James Connelly

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James Connelly

March 27, 2017

Emmy-Award-Winning Set Designer, Founder of JPConnelly

He's literally setting the stage for "Bill Nye Saves The World"

James has worked as a production designer, art director, and set decorator since moving to Los Angeles from New Jersey after he graduated college in the early 2000's. He founded the creative design company JPConnelly at the age of 30, where he serves as the principal creative force and production designer.

JPConnelly boasts an eclectic resume that includes 48 TV shows, 10 live awards events, nine feature films and 50+ digital integrations. In addition to work in the entertainment industry, JPConnelly also produces events and activations for companies like Twitter, Snapchat, and Dubsmash, where the company uses experiential production design and storytelling concepts and techniques to creative innovative environments.

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Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr

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Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr

March 20, 2017

Founders of Ello, Berger & Föhr

Their social network, like this interview, is uncensored...

Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr are the Founders of Berger & Föhr, a graphic design agency based out of Boulder, Colorado. They also recently started Ello, a social network designed to be censor-free. 

Ello is the only network designed for creators, by creators. A robust and growing community of artists, designers, musicians, illustrators, photographers, architects, GIF makers - creators, who understand that our process, practice, values and passions can push the world forward in a better direction.

Unlike the status quo advertising platforms that masquerade as social networks, Ello is not in business to harvest as much of your personal data and sell you as many ads as possible. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Ello has a legal mandate to never sell ads or personal data to third parties.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Their social network, Ello.
  • Why they have their agency on pause.
  • All of the challenges and joys of creating a product in the startup environment.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Rick Valicenti

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Rick Valicenti

March 13, 2017

Founder and Design Director, Thirst

He was big in the 90's...

Rick Valicenti is the founder and design director of Thirst, a communication design practice providing design and immersive environments for high profile clients in the architectural, performing arts, and education communities.

His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), resides in the permanent collections of the Yale and Columbia University libraries, Denver Art Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and has been published in The New York Times.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got started in design.
  • Connecting the dots from seemingly unconnected details about his career, to where he his today.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Guy Geier

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Guy Geier

March 6, 2017

President-Elect, American Institute of Architects New York

Guy Geier is the Managing Partner of FXFOWLE Architects and was recently elected President of the American Institute of Architects in New York. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His views on the architecture industry.
  • How architects can create more value for themselves in the marketplace.
  • Architects' responsibilities in the industry.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Michael Bierut

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Michael Bierut

June 27, 2016

Founder of Design Observer, Principal at Pentagram

If you've paid attention to the world of design and advertising over the past 20 years, you have certainly seen Michael's work. You have undoubtedly read articles from him. You may have even watched a documentary that he was interviewed on. On this special episode of Obsessed With Design, Josh sits down with Michael to learn more about his life, his career, and his inspiration.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got his start in the world of design.
  • The founding of Pentagram, and what the world of Pentagram is like today.
  • His favorite projects and stories from the last 30 years.

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David Carson

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David Carson

February 20, 2017

Design Legend

Meet the man whose aesthetic defined "Grunge Typography."

David Carson is an American graphic designer, art director and surfer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography.

After you've listened to our interview, check out his Ted Talk. 

In this episode, we:

  • Talk about his view on design today.
  • Unpack misconceptions around his career.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Ken Hejduk

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Ken Hejduk

April 4, 2016

CEO, Little Jacket

How can startups leverage great design and branding to spur faster growth?

Ken's journey has been as interesting as it is eclectic. His career started in a restaurant, but soon ventured into design. Today, he runs Little Jacket, a brand consultancy that focuses on helping high-growth startups leverage great design to take their business to the next level.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • How he got started as a snowboarding, screen printing designer.
  • Taking a business from printing band posters to doing more profitable design work.
  • Pivoting to a world of working with high-profile startups and high-growth companies.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

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Kristian Andersen

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Kristian Andersen

Febuary 6, 2017

Designer, Founder, Investor

Kristian is currently a co-founder and partner at High Alpha - a Venture Studio that conceives, launches and scales enterprise technology companies. Prior to High Alpha, he founded Studio Science - a leading design + innovation consultancy that works with high-growth technology companies.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How his design firm launched a startup studio.
  • His experience launching multiple tech startups. 
  • His perspective on the current state of startup technology, and where it's headed.

