My guest this week is Tim O'Connor. He is the Graphic Designer at ChaosInked and the owner and Graphic Designer behind The Last Drop. A clothing company supporting people recovering from addiction.  During this episode, we get into Tim's story of struggling with addiction and how it affected his career, how meeting Aaron Draplin really inspired him, and why he started The Last Drop.  We also talk about how impactful networking and events are for your career, and our experience at Into the Woods put on by Lincoln Design Co. Tim then shares a story about a project where he had to change the color of a Tube in 100's of photos in a catalog.  Tim also just started a podcast interviewing business owners living a sober lifestyle called The Last Drop Business Podcast, find it at the link below.  A great, really honest conversation that I know you will enjoy.  THE LINKS  The Last Drop Clothing Website: CLICK HERETim Instagram: CLICK HEREThe Last Drop Podcast: CLICK HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE // 

My guest this week is Amy Farrell. She is the co-founder of Times2Studio and owner of Designing Success where she teaches designers the business side of design.  During this episode we talk about growing up problem-solving, when she learned that graphic design is a real career, and why 2006-2007 was the most difficult time in her design career. Amy even shares why design business processes are so important.  We also talk about the booklet design project she was a part of that fell off the rails, why, and what she learned. This was a great conversation full of value for designers looking to start or grow their freelance design careers.   THE LINKS  Times 2 Studio Website: CLICK HEREDesigning Success Website: CLICK HEREAmy Farrel Instagram: CLICK HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  7 day Free Trial of Print Design Mastery + Craft Beer Label Design Course // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE // 

My guest this week is Christina Hall. She is the owner of Superlunar Design Co. and an all-around rad human.  During this episode we talk about MLMs, hiring VAs, not sleeping enough but still smiling, and of course all the usual awesome stories I like to get into. The wins, the fails, the mistakes, the lessons learned, the heartwarming and fulfilling project stories. All of it.  Christina has also been rocking the Instagram and TikTok worlds recently with her personality-filled content. It's awesome and you will want to go check it out. She is incredibly easy to talk to and this episode was a blast to do for you. So head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify and leave a rating and a review eh? Be cool if you did...  THE LINKS  Superlunar Design Co Website: CLICK HERESuperlunar Design Co Instagram: CLICK HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE // 

My guest this week is Will Paterson. He is a Logo + Brand Designer, Author, YouTube Content Creator, and now Course Creator.  Buckle up for a story telling extravaganza. These stories include the highs and lows of his very public YouTube channel, his design career, and some of the key projects where he felt incredibly fulfilled.  Plus loads of laughs! Don't miss checking out the links below too! Will Paterson Website: CLICK HERELogo Launch Course: CLICK HEREWill Paterson YouTube: CLICK HEREWill Paterson Instagram: CLICK HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  FREE GUIDE to Keyboard Shortcuts in Illustrator and InDesign // // Print Design Academy Website // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

My guest this week is Kenzie Green. She is the founder of Kenzie Green Design and the Co-Founder of The Brief Collective.  During this episode we talk about some lessons she has learned in her career, projects that went sideways, projects that she is proud of, what she is actively learning more of now, and so much more. Especially design business, there are a couple of stories in this episode about starting, growing, and running a design business that I think you will find really valuable.  Also a super fun ask-it-forward question! If you love what you hear on The Quickie Podcast we would really appreciate it if you could take a minute to leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show.    Kenzie Green Design Website: CLICK HEREThe Brief Collective Website: CLICK HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE // 

My guest this week is Sarah Wood. She is a Graphic Designer at Pepsi Co out of New York.  During this episode we talk about her design school days in Atlanta and her move to NYC, architecture and building design, why she won't do any design work for anyone she is dating, her first big trip to Europe, and what she discovered there.  Plus loads of other stories, laughs, and talk about her future in design. Ooooohhhhhh. Also a rad ask-it-forward question.  Sarah Wood Website: CLICK HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

My guest this week is Alex Mera. He is a Senior Visual Designer at a little company you might have heard of, Zappos.com.  During this episode we dive into stories about how he and his friends built a Rollerblading Clothing Brand, why the last year has been so difficult for him, the luxury high fashion website project that did not work out, and the '6pm' Project he was a part of and why he is really proud of it! Plus a bunch more awesome stories. This one really is a Gem! Check out the links below to see what Alex has cooking and also find his music on Spotify! Alex's Instagram: HEREAlex's Music: HEREPRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

My guests this week are Massimo and Shawn from Z Factor. Also known as the Angry Designers from the Angry Designer Podcast.  This episode is an absolute riot! So much fun. There are jokes, laughs, and stories of wins and fails, some of them surprising. You could say that this was my first Swiss Triplet. Jump into this episode and hear from a couple of pros who have a bunch of years in the game. They aren't old...but they have loads of experience to share.  Really looking forward to hanging out in person with this crew! Check out The Angry Designer Podcast, Z Factor, and Print Design Resources in the links below! Angry Designer Podcast: HEREAngry Designer Instagram: HERE Z Factor Website: HEREPRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

My guest this week is Kat Romulo, aka @edgykatrina on the socials! She is a talented multidisciplinary brand designer cranking out work for awesome D2C brands for Gen Z's and Millennials.  During this episode, we talk about how she passed on an awesome job offer to follow her gut, the flyer that really stuck with her and kinda pointed her toward design, her favorite agency, the project she was a part of, and why she is so proud of it, and way more. Oh, and we also talk about how she is moving soon but doesn't know where yet. Exciting times! A great conversation with a talented creative and really fun person! Kat's Instagram: HEREKat's Website: HEREKat's YouTube Channel: HERE PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //

My guest this week is Nicola Hamilton. She is a very talented graphic designer with a specialty in editorial design. She is also the founder of Issues Magazine Shop in Toronto, President of the RGD, Art Director, Design Educator, and I'm sure there is more. Safe to say she has a lot cooking.  During this episode we talk about her journey to the creative field and rad free-range childhood that pointed her here and some of the wins, fails, and struggles she has encountered along the way. We also talk about independent publications and the creation of Issues. Check out the Issues Mag shop at the link below! This is an awesome conversation and you can really hear her passion for design and publications! THE LINKSIssues Mag Shop Website: HEREIssues Mag Shop Instagram: HERENicola Hamilton Instagram: HERENicola Hamilton Website: HEREPRINT DESIGN RESOURCES //  Get the FREE Print Ready Files Checklist HERE // //  Learn Print Design on YouTube HERE //