What Bubbles Up

In this episode, Adam Morse - Designer, Technologist, and CEO of Components.ai - joins us for a drink and a chat about the complexities and efficiencies of computational design. We discuss the art and science of using scripts to generate the parameters of known UI patterns, how computing the design actually puts more control in the hands of a designer, and how choosing what NOT to do is the secret to successful design and business. In the process, Barry regales us with his knowledge of hip-hop. Enjoy!

Drinks: Cambridge Brewing Co. Working Class Hero Farmhouse Ale, Center of the Universe Oktoberfest, Glutenberg IPA

Links: https://components.ai/

In this episode, singer/songwriter Jill McCracken joins us for a drink and a laugh about the craft of songwriting. We discuss the art and therapy of writing and performing songs, how a band's collective performance strengthens the songwriter's original idea, and how serious self-editing is the secret to yielding a stronger creative product. Enjoy!

Drinks: Uinta Brewing Co. Detour Double IPA, Blue Point Brewing Company Toasted Lager, Random White Wine

Links: https://www.jillmccracken.com/

In this episode, Lance Shields, Director of International Design at Adobe, joins us for a drink and a chat about designing for international users. We discuss the "90/10" rule of design, the concept of working small in a big place, and we revisit the benefits of Design Safaris - aka: traveling to other locations to spend time with and truly understand how other people think, work, and behave. Enjoy everyone! 

Drinks: Sugar-Free Vitamin Water XXX, Stone Brewing Scorpion Bowl IPA, Russian River Pliny the Elder

Links: www.adobe.com, https://modular.adobe.com/quick-mockup, https://modular.adobe.com/presentation

In this episode, Dan Mall, CEO and Founder of SuperFriendly, joins us for a far-reaching conversation about building prolific design teams, how to create a British Coffee House innovation culture, why rewarding the ‘worst’ ideas can beget the best ideas, and how stealing and remixing Gordon Ramsey’s scrambled egg recipe is the secret to getting good at anything. Enjoy everyone! 

Drinks: Coca-Cola Classic, Whalers Rhode Island American Pale Ale, Victory Brewing Company Summer Love Golden Ale

Links: www.superfriendly.co

Novelist and Creative Director Kathy Hepinstall Parks saddles up to the WBU microphone for a tequila shot and some priceless advice on listening to your inner horse brain "Clyde", how to write green and not red, and the power of making your metaphors work for you. Cheers, and enjoy the energy and vibrations everyone!

Drinks: La Gritona Reposado Tequila, Bell's Brewery Oberon American Wheat Ale, Peak Brewing Company, Hazy IPA

Links: https://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Hepinstall/e/B001H6OFW0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1621598877&sr=8-1

As he surpasses 3,000 posts, Round Seventeen Blogger and Creative Director Rich Siegel joins us for a drink and raucous chat about the power of writing to turn the tables on fake Nigerian Prince internet scammers, to get you occasionally banned from Facebook, and to turn a blank page into an endless opportunity to express every aspect of the joy and wonder of life.

Drinks: Berkshire Brewing Company Russian Imperial Stout, Old Ox Brewery Hoppy Place West Coast IPA, Bulleit Rye Whiskey

Links: http://roundseventeen.blogspot.com/

Misty Bell Stiers, VP Creative Director of Inclusion at Citi, joins us for a chat and a drink about designing inclusive experiences. We discuss the differences between Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusivity, why companies are finally leaning into DEI initiatives, and what it means to be a friendly neighborhood hope dealer.

Drinks: Cambridge Brewing Co. Flower Child IPA, Guiness Irish Dry Stout, Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice

Links: "Witch, Please" https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948062038/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_F3xJAbZ1V9J11

In part 2 of our special 2-part illustration episode, Storyboard Artist Tony Santo joins us for a drink and a chat about animating for Disney, EA Sports and storyboarding feature-length films. We discuss the power of creativity to make a first impression, how to collaborate with a personality like the inimitable Tony Kaye, and what it's like to work on Mulan and many of the most beloved characters from the magical world of Disney.

Links: https://www.tonysanto.com, https://eliteanimationacademy.com/ 

Drinks: Evil Twin Brewing NOMADer WEISSE, Charm City Meadworks Semi-Sweet Barrel Aged Honey Wine, Kahlua & Milk

In part 1 of this special 2-part episode about the world of illustration, Comic Book Illustrator Tim Shinn joins us for a drink and a chat about drawing Batman, Deadman and other beloved characters from the DC, Marvel, and Star Wars universes. We discuss how sticking to the basics can prepare you for any medium, how collaboration yields the best results, and finally put to rest age-old debates about which comic book characters are the most powerful.

Links: https://www.deviantart.com/timshinn73

Drinks: Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Cosmic Distortion Double IPA, Crooked Run Brewing Co. Verdant Force Double IPA, Starr Hill Brewery Grateful Pale Ale