Low-Key Legends

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Low-Key Legends

Sharing the insider conversation on the business of creativity. Chatting with the people behind the most legendary work in the creative industry. What are the tools and mindsets that lead to this success? Let's dive and explore together in our quest to become legendary.

SEP 20 · BONUS

Branding & Illustration Masterclass with Adam Danielson & Peter Laxalt | 2x4

Welcome, today is an exciting day we are kicking off a new series here called 2x4 where I ask 2 different designers the same 4 questions so we can dive into one specific topic, today we dive into the world of branding and illustration and how they can be used together. So let's meet our guests: Adam Danielson is the founder of Ducktail, a branding & design studio based in Portland Maine. Ducktail specializes in creating playful branding, elevated strategy, and packaging design with character. They're shamelessly kind and craft-obsessed, making things feel more human in a world being overtaken by robots. Peter Laxalt, is a designer, educator, artist, and creative technologist who specializes in the intersection of branding and technology. Peter is a seasoned design leader with over 15 years of experience working with companies in all stages from inception, growth, acquisition, and maturity. Buckle up, as we explore the world of branding & illustration in this very first episode of 2x4, let's get into it.

38 min
SEP 13

Building Beautiful Digital Products with TypeCode

What does it take to make exceptional digital products? How can one product leave us feeling content and keep us on it for hours while others drive us away in just a few clicks? This week on Low-Key Legends we will learn from product veterans Zeke Shore and Ian Lord co-founders of TypeCode. TypeCode designs and builds digital products and experiences, collaborating with ambitious clients like A24, Google, MoMA, Scholastic, Disney, and MIT to bring powerful ideas to life. Finding clever solutions to hard problems while making things beautiful, intuitive, functional, and effective

1h 15m
SEP 5

S2.E10. Exceptional Work in an Era of Mediocrity with Smith & Diction

The long-awaited interview with the founding team of Smith & Diction is here at last! In this conversation, Mike and Chara Smith discuss their design, copywriting, and branding approach, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and authenticity. They share insights on the role of words in creating effective brands, the benefits of working as a couple, and the value of incorporating outside experiences into the creative process. Smith & Diction Process Doc Social: Medium Instagram Twitter / X Threads

1h 50m
AUG 30

S2.E9. The Story of Unseen Studio with Nathan Riley

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I interview Nathan Riley, the design director at Unseen Studio to learn how he got started in design and built Unseen Studio with his co-founders. We discuss the early years of the studio, the significance of self-expression and passion projects, and the influence of sharing on Dribbble. We explore Nathan's journey into 3D design and the agency's shift in 2018 towards creating immersive web experiences. Nathan on Social: Unseen Website Nathan's Instagram Nathan's Twitter / X LinkedIn

1h 26m
AUG 23 · BONUS

4 Essential Design Lessons

Today we're going to be taking a look back at some of my favorite lessons so far from Season 02 of Low-Key Legends; looking at tactics on turning our weaknesses into strengths with Kirk Wallace, lessons on leadership from Emmet Shine, ways power of transparency in our businesses with Self Aware Studio. practical tips on cultivating an audience from Dan Mall This is your audio buffet to sample and try out episodes and hear from guests you may not have known about before. Chapters: 0:50:15 Your weakness is your super-power 0:31:18 Creative Leadership 0:38:19 Transparency in Business 0:54:01 Building an Audience

1h 12m
AUG 9

S2.E8. Making Irresistible Brands with Study Hall

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I sit down with Alex, Matt, and Jeremy the founders of Study Hall, a collective of curious creatives ready to tinker with norms to build impactful high-craft work for all walks of life, from Fortune 500 companies like Airbnb to small start-ups. We explore how branding has evolved, looking at what elements are timeless and what we can push and explore more of in 2025 and beyond. Our conversation hovers around the business of branding and how it intersects with today's tools and tomorrow's technologies. We cover how AI is impacting our industry and our team's productivity and what might be next in the world of branding ditching screens and moving into the future of interfaces. Study Hall on Social: Website Instagram LinkedIn Threads

1h 30m
AUG 2

S2.E7. Build an Authentic Audience with Kirk Wallace (a.k.a) Bonehaus

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I interview my friend Kirk Wallace to discuss the changing landscape in the creative community. They explore how sharing work in 2024 has evolved and how it has impacted how audiences and clients discover their work. Kirk shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming an illustrator and designer, and how he has grown his audience and built a successful career. We get into the importance of authenticity, the need to adapt to new formats and platforms, and the balance between B2B and B2C audiences. We discuss the importance of sharing the process and telling a compelling story to emotionally connect with an audience; finding the balance between being a business person and an artist. Kirk on Social: Skill Share Courses Website Instagram YouTube

1h 47m
JUL 26

S2.E6. Bringing Brands to Life Online Self Aware Studio

Today on Low-Key Legends, I am joined by Jenny Heintz and Mike Wagz, the founders of Self Aware, a design and technology studio based in Philly and established in 2018. Partners in life and business Jenny and Mike focus their synergistic skills on bringing brands to life online, creating fun and dynamic solutions that are both beautiful and performant. They have worked with a variety of organizations and institutions, big and small—from local businesses like Middle Child to major institutions such as the Institute of Design and MIT, as well as Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity. Jenny and Mike share how and why they decided to publish the Notion Doc "Every Project We Have Ever Charged For" shedding a light on how they price creative work. We explore the idea of transparency and business and how it breeds the conditions for open conversation, trust, and a healthier industry. Jenny discusses the importance of being systematic and organized in their design studio, Self Aware. They share how they use processes and systems to guide their clients and ensure they stay on track. They also talk about the benefits of transparency in the industry, including sharing their project budgets and prices. We discuss the challenges of pricing services and the importance of valuing your work. Notion Doc: Every Project We've Ever Charged For Social: Website Twitter Instagram

1h 33m

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Welcome to Low-Key Legends

Welcome to Low-Key Legends. A show where we share epically casual conversations from legends in the creative industry on the business of creativity, culture, art, and ways to level up your creative practice. I'm your host Britton Stipetic an over-caffeinated founder of Rogue Studio. Join me as I chat with the legends in the creative industry from design, music, and entrepreneurship - learning from their process and perspectives. Finding the nuggets of wisdom to encourage you on your creative journey as we all strive together to become legends.

08/24/2023

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Sharing the insider conversation on the business of creativity. Chatting with the people behind the most legendary work in the creative industry. What are the tools and mindsets that lead to this success? Let's dive and explore together in our quest to become legendary.

Creator

Rogue Studio
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

43
Rating

Explicit
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© Rogue Studio
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Low-Key Legends