Real Tips for Processing Your Goals – Episode 047
This week we tackle the New Year with some ideas and real tips on how to process your goals and figure out some ways to actually achieve them.
Top 3 Guest Clips of 2017 – Episode 046
This week is a sabbatical week so we put together a 10 minute episode with three clips from our top guests of 2017: Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen, Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute, and Tim Brown of Hook Agency. Enjoy these nuggets of wisdom!
2017 Look Back at Our Favorites – Episode 045
Happy (almost) New Year! This week Michelle and Brandi wanted to take a quick look back at the amazing things they did last year on this podcast and in their lives. Thanks so much for spending 2017 with us on Design Speaks!
Gift Ideas for Designers & Creatives – Episode 044
Since this is our right-before-Christmas episode, Michelle wanted to know what kinds of gifts to get for a Creative or Graphic Designer. Brandi might have a few ideas…
How Creatives Can Deal with Fear – Episode 043
This week Michelle wants to know how creatives can tackle their fears and if you wait until the very end of the podcast you’ll hear a bit about the Pantone Color of the Year 2018!
Why Collecting Things Is Important – Episode 042
This week Michelle wants to know about something Brandi wrote about in a blog post a few weeks back about why you shouldn’t trust a designer who doesn’t collect something… interesting. Stay tuned.
When To Scrap Ideas and Start Over – Episode 041
This week we talk about whether scrapping an idea happens and what to do when you hit dead ends in your process.
Where You Can Find Inspiration (and how to use it) – Episode 040
This week we have a special guest in studio and she wants to know where Brandi gets her inspiration and how she incorporates it into her work. Stay tuned for so much random and even more great info!
Making Lists & Taking Breaks – Episode 039
Welcome to our first ever “Sabbatical Episode”. Basically it’s a shorter episode with more of a quick tip. This week we talk about taking breaks and how making lists is a great way to stay consistent at practicing something new.
How to Give & Get Better Design Feedback – Episode 038
This week Michelle wants to know what are some good ways to take feedback. Brandi has tons of advice and tactics to share that are so super helpful and valuable…hoorays!
Are There Really Clients from Hell? – Episode 037
This week we have a special guest joining us who specifically requested that we do a Halloween episode. So this week we tackle the topic of clients from hell. It’s an entertaining one this week so here we go!
When I Realized I Needed a Process – Episode 036
This week we answer a question for Brandi from a listener, “When did you realize that you needed a process?” She talks about how she arrived at her current ideating, design/creative process and why. Enjoy!
Defining Your Personal Brand – Episode 035
This week we chat a little bit more about branding, but this time Michelle wants to know more about Brandi’s personal brand, BrandiSea. Brandi explains how she came to the brand she has, how it’s the most difficult thing she’s done, and why it works for her.
The Difference Between Logos & Branding – Episode 034
What the heck is the difference between a logo and branding? Michelle wants to know and this is where you’ll find the answer. And honestly, everyone needs to hear this episode.
Real Life Time Management – Episode 033
This week Michelle wants to know how Brandi handles ALL of the things she does in her life as an entrepreneur, mom, designer, teacher, and life-long learner. We unintentionally but amazingly come up with three “P’s” to help you with your time management also!
More Tips on Research – Episode 032
So now that you have an idea of HOW to research, when do you know if you’re done researching? Brandi answers on this week’s podcast. Stay tuned.
Tips for Researching (Part 1) – Episode 031
This week we answer a question from a listener on how Brandi does her research. There’s so much info that we had to answer in two separate episodes! This is part one of 2 episodes on RESEARCH! If you didn’t know, research is so very important… (Thus, the two-parter).
Must-Have Mindsets for Designers – Episode 030
This week Michelle is back and wants to know what some good mindsets might be for [design] students to have going into something new. Brandi get’s a little fired up so prepare yoursef!
The Magical Mystery Box of Design – Episode 029
Please welcome special guest co-host for the week, Dominic Sedillo!!! *applause and cheering*
Why Use Color in Branding – Episode 028
This week Michelle wants to understand a branding project Brandi has been working on. She thinks the logo was awesome in black and white and wants some explanation of why Brandi decided to add color to it. We also talk about fall, the OC, and of course, the Solar Eclipse. [clear-line] Find us on […]
The Quick-ish New York Recap- Episode 027
This week is a bit off format but we honestly just wanted to get some New York trip off our chests and share with you some of our experiences! Hope you enjoy 😉 [clear-line] Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea!: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any questions you […]
INTERVIEW: Jason Bacher of GFDA in New York City – Episode 026
This week we have a super special show in store for you, an interview FROM NEW YORK with Jason Bacher
Graphic Designer or Graphic Artist, What’s the Difference? – Episode 025
This week Brandi’s husband Kenny is sitting in for Michelle. Things might get weird, stay tuned!
A Little Bit About Type & Inspiration – Episode 024
Michelle wants to know some stuff about type and who Brandi looks to for inspiration for type, or letters, or typography, or.. ..lettering? It’s a fun time you guys.
How to Handle Creative Discouragement – Episode 023
Michelle went to a creative event this week and wants to know what tips Brandi has for creatives who are feeling low or discouraged that they won’t ever have another good idea. :50 Michelle’s week! 1:00 Michelle went to a “creative night” with special guest Propaganda. 1:25 Check this dude out. Seriously. Smart guy, amazing […]