Design Speaks
By Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin
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Episodes: 192
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Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, get ready to be inspired, explore powerful design strategies, and unleash your inner design genius, you're in the right place. It's time to take control of your creativity.
Quirky Creative Director BrandiSea is here to show you how to find uncommon sources of inspiration, dig in to design process, and even chat with other amazing creatives in the industry.
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AI is Changing Design—But That’s Not the Real Problem [with Chris Do ]
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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I’m Back! What Happened + What’s Next for Design Speaks
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The Future of Personal Branding? Inside the mind of Chris Do - Ep. 190
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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The Science Behind Analog Tools in Design - Ep. 189
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Special Guest James Martin (aka Made By James) - Episode 188
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Trust the Process, Trust Yourself - Episode 187
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Must-Read Books for Deeper Design Work - Episode 186
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Finding Your Design Voice and Inspiration by Asking Yourself "Why?" - Episode 185
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Transforming Negativity Into Creative Fuel - Episode 184
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May 22, 2023 |
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Why Designers Don't Need Pinterest for Inspiration - Episode 183
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May 08, 2023 |
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Color of the Year 2022 with Color Guru Leatrice Eiseman
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Best of 2021 Part One: Wrapping up our favorite books, music, influences & inspiration!
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Best of 2021 Part Two: Wrapping up our favorite books, music, influences & inspiration!
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Things We Wish We Knew When We Started a Design Businesses (Part 2)
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Things We Wish We Knew When We Started a Design Businesses (Part 1)
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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A Few of My Favorite Things - Gift Ideas for Designers
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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The Designer's Guide to Comparison, Confidence, and Contentment - Part 2
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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The Designer's Guide to Comparison, Confidence, and Contentment - Part 1
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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How Being a Mom Has Made Me a Better Creative Entrepreneur
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Myths & Misconceptions About Finding (or using) "Your Style" as a Designer - Part 2
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Myths & Misconceptions About Finding (or using) "Your Style" as a Designer - Part 1
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Welcome to Season 4 of Design Speaks Podcast
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Season 3 Recap & Julie’s Goodbye Episode
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Some Things You & Pixar Creatives Have in Common
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May 31, 2021 |
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Updating Your Portfolio & Why Your Website Matters
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May 28, 2021 |
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How to Best Lead Creatives & Creative Teams
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May 25, 2021 |
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Are You Actually Productive or Are You a Productive Procrastinator?
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May 10, 2021 |
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Special Q&A Episode about Brandi’s Process Course with Amber Andersson
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May 03, 2021 |
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Design Strategy vs. Brand Strategy
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Critique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey Ruse
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Throwback Episode: Is “good enough” good? Or can we do better as designers?
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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The Pros & Cons of Girl Boss Culture
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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Certified Tricks to Get Past Burnout
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Where do you look for new design ideas? (part 1)
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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How to Design Goals That Work For You
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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How to Create a Personal Marketing Strategy
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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What You Actually Need in Your Design (and Creative ) Contracts with Lawyer Allie Moore
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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How to Talk to Your Clients so You Both Stay Sane
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Show More of the Work You Want to Do & Get Better Clients
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Epic Interview with the One and Only ANDY J PIZZA
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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Surprising Ways to Use Design Feedback to Your Advantage
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Pricing Strategies for Creatives with Natalie Franke
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Developing a Color Story for Your Creative Work
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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How to Ensure that Your People Can Find You
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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The Crucial Role of Story in Your Brand and Your Business
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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The Super Secret Weapon to Supercharging Your Design Process
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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BONUS: Author Anne Helen Petersen on Millennials—They Aren’t Lazy, They’re Just Burned Out
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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Crafting Your Perfect Ideal Client (or Audience) Profile
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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How to Figure Out Your Personal Brand Voice
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Melinda Livsey on the Journey from Designer to Strategist (Bonus)
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Jessica Helfand Talks Poetry, Writing, and Self-Reliance (Bonus)
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Expressive Creative Outlets vs. Strategic Personal Projects(Chapter 12)
