Creative Refills

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Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, ring organizers, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog tools. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.

Epizode

  1. 4. FEB.

    Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy

    Creative Refills by PLOTTER USA Podcast welcomes a special guest with almost two decades of stationery knowledge in his pocket – Brad Dowdy from The Pen Addict (www.penaddict.com). Brad started his journey in 2007 with a simple blog aiming to help other pen enthusiasts like him find the right pen. Today, he is also co-host of the Pen Addict Podcast by Relay FM, recording over 700 episodes since 2012. In this episode, April asked Brad to share his founding journey for this hobby and his creative work that he does until this day. He also shares how he sets up his trusty PLOTTER Leather Binder in Narrow Size to help him stay organized and on top of his various projects behind the brand. Episode Show Notes

    56 min

  2. 26. 12. 2025

    The Intersection of Digital and Analog Tools with Take Kayo

    PLOTTER user and host of Creative Refills, Job, is no stranger to juggling both digital and analog tools as a photographer and designer in his daily workflow. In this episode, Job invites fellow photographer and camera enthusiast, Take Kayo (@bigheadtaco on Instagram and YouTube), to discuss the importance of using analog tools in our daily lives. Whether it's through the use of pen and paper or the use of film in photography, Take and Job discuss how both analog and digital tools can complement each other, from creating art to maintaining our everyday schedules. Episode Show Notes

    39 min

  3. 26. 11. 2025

    Project Management and Entrepreneurship with Erick

    PLOTTER and its versatile layout is a great tool for project management for professional work. Creative Refills by PLOTTER USA podcast welcomes back PLOTTER user Erick Gama (@_erickgama_ on Instagram) who has adopted the PLOTTER system since 2021. In this episode, Job and April enjoy discussing Erick’s journey of stationery exploration, his professional use of PLOTTER, and his venture of opening a Latin American focused stationery shop. Episode Show Notes

    31 min

  4. 29. 10. 2025

    Techo Kaigi and Creativity with Carola

    Do you use multiple notebooks and systems to manage various aspects of your life? PLOTTER users and hosts of Creative Refills, Job and April, are no strangers to the different ways various notebooks can be used in our daily routine. In this episode, they invite fellow stationery enthusiast Carola (@fromcarola on Instagram) to join their conversation about how she balance different systems for her creative outlet and personal life. The hosts and guest also discussed the new 2026 PLOTTER Diary Refills and how they utilize it for their various projects and lifestyle. Episode Show Notes

    45 min

  5. 30. 09. 2025

    A New Start with PLOTTER TOKYO Flagship Store

    To kickstart the first episode of the second season of Creative Refills, hosts Job and April give the listeners a refresher about what the podcast is about. They also reminisced on a busy summer and their adventures in Tokyo and various PLOTTER pop-up events in Chicago and San Francisco. The duo invites PLOTTER creative director Takayuki Saito to join in the conversation and explain his vision behind opening the new flagship store PLOTTER TOKYO. Finally, the episode ends with an introduction of PLOTTER’s original leather collaboration with Horween Leather Company: Predator in original “Amber” color. This collection is now available exclusively at the PLOTTER TOKYO flagship store and on PLOTTERUSA.COM Episode Show Note

    41 min

  6. 30. 10. 2024

    Leather Patina and Our PLOTTER Journey

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. In episode 7 of Creative Refills, hosts Job and April reminisce on a busy summer and their adventures. They also look back on their project aspirations since episode 1 of the podcast and plan their lineup for the new year. Our host also talk about how different PLOTTER leather types develop patina over time. Finally, the episode ends with a preview of product news coming to PLOTTER USA in the winter season. Episode Show Note

    1 h 7 min

  7. 28. 06. 2024

    Mid-year Reflections and Creative Blocks

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. In episode 6 of Creative Refills, hosts Job and April delve deep into their half-year reflections and address the central theme of this episode, creative blocks. They share their personal experiences using PLOTTER in managing their schedules, discussing how color-coded schedules and timeline features in their PLOTTER have improved their time management.  Episode 6 Show Notes

    1 h 4 min

  8. 22. 05. 2024

    PLOTTER Leather Trends and Growth

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. The fifth episode welcomes special guests from PLOTTER Japan: Takayuki Saito and CY to join Job in learning about the brand. Takayuki is the Director of PLOTTER and KNOX brands at Designphil, and he shares thoughts behind the various types of leathers available in PLOTTER's line up. The trio discusses different leather, process of procuring them, and behind-the-scenes of Shiranami. Episode 5 Show Notes

    44 min

  9. 18. 04. 2024

    Notetaking and Tracking Progress

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. The fourth episode dives into the process of building habits, learning new skills, and gaining momentum when you’re in a creative process. How does one start when a new project is on the horizon? The hosts share their own methods of practicing and hurdles when it comes to trying new things. The team also introduces a new Refill Memo Pad layout – Chart Grid, a unique layout for note-taking and organizing their thoughts. Finally, we also talk about the importance of mentorship and companionship during the creative process. Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/ Episode 4 Show Notes

    58 min

  10. 14. 03. 2024

    Behind the Scenes with PLOTTER Japan

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. The third episode welcomes special guests from PLOTTER Japan: Takayuki Saito and CY to join Job in learning about the brand and some behind-the-scenes. Takayuki is the Director of PLOTTER and KNOX brands at Designphil, and he shares the experiences that led him to creating PLOTTER. The trio talked about their creative processes and how PLOTTER play a role in their lives. Learn more about PLOTTER at ⁠https://plotterusa.com/ Episode 3 Show Notes

    48 min

  11. 11. 02. 2024

    Starting New Projects as Creatives

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. The second episode discusses the concept of starting new projects as creatives. In our busy lifestyle, how do ideas take off and how do PLOTTER tools complement those exciting projects? The hosts share the 5 methodologies of PLOTTER system, as well as an in-depth discussion about their own successful and failed projects. Finally, the team also shares a sneak peek into exciting items to look forward to at the upcoming California Pen Show 2024. Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/ Episode 2 Show notes

    1 h 5 min

  12. 21. 01. 2024

    A System to Start the Year

    Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page. This first episode introduces the system techo / ring organizer system in the stationery industry, and a little bit about PLOTTER. The hosts share their own ways of using different sizes of PLOTTER Leather Binders for their daily routine. To round out the new year, we explored goal setting and exciting projects! Show notes Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/

    1 h 11 min
  • Epizod: 12

Več informacij

Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, ring organizers, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog tools. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.

Informacije

  • Ustvarjalec
    PLOTTER USA
  • Leta delovanja
    2024 - 2026
  • Epizode
    12
  • Ocena
    Primerno za vse
  • Avtorske pravice
    © PLOTTER USA
  • Spetna stran oddaje
    Creative Refills

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