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Design Speaks

This podcast is FULL of ideas and strategies to empower designers to stay inspired, be creative on demand, and finally find your visual voice. BrandiSea is a designer and creative director with 20 years of experience. You CAN take control of your creativity and it starts here!

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A Few of My Favorite Things - Gift Ideas for Designers from 2021-11-24T18:00

This week is Thanksgiving, and you know what that means, it’s officially Christmas shopping season so I wanted to share some of my favorite gifts and things Designers and Creatives!

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Design Strategy vs. Brand Strategy from 2021-04-27T03:08:34
























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The Pros & Cons of Girl Boss Culture from 2021-04-02T18:15:05
























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Certified Tricks to Get Past Burnout from 2021-03-29T07:00:50
























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Where do you look for new design ideas? (part 1) from 2021-03-22T10:00:09

where to look for new ideas (part 1)

Season 3, Chapter 2

Creatives are always on the hunt for the new thing, the next big thing, the innovative idea or something that no one has...

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The Super Secret Weapon to Supercharging Your Design Process from 2020-09-23T01:06:53

Do you struggle to get into the right head space when you sit down to create? Do you waste time trying to coax your mind into wanting to create meaningful work? Tune in to today’s episode as Brandi...

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The Secret to Getting Motivated (Chapter 6) from 2020-04-13T11:00:13























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Leatrice Eiseman on Observing Color in the World (Chapter 2) from 2020-03-16T07:00:19























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Yes, You Really CAN Find Inspiration in the Process (Chapter 1) from 2020-03-09T04:00:03























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Design Speaks Season One Trailer! from 2020-03-03T02:48:35

























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12 Habits of a Happy Designer – Episode 119 from 2019-10-31T19:16:17



This week’s podcast is content from an original blog post I wrote. A little pick-me-up for this week until Michelle and I are back ne...

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ENCORE: “Discomfort. Growth. Meaning & Stuff.” [originally aired, Episode 013] – Episode 118 from 2019-10-17T06:00:02



 

 

ENCORE: “Discomfort. Growth. Meaning & Stuff.” [originally aired, Episode 013] – Episode 118

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ENCORE: “Designers, Collaboration, Selfishness, & Ego” [originally aired, Episode 009] – Episode 117 from 2019-10-10T06:00:28



 

 

ENCORE: “Designers, Collaboration, Selfishness, & Ego” [originally aired, Episode 009] – Episode 117

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ENCORE: “Processing Someone Else’s Vision” [originally aired, Episode 003] – Episode 116 from 2019-10-04T03:59:54



 

 

ENCORE: “Processing Someone Else’s Vision” [originally aired, Episode 003] – Episode 116

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AIGA Design Leaders Talk The Future of Designers with Brandi – Episode 114 from 2019-09-20T21:33:59



On today’s episode, we’re sharing three really amazing interviews from the AIGA National Leadership Retreat that Brandi attended last month in Atlanta! Ashleigh Axios, Forest...

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Book Design & Developing an Eye for Quality – Episode 112 from 2019-08-30T15:29:54



This week Michelle and Brandi talk about whether you’re born with an eye for quality [design] and how to cultivate that, especially in the book design space.



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Double Encore from Episodes 41 & 49 – Episode 111 from 2019-08-22T15:54:23



This week we are sharing a couple of popular episodes since Brandi is out of town! Episode 41 is when to give up on an idea and 49 is the value of actually judging books by their covers....

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BOOK REVIEW: “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair – Episode 110 from 2019-08-16T04:20:33



This episode we do a quick run-down of the things we loved and found most interesting about this book “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair.



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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Be A Typographer [sabbatical week] – Episode 109 from 2019-08-09T02:39:38



This Sabbatical week is from a past YouTube episode (#111) on why being a typographer is important.





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* Typography is how  s...

