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EXPO WEST: Where Kirk Met Andy & discuss designs from the show

The Kirk + Kurtts Design Podcast

English - March 22, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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In this podcast episode, Kirk and Andy discuss their experiences attending Expo West. We talk about the different brands we saw and which ones stood out to us for their unique or innovative booths and products. We also touch on the challenges facing smaller brands in the natural products industry and the importance of community and support.

Check the show notes below for the brands we mention in the episode.

10:33
https://www.biarte.com

11:56 
http://www.pozole.com

15:18
www.chamberlaincoffee.com

16:09
https://jibbycoffee.com/

17:25
https://flowerheadtea.com/

19:21
https://www.wavy-wonders.com/

24:13
https://www.drinklocalweather.com/

27:27
https://hotpotqueen.com/

29:35
https://bellybrainfoods.com/

32:06
https://us.threespiritdrinks.com/

33:44
https://www.withcococktails.com/

35:15
https://avecdrinks.com/

45:08
https://www.bolani.co/

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About Kirk and Andy.

Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com.

Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he’s not working on packaging design he’s running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.

Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super Fantastics

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