Synopsis
A series of interviews with creators. We take a close look into our process and find what makes us move. Hosted by Cesar Contreras.
Episodes
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The Noun Project - Communicating With Symbols
10/03/2016 Duration: 26minThe Noun Project is an enormous catalog of symbols that are created and uploaded by designers around the world. With millions of users, the Noun Project is arguably the biggest resource to find symbols on the web. In this episode, we talk to Edward Boatman and Geremy Mumenthaler about what the Noun Project is and why it’s such a valuable resource. Read and find links at http://pencilvspixel.com/noun-project
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Yani & Guille - Designing the Identity for a Country-Wide Event
20/02/2016 Duration: 22minDesigners and letterers, Yani and Guille, talk about making the bold identity for Masticar food festival. For images, links, and a full transcription of this episode: pencilvspixel.com/yaniandguille Get the FREE book: pencilvspixel.com/list
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Linda Liukas - Publishing a childrens book to learn to code
24/01/2016 Duration: 35minLinda Liukas is author and illustrator of Hello Ruby, a children's book about the world of computers. She is co-founder of Rails Girls, a worldwide movement that teaches women programming in more than 200 cities. For images, links, and to read this conversation: pencilvspixel.com/linda-liukas Get the FREE book: pencilvspixel.com/list
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Scout Books & XOXO Festival - Making Conference Guidebooks
16/01/2016 Duration: 22minpencilvspixel.com/scout-books
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Jean Jullien - The power of illustration
07/01/2016 Duration: 33minJean Jullien is a french graphic designer currently living and workin in London. His work ranges from graphic design and illustration to photography, video, vinyl figurines, books, installations, posters, clothing and so much more. His work is colorful, raw and oftentimes humorous. This is one of the most inspiring interviews on Pencil vs Pixel and will definitely make you want to come back for more! For images, links and a full transcription of this conversation: pencilvspixel.com/jean-jullien
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Debbie Millman - Leader of the design community
19/12/2015 Duration: 33minShow notes, links, images and to read this conversation: pencilvspixel.com/debbiemillman Get the FREE book! pencilvspixel.com/list
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Will Bryant - Illustration & design
04/12/2015 Duration: 44minShow notes, links, images and to read this conversation: pencilvspixel.com/will-bryant Hop on the list and get the FREE book: pencilvspixel.com/list
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Jonnie Hallman - Helping Freelancers Keep their Peace of Mind
26/11/2015 Duration: 43minJonnie Hallman is a designer, developer and founder of Cushion, an app that helps freelancers manage their unpredictable schedules and brings calm to unsteady income. Jonnie, a.k.a Destroy Today, has worked as a designer/developer with companies such as Adobe, Dropbox and FiftyThree on impressive projects. To read this conversation, show notes and links: pencilvspixel.com/destroytoday Get the FREE book: pencilvspixel.com/list
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Mig Reyes - The power of asking
20/11/2015 Duration: 42minMig Reyes talks about the importance of becoming an ambassador for your community. He also talks about the power of simply asking. pencilvspixel.com/migreyes Get the FREE book: pencilvspixel.com/list
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Coppertail Brewing Co. & Spark Branding Process
12/11/2015 Duration: 30minCoppertail Brewing Co. & Spark Details, images, and full transcription: pencilvspixel.com/coppertail Get the FREE book: pencilvspixel.com/list
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Stewart Scott-Curran - Design & illustration
29/10/2015 Duration: 45minSan Francisco-based Designer, Stewart Scott-Curran! Read this conversation and view Stewart's work: http://pencilvspixel.com/stewart-scott-curran Get the FREE book: http://pencilvspixel.com/list
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Alonzo Felix - Typography & Work/Life Balance (1.0)
18/06/2015 Duration: 39minAlonzo Felix of Alonzo Felix Studio is a designer with many talents. We talk about good use of typography and the importance of work/life balance. a lonzofelix.com twitter.com/alonzofelix
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Marc Johns - Drawing Seriously (1.0)
21/05/2015 Duration: 42minMarc Johns is an illustrator based in Victoria, British Columbia. his illustrative work is whimsical, often accompanied by witty words. Marc tells us his background story, what led him to a career in illustration, how he works and reminds us to have fun with what we do. He recently published a book titled The Daily Artist. it’s a drawing journal for anyone young and old. http://www.marcjohns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marcjohnsart/ https://twitter.com/marcjohns
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Jeff Sheldon of Ugmonk (1.0)
22/04/2015 Duration: 23minAs a thank you, Jeff releases a limited edition anniversary series that includes unique items which are both, stylish and memorable. Jeff just celebrated Ugmonk’s 6th year anniversary and to commemorate it, he released only 200 six year anniversary sets, total. It was a big success, selling out fast. Jeff Sheldon: ugmonk.com twitter.com/ugmonk
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Andy Mcmillan - Don't give advice. Give support. (1.0)
15/04/2015 Duration: 46minAndy Mcmillan is an event organizer, publisher and designer living and working in Portland, Oregon. He publishes The Manual, a design journal for the web, and organizes XOXO Festival, an art and technology festival in Portland. He previously organized Build, a design conference in Belfast, Ireland. twitter.com/andymcmillan
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Carson Ellis - Taking it Slow (1.0)
09/04/2015 Duration: 26minAcclaimed artist Carson Ellis talks to us about her new book, Home. A a beautiful picture book about different homes. Her work can be seen in albums by The Decemberists and publications such as The New Yorker. She is author of the New York Times best selling book series, The Wildwood Chronicles, which she collaborated on with her husband, Colin Meloy. carsonellis.com
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Analog Note Taking with Mike Rohde, Joey Cofone and Gabriel Shalom (1.0)
01/04/2015 Duration: 32minWhen I interview guests on the show, I consciously take notes by hand, usually with a Field Notes notebook and other times with pad or sketchbook. I do it because it helps me retain information much better and faster. There have been many studies proving that writing things down helps with retention. Our three guests talk about the importance of physically writing down your ideas and creations. Mike Rohde: rohdesign.com Joey Cofone: baronfig.com Gabriel Sholom: betabook.co
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These Are Things - Start from a place of fun and creativity (1.0)
18/03/2015 Duration: 35minJen Adrion and Omar Noory are the design and illustration duo known as These Are Things. They talk about their ups and downs, challenges they face as designers, business owners, how they manage client work and ship products and lot’s more. thesearethings.com
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Drew Wilson - Building and Simplifying (1.0)
11/03/2015 Duration: 29minDrew Wilson is designer, developer and entrepreneur who builds and sells digital products and services. He has built a multitude of products and shares his knowledge with us today. Some notable products that he has built: Plasso, which is an app that makes accepting payments easy, KidCam, an iPhone app for parents to enable a setting for their kids to take fun pictures with things like monster faces. And he is co-founder of Valio Con. drewwilson.com
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Jason Sturgill - Reach Out (1.0)
04/03/2015 Duration: 28minJason Sturgill an artist, curator and educator based in Portland, Oregon. He has a background in design, illustration and advertising. He is highly involved in the Portland art, illustration and design scene with years of experience in the fields. In a time when there was no Instagram and Flickr was just in its infancy, Jason and his wife founded The Wurst Gallery, an online gallery where they showcased sold the work of their favorite artists. The gallery became popular and was a place where Jason got to meet and work with talented artists from different parts of the world. jasonsturgill.com