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…on making connections through your work. As we continue daily podcasts during social distancing, we’re happy to bring you another full episode with Ellen Manning, recorded back when people could actually be in the same room together. Ellen is a designer, illustrator and collage artist from Keller, Texas, currently residing in Philly. With her work she creates relatable portraits of people celebrating femininity and bodies and emotions. She also explores body positivity, sexuality, gender, di...

Hi-Res Daily - 11 - Jay Roeder

March 30, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Running out of quarantine tips with Jay Roeder!

Hi-Res Daily - 10 - Mel Calantropio and Meg Potoma

March 27, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MB

Taking a walk with Mel Calantropio and Meg Potoma!

Hi-Res Daily - 09 - Abby Guido

March 26, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Binging all the shows with Abby Guido

Hi-Res Daily - 08 - Mario Zucca

March 25, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Getting some exercise with Mario Zucca!

Hi-Res Daily - 07 - Alex Hillman

March 24, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 28.7 MB

Sanitizing all the surfaces with Alex Hillman!

Hi-Res Daily - 06 - Corey Danks

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 26.5 MB

Not touching our faces with Corey Danks!

Hi-Res Daily - 05 - Nicola Black and Maki Naro

March 20, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

Checking in on friends with Nicola Black and Maki Naro!

Hi-Res Daily - 04 - Rashid Zakat

March 19, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Washing hands with Rashid Zakat!

Hi-Res Daily - 03 - Jon Billett

March 18, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Keeping social distance with Jon Billett!

137 - Jason Rothman

March 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

…on getting people in the room and seeing what happens. Jason Rothman is a designer and creative director who has just recently relocated to Philadelphia after working for thirteen years in San Francisco honing his craft at Hub, a fully integrated strategy, design, advertising & production agency. Now, as he brings Hub to Philadelphia he’s also reaching out to the local design community in an effort to meet designers around the city, which recently led to the All Hands art show where working ...

Hi-Res Daily - 01 - Steve DeCusatis

March 16, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Locking it down with Steve DeCusatis!

136 – Neha Agarwal

March 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

…on making sense of the mess. Neha Agarwal is a designer, educator, and travel enthusiast passionate about design thinking, communication design, user experience, service leadership, and cultural exploration. She’s currently Design Lead at Think Company and prior to that, she was Associate Professor and Department Chair of Graphic Design at La Roche College. She also maintains a design practice and stays active in the professional design community through her involvement in AIGA. Neha sits do...

135 - Brandon Moore

February 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

…on being a team player. Brandon Moore is a designer and illustrator from Fort Lauderdale, Florida who has worked with several sports brands throughout his career, including Nascar, Adidas, ESPN and recently the Miami Dolphins as part of their in-house creative team. He has also created self-initiated projects that explore his love for vintage NFL uniforms as well as an exploration of a possible future for the Washington football team. Brandon joins the show for a conversation about getting a...

134 - Nick Vicente

February 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

…on taking control of the conversation. Nick Vicente is a designer and art director in Philadelphia with a love for cooking, hip-hop, and building brands. He got his start working with Smith and Diction and 160over90 and is currently the art director at The Perception, where he is also working on creating Crafted, a forum for creative people of color to meet, connect and support one another. Nick joins the show for a conversation about challenging your professors, why he wanted to work for a ...

133 - Aundre Larrow

January 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

…on doing right by the story. Aundre Larrow is a Brooklyn-based portrait photographer who has spent the last few years shooting editorial and lifestyle content for clients and for personal work. His work has always pursued the truth that can be found in portraiture, such as with projects like Stories From Here, which he worked on during an Adobe residency. He also documented the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in a project called the Last Expanse. Aundre talks about bringing out humanity thro...

132 - Calan Ma'lyn

January 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

…on finding positivity. Calan Ma’lyn is a collage artist and patient advocate that teaches people about cannabis through her new business GreenThumb. She has educated people by providing educational materials/resources, workshops, and industry training as well as providing a safe, equal space to learn about Cannabis. She joins the show for a conversation about how Cannabis changed her life, educating through design and understanding nature.

BONUS: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

December 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

…on the end of a saga. Four years ago Ryan hunkered down in the Submarine with Melissa McFeeters and Dan Gneiding to discuss the minutia of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Now the gang is convening for one last time to discuss the newest and last entry in the Skywalker saga, The Rise of Skywalker. We talk about what we didn't like, what we hated and what we thought was reeeallly bad, (actually, it isn't that grim, but be warned, there are spoilers abound in this episode). Plus we ch...

131 - Jim Viola

December 17, 2019 01:13 - 1 hour - 92 MB

…on a damn good bonus episode for the holidays. Jim Viola is Head of Visual Design at From the Future, as well as doing design work under the moniker Damn Good Brand. It's been almost one hundred episodes since we first talked to Jim on the show, so as a holiday bonus episode we catch up with him on what he's been up to since we last talked, as well as Simpsons nostalgia, The Mandalorian, our favorite movies of the year and conspiracy theories you can get behind.

