Twin Cities Design Scene Podcast

Focusing on ethically-sourced materials in her jewelry collections, Karin Jacobson Design strives to create pieces that are unique, beautiful, and fun.

To view the full transcript and photos of Karin Jacobson's work, visit Twin Cities Design Scene.

Hedgiee, an Undocu-artist, uses his art to reclaim his humanity and make his community visible.

In this episode, Hedgiee talks about his lived experience of being an undocumented college graduate and how his experiences drive his desire to create a space for undocumented artists to gain visibility and share their work.

Hedgiee also speaks to his range of artwork, from illustration, to photography, to poetry, and his goal to humanize both himself and the undocumented community by creating symbolic works that speak to disrupting systems built upon oppression and dehumanization.

View more work from Hedgiee at twincitiesdesignscene.com

This episode features Celestine Pueringer of Create Laser Arts, an artist-run studio based in South Minneapolis. They produce their own collection of consciously-crafted home goods and jewelry with the intent of bringing joy to daily life. Combining laser technologies with traditional handcraft, they also facilitate projects for businesses, artists, and makers in the community.

For the fourth installment of the Twin Cities Design Scene podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Caesarea Hendrix, who is a talented multidisciplinary artist working in a wide array of mediums ranging from drawing to printmaking, to painting and SO much more! 

Her line of XOX Handmade Gifts includes products such as stationary, journals, handkerchiefs, and hand-painted clothing that sends messages of radical self-love. 

When she is not working on one of her many projects, you can catch Caesarea on roller skates, competing with the Minnesota Roller Derby. She has an entire YouTube channel documenting the derby life! 

Stacey Combs of stace of spades is a fine artist and illustrator whose colorful works highlight pop art, local musicians, body positivity, and social justice.  She aims to draw attention to the unfairness of outdated social norms.

In today's podcast, we cover Stacey's art career, how she started her body positivity series, and her recent contributions to Coloring Books for a Cause. 

Based in Minneapolis, Willie Willette of Willie Willette Works creates magic with a piece of wood. Since establishing his custom design and build studio in 1996, he has designed numerous furniture pieces for both residential homes and commercial spaces around the Twin Cities. 

In today's podcast, we cover Mr. Willette's design process with clients, how he created his own business, and his advice to other aspiring woodworkers and creatives. 

For the first episode of the Twin Cities Design Scene podcast, I interview Nan Onkka, printmaker, educator, and owner of Nan Onkka Prints. Living in Grand Marais, Minnesota, she is inspired by the natural landscapes that surround her.

Learn how she creates her woodblock prints and how she runs her art business while also hosting online classes.