1-800-SAD-DZGN

After a few months of radio silence, we figured it was time for a quick check-in.This isn’t the official return of the podcast—think of it more like us dusting off the mic and letting you know what’s been going on. In this episode, we talk about where we’ve been, what we’ve been up to since December, and what the future of the pod looks like.We’re not fully back just yet—but we wanted to let you know we’re still here.Thanks for sticking with us.

Yes... we know. It's been quiet. In this episode, I’m just checking in. No big production, no crazy segments. Just me talking about where I've been, what’s been going on, and why things have been a little… nonexistent since December.I'm hoping for more soon, but at the same time, I don't know what's next.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

In Episode 27, "DZGN-ing Alone," Ayden does a mini solo episode while Ty is out of town. She discusses the current job market for designers and her experience with the toll that it can take on one’s creative mind -good and bad. After the serious talk, she takes some time to do something creative for herself. 

Ayden’s “SAD to RAD” lesson this week simply encourages others who are undergoing a challenge to redesign their mindset and to remain hopeful. Font of the Week remains the same, you can find Elsewhere on Adobe!

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

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Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

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Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

In Episode 26, "The Design of Fear," Ayden and Ty dive into the aesthetics of horror — how fear takes shape through design. From vintage slasher posters to minimal modern nightmares, we explore how visuals, typography, and mood turn terror into an art form.

No SAD to RAD this week, we ran out of time. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Futura, and announced our next font pick, Elsewhere, available on Adobe. 

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠
Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

In Episode 25, "Between the Lines with Ryan Donahue," Ayden and Ty welcome a special guest from their design school — professor, friend, and supporter of the show, Ryan Donahue. Together, they do a little Q&A where Ryan shares his background, insights, and stories from his design journey. He also offers words of encouragement for new and aspiring designers.

No SAD to RAD this week, as we wanted to make time for our guest speaker. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Styro, and announced our next font pick, Futura, available on Adobe.

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠

Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

In Episode 24, "Judging Menus Like It’s Our Jobs," Ayden and Ty catch up on current projects, dive into a round of design talk, and put themselves through a rapid-fire Q&A. From serif vs. sans-serif debates to judging menus and billboards, happy accidents, and even imagining which Adobe app would be the worst coworker, this episode is packed with design hot takes.

No SAD to RAD this week, we ran out of time. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Warbler, and announced our next font pick, Styro, available on Fontshare.

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠
Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

In the first episode of Season 2, Episode 23, "Ctrl + Alt + Return," Ayden and Ty are officially back after a summer of much-needed rest and adventure. They catch up on everything from summer activities to new creative projects and even new jobs, sharing how those experiences have shaped their outlook going into this season. It’s a fresh start, a reset, and time for  another round of design talks, tangents, and laughs.

For our "SAD to RAD" segment we discussed Ty’s new personal brand “Bento.” We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Forma DJR Display, and announced our next font pick, Warbler, available on Adobe.

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠

Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

Episode 22, "Designers Off the Clock"  With Ayden out of town, Ty brings in friends Isabel and Emily for a laid-back bonus episode. The three dive into upcoming freelance projects, swap tips, and let the conversation wander into the random design-life tangents that always come up when creatives get together.

No font of the week since this was pretty last minute. 

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠

Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. 

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

Episode 21, "FIN." In this last episode of the season, Ayden and Ty catch up after a brief summer vacation and have an end of season discussion about the podcast. They went over challenges, goals, and the valuable things that they have gained from this experience. 

We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Etna, and announced our next font pick, Forma DJR Display, available on Adobe.

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠

Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto

In Episode 20, "Listen Closely, They’re on a Tangent" Ayden and Ty talk aimlessly without a plan. They discuss current projects, rebrands that they’ve noticed, and any design news that has caught their eye.

We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Alta California, and announced our next font pick, Etna, available on Adobe.

New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!

Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠

Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠

Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn⁠⁠

Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.