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Aimee Liriano is a designer and illustrator based in Philadelphia, originally from the Dominican Republic. Specializing in brand design and marketing campaigns, Aimée is dedicated to infusing vibrancy and creativity into every project. Aimee has worked as a freelance designer and illustrator with clients like the Philadelphia Latino Festival and PhillyCAM. She is currently a full-time graphic designer at Center City District. Aimee joins the show for a conversation about finishing her degree during the pandemic, pursuing personal creative projects while working full-time and how she never wants to stop learning.

Hannah Westerman is a multi-disciplinary designer, illustrator and creative director shaping the future of visuals in the music industry and beyond. She is also the owner of the boutique design studio, Avenue West. She has created the branding for music festivals, including the Xponential Music Festival and the Philly Music Fest as well as the packaging design for A Philly Special Christmas, a holiday album by Philadelphia Eagles alums Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson. Hannah joins us for the first episode of the new season to discuss her unique way of brainstorming for a project, how she builds trust with her clients and what her favorite karaoke song is.

A new season of Hi-Res dedicated to Philly creatives is right around the corner, but in the meantime, here's an episode from the archives with Marisa Velazquez-Rivas!  Plus, you can always catch up on last season and find the full archive of episodes at hirespod.com.

A new season of Hi-Res dedicated to Philly creatives is right around the corner, but in the meantime, here's an episode from the archives with Paul Carpenter!  Plus, you can always catch up on last season and find the full archive of episodes at hirespod.com.

Hi-Res returns this fall with a new season focused on Philly designers, illustrators, photographers and more. Until then, here's an episode from the archives with Fabiola Lara. Find the full archive of episodes at HiResPod.com

Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo are the creative duo behind Goodtype, an inclusive space for lettering artists, calligraphers, & type designers championing good type & good business. After running their own successful art businesses, the two artists met via DM and joined forces virtually from their homes in New York and Texas. They share a drive to help other artists pursue their passions and take the fear out of business. They’re both lettering artists as well as published authors, and they believe everyone deserves to love their job. Katie and Ilana join the season finale of the lettering series to discuss their first year as podcasters, find your creative voice, promoting your work that feels authentic to your identity and their biggest "pinch me" moments.

Jess Goldsmith is an illustrator and lettering artist born and bred in NYC. Her work is colorful, and fun and invokes the sense of humor and playfulness that she's known for. She has created work for Adobe, Hulu, Microsoft, Pinterest, Amazon, and more. She is also the owner, curator, and author of Women of Type, a community that exists to amplify the work of women and nonbinary creatives in the lettering and type industry. Women of Type serves as a hub for members to share their work, find artists to connect with, and provide paid opportunities for those starting out in the industry. The Women of Type Book is available worldwide and showcases the work of over 130 artists from 20+ countries, spanning 5 continents as a creative collaboration to celebrate letters, colors, and the power of the written word. Jess joins the show to discuss how she "accidentally" created this community, the responsiblity of curating the channel and the importance of practicing an artistic discipline you don't get paid for.

Ian Barnard is a hand lettering artist and calligrapher with a passion for inspiring, entertaining and helping people to get better at their lettering skills through videos on his Instagram and Youtube channels. He also creates and sells digital lettering brushes for the iPad and creates custom lettering and typefaces for clients. Ian talks about how he got his start with hand lettering, the role his digital products play in his career and keeping your passion when your hobby becomes your profession. Plus, listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode!

Huyen Dinh is a Viet lettering artist, illustrator, and author of How to be a Rule-Breaking Letterer. Known on the internet for her pink pastel palette and wiggly lettering with quirky messages, she enjoys making the world colorful with brands like Facebook, Canon, LG, Cotton Natural, and more. She’s also interested in helping other artists by sharing freelance and digital art tips on her social media. She also wants to inspire other female Asian artists to embrace their heritage and stand against social expectations. Huyen joins the show for a conversation about self-care, pole-dancing, embracing imperfection and why some people think she "looks like her art."

Thom Niessink is a Dutch graphic designer focused on lettering, type design and illustration. Throughout his career he developed a true passion for typography and custom lettering. Inspired by vintage magazines, signs and postcards from the 50’s and 60’s, his way of working is almost completely digital, using the iPad as a digital sketchbook. Combining retro and contemporary letterforms with subtle paper textures and color pallets he creates appealing compositions with a consistent typographic rhythm. Thom joins the show for a conversation about adjusting to freelance lifestyle, finding inspiration for a typeface from a sign for his great grandfather's vegetable and fruit shop and what television shows he's currently binging while he works.