In this little extra episode of The Quickie Podcast we are talking with Dan from Lincoln Design Co about the Into the Woods Conference they are putting on at the end of July 2023. 

During this episode, Dan shares the 'why' behind the event along with speaker and workshop information. We also talk about a couple of awesome plans they have during the conference and what sort of knowledge and connections attendees will walk away with after the event. 

Oh, and we talked about what an awesome idea having 'live tattoos' at the event would be. You in? 

There is a 15% off your ticket coupon code available until May 31st. At checkout use the code GORGE

Find all the details here: INTO THE WOODS

My guest this week is Jordan Ballard. He is an awesome designer, illustrator, and art director based out of Seattle WA. He is currently cranking out awesome textile design work for Tommy Bahamas as well as hustling on some freelance projects. 

During this episode, we talk about how he got started with design and the time he DM'd Chris Do with a big question and what the response was. We also get into a bit of AI MidJourney stuff and also talk about his work for Filson and why he is so proud of it. Oh, and we also talk about Johnny Dynamite and the Blood Suckers...awesome. 

This is a great conversation I know you will enjoy! Check out his work at the links below. 

Jordan Ballard Instagram: HERE
Jordan Ballard Behance: HERE

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My guest this week is Mat Voyce. He is a very talented type designer, animator, and illustrator. He has had the opportunity to work with clients like Adobe, Nike, Netflix, Pepsi, YouTube, Disney, and more!

During this episode, we talk about classic films like Honey, I shrunk the kids. We talk about book design, OnlyFans, and Disney+. And I can't forget to mention a story he shares about a WhatsApp Project that will never see the light of day....and why. 

This is a great conversation I know you will enjoy! Check out his work at the links below. 

Mat Voyce Instagram: HERE
Mat Voyce Website: HERE

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My guest this week is Doaly. He is a very talented designer and illustrator based in the UK. He has had the opportunity to work with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, and more!

During this episode, we talk about how films and movie posters were influential to him when he was younger. We also get into talking about artists he looks up to, the most memorable movie poster, and a project he took on where he had to design 4 posters from scratch, in 5 days. 

This is a great conversation I know you will enjoy! Check out his work at the links below. 

Doaly Instagram: HERE
Doaly Website: HERE
Doaly Work for Sale: HERE

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My guest today is Kristy Campbell. She is the Creative Director at Pink Pony Creative out of Aukland NZ. @pinkponycreative @kristy.thepinkpony 

During this episode, we talk about how a 100-day design challenge really kick-started Pink Pony Creative, some inspirational books, naming her design business, speaking at Adobe Max, online haters, jokes about chickens, and so much more.

@itsabiconnick and @made.by.james also get shoutouts on this one! Great conversation!

Pink Pony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkponycreative/
Pink Pony Website: https://www.pinkponycreative.com/home
Kristys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy.thepinkpony/
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We're back and kicking things off in a big way. Great guests, a few new questions, and all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie!

My guest today is logo designer James Barnard. @barnardco

During this episode we talk about...

-his journey to the design field

-how and why he made the move to focus on logo design

-how his career in design kicked off

-the job that he has that didn't turn out to be as great as he thought

-and so much more. 

Plus he shares an awesome joke and recommends a great book!

Happy to be back with such a great guest and conversation to kick things off!

Find James on Instagram @barnardco

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This weeks guest is Alex Lang. He is the Director of Visual Propaganda at Liquid Death. He is also a Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant at Destroy + Design.

During this episode we talk about:

-growing up a military kid.

-Augmented Reality Design and why he is such a big fan. 

-the advertising design gig that he had, what he learned, and why it was not a fit for him. 

-the food chain logo and artwork that did not land with the creative director. 

-some of his AR work and why he is so proud of it, including the first AR Vandalism he created. 

-an album project he was a part of for Liquid Death called Greatest Hates, what it was and why they made it. 

This was an incredible conversation and I know you will dig it. Alex has stories to share and brings it! Go check out his stuff on his Instagram. @destroy.design

This weeks guest is Karina Daniluck. She is a Lead UI/UX Designer based out of Kelowna BC. She is currently working with an app start-up company, and prior to that, she was with Disney for over 12 years.

During this episode we talk about:

-how she got into design because she wanted to improve the town's aesthetics.

-her early design days at Club Penguin and what the transition was like when Disney purchased them.

-why design community is so important.

-a lesson learned on a Disney project that she was a part of.

-the time where rules and policies started to cause friction.

-the incredible project, big deal project, some would say dream project that went incredible but was killed for reasons out of her control.

-the project where she was able to dramatically increase the conversion rate of a website and why she is so proud of it.

All that and more in this episode. Karina is super knowledgeable and is a great person to chat with. I know you will dig this one. Good times!
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The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. If you want to start learning the secrets behind some of the most incredible label designs, head to PrintDesignAcademy.com and get the free guide!

This weeks guest is Patty Nguyen. She is a very talented Graphic Designer out of the Bay area. Patty has worked with clients like Apple, Blackberry, SJ Giants, Camp + King, and many more.

During this episode we talk about:

-the two people that really pointed and encouraged her to pursue design and creative.

-the Blackberry conference design work she did and how it went a little bit sideways.

- why right now is one of the most difficult times in her creative career.

-the design work she was a part of for the Apple Care team.

-a logo that she created, how it all came together, and why it is so important to her.

-great books and great jokes.

There is so much in this episode and Patty is an absolutely rad person to talk to. Really happy to share this conversation! @patricianguuyen
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The Craft Beer Label Design Course 2.0 launches on June 22nd. If you want to start learning the secrets behind some of the most incredible label designs, head to PrintDesignAcademy.com and get the free guide!

This weeks guest is Steve Green. He is a Senior Creative Director at NIKE out of Portland OR.

During this episode we talk about:

-what it was like to literally drop everything for the opportunity to work at NIKE.

-his early creative influences in drawing and skate culture art.

-the struggle he faced at the mid-way point in his current time at NIKE and what he did to get through.

-the NIKE Skateboarding project he took on that did not end up as he had hoped when it was launched to 20+ Pro Skaters.

-the AIR Artist in Residence project he was a part of, what it is, and why he is so proud of it.

-Red Herrings - What they are and why we talk about them on The Quickie.

Such a great conversation with someone who has been putting out great work at a company that is well known for its Creativity. Steve shares his experiences and lessons learned as well as some laughs. Classic dad joke in the end too.
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