99 - Natalie Lew, Adobe Creative Residency

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99 - Natalie Lew, Adobe Creative Residency

Making UX design more accessible through research and prototyping

“UX design is just a methodology for problem solving.”
— Natalie Lew

An interaction designer and recent graduate of University of Washington, Natalie Lew is passionate about the intersections of design and philosophy. Her interdisciplinary background in design has been the inspiration behind her Adobe Creative Residency project. The Adobe Creative Residency aims to inspire the next generation of creators - from graphic designers, to photographers to UX/UI coders by giving talented individuals a chance to spend a year focusing on a personal creative project, while sharing their experience and process with the creative community.

As part of Natalie’s Creative Residency project, she has created a toolkit of resources to make user experience design more accessible and available to the creative community. Additionally, Natalie has partnered with Donors Choose, a nonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects, giving them UX tools and ideas of how emerging technologies could be applied to the work they currently do. In the next several months Natalie plans to finish her work with Donors Choose and continue pursuing industries she is passionate about creating solutions for, like citywide climate change initiatives and social media filter bubbles.

Mentioned in this episode:

Look for Natalie at Adobe Creative Jam - April 30, 2018, Philadephia, PA

Catch Natalie at 99U

Donors Choose

Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design (Amazon)

Ash Huang

Natalie Lew Twitter: @natalierobinlew

Natalie Lew Instagram: @natrlew

Natalie Lew Behance: https://www.behance.net/natalielew

Natalie Lew website: https://natalielew.com/

Adobe on Twitter @Adobe

Adobe Creative Residency website: https://adobe.ly/creativeresidency

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98 - Scott Fuller, Southern Modernist

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98 - Scott Fuller, Southern Modernist

From evicted to self-employed: the design journey of a Southern modernist

Today on Obsessed with Design I'm with designer, illustrator, Southern modernist and owner of The Studio Temporary, Scott Fuller.

And just as an aside, if you hear something on Scott’s audio that sounds like a small woodland creature... don’t be alarmed, it’s just his giant beard saying hello.

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97 - Eric Kass - Commercial Artist, Funnel

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97 - Eric Kass - Commercial Artist, Funnel

Spirits packaging, metal business cards, and rediscovering vinyl: the passions and obsessions of Eric Kass.

As Eric and I unpack on this episode, we've known each other for a really long time... back when I was on the client side. 

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.

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Funnel - Eric Kass Business Card

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95 - Jason Schupbach - Redesigning a Design School

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95 - Jason Schupbach - Redesigning a Design School

Jason Schupbach, Director of the Design School at Arizona State University

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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Twitter is one of my favorite ways to receive recommendations for new guests. tweet @obsessedshow and I’m @JoshMiles - let us know who you think we should interview next.

Head over to iTunes to subscribe to Obsessed With Design. We’d love to have a rating and help others find the show.

OWD is a product of the design-obsessed team at MilesHerndon - a branding agency in beautiful downtown Indianapolis.

Our show is always edited by Jen Edds at the Brassy Broadcast Company, visit http://brassybroad.com/

Mentioned in the episode:

Twitter: @JasonSchupbach

NEA

Design that Matters

Catapult Design - Navajo Nation

Richard Florida - Rise of the Creative Class

ASU

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93 - Douglas Davis

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93 - Douglas Davis

 

Fear is a dragon that won't shut up. SLAY.

A special part two conversation with the author of “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design”

Today on Obsessed with Design we have a special second conversation with one of our most popular past guests, Douglas Davis. Douglas is the author of “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design”, Digital Marketer, Freelance Art and Creative Director, and Advertising & Design Educator.

Douglas and I talk about his new video series, and the role fear plays in the creative process.

Here's the raw audio promo of Douglas, related to what we speak about at 19:50 when we talk about the "healthy way to deal with or find the fear":

And this clip is the practice promo of what we talked about at 24:11 - "Practice makes presentable":

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92 - Wier / Stewart return for part 2

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92 - Wier / Stewart return for part 2

Today we re-join dynamic duo, Alex Wier and Daniel Stewart, Creative Director and Studio Director (respectively) and founders of Wier / Stewart, an advertising agency located in Augusta Georgia, Alex and Daniel.

We chat about growth, treating yourself as your number one client, and what it's like to finally find pants that fit.

These southern gents are hilarious, so I hope you enjoy this special second interview with Weir / Stewart.

http://www.wierstewart.com/

https://www.instagram.com/wierstewart/

You can follow them on Twitter here.

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Best of Design Podcasts, Part I:

Today on Obsessed with Design we have a special episode featuring a few of my fellow design podcasters, focused on their shows, how they got started, and what makes them tick. 

Looking back, there have been many conversations that I’ve had over the past 80-some odd episodes, and a surprisingly large percentage of them were with fellow designers who are also podcast hosts. Coincidentally these are all guests that I’m planning to get fresh conversations as part of season three in the coming months. But for now, I’d like to invite you to join me in the way back machine to relive some great advice from my favorite design podcasters.

