In the Making

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In the Making

Learn from the superstars turning content into cash! From social media influencers to small local businesses, people everywhere are harnessing the power of creative tools to design not just brands and content, but also deeply satisfying careers. In the Making explores the practical challenges and surprising rewards of working in this new creator economy. Join Adobe’s Teresa Au for conversations with content creators, solopreneurs, and industry experts who offer inspiration and insight for combining creativity, community, and business.

  1. Mentoring in Motion with Emonee LaRussa

    11/13/2024

    Mentoring in Motion with Emonee LaRussa

    Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her to share her expertise, resources, and connections. Plus, Teresa finds out where Emonee keeps her Emmy awards!

    31 min
  2. Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX)

    10/30/2024

    Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX)

    Teresa Au chats with artist and creative director Jason Naylor live at Adobe MAX 2024. They talk about the power of yes, betting on yourself, and what it means to open your heart. Plus Jason shares the personal messages behind his extremely colorful murals, how he found his style, and why he doesn’t seek out inspiration.

    25 min
  3. Cracking the Code with Allan Peters

    10/16/2024

    Cracking the Code with Allan Peters

    Teresa Au chats with Allan Peters of Peters Design Company. He’s a brand mark expert, the author of Logos That Last, and the guy who blew up on Instagram Reels reimagining classic logos like Citibank, UPS, and Gatorade. They talk about Allan’s strategic path to launching his own firm, how asking what he wants has led to some of his biggest jobs, and how becoming a viral sensation has changed–and not changed–his business.

    30 min
  4. BONUS: Emma Orhun Live from Ottawa Design Club

    10/02/2024 · BONUS

    BONUS: Emma Orhun Live from Ottawa Design Club

    This bonus episode features graphic designer and content creator Emma Orhun speaking at the "Twisted by Design" event organized by the Ottawa Design Club this spring. Emma shares how she overcame her scientific background and got comfortable with the subjectivity of art; why she invented the Tamawatchi, a Tamagotchi with the functionality of an Apple Watch; and how designing a pair of Nikes changed her career.

    21 min
  5. Creating Spaces with Magdiel Lopez

    09/18/2024

    Creating Spaces with Magdiel Lopez

    Teresa Au chats with graphic designer Magdiel Lopez about all the spaces for creativity in his life, from his famous “A Poster A Day” project, to his personal artistic practice, to the buildings and offices that his firm transforms into art-filled, meaningful spaces. They also discuss how immigration shapes your thinking, mental health in the face of internet stardom, and what Magdiel is doing to revitalize his hometown of Richardson, Texas.

    29 min
  6. BONUS: Welcoming Rejection with Liz Mosley and Chris Do

    09/04/2024 · BONUS

    BONUS: Welcoming Rejection with Liz Mosley and Chris Do

    For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares a conversation between design superstar and In the Making guest Chris Do and graphic designer Liz Mosley. Liz candidly reveals how Chris’ (very polite!) refusal to appear on her podcast inspired her to take on a personal challenge of gaining 100 professional rejections in six months. The surprising result: Liz’s changed mindset and newfound confidence led to acceptances, sponsorships, and opportunities, and even some nos turning into yeses! To bring it full circle, Chris invited Liz onto his podcast The Futur with Chris Do to share the inspiring story.

    24 min
  7. Radical Generosity with Tina Roth Eisenberg

    08/21/2024

    Radical Generosity with Tina Roth Eisenberg

    Teresa Au talks to the legendary founder of CreativeMornings and design blogging pioneer Tina Roth Eisenberg, also known as Swiss Miss. They explore how Tina’s love of gathering and community both feeds her soul and has led to three thriving design businesses. Tina shares the next big idea from CreativeMornings, the importance of experiments, and why she turned her kitchen into a coffee shop.

    30 min
  8. Capturing the Future with Emily Keegin

    08/07/2024

    Capturing the Future with Emily Keegin

    Teresa Au checks in with Instagram’s favorite photo director, Emily Keegin, about how photographers are doing these days. They look at how AI is just the latest technical breakthrough in the medium, what people can do that AI can’t, and the best way to think about trends. Plus, Emily shares tips for creators and solopreneurs to find and create great images.

    28 min
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Learn from the superstars turning content into cash! From social media influencers to small local businesses, people everywhere are harnessing the power of creative tools to design not just brands and content, but also deeply satisfying careers. In the Making explores the practical challenges and surprising rewards of working in this new creator economy. Join Adobe’s Teresa Au for conversations with content creators, solopreneurs, and industry experts who offer inspiration and insight for combining creativity, community, and business.

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  • Creator
    Adobe
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adobe
  • Show Website
    In the Making

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