Obsessed With Design

Guy Geier is the Managing Partner of FXFOWLE Architects and was recently elected President of the American Institute of Architects in New York.  In this episode, we discuss: His views on the architecture industry. How architects can create more value for themselves in the marketplace. Architects' responsibilities in the industry. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

If you've paid attention to the world of design and advertising over the past 20 years, you have certainly seen Michael's work. You have undoubtedly read articles from him. You may have even watched a documentary that he was interviewed on. On this special episode of Obsessed With Design, Josh sits down with Michael to learn more about his life, his career, and his inspiration. You can follow him on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: How he got his start in the world of design. The founding of Pentagram, and what the world of Pentagram is like today. His favorite projects and stories from the last 30 years. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

David Carson is an American graphic designer, art director and surfer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography. After you've listened to our interview, check out his Ted Talk.  In this episode, we: Talk about his view on design today. Unpack misconceptions around his career. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Ken's journey has been as interesting as it is eclectic. His career started in a restaurant, but soon ventured into design. Today, he runs Little Jacket, a brand consultancy that focuses on helping high-growth startups leverage great design to take their business to the next level. In this episode, we talk about: How he got started as a snowboarding, screen printing designer. Taking a business from printing band posters to doing more profitable design work. Pivoting to a world of working with high-profile startups and high-growth companies. You can follow him on Twitter here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Kristian is currently a co-founder and partner at High Alpha - a Venture Studio that conceives, launches and scales enterprise technology companies. Prior to High Alpha, he founded Studio Science - a leading design + innovation consultancy that works with high-growth technology companies.

Jonathan Hess is a Principal and the President of Browning Day. Many landmarks in the city of Indianapolis are a testament to his ability to translate clients’ vision into one of a kind innovative design solutions that exceed expectations and stand the test of time. He is recognized for his design work on the International Orangutan Center at the Indianapolis Zoo, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indianapolis Museum of Art and additions to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In this episode, we discuss: His experience becoming a professional architect. His work on an amazing orangutan exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Tim Hickle is an author, marketer, and a singer of very silly songs. For the past two years, he's been leading our digital marketing efforts at MilesHerndon, as well as producing this podcast. After a year's worth of podcasts, we look back at some of our favorite episodes, learn about his new book, and sing some silly songs. You can follow him on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: Producing the Obsessed With Design podcast, including lessons he's learned and his favorite episodes. His book, and his best digital marketing advice. The MilesHerndon hold music, which he recorded. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

In 2006, Sean and Nicholas set out on a mission. They wanted to create their dream jobs, because no one else had created it for them. That's when they started The Bubble Project, a two-man design and illustration firm built on this foundation: good food, good music, good time. You can follow them on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: How they got their start in design. How they develop their ideas and aesthetic. Their most recent projects. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Don't call it a rebroadcast. In this episode, I sit down with one of my most popular guests for a second time. In this episode, I talk to Prescott Perez-Fox. Prescott is well-known for his creative work, especially in the realm of package design. You can follow him on Twitter here and subscribe to his podcast here. You can find show notes on our website at ObsessedShow.com.

Matt is the CEO and Founder of Verge, a tech startup community throughout the Midwest. He's also the host of the Powderkeg Podcast, a podcast focused on helping startups learn from established entrepreneurs. You can follow him on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: His early beginnings in the Orr Fellowship His failed attempts at a startup How Verge was never supposed to be a business His lessons learned from the inventor of voicemail Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

This episode is a bit different. In the spirit of the holidays, with a new year approaching, Josh sat down with himself to do a little reflection on the year that was. In this episode, he discusses: #ObsessedChallenge on Instagram - A side-project he's working on to re-ignite his creativity.  How he got into design and started his own branding agency. His inspiration and influences throughout his early career. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Aaron Draplin is a graphic designer, author, and founder of his own design studio, Draplin Design Co. Because of his incredible, inspiring work with some of the world's best brands, you've probably seen him on a million videos and podcasts already. That's why we went out of our way to find some fresh stories and fresh perspectives on his design career. You can follow his design studio on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: The grind of his speaking schedule and book promotion tour What he's learned in the last five years of his career Why he's chosen to keep his agency small and nimble when he could easily grow Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Based in Brooklyn, Douglas never intended to go to college. Today, he's the author of Creative Strategy and the Business of Design and he teaches online courses on design and business strategy. During our interview, we talk about his book, his educational series, and how he went from not intending to go to college to educating college kids himself. You can follow him on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: His inspiration for his book. How he started a digital department at his first agency. What he's most obsessed with now. You can get show notes at ObsessedShow.com.

James White, the founder of Signalnoise, is a visual artist, designer and speaker living in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. He makes posters, prints and all kinds of cool stuff. He is, among other things, obsessed with the 80's and visual synthwave art. In this episode, we discuss: His origins, The importance of drawing, His current setup, and How he finds some of his best clients. You can follow him on Twitter here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Khoi Vinh is a graphic designer, blogger, and former Design Director for The New York Times, where he worked from January 2006 until July 2010. Fast Company named Vinh one of "The 50 Most Influential Designers in America" in September 2011. Today, he is the Principal Designer at Adobe, Design Chair of Wildcard, and co-founder of Kidpost. You can follow him on Twitter here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Julian Stubbs is an international brand strategist and has worked with brand and identity projects for clients such as Stockholm, where he was involved with creating the positioning of the city as The Capital of Scandinavia. His book Wish You Were Here documents this work as well as the issues involved in major place branding projects. You can follow him on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss: His decision to launch a "cloud-based" agency. How his agency continues to succeed with zero employees. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Lauren Hom is a California-born, formerly Brooklyn-based designer and letterer who's currently traveling the world. Known for her bright color palettes and playful letterforms, Lauren has created work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. You can follow her on Instagram here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

After our last discussion with Brian Collins, Chief Creative Officer of COLLINS, we couldn't wait to have him on again. Brian is our first ever repeat guest and this episode is full of fun stories, great advice, and more than a few name drops. Brian Collins is one of the world's leading voices in branding. He is a former professor and international speaker, and today he runs his own branding shop, COLLINS, which has worked with brands such as Coca Cola, Spotify, and FourSquare. You can follow him on Twitter here. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Joseph Szala is a restaurant brand strategist and the host of the design podcast Grits + Grids. We interviewed Joseph awhile back, and we liked him so much that Josh decided to go on his show and share his scariest client horror stories, just in time for Halloween. Please, go follow Grits + Grids on Twitter and subscribe to them in iTunes! It's a great podcast for designers of all skill levels. Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

We recorded this episode with Samuel a few months ago, but he just released a new line of bags in partnership with the J2 Collection, so we figured we would give him a plug and run back one of our favorite interviews. You can purchase one of his bags below... http://thej2collection.com/t/brame Today, Samuel E Vázquez wears many hats. He is an artist, a designer, and an educator, to name a few. In the early days, however, he was known by a different name - "Brame," his graffiti tag. Today, his art has evolved past the street and into some of the most recognizable spots in the Midwest. His work has lived in the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and the NCAA Hall of Champions. In this episode, we discuss: Samuel's path from Puerto Rico to New York City and, eventually, to Indianapolis. His view on "street art," and why he rebels against the word "graffiti." How a week-long suspension in high school set him on the path to becoming a widely-respected artist. Show notes are available at Obsesse