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Designer Chats

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

One cool graphic designer talking to another cool graphic designer, it's simple as that! It’s like being a fly on the wall while two designers talk about all things design and business. Originally recorded on Instagram Live.

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032 🤡 Meg Lewis

December 07, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

HOLY GUACAMOLE!! What a perfect finale to Season 3 of #DesignerChats! @yourbuddymeg brought the insight and fun to this spectacular episode. Meg shares how she has grown as a person and artist to find her true purpose: bring joy to others. We hear about her design background, how she guides others in her book, why and how she created her latest apparel launch, and mooooore!! She even preforms a xylophone number for us 😉 Thank you Meg, all our guests, and all of YOU for watching this seaso...

032 📊Gabrielle Merite

November 30, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The talented @gab.md joins us for an inspiring #DesignerChats. She is a scientific journalist turned #DataVisualization Designer and Illustrator. She shares how she started in the scientific world and through her love of art and design found herself in the world of data visualization. We talk about working smarter, leaning into your strengths and tastes. Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live Find Our Guest: gabriellemerite.com @gab.md Find Jelly Creative Co: jellycreativ...

031 🌳 Allie + Stef of Goldfinch Creative

November 16, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

The fantastic duo of @goldfinch.creative joins us on today’s #DesignerChats! If you’re doing Brand Strategy (or want to be doing it!) then this episode is for you! Stef and Allie share how they work well together as a newly married couple, why brand strategy is a non-negotiable, and how their strategy has evolved (as big as a monstera plant!) Lots of advice and action items for designers, too! How to plan for the new year and why doing strategy for yourself is a must! Be sure to reach out...

030 🏠 Gabe of Cheltenham Ave.

November 09, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Gabe of @cheltenham.ave drops some great takeaways for us on today’s #DesignerChats! He takes us through how growing up with alopecia made him approach life with lots of questions and how that has led him and his business to focus on Design Thinking. A master of processes, programs, and automation, there are lots of helpful nuggets of info. in our chat, check it out! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live Find Our Guest: cheltenhamave.com @cheltenham.ave Find Jelly Creat...

029 🎨 Roxy and Phoebe of Pandr Design Co.

October 26, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Muralist, Designers, and Authors! Roxy and Phoebe of @pandrdesignco talk about it all on today’s #DesignerChats If you haven’t seen their reels or toks, be sure to check them out! We talk about how they are talking about needed topics in the creative community. We get to hear the real scoop on what it takes to create a book, how dynamic their duo truly is, and what projects they are excited for. 📕Be sure to pre-order their book Wonder Walls! Follow @roxyprima and @phoebecornog for more ...

027 🎃 Stefani of December Oak

October 12, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

💛From a near death experience to successful business owner…hear how Stefani of @dec.oak has built a web design studio that puts people first! For designers of all backgrounds, there are so many take aways in this episode! Curious to know how to make websites that make more money for you and your clients? Stefani is your girl… 🚨Head over to decemberoak.com and sign-up for her FREE webinar next week! 👻And if your looking for Halloween movie recs, listen to the end for her top 3 picks Orig...

026 ⛱ Amy + Jen Hood of Hoodzpah Design

October 05, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

The Hood twins show us that we all started (or are starting) from humble beginnings. This #DesignerChats with @hoodzpahdesign is one you don’t want to miss! We chat about their design background and inspiration, so much advice for new designers like making time to play with design, how to own where you’re from and let it inspire your design, advice on selling digital and physical goods…and so much more! Be sure to check out their book, Freelance, and Business, and Stuff, and other sweet go...

025 🙌🏾 Ashleigh of The Fourth House Co.

September 29, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

We dropped some stuffff for designers today! Ashleigh Keith of @thefourthhouseco joined #DesignerChats today to talk about how her psychology degree has helped evolve her brand strategy and UX designs. We answered questions like “pricing on your website?” “do you have to stick to your packages?” “how to find your people” and so.much.more 💻 Looking to switch to Showit or ready for a change in your website? Run over to @thefourthhouseco and snag one of her new Showit Templates! They are buil...

