Amy and Jennifer Hood

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Amy and Jennifer Hood

April 24, 2017

Amy and Jennifer Hood - Founders of Hoodzpah

These two are not only brilliant creatives and founders of a branding firm, they're also twins.

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Hoodzpah Design

Odds and Sods

Amy and Jennifer's CreativeMornings Talk

Creative South

Amy and Jennifer's Design Heroes

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James Biber

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James Biber

April 10, 2017

Partner, Biber Architects

James Biber is an architect and partner in the firm Biber Architects, based in New York. James is responsible many of his firms most notable projects. 

Biber's most recent project is the USA Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015. Biber’s career has also included the design of the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, 2008; oceanfront houses in Montauk, NY; a restoration of the 1934 Sten-Frenke house in Santa Monica, by Richard Neutra; along with projects at Celebration, Florida; store, suites and lounges in the Arizona Cardinals Football Stadium (by Peter Eisenman) in Phoenix, Arizona; Headquarters for the Muzak corporation in Fort Mill, SC.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His background
  • How he got into the world of architecture with a background in art in science
  • What he's most obsessed with today

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Karen Kurycki

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Karen Kurycki

April 3, 2017

AKA CMYKaren

Meet a woman who shows her true (water) colors through her activism...

Karen Kurycki is a designer/illustrator in Jacksonville, FL. Design is her passion and she loves to combine illustration with design in her commercial work. You can follow her on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Her attraction to water color
  • Why she loves water color as a medium
  • Some of her recent projects in the social activism space

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    James Connelly

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    James Connelly

    March 27, 2017

    Emmy-Award-Winning Set Designer, Founder of JPConnelly

    He's literally setting the stage for "Bill Nye Saves The World"

    James has worked as a production designer, art director, and set decorator since moving to Los Angeles from New Jersey after he graduated college in the early 2000's. He founded the creative design company JPConnelly at the age of 30, where he serves as the principal creative force and production designer.

    JPConnelly boasts an eclectic resume that includes 48 TV shows, 10 live awards events, nine feature films and 50+ digital integrations. In addition to work in the entertainment industry, JPConnelly also produces events and activations for companies like Twitter, Snapchat, and Dubsmash, where the company uses experiential production design and storytelling concepts and techniques to creative innovative environments.

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    Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr

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    Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr

    March 20, 2017

    Founders of Ello, Berger & Föhr

    Their social network, like this interview, is uncensored...

    Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr are the Founders of Berger & Föhr, a graphic design agency based out of Boulder, Colorado. They also recently started Ello, a social network designed to be censor-free. 

    Ello is the only network designed for creators, by creators. A robust and growing community of artists, designers, musicians, illustrators, photographers, architects, GIF makers - creators, who understand that our process, practice, values and passions can push the world forward in a better direction.

    Unlike the status quo advertising platforms that masquerade as social networks, Ello is not in business to harvest as much of your personal data and sell you as many ads as possible. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Ello has a legal mandate to never sell ads or personal data to third parties.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Their social network, Ello.
    • Why they have their agency on pause.
    • All of the challenges and joys of creating a product in the startup environment.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Rick Valicenti

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    Rick Valicenti

    March 13, 2017

    Founder and Design Director, Thirst

    He was big in the 90's...

    Rick Valicenti is the founder and design director of Thirst, a communication design practice providing design and immersive environments for high profile clients in the architectural, performing arts, and education communities.

    His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), resides in the permanent collections of the Yale and Columbia University libraries, Denver Art Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and has been published in The New York Times.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How he got started in design.
    • Connecting the dots from seemingly unconnected details about his career, to where he his today.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

    You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

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    Guy Geier

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    Guy Geier

    March 6, 2017

    President-Elect, American Institute of Architects New York

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Michael Bierut

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    Michael Bierut

    June 27, 2016

    Founder of Design Observer, Principal at Pentagram

    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.

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    David Carson

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    David Carson

    February 20, 2017

    Design Legend

    Meet the man whose aesthetic defined "Grunge Typography."

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Ken Hejduk

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    Ken Hejduk

    April 4, 2016

    CEO, Little Jacket

    How can startups leverage great design and branding to spur faster growth?

    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.

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    Kristian Andersen

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    Kristian Andersen

    Febuary 6, 2017

    Designer, Founder, Investor

    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.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How his design firm launched a startup studio.
    • His experience launching multiple tech startups. 
    • His perspective on the current state of startup technology, and where it's headed.

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    Jonathan Hess

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    Jonathan Hess

    January 30, 2017

    "Rock Star Architect"

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Tim Hickle

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    Tim Hickle

    January 23, 2017

    Author of The Future-Proof Marketing Playbook

    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. Tim writes about personal storytelling and its impact on your personal brand. To stay up with his thoughts, you can sign up for his free email course here

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Sean Higgins & Nicholas Rezabek - AKA "Higgins and Rez"

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    Sean Higgins & Nicholas Rezabek - AKA "Higgins and Rez"

    January 16, 2017

    Co-Founders of The Bubble Process

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Another Discussion with Prescott Perez-Fox

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    Another Discussion with Prescott Perez-Fox

    January 9, 2017

    Host of "The Busy Creator"

    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.

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Prescott on Twitter

    The Busy Creator on Twitter

    The Busy Creator Podcast

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    What if the Prequels Were Good?

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    Matt Hunckler

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    Matt Hunckler

    January 2, 2017

    Host of Powderkeg Podcast

    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.

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    Musings and Reflections From Josh Miles

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    Musings and Reflections From Josh Miles

    December 26, 2016

    Happy Holidays from Josh!

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    Aaron Draplin

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    Aaron Draplin

    Founder of Draplin Design Co.

    Warning - This episode gets a little... Colorful...

    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

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    Douglas Davis

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    Douglas Davis

    September 5, 2016

    Author of Creative Strategy and the Business of Design

    He wears a different hat every day.

    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.

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    Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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    James White

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    James White

    December 5, 2016

    Designer, Speaker, and Proud Canadian

    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.

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