Obsessed Show

Eric Kass - Funnel

I was fortunate enough to catch up with Eric at his home in Indianapolis. We're trying out some new audio gear for these in-person chats, so let us know what you think.

According to Eric's website, Funnel provides bespoke branding, identity & package design for artisanal food/beverage, boutique products, emerging technologies & artistic services from start-ups to large corporations & in-house design departments around the globe.

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From Design Matters to 99% Invisible, and a few you may have never heard of, these are some of the design podcasts I'm most obsessed with right now.

If you're trying to connect with the best designers, architects, thinkers, and speakers in the design industry, there's no better way to get inside these professionals' heads than to catch them on tape. And while the guest can certainly make for a great episode, each of these hosts offer a unique take on the podcast format. So in the end, no matter your personal tastes, you're bound to love one of my favorite design podcasts.

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Jason and I discuss his former role at the NEA, the role of creative placemaking, and how he is embarking on a journey to redesign the largest design school in the world.

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As I say goodbye to my time at MilesHerndon and embark on a new adventure, it's fun to think back to how it all began. It's always been easier for me to see ten years down the road than to know for sure what's next.

This is the story of where it all began. You can also find the print version on Medium.

Welcome Alex Wier and Daniel Stewart, Creative Director and Studio Director (respectively) and founders of Wier Stewart, an advertising agency located in Augusta Georgia.

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91 - Andrew Shorten, Adobe

Andrew Shorten is Senior Director of Product Management for Adobe XD at Adobe. He is passionate about improving the quality, richness, and value of digital experiences. Andrew previously developed user interfaces for government and enterprise customers while working at Fujitsu. He has since worked for Macromedia, Microsoft, and Adobe, where he has engaged with designers, developers, digital agencies, and organizations to help them deliver engaging web, mobile and desktop experiences.

Andrew and I unpack his origin story, the importance of prototyping in UX design, and his role in Adobe XD.

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Natalie and I discuss how she sold her interior design practice and became CEO of A Design Partnership, she works with a large distributed agency team to help with marketing, branding, and design.

89 - Best of Design Podcasters, Part I

Tips from Chris Do, Stephan Ango, Prescott Perez-Fox, and Matt Hunckler

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Josh's passion for design began as a kid doodling logos and brainstorming jingles on the piano for different brands. He didn't realize graphic design was a career path until high school, when he took a class that taught him about 2D v. 3D design. After working for IBM and running his own business for eighteen years he would eventually become the first design producer in product at Twitter.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Origin story
• Startnership
• Twitter
• Best professional moments

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