024 🔸Alex of The Routine Creative

September 21, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Wowzers! What a great chat with Alex of @theroutinecreative! Today on #DesignerChats Alex and I talk about some important FONT business! We get to hear how he got started, how his work has evolved and what he’s up to now as a brand and font designer. If you’re a new designer or feel scared of font licensing, I highly recommend listening to this chat. Follow: @theroutinecreative Web: theroutinecreative.com Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

023 🍷Monique of Jkins Creative

August 31, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Monique of @jkinscreative joins us on ep. 23 of #DesignerChats to talk about her journey from Mass Comm undergrad student to Creative CEO and College professor! She shares her educational background and how she made a million dollar mistake that led her to UX. A must listen for any designer that fears brand strategy, color physcogy, or user experience! Also be sure to check out @ladieswinedesign_baltimore (a chapter of @ladieswinedesign) Find more at jkinscreative.com Originally recorded...

022 🙃 Kaya of Flatform Studios

August 24, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Kicking off #DesignerChats Season 3 with local Baltimore creative, Kaya Gordon, of @flatformstudios We chat about her creative upbringing, story behind her studio space, her design visions, and big upcoming plans for the studio. Want to use their event space, photo studio, or hang out with some cool creatives visit flatformstudios.com Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

021 📸 Kara Hoganson

June 03, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Our Final #DesignerChats of the season with the wonderful @karahoganson! We chatted about her design, mural, and photo biz, what it’s like to have your personality be your niche, how to give yourself permission for passion projects, what agency work taught us and mooooore! ✨Check out #karasdreamscapes on Instagram Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

021 📸 Kara Hoganson

June 03, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Our Final #DesignerChats of the season with the wonderful @karahoganson! We chatted about her design, mural, and photo biz, what it’s like to have your personality be your niche, how to give yourself permission for passion projects, what agency work taught us and mooooore! ✨Check out #karasdreamscapes on Instagram Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

020 😁 Lucy of Hello Lucy

May 12, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

@thebossyrossy aka Lucy joins us for lots of smiles today! She drops Some knowledge about Human Centered Design, growing a team, and how she got started in video with Nickelodeon. Lots of talk in the design world about finding your niche and Lucy shares how her personality and energy IS her niche! If your looking to brighten your day head over to @thebossyrossy and send a little voice message ☺️ Thanks Lucy! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

019 🔔 Orsi of Design You Need

April 28, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Coming to us from Budapest, Orsi @design_youneed shares her story of going from e-commerce corporate manager to running a design business. She shares many tips on setting yourself up for financial success before leaving your 9-5. Check out her brand new site at designyouneed.com. Thanks Orsi! (Aka Orshe) 😉 Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

018 🔹 Sasha-Shae of Fresh Medley Designs

April 14, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Sasha-Shae of @freshmedley joins us for another fun (and informative!) #DesignerChat! She gives advice to those who are starting out and may not be getting the business they hoped for...the “what was I thinking” moment! We also talk about brand strategy and the entire brand process. Then head over to @freshmedley for her stellar gift- a FREE branding workbook. Great for those thinking about hiring a designer or designers wanting to learn more. Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instag...

017 💫Kailee of Eclectic Designs

April 07, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

🌟I’m shining bright after chatting with Kailee of @eclecticdesigns.co We dove into her design past, present, and future. Lots of talk about being totally yourself in your brand and how personality can be it’s own niche. Her brand new website launches tomorrow along with a fun giveaway. Her unique and powerful Design to Shine Experience sounds awesome and her first client launches on Friday! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

016 🏔Bryony of Shiift Creative

March 24, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Today we chatted with the lovely Bryony of @shiiftcreative about her design background in TN and pre-pandemic travels at her home in the UK. She dropped some great advice about outsourcing experts. We ended with a little #TravelChat (can that be a thing?!) about her top 3 places to visit in the UK! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

015 🌷Ronda of R Fisher Designs

March 10, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

The wonderful Ronda of @rfisherdesignsllc drops some web design knowledge for us all! We chatted about designing in HTML to owning a web and brand design biz. Also, we shared ways to grow your community and why it’s important (and not as scary as you think!) Be sure to grab her free ebook Schedule a Date with Your Website Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

014 🌞 Julia of Design by JRS

March 03, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Julia and I chat about using Instagram as a designer and business owner, how she uses illustration to add a special artists touch, shares advice for getting your first client and lots of advice on creating community! Want to know more or keep the conversation going? DM @designbyjrs Help me wish @designbyjrs a happy first biz birthday! 🎉 Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