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The Fine Line Between Inspiration & Stealing – Episode 108 from 2019-08-02T19:20:06



This week we are going to talk about the fine line between being inspired by someone else’s work and stealing other creatives’ ideas. It’s going to be an intense conver...

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INTERVIEW: Karin Hibma-Cronan on Design Strategy & Clarity – Episode 107 from 2019-07-27T03:36:14



This week we are interviewing the lovely, insightful, kind, and unbelievable design strategist, Karin Hibma-Cronan. Get your notebook ready, you’re in for a treat!


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Inspiration on the Road (Part 2) – Episode 106 from 2019-07-12T20:06:44



This week Brandi finishes sharing the second half of her road trip through the midwest and all of the interesting, and inspiring things she found!



 

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The Worst Thing About Design – Episode 105 from 2019-07-06T20:49:53



This week Joelle joins Brandi to host the podcast! She wants to know what Brandi’s least favorite and most favorite things about design are.



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Inspiration on the Road (Part 1) – Episode 104 from 2019-06-28T05:24:38



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brandi’s Interview on SocialLinus – Episode 103 from 2019-06-23T08:43:51



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Study History [sabbatical week] – Episode 102 from 2019-06-13T05:00:20



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Sabbatical week is from a pa...

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ENCORE: “Six Degrees of Graphic Design” [originally aired 2.16.17] – Episode 101 from 2019-06-06T05:00:31



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Hundredth Episode Celebration!!! – Episode 100 from 2019-06-02T00:54:06



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Power of Why? – Episode 099 from 2019-05-26T00:50:17



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Is “Good Enough” Good, When it Comes to Design? – Episode 098 from 2019-05-16T19:21:31



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INTERVIEW: Behind the Brand Strategy for Pro Soccer Team New Mexico United – Episode 097 from 2019-05-09T19:24:20



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we are talking to Sam M...

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How to Find Your Voice As a Designer – Episode 096 from 2019-05-02T18:24:30



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Make Playlists [sabbatical week] – Episode 95 from 2019-04-26T18:54:47



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Sabbatical week we are shari...

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INTERVIEW: Emily Cretella on The Importance of Owning Your Mother Hustle – Episode 094 from 2019-04-19T21:07:39



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What is Hierarchy & How Can You Use It to Take Control of Your Designs – Episode 093 from 2019-04-12T01:26:22



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we are talking about wh...

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THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 from 2019-04-04T13:11:44



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Y...

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INTERVIEW: Darren Booth on Developing His Style & Transitioning to New Creative Technologies – Episode 091 from 2019-03-29T19:36:20



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090 from 2019-03-21T06:00:08



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, N...

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THE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 089 from 2019-03-14T06:00:19



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s week 3 of our series o...

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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88 from 2019-03-07T22:10:25



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are on a sabbatical week so he...

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INTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087 from 2019-03-05T00:46:03



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we interviewed James Vi...

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THE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086 from 2019-03-04T14:29:03



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s week 3 of our series o...

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INTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life – Episode 085 from 2019-02-21T12:00:30



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we had the incredible o...

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THE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084 from 2019-02-14T17:37:30



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s week 2 of our series o...

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THE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083 from 2019-02-07T21:59:53



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we FINALLY start our se...

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Key Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082 from 2019-01-31T19:03:06



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle and Brandi tal...

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INTERVIEW: Creator-Designer Mike McQuade on Style, Freelancing, and Hard Work – Episode 081 from 2019-01-25T02:41:30



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we interviewed conceptu...

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A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Have a Purpose [sabbatical week] – Episode 80 from 2019-01-18T04:14:04



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are on a sabbatical week and w...

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Bringing Your Year Into Focus (themes, goals, & motivations) – Episode 079 from 2019-01-10T19:20:38



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Best of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078 from 2019-01-02T18:08:58



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INTERVIEW: Author Liz Fosslien on Emotions in the Workplace – Episode 077 from 2019-01-02T04:07:50



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Five Ways to Become a Better Typographer – Episode 076 from 2018-12-20T17:38:49



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we get...