This first clip is back from episode #72: Chris Do

The next clip is from Stephan Ango, from the Well-Made podcast, talking about what makes his show tick...

Up next, out long-time pal, Prescott Perez Fox of The Busy Creator podcast - one of the designers I know who is most obsessed with tools, processes, and tactics to help you be your best... 

And host of the Powderkeg podcast, Matt Hunckler talked with me about building a community of tech entrepreneurs, designers, developers, and investors in the Midwest.

 

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Josh Silverman

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Josh Silverman

January 1, 2018

88-Josh Silverman-Design Producer in Product at Twitter

Josh Silverman is a design producer at Twitter in San Francisco, California. Check him out on Twitter and his website.

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.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Origin story
  • Startnership
  • Twitter
  • Best professional moments

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Randy Fisher

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Randy Fisher

December 4, 2017

87-Randy Fisher-Design Partner at DeveloperTown 

Randy Fisher is a Design Partner at DeveloperTown in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check him out on Twitter. 

Randy attended Indiana University (I won’t hold it against him) and began the first decade of his career in Chicago. Eventually, he was led back to Indy and began working as a design partner for DeveloperTown. For lack of a better way of saying it, he’s completely obsessed with design. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Origin story
  • DeveloperTown
  • What makes great designers and clients

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Stacey Dyer

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Stacey Dyer

November 13, 2017

85-Stacey Dyer-Creative Strategist at IZotope

Stacey Dyer is currently the Creative Strategist for iZotope, where audio software products are developed to enable and inspire creativity. While managing a new brand landscape, Stacey pushes the team to go beyond their usual boundaries through lean practices, as well as process discovery and customer validation.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Her journey to publishing her first book, AstroWed.
  • Her favorite parts working for Loctite.
  • Her brief stint owning a cake bake shop.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Design Heroes:
Marian Bantjes
Dave McKean

Find out more about the book, AstroWed: Astro-Wed.com
Stacey's Blog: StaceysDIYLife.com
Stacey's Work: StaceyDyer.com

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Kelly Hume

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Kelly Hume

October 16, 2017

84- Kelly Hume-Logo Designer and Lettering Artist

Kelly Hume is a logo designer and lettering artist in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Check him out on his website or email him.

Kelly always enjoyed creating artwork. However, growing up in Iowa there weren’t too many opportunities to pursue it, that’s what led him to the Art Center College of Design. After earning his degree in Advertising Illustration he began working at print shop as he built-up his freelance clients. Now he works solely freelance, and in his free time you can catch him jamming out in his “one man band,” Hume and the Humanoids. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got into design
  • Lettering for MLB
  • Advice to designers

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Karen Conrad

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Karen Conrad

October 9, 2017

83-Karen Conrad-Owner of Karen Conrad Home

Karen Conrad is the owner of Karen Conrad Home in Woodland Park, Colorado. Check her out on her website, LinkedIn, and Facebook .

During Karen's childhood she would sit at the kitchen table and hear discussions swirl around her about business. These conversations placed an entrepreneurial spirit in her. After 15 years in the banking industry she changed her focus to home staging. Her purpose is simple, help bring people’s “vision to reality.”

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Origin story
  • Her purpose
  • Designing Spaces
  • Her Book

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Betsy Helmuth

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Betsy Helmuth

October 2, 2017

82-Betsy Helmuth-Owner of Affordable Interior Design 

Betsy Helmuth is the owner of Affordable Interior in Design New York City, New York. Check her out on her website or simply email her.

After college Betsy Helmuth packed up her bags and “angry cat” to pursue a career in painting and acting in the Big Apple. Later she would discover that her true calling was interior design on a budget. Her mission is simple, to change lives through the dynamic of a household, and she does just that with her business, Affordable Interior Design. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Origin story
  • What her day's look like
  • What makes a great client
  • Ins and outs of interior design

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Mackey Saturday

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Mackey Saturday

September 25, 2017

81-Mackey Saturday-Principal Designer at Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv

Mackey Saturday is a principal designer of Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv in New York City. Check him out on Twitter, Instagram, or on his website.

In middle school Mackey Saturday’s mother told him he should pursue graphic design, but at the time he thought the art form was reserved for artistic “cheaters.” Later he would go onto to earn a degree in fine arts with a concentration in metalsmithing. After school he realized he could take art and turn it into something valuable and objective, which led him into design where he became the design principal at Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Origin story
  • Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv
  • The best clients
  • Design heroes

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Paul Sahre

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Paul Sahre

September 18, 2017

80-Paul Sahre-Founder of Office of Paul Sahre 

Paul Sahre is the founder of Office of Paul Sahre in New York City, New York. Check him out on Twitter and Instagram. 

Paul Sahre started his path in design at Kent State University. After working in a few different agencies he realized as a lone wolf he should begin his own independent practice, Office of Paul Sahre. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Office of Paul Sahre 
  • Being married to a designer
  • Designing book covers
  • His memoir
  • What he’s most obsessed with today

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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