: -her mom as a business women and how that played a role in her decision to go straight into freelance work. -her time growing up in the Ukraine and the creative influences on her there. -how she originally wanted to be a furniture designer. -her experimental project called "scanned" and how it came to be. -the crowd funding shelter project she was a part of that is changing lives today. -the importance of prototyping during packaging designs. -the challenges she faced arriving in the US and trying to build her design career here. Julia is an open book and is happy to share her wins, fails, and the lessons learned along the way. Check our her growing YouTube channel as well. Great lighting! @justanothersunnygirl @happycowcreative @scannned

Today's guest is Clark Orr. He is an Illustrator, Designer, Artist at CODC and Co-Founder of Hellcats USA with is wife Brittany our of Orlando FL. During this episode we talk about:-his gateway to design, his time working with his dad as a sign painter, and his love for comic books and nice packaging. -a few of the designs that were influential to him and why. -TechDecks and the time his artwork was used on one. -poster printing and the magic in creating tangible designs.-the challenges of the creative career and some that he faces on the regular. -the importance of communication with your clients. -Hellcats USA and why he is so proud of what Brittany and he have created. I had a great time chatting with Clark and hearing about his early days and the struggles he faces. Doesn't matter how big of a name you get in the design game, there are still challenges with client work and he shares from his experiences. @clarkorr @hellcats.usa

Today's guest is me...your host of The Quickie Podcast. Yeah...Host and Guest today. This is Saturday Bonus episode 4 of 4. During this episode "I" talk about:-what happens after your files are submitted. -the different types of proofs are are most common, how to understand them.-my suggestion for proof sign off to remove liabilties from you as the Designer. -press checks. What to look for, and my suggestions for sign off. These 4 bonus Saturday episodes have been fun. Might have to put together something else for Saturdays..... @printdesign_academy