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A Christmas Gift Wish List For Creatives – Episode 075 from 2018-12-13T18:51:17



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we hav...

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Why Sharing Imperfect Work is a Good Thing – Episode 074 from 2018-12-06T14:49:29



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we wan...

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Encore: “Some Tips for Creative Focus” (originally aired 4.03.17) – Episode 073 from 2018-11-30T13:36:40



 

This is an encore episode from way back on staying motivated. ENJOY!



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Stretching Your Skills & Knowing Your Limits – Episode 072 from 2018-11-22T04:59:53



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Why Every Team Needs a(n) Art or Creative Director- Episode 071 from 2018-11-16T21:14:37



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every team needs leaders, especia...

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Practical Strategies for Getting & Staying Motivated – Episode 070 from 2018-11-08T19:22:17



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle and Brandi tal...

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INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 2) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 069 from 2018-11-02T00:00:43



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week, Christ Heuertz, joins ...

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INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 1) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 068 from 2018-10-26T00:10:51



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week and next week Christ He...

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The Thing About Creating Your Own Opportunities – Episode 067 from 2018-10-19T15:22:51



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle is back! This ...

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What Makes a Good Podcast Cover Design (Guest Co-Host Lindsey Maestas) – Episode 066 from 2018-10-05T21:45:05



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our guest co-host this week is bl...

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Is There One Right Answer for Design Problems? – Episode 065 from 2018-09-28T18:06:03



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Creative Plagiarism, Ethics, and Inspiration – Episode 064 from 2018-09-20T07:00:02



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we talk about

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How to Define Your Audience – Episode 063 from 2018-09-13T15:31:32



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle wants to talk ...

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Who We Design for vs. How We Design – Episode 062 from 2018-09-07T20:04:33



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle brings a quest...

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A Closer Look at How Brandi Got Her “Start” – Episode 061 from 2018-08-30T20:03:08



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle brings a quest...

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Dreams, Fears, and Following Creative Pursuits- Episode 060 from 2018-08-17T14:15:08



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it ever too late to pursue a c...

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A Mid-Year Chat About Logo Trends – Episode 059 from 2018-08-10T20:03:58



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michell wants to know what in the...

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How To Deal with Imposter Syndrome – Episode 058 from 2018-08-04T06:04:55



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandi & Michelle are back wi...

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Do You (Really) Need a Design Degree? – Episode 057 from 2018-07-27T17:03:55



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week Michelle wants to know ...

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Instinct & Creating Like a Child – Episode 056 from 2018-07-06T01:41:52



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s been a little while, b...

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Thoughts on the City of San Francisco – Episode 055 from 2018-03-09T16:36:54



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last weekend Brandi spent some ti...

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Some Creative Tools I Carry Everywhere – Episode 054 from 2018-03-01T20:50:33



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s a sabbatical week whic...

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Happy Birthday Design Speaks – Episode 053 from 2018-02-22T17:40:12



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week we celebrate one year o...

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Encore: “Never Trust Your First Idea” (originally aired 3.23.17) – Episode 052 from 2018-02-15T23:29:28



This week Michelle is out sick so here is an encore presentation of one of our first episodes on why your first idea usually sucks.



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What The Heck Is Speck Work? – Episode 051 from 2018-02-08T22:52:22



This week Michelle wants me to explain what spec work is, and why I hate it so much. If you want to get a quick and rough understanding of what spec work is and why it’s the worst ...

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Equal But Different: Thoughts on Gender Bias in Creative Spaces – Episode 050 from 2018-02-05T23:54:23



This week Michelle and I want to share our thoughts and opinions on women in the [creative] workspace. We want to chat about the potentially faulty thinking in how women are perceived an...

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On Judging Books by Their Covers – Episode 049 from 2018-01-26T05:50:03



This week Michelle is wondering if it’s “ok” to judge a book by it’s cover. As a designer, I say the short answer is yes. The long answer, well you’ll have ...

