INTERVIEW: Behind the Brand Strategy for Pro Soccer Team New Mexico United – Episode 097
This week we are talking to Sam Maclay and Zak Rutledge of 3 Advertising in Albuquerque about the brand strategy behind the incredible work they did for pro soccer team, the New Mexico United. Stay tuned for some insight and a peek behind the scenes of […]
How to Find Your Voice As a Designer – Episode 096
This week Brandi and Michelle are taking a leaf out of Sean Wes’s book and recovering the topic of, how to hear your own voice when you are working for someone else. Brandi and Michelle encourage fellow creatives that it’s okay for you to have […]
A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Make Playlists [sabbatical week] – Episode 95
This Sabbatical week we are sharing some audio from a past YouTube episode on music and the role it plays in your creativity.
INTERVIEW: Emily Cretella on The Importance of Owning Your Mother Hustle – Episode 094
This week we had the opportunity to interview Emily Cretella on The Importance of Owning Your Mother Hustle. This was an amazing conversation with Emily about how she started her business Cursive Content and her side project Mother Hustle, and the importance of being a creative […]
What is Hierarchy & How Can You Use It to Take Control of Your Designs – Episode 093
This week we are talking about what hierarchy is and how you can use it to be an active, effective designer.
THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092
THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the sixth and final episode in the series! Brandi gives an in-depth look at […]
INTERVIEW: Darren Booth on Developing His Style & Transitioning to New Creative Technologies – Episode 091
This week we have a great interview with Canadian designer, illustrator, letterer, Darren Booth. He’s here to talk to us about the process of developing his own style and what he did to get the jobs he really wants.
THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090
THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fifth installment and Brandi goes over the sketching phase […]
THE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 089
It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fourth installment of this series where we cover research and collecting style references. We are going in order step by step so if […]
A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88
We are on a sabbatical week so here’s a quick tip from Brandi Sea. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks!
INTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087
This week we interviewed James Victore for a special bonus episode! He talks about his new book, how weirdness is a gift and why he doesn’t think about how he wants to be remembered. You’re welcome.
THE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086
It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This is part 2 of the word map part of the process with more examples and more in-depth detail on how to make it work.
INTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life – Episode 085
This week we had the incredible opportunity to interview one of Brandi’s creative heroes, Scott Belsky. He is the co-founder of Behance, Adobe’s Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Creative Cloud. He is here to talk about his new book, “The Messy Middle”, the future […]
THE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084
It’s week 2 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. We’re covering the topic of word maps, mind maps, mind searches, what are they and how can you use them to guide your designs? Get out your notebooks and prepare for more insight into her secret […]
THE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083
This week we FINALLY start our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. Get out your notebooks and prepare for some insight into her secret sauce to making your best work.
Key Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082
This week Michelle and Brandi talk about the significance of the support of those key people you have around you. We also talk a bit about our Patreon and how you can support us 🙂
INTERVIEW: Creator-Designer Mike McQuade on Style, Freelancing, and Hard Work – Episode 081
This week we interviewed conceptual creator and editorial designer Mike McQuade. We talk about everything from how he got started in the editorial space to whether or not he thinks he fits a certain “style”. It’s a fun and very useful interview!
A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Have a Purpose [sabbatical week] – Episode 80
We are on a sabbatical week and we are starting something new. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks!
Bringing Your Year Into Focus (themes, goals, & motivations) – Episode 079
This week we have a great conversation about all our themes, goals, and motivations for the coming year and the benefits of reflection. Happy 2019, cheers to new things!
Best of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078
This week we feature clips from four of our favorite episodes of 2018. From Hugh Weber to Brandi & Michelle talking about gender bias, we hope you enjoy the recap and thanks for sticking with us this year!
INTERVIEW: Author Liz Fosslien on Emotions in the Workplace – Episode 077
This week we had the awesome opportunity to interview author Liz Fosslien about her book “No Hard Feelings”. Stay tuned for this incredible conversation and be sure to check out the book!Â
Five Ways to Become a Better Typographer – Episode 076
This week we get to answer a question from a listener on how to be a better typographer, and we are so excited about it!Â
A Christmas Gift Wish List For Creatives – Episode 075
This week we have a blast talking about all sorts of fun, interesting, and useful gifts for that creative in your life (or for yourself)! Stay tuned for some value and a little bit of nonsense.
Why Sharing Imperfect Work is a Good Thing – Episode 074
This week we wanted to talk about why it’s a good thing to share your imperfect work. Thanks for joining us!
Encore: “Some Tips for Creative Focus” (originally aired 4.03.17) – Episode 073
This is an encore episode from way back on staying motivated. ENJOY!