What Creatives Can Learn from the Hipster Mindset – Episode 022
This week we approach the ever-ubiquitous word “hipster”. What is a hipster and what can we, as creatives (or normal people) learn from them to be better at what we do? 2:00 Reminiscing about Leatrice Eisemen! 2:30 Michelle’s Week: Lots of filming and sun! 3:33 Tanning sucks. It’s bad for your skin, it fades your […]
INTERVIEW: Leatrice Eiseman, International Color Expert at Pantone – Episode 021
On this weeks episode we interview the one and only Leatrice Eiseman! She is the director of the Pantone Color Institute and an actual, international color expert! She is from Seattle, travels the world, and has written 10 books! 4:05 First question! What does Leatrice tell people when she’s sitting on an airplane and she […]
Type or Image, Which is More Important? – Episode 020
This week Brandi and Michelle talk about which came first, the image, or the type? And which one matters more…?
INTERVIEW: Designer Tim Brown – Episode 019
“Entrepreneurship is like eating glass!!!”
Do Your Design Tools Matter? – Episode 018
This week is our shortest episode ever. So far. Michelle and Brandi talk about design tools and whether it’s the tool or the user that’s actually important.
INTERVIEW: Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen – Episode 017
This week we have special guest interview. The one and only Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen (yes, the very same Vesperteen that is our podcast song) joins us. In addition to being a talented and brilliant musician, he is also and incredible designer and he has a lot of stuff to say.
Why It’s Really Ok to Say No to Clients – Episode 016
This week Michelle wants to know when (if ever) it is okay to just say no when asked to design something, firing clients, and how Brandi is really the “Simon” of design critique. 1:20 Thanks Matt Kearney for listening!! <3 2:11 Michelle got to go a concert! Train, O.A.R., & Natasha Bedingfield. Sooooo cool. 3:14 Netflix […]
Picturing Your Ideal Target Audience – Episode 015
This week Michelle wanted to “hardcore wing it” and talk to Brandi a bit about picturing her own audience for the stuff she does and how other people can try to figure it out. Katy Perry apparently has new music too Harry Styles… wow. Michelle and her husband […]
The Truth About Designers & Math – Episode 014
This week we get a little carried away talking but stick with us and you’ll be shocked to learn how designers actually use math. 13 Reasons Why Penny Dreadful Blindside Album Art Trends this Week via @BrandiSea on Instagram Ugmonk Newsletter is the one Brandi Couldn’t Remember Sylvan Esso Seagulls on YouTube (thanks to Brandi’s […]
Discomfort. Growth. Meaning, & Stuff – Episode 013
This week is an epic recap of our trip to design-centric Austin and Brandi’s experience at Rancho Victore for his Creative Retreat. 1:33 THIS EPISODE HAS PURE GOLD! 1:40 You’re about to get the 411 on everything James Victore. You’re in for a real treat – and a really long podcast. 😀 1:47 […]
Some Ways a Designer Can Grow – Episode 012
This is our longest episode ever (so far), we decided to just keep talking because there’s just so much to say about our week; including Michelle’s question about growing as an artist. 1:12 This just in: Next week will be Episode 13. A complete bakers dozen. (also, we’re dorks) 1:33 Brandi was selling her own […]
How Does Good Design Draw You In – Episode 011
This week Michelle wants to know what exactly it is that makes good design attractive to people. 1:02 What did Michelle do what the color inspiration from ep 10? She definitely just bought an outfit when she wasn’t supposed to. :/ 2:12 If Michelle is watching color or dresses, it’s because it’s laundry day. Surprise! […]
Be Inspired and Design without Copying – Episode 010
This week Michelle wants to know how to create something without accidentally plagiarizing someone else’s work.
Designers, Collaboration, Selfishness, and Ego – Episode 009
This week Michelle asks, “What are some things to keep in mind when working with others?” Brandi shares two key thoughts on how to collaborate with other creatives.
Some Tips for Creative Focus – Episode 008
There’s a ton of value packed into this one, so you may want to listen to it a few times. This week we talk about ways to stay motivated to keep up the work required to be creative.
Never Trust Your First Idea – Episode 007
This week we will talk about why your first idea usually sucks. Nope, every idea that comes to you is not gold, so buckle up.
Designing and Staying True to You – Episode 006
Brandi: “Are we teaching our students to be accolade minded. Is that what we design for: a pat on the back? Is that what we’re here for, or are we supposed to be doing something better than that?”
Do Places Impact Our Designs & Creative Mindset? – Episode 005
On today’s episode we’re going to be talking about places and the effect that they have on the creative mindset and how we design. 1:45 The Oscars. Did you see that craziness? Check it here. 3:21 We’re not superstitious. We’re tinystitious. 4:33 Does anyone else just choose C on tests if they don’t […]
The Most Annoying Design Question – Episode 004
This week Michelle braces herself to ask Brandi Sea, “what program do you use to make your designs?”. It might sound design snobby but please bear with us and listen to the logic behind why this question is so frustrating for designers.
On Processing Someone Else’s Vision (getting into their head) – Episode 003
This week we address what it’s like to bring another person’s idea to life. 1:40 We’re off to a rocky start. Feeling a bit loopy. 2:20 Brandi’s favorite color is red and sea green. She doesn’t like to wear red, but she loves the color. 3:27 Is black a color? It depends on if you’re […]
Six Degrees of Graphic Design – Episode 002
Episode 2: Six Degrees of Graphic Design how graphic design is influenced by other forms of design What does La La Land have to do with Design? What kind of designs are there? TRANSCRIPTION Speaker 1: 00:03 Welcome to design speaks. This lovely podcast is brought to you by a […]
This is Design Speaks – Episode 001
This is Design Speaks – Ep 1 An introduction to this Design podcast: Who we are and why we are doing this Show Notes: :52 Elevator Pitch… sort of… Michelle and Brandi introduce each other. Brandi is a graphic designer. “Design makes the world prettier.” Michelle is a production assistant for a team of videographers. […]