130 - Doogie Horner

December 10, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

…on when the execution is as important as the concept. Doogie Horner is a writer, comedian, and illustrator. He’s the author of the new YA novel This Might Hurt a Bit – a humorous coming-of-age story that careens between high school hijinks and wrestling with the loss of a loved one. Doogie joins the show for a conversation about maintaining drive while working on a novel, revisiting the past through writing and whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

129 - Eric Hinkley

November 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

…on designing when you’re not designing. Eric Hinkley is an illustrator, designer and screen printer in Philadelphia. He does design and screen printing for freelance clients and recently started a new position as Associate Graphic Designer for United By Blue. He’s also an enthusiastic fisherman and has worked his love for fishing as well as his concern for protecting the environment into his illustration and printing practices. Eric joins the show for a conversation about drawing on what you...

128 - Kyle Confehr

November 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

…on drawing what seems natural. Kyle Confehr is an artist and designer whose work is influenced by the observation of daily life and the constant cultural shifts caused by the internet and social media. He has curated shows and will be doing a residency with Tiny Room For Elephants at the Cherry Street Pier in December. Kyle joins the show for a conversation about being ambidextrous, what he likes about working at a large scale and finding lessons in failure.

127 - Luis Bravo

October 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

…on being “in it.” Luis Bravo is Creative Director for Design and Editorial at the Philadelphia Museum of art. Throughout his career he has worked on building brands and leading in-house design teams at premier nonprofit cultural arts organizations. Luis joins the show for a conversation about why he enjoys working in the non-profit arts, putting teams together and how he fell in love with Philly.

126 - Pat Higgins

October 15, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

…on keeping yourself accountable. Pat Higgins is an award-winning illustrator, cartoonist and graphic designer from Delaware. His recent books include The Shipwreck of Captain MacNamara, an experimental comic based upon a poem prompt as well as The Family, a horrific commentary on our reliance on smart devices with a little true crime mixed in for good measure. Pat joins the show for a conversation about perseverance, protecting yourself with a contract and how he ended up at a bar watching R...

125 - Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn

October 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

…on finding your cadence. Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn is a hand lettering artist and illustrator, working with clients such as Samsung, Publix, Adobe, Seventeen Magazine, Microsoft, and many others. Her Instagram feed is filled not only with her incredible work but also inspiring words of advice and encouragement for other designers and artists. Shauna joins the show for a conversation about showing vulnerability online, bad reposting habits and how a poster she illustrated for Josh Grobin became ...

124 - Johnny Zito and Tony Trov

September 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

…on creating modern day memorabilia. Johnny Zito and Tony Trov are the minds behind South Fellini, a Passyunk Avenue boutique of cheeky pins, hats, and tees that are inherently Philly. Two friends from South Philly, they first started collaborating while attending Temple University where they made tee shirts to fund for their short films and rock operas. They’re award-winning comic book artists, indie filmmakers and they’re joining the show on the eve of their new store opening in the Fashion...

123 - Josh Goldblum

September 03, 2019 01:58 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

…on exhibiting creativity. Josh Goldblum is the founder and CEO of Bluecadet, an experience design agency that works with cultural institutions, universities, and mission-driven organizations. With offices in both Philadelphia and New York, Josh has overseen the design and development of interactive experiences and planning strategies for clients such as MoMA, The Smithsonian Institution, Doctors Without Borders, National Geographic, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Josh joins the s...

Best of Season Five

August 29, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

We're taking a look back at the fifth season of the show before we kick off the sixth season of the show next week. Listen to some highlights from this past season's guests Lauren Cat West, Hawk Krall, Caleb Heisey, Jp Flexner, Jessie Jay, Soonduk Krebs, Kevin Mercer, Keith Warren Greiman, Molly Egan, Chris Reif, Saul Rosenbaum, Kelly Clawson, Erich Weiss, Natalie Hands, Brandon McArdle, James Curran, Michele Cooper, Marisol Ortega, Mark Likosky, Brian LaRossa, Kim Lincon and Alex Griendling.

122 - Alex Griendling

August 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

…on fitting the things you like into design. Alex Griendling is one half of Lunar Saloon, a Minneapolis-based creative studio that he runs with his wife Meg. He’s designed movie posters in Los Angeles, worked on brands like Apple, Cadillac and IBM and he joined Google to help revitalize their visual language and create an extensive style guide. Plus, he recently accepted a position as Senior Designer for game developer Bungie. Ryan and Alex go down some pop culture rabbit holes, discussing ev...

121 - Kim Lincon

August 06, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

…on the three rules to consider about your work. Kim Lincon is the founder and creative director of Lynx and Company, a multi-dimensional, “chick-operated” design studio in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, creating branding systems to digital campaigns for companies large and small. Kim joins the show for a conversation about how she built her client base, what excites her about branding projects and her three rules when it comes to her work. Plus Ryan shares his personal shame regarding cir...

120 - Brian LaRossa

July 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

…on the relationship between design and writing. Brian LaRossa is the art director of three imprints for Scholastic’s trade division. He also writes essays for Design Observer where he writes thought-provoking pieces on the practice of graphic design and being a designer. He’s on the board of the Type Director’s Club, teaches at CUNY City Tech and started his own type foundry, Type Brut. He’s won awards from the Type Director's Club, Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Print Magaz...

