In this episode, we discuss the frustrations of designing for big clients with specific visions, no longer being a moody teenager, finding inspiration in unlikely places, and the future of design. 

Originally from a small fishing town in Gaspésie (eastern Québec), Mathias Harvey is now living my best life in Montréal. After studying in communication, arts and graphic design, he graduated from the UQAM’s school of design in the spring of 2022. Since then, he’s been hired at HAVAS Montréal as an art director and has been working on various projects (TV, print, social media and more). He works with a variety of clients, from international corps like Keurig, to smaller charities and cultural events like film festivals.

In this episode, we discuss architecture, sustainable design, upcycling, and augmented reality with Zoey Zhu. 

Zoey Zhu is a designer and creative technologist at IDEO based in the bay area. Working in the intersection of design, emerging technology, education, and sustainability, she creates physical and digital objects to reflect and communicate the relationship between humans and the built environment. Her practices have been notable in several platforms, including NYC Climate Week, MIT Museum, Bandung Biennale, International Design Conference (IDC), Design Museum Week, etc. Prior to IDEO, Zoey studied architecture and computer science at MIT. 

You can find her at https://iam-zy.com/.

In this episode, we discuss the merits of working from home as a designer, moodboarding and vision-boarding, sustainable packaging and product design. We also grow an idea for a hypothetical coffee shop. 

Based out of Madison, Wisconsin, Amelia Lynn is a multidisciplinary designer passionate about creating fresh, playful, and approachable designs. Currently, she works at Bartlett Brands, a creative agency focused on smart strategies, stylish storytelling, and sustainable design.

In May of 2022, Amelia graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she dabbled in numerous design internships, improving her skills and widening her network of design professionals. Following graduation, she accepted a full-time position as a remote graphic designer at Bartlett Brands after interning with the creative agency for several months. Specializing in branding and packaging design at the small design studio, she assists the all-women team in building brands that challenge the status and cut through the quo.

When she's not designing, Amelia enjoys visiting local cafes, thrifting unique pieces at second-hand shops, and cuddling with her cats.

You can find her at byamelialynn.com.

In this episode featuring artist and graphic designer Fiona Béraud, we discuss butts, Paris, the transformative power of color, Instagram, and staying true to yourself.

French but raised in Singapore, Fiona Béraud, also known as Cherubini, is an artist and graphic designer. Based in Paris, Cherubini's medium of choice is digital collage, meaning collecting archive pictures and creating new compositions. With inspiration from pop art and surrealism, Cherubini's style is bright and colorful. Her signature design? Nothing to do with collages: Cherubini paints butts.  

IG: @cher.ubini.art

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Gloria Wang talks with Ziad Foty, CEO of Design in DC, about connecting design work to local markets, managing and resolving creative conflicts, and storytelling through company designs.

In this episode, Ami Werner and Dan Gladden, Head of Strategy and Creative Director, are joining us to talk about their unique paths to Bulletproof, an international strategic design agency working to making brands more successful. Listen in on their perspectives on transformations in social media and their advice to college students interested in creative industries.

Kimberley Tran speaks with Kailu Guan about her work combining augmented reality with fashion products, launching her own successful digital skin care platform, and incorporating user experience into her designs. 

Applications for the 2022 Design Nation Conference are due TOMORROW, February 4th. Design Nation is an all-expenses-paid exploration of the versatility of a career in design, how design is applied differently across industries, and what it looks like to be a design leader facing the business and social challenges of our world. Experience keynotes, executive seminars, and panels led by industry leaders, attend workshops to develop professional skills, and gain networking opportunities with the next generation of design leaders. The conference will run from April 9-10th 2022, at The Shed, Hudson Yards, in New York City. 

Applications include resume and portfolio submission, as well as short-answer responses. All applications are considered on a need-blind basis, and all travel and accommodation costs are covered for accepted attendees. For more information, please visit our website: https://dn.businesstoday.org/.

Kimberley Tran talks with Jose 'Pepe' Gorbea about memorable brand campaigns, from chocolate sales to elephant protection, and the value of sustainability and diversity in marketing. In this podcast, Gorbea brings his past work to life in stories about drawing consumers into an experience through brand advertising, starting with the origins of a brand, and transcending regional differences to form international campaigns.

Applications for the 2022 Design Nation Conference are now open. Design Nation is an all-expenses-paid exploration of the versatility of a career in design, how design is applied differently across industries, and what it looks like to be a design leader facing the business and social challenges of our world. The conference will run from April 9-10th 2022, at The Shed, Hudson Yards, in New York City. Applications are due February 2nd, 2022. Applications include resume and portfolio submission, as well as short-answer responses. All applications are considered on a need-blind basis, and all travel and accommodation costs are covered for accepted attendees.

For more information, please visit our website: https://dn.businesstoday.org/.

Gloria Wang chats with Renee Miller, President and Creative Director of The Miller Group Marketing, a woman-owned, creatively led, strategically driven digital advertising and marketing agency based out of Los Angeles. In this podcast, Renee discusses how audiovisual projects are the future of the marketing world and how The Miller Group positions itself to help companies craft their brand message in terms of sustainability and diversity in order to create consumer impact. Renee also shares advice on the practical skills that aspiring designers need to know when entering the digital industry. 

Mary Zalla, Global President of Consumer Brands at Landor & Fitch, one of the largest brand and design firms in the world, shares with us how she got started in the design industry and her five truths for emerging designers to excel in the field – designing with purpose, designing brands that move, looking for the overlooked, and being comfortable with ambiguity.