The Quickie - Conversations with Designers

This weeks guest is Chris Logsdon. He is a Graphic Designer, and Branding Director at the SASHA Group in New York City. Also, don't miss his 'daily whatzit' on his Instagram @iam_lgdDuring this episode we talk about:-how he grew up as an Air Force kid and moved around a lot. -the 10th grade fine arts teacher and how he influenced his career direction. -the story behind a coffee company logo he created. -why being promoted recently was one of the most challenging times in his career. -the space-related project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Chris also has an ask-it-forward question that has never been asked on the show before. A complete ask-it-forward original. I have since had a couple of other conversations with Chris and enjoy every one of them! A great guy for sure. _________________________________________________The Craft Beer Label Design Course launches on March 2nd: Find out more HERE. 

This weeks guest is Patrick Richardson. He is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator working as January Began out of Fort Collins CO. During this episode we talk about:-how he was always drawing as a kid, including dinosaurs in church. -the odd design course that he took that ended up really showing him what design was.-his experience and struggle with finding that first design job. -how a project he was a part of at his second ever design job did not go as planned. -how he managed to get some of his design work into REI and what was surprising about that experience for him. I had a great time chatting with Patrick about his journey in this wild design world. Check him out at @januarybegan________________________________________________________________________CRAFT BEER LABEL DESIGN COURSE launches March 2nd: Here's a taste...or a sip I should say.... https://www.printdesignacademy.com/Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.

This weeks guest is Phil from H.E. Creative. He is a brilliant punk-themed designer and illustrator and has a gem of a story to share. @hecreativeDuring this episode we talk about:-Phils fun story behind their success. Working with small local businesses, to rap stars, then back to small local businesses. -how his art teachers in school cleary said "do not do this"...this being illustration and design. -the tour of Disney Animation that got him really excited about illustration and design. -the first actual project he created and how it sold out in hours. -the time in his career just before he made the decision to do the work he really wanted to do, and why it was such a challenging time. -the worst project he was ever a part of. -the kids book that he put out and how that came to be. We laugh, we cry, this interview has it all. Such a great conversation with a really genuine and talented guy. The story of HE Creative is not one to be missed. Also, my friend @danmumforddraws gets a shout out! Enjoy! 

This weeks guest is Bryce Reyes. He is a Design-ustrator out of Corona CA. @bryreyDuring this episode we talk about: -the early days when he would write and illustrate adventure stories. -how he almost gave up on college, but something got him back excited about it.-the last-ditch class that showed him design is a real job. -the t-shirt artwork that was influential to him. -the review he received from a past boss and what that caused for him. -the rescue mission project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. Had such a great chat with Bryce about his journey, also had a great ask if forward question! You'll love this one. Enjoy. _____________________________________________________________________Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Brennan Burling from Wildfire Creative Studio. He is a brand designer and strategist out of Omaha, NE. @wildfire_creative_studioDuring this episode we talk about:-how he grew up in a small town and graduated with the same 27 people he started Kindergarten with. -his rad 70year old Grandma learning photoshop. -how he originally was on the path to becoming an accountant.-how his first design job ever ended up being the most challenging time in his career. -a rebranding project he was a part of and why he is so proud of the project. -a cool tool that he uses when working out brand archetypes. Of course all that and so much more. Glad to have been able to connect with Brennan and hear about his journey to becoming a designer. And his rad Grandma too. 

This weeks guest is Dylan Menke. He is a Logo and Brand Designer from Des Moines Iowa.During this episode we talk about:-how his original career direction was on the engineering path.-the Aaron Draplin presentation he attended that lit his design fire. -the design history project that opened his eyes to what and who came before him. -the feedback that he received while looking for a job and the questions it caused him to ask himself.-blue ribbon beer.-the logo design project he was a part of that led to 40 options. 40.Really enjoyed this chat with Dylan. He also askes an age-old ask-it-forward question, which is an absolute gem.  @dylanmenkedesign

This weeks guest is Laura Prpich. She is the talented creative behind Caribou Creative working out of Courtney/Comox on Vancouver Island in beautiful BC. @cariboucreativeDuring this episode we talk about:-her rural Saskatchewan roots and how her family was very musically creative.-the nonchalant comment that led to her pursuit of graphic design.-the first time she really connected with design.-her time working in womens apparel and why she really enjoyed it. -the time right after getting out of college and why it was the toughest time in her career.-challenges she has faced during 2020. -the project she was a part of that started amazing, but didn't end up that way. -so much more. Laura and I have actually crossed paths in the print game in the past. She is a blast to chat with and has great stories to share! She also loves to surf. @cariboucreative_______________________________________________________________Check out @printdesign_academy on Instagram for photos of these projects. Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Jamie Wheeler from Jamie Wheeler Design out of Baltimore ML. She is also the creator of her design educating alter ego Mrs. Wheeler. During this episode we talk about:-the story behind design educating Mrs. Wheeler.-working for an agency where she realized she wasn't happy and needed to make the leap to freelance. -the one thing she wished she invested in the most upfront when she decided to go freelance. -finding your zone and ideal working time and the struggle to stay with it.-the non-profit branding project she was a part of and why she is so proud of it. There is so much in this episode for designers of all skill levels. Jamie is lots of fun to talk to and you will hear that in this episode. lol - lots of laughs. Did I do that right? 

This weeks guest is Jorel Dray. He is an Instructor of Graphic Design at Madison College, Creative Director at Levee Labs, and recent TEDx Speaker out of Madison WI. During this episode we talk about: -the phrase his mom would say to him to inspire creativity. -the class that really lit his fire for graphic design.-his time at one place of work and why is was the most challenging time in his career. -the real life FOMO of making a career move. -a project that he took on that ended with him getting ghosted. -the cola project he was a part of and why he is so proud of it. I really enjoyed this chat with Jorel and I know you will too. Lots of gems in this story telling. ______________Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below. Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. Print Design Academy YouTube - More print talk and education.

This weeks guest is Stephen Doulas. He is a graphic designer based out of Chicago IL.If I had to pick a theme for this episode it would be "hard work and just keep going". During this episode we talk about:-how he came from an artistic creative family and his first day of freshman year. -how learning about Aaron Draplin @draplin and Jessica Walsh @andwalsh, and both of their work has been influential and inspiring to him. -his struggle with standing out and finding that first gig.-the "competition" design project he participated in and how it didn't go well. -a logo book opportunity that found him and why he is so proud of it. -his answer to the ask-it-forward question of "if you could thank someone for helping you out or encouraging you in your career that you haven't had the opportunity to thank, who would that be". Great question. Great answer. Really enjoyed chatting with Stephen about his journey in the creative field and how he kept moving forward. That's what it is folks, keep going. -----------------------------Do you want to start doing print design? Check out the links below.Print Design Academy - Where we teach designers to be experts in print. The Quickie Podcast - Interviews with Graphic Designers.