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May 25, 2020 |
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Kelsi Sharp on Using Non-Digital Tools in Your Creative Practice (Chapter 11)
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May 18, 2020 |
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Staying Focused and Resisting the Siren Songs of Distraction (Chapter 10)
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May 10, 2020 |
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Strengths, Weaknesses, and The Power of Being Vulnerable in Community (Chapter 9)
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May 04, 2020 |
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Sean McCabe [of SeanWes.com] on The Importance of Sharing Your Process (Chapter 8)
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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The Recipe to Help You Overcome Stubborn Creative Block (Chapter 7)
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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The Secret to Getting Motivated (Chapter 6)
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Mark Brickey [from the AID Network] on Creating for Love & for Money (Chapter 5)
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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How to Capture & Use the Uncommon Inspiration You Find (Chapter 4)
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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What IS Normal Anyway: My Thoughts from Week One of the COVID-19 Quarantine (Bonus)
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Practical Ways to Find Your Own Uncommon Inspiration, Anywhere (Chapter 3))
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Leatrice Eiseman on Observing Color in the World (Chapter 2)
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Yes, You Really CAN Find Inspiration in the Process (Chapter 1)
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Design Speaks Season One Trailer!
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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The Great Discontent & Observing Design Community with Hugh Weber – Episode 127
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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Talking about Connections, Coffee, & What it Means to Be Creative with Vanessa Dewey – Episode 126
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Jan 04, 2020 |
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Rethinking Commonly Overused “Buzz Words” (Guest Dominic Sedillo) – Episode 125
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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What’s Next for Design Speaks Podcast – Episode 124
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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Michelle’s Goodbye Episode! – Episode 123
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Dec 01, 2019 |
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Disruption, Discomfort, and Growth – Episode 122
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Nov 23, 2019 |
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Likes on Social Media & The Impact on Our Creativity – Episode 121
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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Brandi’s Europe Trip {Recap} – Episode 120
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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12 Habits of a Happy Designer – Episode 119
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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ENCORE: “Discomfort. Growth. Meaning & Stuff.” [originally aired, Episode 013] – Episode 118
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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ENCORE: “Designers, Collaboration, Selfishness, & Ego” [originally aired, Episode 009] – Episode 117
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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ENCORE: “Processing Someone Else’s Vision” [originally aired, Episode 003] – Episode 116
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Oct 04, 2019 |
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A Quick Tip From Brandi Sea: Live With It [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 115
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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AIGA Design Leaders Talk The Future of Designers with Brandi – Episode 114
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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It's Not About the Rabbit (embracing the journey & the process) - Episode 113
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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Book Design & Developing an Eye for Quality – Episode 112
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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Double Encore from Episodes 41 & 49 – Episode 111
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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BOOK REVIEW: “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair – Episode 110
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Be A Typographer [sabbatical week] – Episode 109
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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The Fine Line Between Inspiration & Stealing – Episode 108
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Aug 02, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Karin Hibma-Cronan on Design Strategy & Clarity – Episode 107
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Jul 27, 2019 |
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Inspiration on the Road (Part 2) – Episode 106
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Jul 12, 2019 |
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The Worst Thing About Design – Episode 105
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Jul 06, 2019 |
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Inspiration on the Road (Part 1) – Episode 104
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Jun 28, 2019 |
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Brandi’s Interview on SocialLinus – Episode 103
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Jun 23, 2019 |
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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Study History [sabbatical week] – Episode 102
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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ENCORE: “Six Degrees of Graphic Design” [originally aired 2.16.17] – Episode 101
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Our Hundredth Episode Celebration!!! – Episode 100
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Jun 02, 2019 |
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The Power of Why? – Episode 099
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May 26, 2019 |
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Is “Good Enough” Good, When it Comes to Design? – Episode 098
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May 16, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Behind the Brand Strategy for Pro Soccer Team New Mexico United – Episode 097
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May 09, 2019 |
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How to Find Your Voice As a Designer – Episode 096
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May 02, 2019 |
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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Make Playlists [sabbatical week] – Episode 95
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Emily Cretella on The Importance of Owning Your Mother Hustle – Episode 094
