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. 4D AGO

    Episode 511 Simple Traffic Tricks with Pinterest with Nadalie Bardo

    Carina sits down with Pinterest expert Nadalie Bardo to dive into the powerful strategies she uses to drive traffic and grow a brand through Pinterest. Nadalie shares insider tips on optimizing pins, creating content that gets clicks, and leveraging Pinterest’s algorithm to attract the right audience. Find more about Nadalie at https://yourpincoach.com/pin-popular/ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certific...

    17 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Episode 510 You Were Meant to Fly

    In this episode, Carina shares an inspiring quote from Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and explores its deeper meaning. She reflects on the idea that we are all meant to "fly"—to embrace our potential, lean into our uniqueness, and rise beyond our fears. Join her for a conversation about self-discovery, creativity, and the power of recognizing what makes you truly special. About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts &...

    10 min

  3. APR 15

    Episode 509 5 Tips For Starting Your Design Business with the Design Suite Coaches

    In this special episode, Carina sits down with her expert design coaches to share their top five tips for starting a successful design business. They break down the essential steps every new designer should take, from building a strong foundation to finding your unique style and landing your first sales. Whether you're just getting started or looking for insider advice, you'll hear firsthand how they would launch a business today and the exact strategies they teach Design Suite members to set...

    10 min

  4. APR 8

    Episode 508 4 Ways to Gamify Your Design Process

    Struggling with the not-so-fun parts of the design process? In this episode, Carina shares four creative ways to gamify your workflow, keeping you motivated and inspired. From tackling design roadblocks to getting those perfect "dopamine hits" of excitement, these fun techniques will help you stay engaged and make designing a joy! Tune in now! About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in th...

    13 min

  5. APR 1

    Episode 507 Marketing Hacks with Susan Smith

    Carina interviews Susan Smith who teaches quilters. Learn more about her launch methods and running a creative business. Listen to her podcast at Measure Twice Cut Once and visit her www.stitchedbysusan.com. Episode 507 Marketing Hacks with Susan Smith ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a ...

    22 min

  6. MAR 25

    Episode 506 Sweet Life of A Designer

    The Sweet Life of A Designer Summit is coming NEXT MONTH! Carina tells you why this summit is different and what you can expect from this awesome virtual event. To get your free ticket, join us at https://www.designsuitecourses.com/sweetlifesummit Episode 506 Sweet Life of A Designer ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is al...

    10 min

  7. MAR 18

    Episode 505 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake

    Description It is the small things that can add up FOR US and AGAINST US. Carina talks about the Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake as a cautionary tale for our own design businesses. Episode 505 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting d...

    14 min

  8. MAR 11

    Episode 504 The Cobbler’s Shoes

    Have you heard the old proverb about the cobber’s shoes? As a designer and artist, we need to be sure and be taking care of the most important things first. Sometimes this is really hard to do as other people ask us for things. Carina talks about the cobbler’s shoes and oxygen masks in this episode as a reminder and challenge to take care of yourself first. Episode 504 The Cobbler’s Shoes ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of A...

    13 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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