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INTERVIEW: Hugh Weber on Designing Community – Episode 048 from 2018-01-18T19:53:12



This week we were incredibly privileged to have an amazing conversation with Hugh Weber. Hugh is laser focused on bringing people together and is a passionate advocate for design. Prepar...

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Real Tips for Processing Your Goals – Episode 047 from 2018-01-11T14:44:14



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.



 

No so...

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Top 3 Guest Clips of 2017 – Episode 046 from 2018-01-04T14:47:59



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 Inst...

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2017 Look Back at Our Favorites – Episode 045 from 2017-12-28T17:26:22



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 sp...

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Gift Ideas for Designers & Creatives – Episode 044 from 2017-12-22T01:22:38



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…

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How Creatives Can Deal with Fear – Episode 043 from 2017-12-14T15:19:45



This week Michelle wants to know how creatives can tackle their fears and if you wait until the v...

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Why Collecting Things Is Important – Episode 042 from 2017-12-07T14:48:48



This week Michelle wants to know about something Brandi wrote about in a blog post a few weeks ba...

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When To Scrap Ideas and Start Over – Episode 041 from 2017-11-30T23:12:12



This week we talk about whether scrapping an idea happens and what to do when you hit dead ends i...

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Where You Can Find Inspiration (and how to use it) – Episode 040 from 2017-11-16T15:13:38



This week we have a special guest in studio and she wants to know where Brandi gets her inspirati...

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Making Lists & Taking Breaks – Episode 039 from 2017-11-09T14:21:24



Welcome to our first ever “Sabbatical Episode”. Basically it’s a shorter episod...

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How to Give & Get Better Design Feedback – Episode 038 from 2017-11-03T17:33:01



This week Michelle wants to know what are some good ways to take feedback. Brandi has tons of adv...

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Are There Really Clients from Hell? – Episode 037 from 2017-10-26T16:12:35



This week we have a special guest joining us who specifically requested that we do a Halloween ep...

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When I Realized I Needed a Process – Episode 036 from 2017-10-19T15:39:31



This week we answer a question for Brandi from a listener, “When did you realize that you n...

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Defining Your Personal Brand – Episode 035 from 2017-10-14T22:46:38

This week we chat a little bit more about branding, but this time Michelle wants to know more about Brandi&#...

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The Difference Between Logos & Branding – Episode 034 from 2017-10-05T15:53:56

What the heck is the difference between a logo and branding? Michelle wants to know and this is where you...

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Real Life Time Management – Episode 033 from 2017-09-28T17:53:23



This week Michelle wants to know how Brandi handles ALL of the things she does in her life as an ...

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More Tips on Research – Episode 032 from 2017-09-21T18:29:48



So now that you have an idea of HOW to research, when do you know if you’re done researchi...

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Tips for Researching (Part 1) – Episode 031 from 2017-09-15T04:03:13



This week we answer a question from a listener on how Brandi does her research. There’s so ...

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Must-Have Mindsets for Designers – Episode 030 from 2017-09-07T18:24:17



This week Michelle is back and wants to know what some good mindsets might be for [design] studen...

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The Magical Mystery Box of Design – Episode 029 from 2017-08-31T18:44:16



Please welcome special guest co-host for the week, Dominic Sedillo!!! *applause and cheering*
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Why Use Color in Branding – Episode 028 from 2017-08-24T18:16:34



 

This week Michelle wants to understand a branding project Brandi has been workin...

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The Quick-ish New York Recap- Episode 027 from 2017-08-17T16:50:05

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 ?

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INTERVIEW: Jason Bacher of GFDA in New York City – Episode 026 from 2017-08-10T22:29:16



This week we have a super special show in store for you, an interview FROM NEW YORK with Listen

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Graphic Designer or Graphic Artist, What’s the Difference? – Episode 025 from 2017-08-03T18:50:34



This week Brandi’s husband Kenny is sitting in for Michelle. Things might get weird, stay t...

