The Quickie - Conversations with Designers
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Looking for a podcast that’s all about graphic design, creativity, and the people who make it happen? On The Quickie, host Dave Hopkins has candid, inspiring conversations with graphic designers, illustrators, creative directors, and other creative pros. From freelancers to in-house designers at top agencies, they share their career journeys, creative processes, biggest wins, and lessons learned.
Whether you’re into branding, packaging, print design, or just need a fresh dose of inspiration, each short episode delivers stories, design tips, and real-world advice. Subscribe now to get inspired, learn something new, and hear the stories behind the work. Because, honestly, who doesn’t love a good quickie?
Whether you’re into branding, packaging, print design, or just need a fresh dose of inspiration, each short episode delivers stories, design tips, and real-world advice. Subscribe now to get inspired, learn something new, and hear the stories behind the work. Because, honestly, who doesn’t love a good quickie?
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May 30, 2019 • 33min
Episode 013 - Scott Santoro
Todays guest is Scott Santoro from Worksight in Manhattan New York! Scott is a designer, international speaker, design instructor at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and also the Author and designer of the design text book "Guide to Graphic Design". Enjoy!
May 29, 2019 • 26min
Episode 012 - Margaret Nolan
Today's guest is Margaret Nolan from Denomination Design. They are based in Sydney Australia with offices in London and San Francisco and specialize in the luxury beverage market. Margaret has been helping beverage brands make take a big gulp of market share and has created many stunning packaging designs. She has some great stories to share and I really enjoyed chatting with her.
May 28, 2019 • 18min
Episode 011 - Alex Suarez
Today's guest is Alex Suarez who is the Director of Art + Design with Brother Creative Agency. I had a really fun time talking to him about the first time he saw "good" design in the wild and went, that's cool, I want to do that! A family man and all around good guy. Check it out, Alex Suarez.
May 27, 2019 • 26min
Episode 010 - Meghan Hole
Today's guest is Meghan Hole who is a very talented freelance graphic designer out of Seattle Washington. She has worked with Gatorade and Starbucks as well as work for clients in the Cannabis space. Meghan is loads of fun and has some great advice if you are feeling stuck or out of ideas on a project...check it out!
May 26, 2019 • 31min
Episode 009 - Ben Hubbard
Today's guest is Ben Hubbard from Ben Busy Design in Seattle Washington. Ben is a true pacific northwesterner. He is an extremely talented artist with type and hand lettering. He has worked with clients like Nike, Microsoft, Amazon, Zummies and if you ask really nicely, and pay the man, he'll design a typeface for your boat! Get listening!
May 25, 2019 • 28min
Episode 008 - Laura Ramsay
Today's guest is Laura from Laura Ramsay Design in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Laura loves being outdoors and taking full advantage of the inspiration that Vancouver's surrounding landscape offers. Her design work is super clean and her Instagram is really good. @lauraramsaydesign. Enjoy!
May 24, 2019 • 32min
Episode 007 - Jeremy Friend
Today's guest is Jeremy Friend. Graphic Designer and hand lettering specialist. He has worked with Coach, YouTube, Entertainment Weekly and more! I loved chatting with Jeremy and hearing about his awesome childhood too. Also, he secretly loves Lady Gaga. Don't worry Jeremy, you were born this way.
May 23, 2019 • 28min
Episode 006 - Michelle Sourisseau
Today's guest is Michelle Sourisseau from Form Meets Function in Surrey BC. I have known Michelle for over 10 years now. We first met when I was running a printing press. She was the designer for a project and came in for a press check. It's been great knowing her since and I really enjoyed hearing more about her path to design.
May 22, 2019 • 32min
Episode 005 - Ashley Worobec
Today's guest is Ashley Worobec from Common Matter Design. She is a freelance graphic designer out of Seattle Washington with a passion for sustainable design. I really enjoyed hearing her story and experience with sustainable design. Enjoy!
May 4, 2019 • 39min
Episode 004 - Scott Wetzel
Today's guest is Scott Wetzel who is the Creative Director at Fresh Bread Design. I'm a fan of beautifully distilled beverages so it was great chatting with Scott who specializes in making those distilled spirits have an amazing brand and packaging design. He is a fun guy and I really enjoyed this conversation.