013 💧Amy of Blue Raspberry Design

February 24, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

A must listen #designerchat with Amy of @blueraspberrydesign as we learn about we can be more sustainable with our websites. Amy gives us one easy step to improve our websites (no coding!) If your looking for where to start, she has a free challenge coming soon (a designer chat exclusive!) She has an impressive and much needed course coming in a few months, get.on.that.waitlist!! Link in her bio Thanks so much @blueraspberrydesign! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

012 ✨ Lisa of Studio L Design

February 10, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

On today’s #DesignerChat Lisa of @lisa.studioldesign talks about designing for agencies before there was InDesign and how important it is to figure out what works best for you. She had so many nuggets of wisdom so be sure to tune-in. Thanks Lisa! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

011 📍 Pili of Random Pattern Studio

February 02, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

This week on #DesignerChats Pili (pronounced Peeli) talks about being in two design worlds at once! The academic designer meets the self-taught business owner. Hear about her first time teaching, how she ended up Toronto, and how her UX/UI background is changing the brand strategy game! Thanks for another cool chat @randompatternstudio Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

010 👁️ Deon Mixon of Design Eye Game

January 26, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

On today’s #designerchat @deonmixon talked about his passion project @designeyegame and what led him to create it, he even gave a peak at his original prototype! We chatted about the lack of diversity in graphic design, how this game can help, and what you can do. Deon is truly using his creative talents to make positive and needed change! Also check out his Detroit flag design at @detroitriseflag_ Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on January 26, 2020

009 🌿 Halli of Herland Brand

January 19, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Today, Halli of @herlandbrand and I chat about her self-taught journey from fashion and acting in NYC to branding in Cali. We debunk some current Instagram trends and how to better be yourself in your biz. 🧡Learn more at herlandbrand.com Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live

008 🤘🏾Melissa of Sweet Daddy Designs

September 01, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

We welcome Melissa of @sweetdaddydesigns! She tells us about getting kicked out of design school, what she learned instead, and how it helped her build a no-fluff branding business! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on September 1, 2020

007 🔆 Eva of Eva Couto Design

August 27, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Eva of @evacoutodesign chats about how she got started in design with a bad marketing experience, how she found her love of lettering and the importance of branding! Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 27, 2020

006 💾 Eddie Garcia of Area 956

August 25, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Eddie drops some great advice for creatives in this Designer Chat! He talks about how he got started in Adobe Flash and T-Shirt design to now working for marketing agency @area956 (plus a cool story about designing for a tattoo shop!) He’s got some exciting changes coming so be sure to follow him at @theopeddieg Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 25, 2020

005 🖤 Georgia of Georgia Kaye

August 21, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Georgia and I chatted about so many good things! How she started her business at the start of COVID, about her brand colors, tips on creating a good social esthetic, portfolio tips, and lots about Wordpress and her upcoming course! Check her out at @georgia.g.kaye and keep an eye out for her Wordpress course Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 20, 2020

004 🌊 Carly of Carly Elaine Studios

August 19, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Chatted with Carly about how she went from architecture school to a design business owner! We talked about how she learned design and where her inspiration comes from today. ➡️ Give her a follow @carlyelainestudios Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 18, 2020

003 📎 Becca of Becca Koebrick Design

August 14, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Becca of @beccakoebrickdesign chats about her design background, continuing to learn design, her design biz and more! Check her out on the ‘gram For her #TipTuesdays (they are so good!) and on her website for more resources for businesses and designers. Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 13, 2020

002 🍃 Emma Fanning of Little Fox Design Studio

August 12, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Emma of @littlefoxdesignstudio talks about sustainable design and how we can all get started in being better designers for our planet!  🌎 Did you know that certain finishes on business cards are actually plastic and can’t be recycled? Learn more from Emma in her amazing Green Graphic Design Course at greengraphicdesigncourse.com Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 11, 2020

001 🤑 Jess Langley of White Coffee Creative

August 07, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

🤑 Jess Langley of White Coffee Creative is a Baltimore based designer, muralist and coach. She joins me to chat about design, pricing, education, talent, courses, coaching and more! Check her out @whitecoffeecreative or whitecoffeecreative.com Originally recorded on @jellycreativeco Instagram Live on August 6, 2020