119 - Mark Likosky

July 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

…on finding what makes people approachable. Mark Likosky is a photographer whose dedicated himself to portraiture and he brings a sense of honesty to a wide array of subjects, including entrepreneurs, start-up professionals and Jiu Jitsu fighters. He has dedicated himself to Jiu Jitsu as well and also documents the sport through a visual diary on Instagram. Plus, he’s tapped into the strange phenomenon of Arctic Splash boxes littered around Fishtown with his Arctic Trash feed. Mark joins the ...

118 - Marisol Ortega

June 25, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

…on being a "forever learner." Marisol Ortega is a first generation Mexican-American designer and illustrator who’s worked for clients including Starbucks, Hallmark and Amazon and collaborations with Lost Type Co-Op. She's heavily influenced by nature, working with her hands and the many colors of our planet. Her work reflects an exploration of nature, her cultures and a bright color palette with a modern take. She joins the show for a conversation about bouncing between design and illustrati...

117 - Michele Cooper

June 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

…on developing perspective as a designer. Michele Cooper is a graphic designer with a passionate belief in community involvement. She’s worked in both in-house and agency settings for some Philly institutions and in 2006 she founded Cooper Graphic Design with her husband Gavin. Their work together has been widely recognized for its distinctive style and strategic insight. Michele joins the show for a discussion about her recent AIGA Philadelphia Fellow Award and the We the Women poster series...

116 - James Curran

May 28, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

…on the importance of personal work. James Curran is an animation director and designer living in Los Angeles California by way of Nottingham, England. Going by the moniker of SlimJim Studios, he’s created work in his distinctive illustration and animation style for clients including eBay, Samsung, T-Mobile, Disney XD and more. His work has been a Vimeo Staff Pick, a Vimeo Awards finalist and shortlisted for the South by Southwest Excellence in Title Design Awards. James joins the show for a ...

115 - Brandon McArdle

May 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

…on the power of saying “yes.” Brandon is a brand consultant, art director and designer. He’s currently the creative director for City/Studio, Philadelphia magazine's in-house content and creative studio. Brandon joins the show for a conversation about creating results within a budget, being a foodie in Philadelphia and Devil in the White City.

114 - Natalie Hands

May 14, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

…on being a serial try-it-outer. Natalie Hands is a designer and founder of Natalie Hands Studio in Portland, Oregon. She has worked with over 200 brands worldwide, visually communicating their message the right way and getting tangible results. She joins the show for a conversation about being a self-taught designer, keeping transparency in the creative process and being one of the youngest people at an RV show.

113 - Erich Weiss

May 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

…on the facets of storytelling. Erich Weiss is an award-winning creative director and filmmaker whose has worked in advertising and editorial for more than 15 years for clients including Comcast, ESPN X-Games and Sony Entertainment. He’s also a founding partner of WeHolden, a brand think tank helping clients create and position products and services. He’s travelled the world as a documentarian and curated shows at the Independence Seaport Museum on the subjects of Hucksters and Crazy Philadel...

112 - Kelly Clawson

April 23, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

…on embracing risk in your process. Kelly Clawson is a designer and art director whose work combines unique styling, design and photography elements to create whimsical tableaus. She’s the recipient of Philly Ad Club’s Philly's Future Award and she’s a cofounder of the Philadelphia Chapter of Ladies Wine and Design. On the eve of a big move to San Francisco for a new job, Kelly joins the show for a chat about creating worlds, the importance of connecting with community and what she’ll miss mo...

111 - Saul Rosenbaum

April 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

…on getting locked into the challenge. Saul Rosenbaum is a prolific “late-night doodler” whose intricate and whimsical illustrations are eccentric celebrations of life and color. While you may know Saul from his illustration work, he has a storied career as a production artist, graphic designer and UX designer and he joins Ryan for a conversation about the importance of criticism, letting his illustrations out of his pen and how his work ended up in art museum gift shops across America.

110 - Chris Reif

March 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

…on being the adult in the room. Chris Reif got his start as a freelance designer and developer and honed his skills at agencies around the city before becoming the creative partner at Armor in Philadelphia, where he brings his talent for building teams, establishing a creative culture and fostering great work. Chris joins the show for a conversation about the importance of camaraderie, why the size of your team matters and the “sit at the bar” challenge.

109 - Molly Egan

March 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

…on documenting the process. Molly Egan is a freelance illustrator who creates bright, fun characters and patterns for clients including Disney, Warby Parker, Samsung and Facebook. She also has created a prolific collection of sketchbooks filled with her vibrant, playful style, some of which are currently featured at an exhibit at the Philadelphia International Airport. Molly joins the show for a chat about realizing she could have her own style, board games and what she’s learned about herse...

108 - Keith Warren Greiman

February 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

…on working up to the edge of the page. Keith Warren Greiman’s work focuses on humans as conduits of the gritty, vibrant energy that propels our day-to-day living. His bright and animated images of real and supernatural beings depict life, captured in experience, being ascendant, melancholic and at all times wild. His work has been shown in various galleries and publications including the LA Times, Village Voice and Newsweek and his work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Socie...

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