AS WE CREATE

The Connecticut Art Directors Club
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As We Create is a podcast exploring the fascinating thought process of those working in creative fields.

  1. Remembering Carissa Decelles

    JAN 1

    Remembering Carissa Decelles

    This is a special posting of a Episode 9 - a conversion with Carissa Decelles from October 2022. Carissa was an award winning designer and a friend whose life was taken from her much too soon. This is a great episode that conveys just how resilient and inspiring she was.  Thank you Carissa.

    1h 10m
  2. Catherine Casalino

    12/18/2025

    Catherine Casalino

    Catherine Casalino's love of photography and writing came together when she was exposed to the publishing world after college. We talk about her time at Simon & Schuster and Random House, and how that compares to running her own studio. She also walks us through some recent projects, including her contribution to the award winning film, American Fiction.

    1h 27m
  3. Daniel Sheridan

    12/04/2025

    Daniel Sheridan

    Daniel Sheridan is an illustrator and designer. Growing up in the hardcore and metal music scene, it was the visual aesthetic and grit that influenced the style Daniel is known for. We talk about staying motivated, raising a family, and how his love of motorcycles and design come together to produce Dice Magazine.

    54 min
  4. Dead Rabbit Design Co.

    11/20/2025

    Dead Rabbit Design Co.

    Magge Gagliardi and Steve Keefe are the principals behind Dead Rabbit Design Co. They share how each of their professional careers began and the collaboration that lead to them moving forward as a team. We talk about some of their clients in the craft beer industry and how technology has impacted creative integrity.

    59 min
  5. Richard Sachs

    11/06/2025

    Richard Sachs

    While perusing his next adventure after high school, Richard Sachs traveled abroad to work for Witcomb Cycles in London. Having earned the trust of the companies family, he helped bring the brand to America. As bicycle racing became more popular here in the states, Richard went out on his own and he shares the mindset behind Richard Sachs Cycles and the unique value of a craftsman.

    1h 37m
  6. Emily Russo

    10/23/2025

    Emily Russo

    Emily Russo's creative path began after taking one look at a commercial design portfolio in high school. After she finished art school, Emily shares what she learned working at a small boutique agency and how that influenced her own design studio. We also talk about her time at the US Tennis Association and her current role at Blue Buffalo.

    1h 3m
  7. Jeremy Staub

    10/09/2025

    Jeremy Staub

    Jeremy Staub has come a long way from his beginnings as a one person studio and we talk about his growth and how Box 8 Creative began focusing on hospitality. He also shares some experiences working with new clients, keeping his team inspired, and what went into the recent Box 8 rebrand.

    1h 2m
  8. Tom Francesconi

    09/25/2025

    Tom Francesconi

    When Tom Francesconi's early dreams of playing in the NBA started to fade, he developed an interest in sports branding and advertising. This began Tom's path into the commercial creative world and he talks about his time at Mullen Lowe, Meta, Gut Agency and his current role at Joan Creative. We also talk about a passion project with the WNBA and the value he sees in mentorship.

    1h 9m
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As We Create is a podcast exploring the fascinating thought process of those working in creative fields.

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  • Creator
    The Connecticut Art Directors Club
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    AS WE CREATE