Obsessed With Design

Eric Kass - Funnel I was fortunate enough to catch up with Eric at his home in Indianapolis. We're trying out some new audio gear for these in-person chats, so let us know what you think. According to Eric's website, Funnel provides bespoke branding, identity & package design for artisanal food/beverage, boutique products, emerging technologies & artistic services from start-ups to large corporations & in-house design departments around the globe. Subscribe on iTunes

From Design Matters to 99% Invisible, and a few you may have never heard of, these are some of the design podcasts I'm most obsessed with right now. If you're trying to connect with the best designers, architects, thinkers, and speakers in the design industry, there's no better way to get inside these professionals' heads than to catch them on tape. And while the guest can certainly make for a great episode, each of these hosts offer a unique take on the podcast format. So in the end, no matter your personal tastes, you're bound to love one of my favorite design podcasts. Subscribe on iTunes. 

Jason and I discuss his former role at the NEA, the role of creative placemaking, and how he is embarking on a journey to redesign the largest design school in the world.  Subscribe on iTunes. 

As I say goodbye to my time at MilesHerndon and embark on a new adventure, it's fun to think back to how it all began. It’s always been easier for me to see ten years down the road than to know for sure what’s next.  This is the story of where it all began. You can also find the print version on Medium.

A special part two conversation with the author of “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design”   Today on Obsessed with Design we have a special second conversation with one of our most popular past guests, Douglas Davis. Douglas is the author of “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design”, Digital Marketer, Freelance Art and Creative Director, and Advertising & Design Educator.   Douglas and I talk about his new video series, and the role fear plays in the creative process.   Subscribe on iTunes

Welcome Alex Wier and Daniel Stewart, Creative Director and Studio Director (respectively) and founders of Wier Stewart, an advertising agency located in Augusta Georgia. Subscribe on iTunes Join our email list at ObsessedShow.com

91 - Andrew Shorten, Adobe Andrew Shorten is Senior Director of Product Management for Adobe XD at Adobe. He is passionate about improving the quality, richness, and value of digital experiences. Andrew previously developed user interfaces for government and enterprise customers while working at Fujitsu. He has since worked for Macromedia, Microsoft, and Adobe, where he has engaged with designers, developers, digital agencies, and organizations to help them deliver engaging web, mobile and desktop experiences. Andrew and I unpack his origin story, the importance of prototyping in UX design, and his role in Adobe XD. Subscribe via iTunes and visit ObsessedShow.com for show notes.

Natalie and I discuss how she sold her interior design practice and became CEO of A Design Partnership, she works with a large distributed agency team to help with marketing, branding, and design. 

89 - Best of Design Podcasters, Part I Tips from Chris Do, Stephan Ango, Prescott Perez-Fox, and Matt Hunckler   Subscribe via iTunes and visit ObsessedShow.com for show notes.

Josh’s passion for design began as a kid doodling logos and brainstorming jingles on the piano for different brands. He didn’t realize graphic design was a career path until high school, when he took a class that taught him about 2D v. 3D design. After working for IBM and running his own business for eighteen years he would eventually become the first design producer in product at Twitter. Mentioned in this episode:  Origin story Startnership Twitter Best professional moments   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Randy attended Indiana University (I won’t hold it against him) and began the first decade of his career in Chicago. Eventually, he was led back to Indy and began working as a design partner for DeveloperTown. For lack of a better way of saying it, he’s completely obsessed with design.  Mentioned in this episode:  Origin story DeveloperTown What makes great designers and clients   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Paula has worn many hats throughout her career. Today, she's working on some incredibly cool projects. Get a sneak peek in this interview! Mentioned in this episode:  Paula's Wikipedia Page Pentagram Paula's TED Talk Shake Shack Rebrand Snap Kitchen BQX High Line   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Stacey Dyer is currently the Creative Strategist for iZotope, where audio software products are developed to enable and inspire creativity. While managing a new brand landscape, Stacey pushes the team to go beyond their usual boundaries through lean practices, as well as process discovery and customer validation. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey to publishing her first book, AstroWed. Her favorite parts working for Loctite. Her brief stint owning a cake bake shop. You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Kelly always enjoyed creating artwork. However, growing up in Iowa there weren’t too many opportunities to pursue it, that’s what led him to the Art Center College of Design. After earning his degree in Advertising Illustration he began working at print shop as he built-up his freelance clients. Now he works solely freelance, and in his free time you can catch him jamming out in his “one man band,” Hume and the Humanoids.   In this episode, we discuss: How he got into design Lettering for MLB Advice to designers You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

During Karen's childhood she would sit at the kitchen table and hear discussions swirl around her about business. These conversations placed an entrepreneurial spirit in her. After 15 years in the banking industry she changed her focus to home staging. Her purpose is simple, help bring people’s “vision to reality.”   In this episode, we discuss: Origin story  Her purpose Designing Spaces  Her Book  You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

After college Betsy Helmuth packed up her bags and “angry cat” to pursue a career in painting and acting in the Big Apple. Later she would discover that her true calling was interior design on a budget. Her mission is simple, to change lives through the dynamic of a household, and she does just that with her business, Affordable Interior Design.    In this episode, we discuss: Origin story What her days look like What makes a great client Ins and outs of interior design    You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

In middle school Mackey Saturday’s mother told him he should pursue graphic design, but at the time he thought the art form was reserved for artistic “cheaters.” Later he would go onto to earn a degree in fine arts with a concentration in metalsmithing. After school he realized he could take art and turn it into something valuable and objective, which led him into design where he became the design principal at Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv.   In this episode, we discuss: Origin story Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv The best clients Design heroes   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Paul Sahre started his path in design at Kent State University. After working in a few different agencies he realized as a lone wolf he should begin his own independent practice, Office of Paul Sahre.   In this episode, we discuss: Office of Paul Sahre Being married to a designer Designing book covers What he’s most obsessed with today   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Ian Paget landed into design, oddly, through a warehouse job. After being recognized by the owner as “good at drawing” he began creating promotional posters for their sales team. From there he self-taught himself Adobe Indesign and his career took off. Now he works as the lead creative designer at Advansys Ecommerce Solutions and a freelancer for Logo Geek.   In this episode, we discuss: Origin story Logo Geek His podcast Freelancing and agency   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Born and raised a southerner, Christian discovered design during his final years at University of North Carolina. Following his design epiphany he headed to the Portfolio Center in Atlanta to brush up on the skills he needed to become an expert designer. After taking a brief stint for an internship with Pentagram in New York City, he headed down to Austin, fell in love with the city, and began his own agency, Helms Workshop.   In this episode, we discuss: Origin story Work in the beer industry  Internship with Michael Bierut Helms Workshop Proudest moment as a designer   You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.