Design Intervention

In this Episode Susan and Nicole discuss how they stay consistent with their design blogs. The journey and lessons they learned along the way. These two design bloggers share all their experiences and strategies they use to find the time to blog. See below for all the links discussed in this episode.

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FREE course below that will give you access to the Facebook group called "blogging on Wordpress" this is a great resource!

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Our blogs can be found below:

Nicole's Blog: Inspired Design Talk

Susan's blog: Double Arrow Designs

In this Episode Susan and Nicole discuss how they created their design blogs. The journey and lessons they learned along the way. These two design bloggers share all their resources that they discuss in this episode. See below for all the links.

Our Podcast contains affiliate links meaning that if you make a purchase,  we might make a small commission at no extra charge to you. Purchases made through them are greatly appreciated.

Two FREE courses to take before starting your blog on Wordpress:

Grayson Bell's FREE WordPress course

Elizabeth Stapleton's course 

Namecheap - Purchase your domain name here

Bigscoots - Recommended host company

Wordpress.org - Create an account to be used for your blog

17th Avenue Designs - We bought our themes for our design blogs here- there are many templates to choose from

How To Switch From Squarespace To WordPress And Not Get Overwhelmed

Protected: Blogging Income Report June 2021 - A great blog resource to understand the process

Nicole's Blog: Inspired Design Talk

Susan's blog: Double Arrow Designs

In this episode, Susan and Nicole discuss their individual blog sites and components. They talk about how they get traffic to their pages and what to do when they hit a road block. Come join this weeks discussion!

Nicole's Blog: inspireddesigntalk.com

Susan's Blog: doublearrowdesigns.com

Susan and Nicole discuss their current websites. They both decided to take the podcast outside of the children's wear industry, and more towards what they are working on now. These blogs, under the umbrella of design, is a more relevant reflection of their lives in which they wanted to bring to Design Intervention. They still continue to weave their design expertise from the children's wear industry and talk about how they have used that in their own personal design process as they pivot into other design areas. 

Susan's Blog: doublearrowdesigns.com

Nicole's Blog: inspireddesigntalk.com

In this week's episode, Susan and Nicole bring their dear friend, Amy, onto the show. Amy is was an English major in college who found her way into the fashion industry and has worked alongside Susan and Nicole. She details her experiences, other pathways she has taken, and where she currently is at now. Susan, Nicole, and Amy all talk about their struggles as creatives in the 9-to-5 setting and how that has inspired them to move forward. Amy, now a stay-at-home mom to her son, talks about her current endeavor; her blog pantlesssociety.com (check it out!), her stint as a spin instructor, and more! Email us! [email protected] 

In this new episode, Susan and Nicole welcome their first guest and longtime friend, Sam. Sam details her start in the children's wear industry and the interesting story of how she got there. The women talk about the shared experiences they had, creative process, the different companies they've been with, and where Sam is now. Sam is a creative director turned family and marriage therapist, which she speaks about as well. Email us! [email protected]

Nicole and Susan recount the years they have spent in the children's wear industry and everything that has led them to the point that they are at now. They talk about interactions, twists, turns, and experiences they share and differ from in their 20+ year careers. Nicole as since pivoted out of the industry, where she speaks about the other pathways and creative directions she was able to take her experience. While Susan, still a designer, speaks about where she hopes to take her career in the near future and how the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the children's wear industry. Email us! [email protected] 

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In this week's episode, Nicole and Susan discuss the lifecycle of a garment. As designers, they chat about how their design process (as discussed in last week's episode) relates to the actual production elements that go on behind the scenes in the children's wear industry. From ideas to a reality, the ups and downs, and the approvals and disprovals that create a successful line, Nicole and Susan share it all. Email us! [email protected] 

This week, Susan and Nicole get into their creative design process while working in the children's wear industry. Nicole, who is more methodical and Susan, who is more fluid,  share their approach. They share design stories of what they have learned over the years, through trial and error, to what a successful design board looks like to them. Email us at [email protected] !

In their 2nd episode, Nicole and Susan delve into what mentorship means to them. Nicole shares her experience of having been mentored along with the skills and connections she has gained from this. Susan, on the other hand, has been a mentor to younger designers in the industry during her career. They offer advice on how to navigate this dynamic and the importance of this as you continue your professional career in the children's wear industry.