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A Little Bit About Type & Inspiration – Episode 024 from 2017-07-20T07:00:55



Michelle wants to know some stuff about type and who Brandi looks to for inspiration for type, or...

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How to Handle Creative Discouragement – Episode 023 from 2017-07-13T07:00:09



Michelle went to a creative event this week and wants to know what tips Brandi has for creatives ...

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What Creatives Can Learn from the Hipster Mindset – Episode 022 from 2017-07-06T16:24:43



This week we approach the ever-ubiquitous word “hipster”. What is a hipster and what ...

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INTERVIEW: Leatrice Eiseman, International Color Expert at Pantone – Episode 021 from 2017-06-29T21:08:53



On this weeks episode we interview the one and only Leatric...

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Type or Image, Which is More Important? – Episode 020 from 2017-06-22T16:56:56



This week Brandi and Michelle talk about which came first, the image, or the type? And which one ...

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INTERVIEW: Designer Tim Brown – Episode 019 from 2017-06-15T10:37:42



This week Michelle and Brandi interview Web Designer, Podcaster, and Letterer Tim Brown. They tal...

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Do Your Design Tools Matter? – Episode 018 from 2017-06-08T14:57:49

 

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.

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INTERVIEW: Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen – Episode 017 from 2017-06-01T19:58:44



This week we have special guest interview. The one and only Colin Rigsby of Vesperteen (yes, the ...

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Why It’s Really Ok to Say No to Clients – Episode 016 from 2017-05-25T15:17:13



This week Michelle wants to know when (if ever) it is okay to just say no when asked to design so...

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Picturing Your Ideal Target Audience – Episode 015 from 2017-05-18T13:39:55



 

 

 

 

 

 
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The Truth About Designers & Math – Episode 014 from 2017-05-11T13:53:56



This week we get a little carried away talking but stick with us and you’ll be shocked to l...

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Discomfort. Growth. Meaning, & Stuff – Episode 013 from 2017-05-04T17:49:07



This week is an epic recap of our trip to design-centric Austin and Brandi’s experience at ...

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Some Ways a Designer Can Grow – Episode 012 from 2017-04-27T08:00:46

This is our longest episode ever (so far), we decided to just keep talking because there’s just so much to s...

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How Does Good Design Draw You In – Episode 011 from 2017-04-20T13:48:12

This week Michelle wants to know what exactly it is that makes good design attractive to people.

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Be Inspired and Design without Copying – Episode 010 from 2017-04-13T17:36:26



This week Michelle wants to know how to create something without accidentally plagiarizing someon...

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Designers, Collaboration, Selfishness, and Ego – Episode 009 from 2017-04-06T17:15:21

This week Michelle asks, “What are some things to keep in mind when working with others?” Bran...

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Some Tips for Creative Focus – Episode 008 from 2017-03-30T17:31:59



There’s a ton of value packed into this one, so you may want to listen to it a few times. T...

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Never Trust Your First Idea – Episode 007 from 2017-03-23T17:58:44



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.



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Designing and Staying True to You – Episode 006 from 2017-03-16T16:18:05



On todays episode we’ll be talking about staying true to yourself as a designer and what that looks like.



1:35  Have you seen Moana yet? No? Why not? Go watch it. Listen

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Do Places Impact Our Designs & Creative Mindset? – Episode 005 from 2017-03-09T18:17:59



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 Os...

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The Most Annoying Design Question – Episode 004 from 2017-03-02T18:17:14



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 l...

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On Processing Someone Else’s Vision (getting into their head) – Episode 003 from 2017-02-23T20:02:17



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 c...

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Six Degrees of Graphic Design – Episode 002 from 2017-02-16T05:10:43

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...

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This is Design Speaks – Episode 001 from 2017-02-16T04:46:46

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 B...

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