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Apr 19, 2019 |
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What is Hierarchy & How Can You Use It to Take Control of Your Designs – Episode 093
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Apr 12, 2019 |
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THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Darren Booth on Developing His Style & Transitioning to New Creative Technologies – Episode 091
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Mar 29, 2019 |
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THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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THE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 089
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Mar 14, 2019 |
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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087
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Mar 05, 2019 |
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THE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086
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Mar 04, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life – Episode 085
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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THE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084
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Feb 14, 2019 |
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THE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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Key Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082
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Jan 31, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Creator-Designer Mike McQuade on Style, Freelancing, and Hard Work – Episode 081
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Jan 25, 2019 |
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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Have a Purpose [sabbatical week] – Episode 80
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Jan 18, 2019 |
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Bringing Your Year Into Focus (themes, goals, & motivations) – Episode 079
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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Best of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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INTERVIEW: Author Liz Fosslien on Emotions in the Workplace – Episode 077
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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Five Ways to Become a Better Typographer – Episode 076
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Dec 20, 2018 |
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A Christmas Gift Wish List For Creatives – Episode 075
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Dec 13, 2018 |
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Why Sharing Imperfect Work is a Good Thing – Episode 074
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Dec 06, 2018 |
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Encore: “Some Tips for Creative Focus” (originally aired 4.03.17) – Episode 073
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Nov 30, 2018 |
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Stretching Your Skills & Knowing Your Limits – Episode 072
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Nov 22, 2018 |
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Why Every Team Needs a(n) Art or Creative Director- Episode 071
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Nov 16, 2018 |
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Practical Strategies for Getting & Staying Motivated – Episode 070
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 2) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 069
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Nov 02, 2018 |
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INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 1) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 068
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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The Thing About Creating Your Own Opportunities – Episode 067
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Oct 19, 2018 |
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What Makes a Good Podcast Cover Design (Guest Co-Host Lindsey Maestas) – Episode 066
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Oct 05, 2018 |
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Is There One Right Answer for Design Problems? – Episode 065
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Sep 28, 2018 |
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Creative Plagiarism, Ethics, and Inspiration – Episode 064
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Sep 20, 2018 |
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How to Define Your Audience – Episode 063
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Sep 13, 2018 |
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Who We Design for vs. How We Design – Episode 062
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Sep 07, 2018 |
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A Closer Look at How Brandi Got Her “Start” – Episode 061
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Aug 30, 2018 |
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Dreams, Fears, and Following Creative Pursuits- Episode 060
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Aug 17, 2018 |
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A Mid-Year Chat About Logo Trends – Episode 059
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Aug 10, 2018 |
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How To Deal with Imposter Syndrome – Episode 058
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Aug 04, 2018 |
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Do You (Really) Need a Design Degree? – Episode 057
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Jul 27, 2018 |
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Instinct & Creating Like a Child – Episode 056
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Jul 06, 2018 |
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Thoughts on the City of San Francisco – Episode 055
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Mar 09, 2018 |
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Some Creative Tools I Carry Everywhere – Episode 054
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Mar 01, 2018 |
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Happy Birthday Design Speaks – Episode 053
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Feb 22, 2018 |
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Encore: “Never Trust Your First Idea” (originally aired 3.23.17) – Episode 052
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Feb 15, 2018 |
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What The Heck Is Speck Work? – Episode 051
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Feb 08, 2018 |
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Equal But Different: Thoughts on Gender Bias in Creative Spaces – Episode 050
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Feb 05, 2018 |
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On Judging Books by Their Covers – Episode 049
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Jan 26, 2018 |
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INTERVIEW: Hugh Weber on Designing Community – Episode 048
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Jan 18, 2018 |
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Real Tips for Processing Your Goals – Episode 047
