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Chris Piascik, Professional Illustrator, on How to Accidentally Land Your Dream Clients (And Why Perfect Technique Is Overrated)

Chris Piascik is an independent illustrator, author, and top Skillshare teacher best known for his 14-year public daily drawing project. His quirky, unmistakable work—roo

Christian Watson, Creator of the Mega Viral Social Media Character Mr. Skelly & Founder of Brand Studio 1924us, on Blending the Heritage of Craftsmanship with Innovative Marketing

Christian Watson is the founder of the boutique branding agency 1924us and the creator of the mega viral animated character Mr. Skelly. Rooted in the craftsmanship of t

Phil Garnham & Damien Collot, Creative Directors at Monotype, on Why Fonts Really Matter (Plus, Icons for Peace & Conflict)

In this episode, we speak with Phil Garnham and Damien Collot, both Executive Creative Directors at Monotype, the global leader of fonts including Helvetica, Futura, Arie

Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO, on the Future of Photography in the Era of AI

In this episode, we chat with Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO, a platform that gives photographers the tools, community, and exposure they need to expand creatively and profess

Khyati Trehan, Designer at Google Creative Lab, on Why Curiosity and Play are the Keys to Mastering Emerging Tech

In this episode, we chat with Khyati Trehan, an internationally awarded designer who currently works at Google Creative Lab developing visual systems and experimental too

Mary Kate McDevitt, Professional Illustrator, on How To Create An Independent Design Career You Actually Love (And Get Hired By Big Brands Doing It)

In this episode, we speak with professional illustrator and lettering artist Mary Kate McDevitt on how she's built a fulfilling career stemming from personal design proje

Tom Froese, Professional Illustrator and Skillshare Teacher, on Building a Career as a Commercial Freelance Illustrator

We’re chatting with Tom Froese, an Award-Winning Illustrator, Top Teacher on Skillshare who has led over 120,000 students, and the host of the podcast Thoughts on Illustr

Evante Daniels, Founder of SEEQER, on How Cultural Physics Affects Design & Marketing

In this episode, we're talking with Evante Daniels about Cultural Physics and how to build resonance that's felt, remembered, and trusted through design and marketing. Ev

Grace Ling, Founder of Design Buddies, on Personal Branding for Creatives

Grace Ling is the Founder of Design Buddies - a massive design community hosted both online and in-real-life events. She is a UX designer, product designer, illustrator,

Frank Bach, Product Designer at Instagram, on Mindfulness, Creativity, and Metal Music

Frank Bach is a Staff Product Designer at Doordash, formerly Instagram and Headspace. He's interested in the relationship between mindfulness and creativity: how meditati

Mick Champayne, Designer at Google Doodles & Delight, on Creating Purpose Through Visual Storytelling & Whimsy

Mick Champayne is a designer on the Google Doodles & Delight team, who moonlights as an illustrator. In a nutshell, she loves internet culture, navel-gazing about the fut