Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina Gardner
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Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create meaningful design work while making a residual income online.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 483 The Strength of Weak Ties

    Carina talks about a study by Mark Granovetter who discovered that weak ties may be the most powerful in changing our lives. With new and broader networks coming from these weak ties, we as designers can take advantage of these to help us broader our opportunities.Episode 483 The Strength of Weak Ties_________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that people want to buy. She offers pra...

    11 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 482 Summit Building with Tracy Sundue and Heather Cameron

    Carina talks with Tracy Sundue and Heather Cameron about their upcoming summit: Fall Scrapbooking Fun Summit and how they have built a fabulously fun summit. If you have ever been interested in guesting or hosting a summit, you will love this practical episode.Join the Fall Scrapbooking Summit for free at (affiliate link)Find Tracy at www.embellishedconnection.com tracy@embellishedconnection.comGet a freebie from Heather at www.engnightyourmarket.com/carinaçEpisode 482 Summit Building with Tr...

    23 min

  3. OCT 16

    Episode 481 Creatives Don’t Give Up - Two Stories of Perseverance

    Carina talks about not giving up and the perseverance of two creatives that she thinks will help designers see that they should continue to go after their dreams. Learn about the two women in today’s episode!Episode 481 Creatives Don’t Give Up - Two Stories of Perseverance_________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that people want to buy. She offers practical tips on market trends,...

    13 min

  4. OCT 14

    Episode 480 The Secrets Behind Knowing If You Are Actually A Design Business

    Carina talks about 3 things that you should be looking for to know whether you are behaving as a business. If you feel like design is just a hobby, listen in to see if these three things can help you start behaving like an innovative creative and business strategist.Episode 480 The Secrets Behind Knowing If You Are Actually A Design Business_________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create ar...

    13 min

  5. OCT 9

    Episode 479 Design Suite Maker Conference with Jalin Bingham, Kristi Rachelle, and Emily Fish

    Carina talks with Jalin Bingham, Kristi Rachelle, Emily Fish in a live panel for the Design Suite Maker Conference about their design businesses, shops, and why they decided to start their own design businesses.Get the All Access Pass to this conference here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/design-suite-maker-conference-all-access-pass-4Join a Design Bootcamp to learn more about Design Suite here: www.designsuitecourses.com.designbootcampLearn more about the University of Arts & Design...

    45 min

  6. OCT 7

    Episode 478 Your Vision, Not Somebody Else’s Vision

    Carina talks about being a visionary for your company. She talks about Walt Disney’s vision and how you too can create a vision for yourself that is strong and specific.Episode 478 Your Vision, Not Somebody Else’s Vision_________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that people want to buy. She offers practical tips on market trends, pricing, and self-promotion. By understanding what b...

    10 min

  7. OCT 2

    Episode 477 The Lies I See on Social Media…It’s a Game of WereWolf

    Carina talks about some of the “untruths” she sees on social media and how a game of werewolf tells us most about the one thing most of us are missing when we enter the design business world.Episode 477 The Lies I See on Social Media…It’s a Game of WereWolf_________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that people want to buy. She offers practical tips on market trends, pricing, and se...

    21 min

  8. SEP 30

    Episode 476 Design Suite Maker Conference with Brenna Powell, Tracey Rinaldo, and Kim Thomas

    Carina talks with Brenna Powell, Tracey Rinaldo, Kim Thomas in a live panel for the Design Suite Maker Conference about their design businesses, shops, and why they decided to start their own design businesses.Get the All Access Pass to this conference here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/design-suite-maker-conference-all-access-pass-4Join a Design Bootcamp to learn more about Design Suite here: www.designsuitecourses.com.designbootcampLearn more about the University of Arts & Design ...

    31 min
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Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create meaningful design work while making a residual income online.

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