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Jan 11, 2018 |
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Top 3 Guest Clips of 2017 – Episode 046
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Jan 04, 2018 |
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2017 Look Back at Our Favorites – Episode 045
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Dec 28, 2017 |
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Gift Ideas for Designers & Creatives – Episode 044
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Dec 22, 2017 |
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How Creatives Can Deal with Fear – Episode 043
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Dec 14, 2017 |
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Why Collecting Things Is Important – Episode 042
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Dec 07, 2017 |
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When To Scrap Ideas and Start Over – Episode 041
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Nov 30, 2017 |
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Where You Can Find Inspiration (and how to use it) – Episode 040
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Nov 16, 2017 |
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Making Lists & Taking Breaks – Episode 039
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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How to Give & Get Better Design Feedback – Episode 038
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Nov 03, 2017 |
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Are There Really Clients from Hell? – Episode 037
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Oct 26, 2017 |
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When I Realized I Needed a Process – Episode 036
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Oct 19, 2017 |
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Defining Your Personal Brand – Episode 035
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Oct 14, 2017 |
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The Difference Between Logos & Branding – Episode 034
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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Real Life Time Management – Episode 033
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Sep 28, 2017 |
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More Tips on Research – Episode 032
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Sep 21, 2017 |
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Tips for Researching (Part 1) – Episode 031
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Sep 15, 2017 |
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Must-Have Mindsets for Designers – Episode 030
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Sep 07, 2017 |
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The Magical Mystery Box of Design – Episode 029
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Aug 31, 2017 |
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Why Use Color in Branding – Episode 028
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Aug 24, 2017 |
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The Quick-ish New York Recap- Episode 027
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Aug 17, 2017 |
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INTERVIEW: Jason Bacher of GFDA in New York City – Episode 026
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Aug 10, 2017 |
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Graphic Designer or Graphic Artist, What’s the Difference? – Episode 025
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Aug 03, 2017 |
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A Little Bit About Type & Inspiration – Episode 024
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Jul 20, 2017 |
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How to Handle Creative Discouragement – Episode 023
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Jul 13, 2017 |
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What Creatives Can Learn from the Hipster Mindset – Episode 022
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Jul 06, 2017 |
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INTERVIEW: Leatrice Eiseman, International Color Expert at Pantone – Episode 021
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Jun 29, 2017 |
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Type or Image, Which is More Important? – Episode 020
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Jun 22, 2017 |
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INTERVIEW: Designer Tim Brown – Episode 019
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Jun 15, 2017 |
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Do Your Design Tools Matter? – Episode 018
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Jun 08, 2017 |
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INTERVIEW: Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen – Episode 017
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Jun 01, 2017 |
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Why It’s Really Ok to Say No to Clients – Episode 016
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May 25, 2017 |
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Picturing Your Ideal Target Audience – Episode 015
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May 18, 2017 |
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The Truth About Designers & Math – Episode 014
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May 11, 2017 |
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Discomfort. Growth. Meaning, & Stuff – Episode 013
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May 04, 2017 |
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Some Ways a Designer Can Grow – Episode 012
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Apr 27, 2017 |
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How Does Good Design Draw You In – Episode 011
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Apr 20, 2017 |
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Be Inspired and Design without Copying – Episode 010
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Apr 13, 2017 |
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Designers, Collaboration, Selfishness, and Ego – Episode 009
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Apr 06, 2017 |
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Some Tips for Creative Focus – Episode 008
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Mar 30, 2017 |
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Never Trust Your First Idea – Episode 007
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Mar 23, 2017 |
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Designing and Staying True to You – Episode 006
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Mar 16, 2017 |
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Do Places Impact Our Designs & Creative Mindset? – Episode 005
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Mar 09, 2017 |
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The Most Annoying Design Question – Episode 004
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Mar 02, 2017 |
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On Processing Someone Else’s Vision (getting into their head) – Episode 003
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Feb 23, 2017 |
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Six Degrees of Graphic Design – Episode 002
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Feb 16, 2017 |
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This is Design Speaks – Episode 001
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Feb 16, 2017 |