The Quickie - Interviews for Graphic Designers Print Design Academy

My guest this week is CJ Cawley. A super talented, kind, fun, energetic and amazing human from the UK. 

During this episode we talk about his journey to freelance design and cooking it up in design school. You'll appreciate that sentence when you listen to the episode ;) 

CJ also shares with us how the skateworld was his gateway to design and what he appreciated about it. He also talks about how breaking things, literally, helped him grow! 

Then into a story about agency life eating away at him and why, and his experience working with a UK resort on a project that never saw the light of day! ahhh! CJ also talks about why he started to share everything along with a whole bunch of other great stories. 

We had a blast in this episode and you will too! 

THE LINKS Ian's Instagram: CLICK HEREIan's Website: CLICK HERE

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My guest this week is Ian Paget, but you might know his as @logogeek, or as an Author, or a Podcast Host, or as a talented designer.

During this episode we talk about helping creatives make a living doing logo design and how he never intended to actually go full time freelance. 

Ian also tells us about personal struggles that he was facing, how they weighed him down and why, and how he managed to continue with his career and business. He also shares a story about working with Cambridge University and why he is so excited about it!

Lots of great stories in this one! Be sure to check out the links below to see Ians Book "Make a Living Designing Logos" and all his social links too!

THE LINKS 

The Book: CLICK HEREIan's Instagram: CLICK HEREIan's Website: CLICK HERE

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My guest this week is Josh Kenyon, Owner and Creative Director at Jolby out of Portland OR. 

During this episode we talk about why he wanted to work for Disney since he was 6 years old and the agricutlural design studio he worked at and how it has helped him in his career to this day. 

Josh then talks about a diagnosis he received and what dealing with that was like. But also how design and creativity helped him through treatment.

Loads of story telling in this episode from Josh's career in the creative industry. Business owner struggles and lessons, life lessons, all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie.  

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Jolbys Website: CLICK HEREJolbys Instagram: CLICK HERE

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My guest this week is Shelby Temples, founder of HeWillNeverGoHungry.com - PS. You gotta go check out his website. Insanely good. 

During this episode we talk about a contest for creating album artwork for Janet Jackson...that he won...but was underage to participate...and because of that they had to go to the next person. 

We also talk about Nylon Magazine and why it was so influential to him, and the balance between making money, paying the bills, and feeling fulfilled. That balance between fulfilment and survival. 

Also some chat about CBD Hotsauce, business wins, design fails, and all the good stuff inbetween. Shelby is a fun dude with stories to share! Enjoy.  

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Shelbys Website: CLICK HEREShelby on Instagram: CLICK HERE

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My guest this week is Jason Snell. He is an artist, designer, motion designer, and all-around rad dude! 

During this episode we talk about why Covid was such a tough time for him, the Run DMC project he was a part of, as well as early career mentors and inspirational design projects. 

We also talk about movie posters, comic books, and an Amazon project he was a part of that went off the rails. 

This episode is loaded with laughs and great stories from Jason's career so far. I first met him in person at the Into the Woods event in the Summer of 2023. He has this genuine natural curiosity about the people around him, what they do, and what gets them excited. He's a rad guy to be around for sure!

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My guest this week is Abi Connick. She is a Brand Designer and a Design Content Creator based in the UK. She has an incredible YouTube channel delivering tonnes of value to Designers. Check the link below. 

During this episode, we talk about how she was laid off early during Covid, what that meant for her, and the trajectory it put her on. 

We also talk about understanding social media and content creation and what it can do for your design business. Abi then shares how she has been struggling with imposter syndrome lately, what is causing it, and what she is doing to work through it. 

Plus so many more stories about her design career and her growth on YouTube and social media. 

This was a rad conversation especially for me because Abi was one of the first YouTube design content creators that I watched and was inspired by before starting our Print Design Academy channel. 

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Abi Connick YouTube: CLICK HEREAbi Connick Website: CLICK HEREAbi Connick Instagram: CLICK HERE

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