This weeks guest is Jeffrey Everett. He is a designer with the NIH and has been running his freelance studio Rockets are Red for over 17 years.  @rocketsarered

During this episode we talk about:

-working at the NIH creating work for COVID-19 and Dr. Fauci. 

-his illustration of Dr. Fauci and how it landed on the cover of GDUSA Magazine. 

-how he comes from the town where Mary had a little lamb was written. 

-how album artwork, record covers, and comic book covers were all influential to him in his journey. 

-a couple great stories behind some of his Instagram posts. 

-the struggle with failing in public and his experience of it. 

-his work for Gaslight Anthem and why he is so proud of it. 

I really enjoyed this conversation with Jeff and hearing more about his work with the NIH and how RocketsAreRed is a pretty big contrast from the day job. 

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Episode 231 - Jeffrey Everett - Designer + Illustrator - RocketsAreRed.

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My guest this week is Jake Paul. A self-taught Graphic Designer from the UK. 
During this episode we talk about how he was pursuing a career in law or banking before making a hard right turn and becoming a graphic designer. 
Jake shares some of his wins, his fails, and what his parents' response was when he told them he didn't want to pursue law or banking anymore. He also tells us about his time working for some of the most well-known teams out there like Formula 1, Red Bull Racing, and Manchester United. 
We then dive into a story about a banner project that went sideways, the jump he made from a shoe company to an agency and why it was the toughest time in his career. Oh, and about a super steep learning curve for a presentation he needed to make to Red bull. 
Had a great time in this episode. *NOTE* There is a tiny audio delay in this one between our back and forth. 
THE LINKS 

Jake's Instagram: CLICK HERE
Jake's Website: CLICK HERE
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Episode 279 - Jake Paul - Formula 1 / Red Bull Racing / Manchester United

My guest this week is CJ Cawley. A super talented, kind, fun, energetic and amazing human from the UK. 
During this episode we talk about his journey to freelance design and cooking it up in design school. You'll appreciate that sentence when you listen to the episode ;) 
CJ also shares with us how the skateworld was his gateway to design and what he appreciated about it. He also talks about how breaking things, literally, helped him grow! 
Then into a story about agency life eating away at him and why, and his experience working with a UK resort on a project that never saw the light of day! ahhh! CJ also talks about why he started to share everything along with a whole bunch of other great stories. 
We had a blast in this episode and you will too! 
THE LINKS 

Ian's Instagram: CLICK HERE
Ian's Website: CLICK HERE
PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES
// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //
Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE // 

Episode 278 - CJ Cawley - "squeeze the hell out of it"

My guest this week is Ian Paget, but you might know his as @logogeek, or as an Author, or a Podcast Host, or as a talented designer.
During this episode we talk about helping creatives make a living doing logo design and how he never intended to actually go full time freelance. 
Ian also tells us about personal struggles that he was facing, how they weighed him down and why, and how he managed to continue with his career and business. He also shares a story about working with Cambridge University and why he is so excited about it!
Lots of great stories in this one! Be sure to check out the links below to see Ians Book "Make a Living Designing Logos" and all his social links too!
THE LINKS 
The Book: CLICK HERE
Ian's Instagram: CLICK HERE
Ian's Website: CLICK HERE
PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES
// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //
Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE // 

Episode 277 - Ian Paget @logogeek - "doubling down on 1 thing"

My guest this week is Josh Kenyon, Owner and Creative Director at Jolby out of Portland OR. 
During this episode we talk about why he wanted to work for Disney since he was 6 years old and the agricutlural design studio he worked at and how it has helped him in his career to this day. 
Josh then talks about a diagnosis he received and what dealing with that was like. But also how design and creativity helped him through treatment.
Loads of story telling in this episode from Josh's career in the creative industry. Business owner struggles and lessons, life lessons, all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie.  
THE LINKS 
Jolbys Website: CLICK HERE
Jolbys Instagram: CLICK HERE
PRINT DESIGN RESOURCES
// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //
Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE // 

Episode 276 - Josh Kenyon - Founder of Jolby - "It's been hard"

My guest this week is Shelby Temples, founder of HeWillNeverGoHungry.com - PS. You gotta go check out his website. Insanely good. 
During this episode we talk about a contest for creating album artwork for Janet Jackson...that he won...but was underage to participate...and because of that they had to go to the next person. 
We also talk about Nylon Magazine and why it was so influential to him, and the balance between making money, paying the bills, and feeling fulfilled. That balance between fulfilment and survival. 
Also some chat about CBD Hotsauce, business wins, design fails, and all the good stuff inbetween. Shelby is a fun dude with stories to share! Enjoy.  
THE LINKS 
Shelbys Website: CLICK HERE
Shelby on Instagram: CLICK HERE
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// Free 7-day VIP Access to Print Design Mastery //
Print Design Summit // LifeTime Access if you missed it //
Print Design Academy YouTube // CLICK HERE // 

Episode 231 - Jeffrey Everett - Designer + Illustrator - RocketsAreRed.

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