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Jonathan Hess

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Jonathan Hess

January 30, 2017

"Rock Star Architect"

Jonathan Hess is a Principal and the President of Browning Day. Many landmarks in the city of Indianapolis are a testament to his ability to translate clients’ vision into one of a kind innovative design solutions that exceed expectations and stand the test of time. He is recognized for his design work on the International Orangutan Center at the Indianapolis Zoo, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indianapolis Museum of Art and additions to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His experience becoming a professional architect.
  • His work on an amazing orangutan exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Tim Hickle

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Tim Hickle

January 23, 2017

Author of The Future-Proof Marketing Playbook

Tim Hickle is an author, marketer, and a singer of very silly songs. For the past two years, he's been leading our digital marketing efforts at MilesHerndon, as well as producing this podcast. After a year's worth of podcasts, we look back at some of our favorite episodes, learn about his new book, and sing some silly songs. Tim writes about personal storytelling and its impact on your personal brand. To stay up with his thoughts, you can sign up for his free email course here. 

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Producing the Obsessed With Design podcast, including lessons he's learned and his favorite episodes.

  • His book, and his best digital marketing advice.

  • The MilesHerndon hold music, which he recorded.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Sean Higgins & Nicholas Rezabek - AKA "Higgins and Rez"

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Sean Higgins & Nicholas Rezabek - AKA "Higgins and Rez"

January 16, 2017

Co-Founders of The Bubble Process

In 2006, Sean and Nicholas set out on a mission. They wanted to create their dream jobs, because no one else had created it for them. That's when they started The Bubble Project, a two-man design and illustration firm built on this foundation: good food, good music, good time.

You can follow them on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How they got their start in design.
  • How they develop their ideas and aesthetic.
  • Their most recent projects.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Another Discussion with Prescott Perez-Fox

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Another Discussion with Prescott Perez-Fox

January 9, 2017

Host of "The Busy Creator"

Don't call it a rebroadcast. In this episode, I sit down with one of my most popular guests for a second time.

In this episode, I talk to Prescott Perez-Fox. Prescott is well-known for his creative work, especially in the realm of package design. You can follow him on Twitter here and subscribe to his podcast here.

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Prescott on Twitter

The Busy Creator on Twitter

The Busy Creator Podcast

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What if the Prequels Were Good?

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Matt Hunckler

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Matt Hunckler

January 2, 2017

Host of Powderkeg Podcast

Matt is the CEO and Founder of Verge, a tech startup community throughout the Midwest. He's also the host of the Powderkeg Podcast, a podcast focused on helping startups learn from established entrepreneurs.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His early beginnings in the Orr Fellowship
  • His failed attempts at a startup
  • How Verge was never supposed to be a business
  • His lessons learned from the inventor of voicemail.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Musings and Reflections From Josh Miles

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Musings and Reflections From Josh Miles

December 26, 2016

Happy Holidays from Josh!

This episode is a bit different. In the spirit of the holidays, with a new year approaching, Josh sat down with himself to do a little reflection on the year that was. In this episode, he discusses:

  • #ObsessedChallenge on Instagram - A side-project he's working on to re-ignite his creativity. 
  • How he got into design and started his own branding agency.
  • His inspiration and influences throughout his early career.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Aaron Draplin

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Aaron Draplin

Founder of Draplin Design Co.

Warning - This episode gets a little... Colorful...

Aaron Draplin is a graphic designer, author, and founder of his own design studio, Draplin Design Co. Because of his incredible, inspiring work with some of the world's best brands, you've probably seen him on a million videos and podcasts already. That's why we went out of our way to find some fresh stories and fresh perspectives on his design career.

You can follow his design studio on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The grind of his speaking schedule and book promotion tour
  • What he's learned in the last five years of his career
  • Why he's chosen to keep his agency small and nimble when he could easily grow

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Douglas Davis

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Douglas Davis

September 5, 2016

Author of Creative Strategy and the Business of Design

He wears a different hat every day.

Based in Brooklyn, Douglas never intended to go to college. Today, he's the author of Creative Strategy and the Business of Design and he teaches online courses on design and business strategy.

During our interview, we talk about his book, his educational series, and how he went from not intending to go to college to educating college kids himself.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His inspiration for his book.
  • How he started a digital department at his first agency.
  • What he's most obsessed with now.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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James White

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James White

December 5, 2016

Designer, Speaker, and Proud Canadian

James White, the founder of Signalnoise, is a visual artist, designer and speaker living in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. He makes posters, prints and all kinds of cool stuff. He is, among other things, obsessed with the 80's and visual synthwave art.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His origins,
  • The importance of drawing,
  • His current setup, and
  • How he finds some of his best clients.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Khoi Vinh

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Khoi Vinh

November 28, 2016

Principal Designer at Adobe

Khoi Vinh is a graphic designer, blogger, and former Design Director for The New York Times, where he worked from January 2006 until July 2010. Fast Company named Vinh one of "The 50 Most Influential Designers in America" in September 2011. Today, he is the Principal Designer at Adobe, Design Chair of Wildcard, and co-founder of Kidpost.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

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Julian Stubbs

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Julian Stubbs

November 21, 2016

Founder and CEO of UP THERE EVERYWHERE

Julian Stubbs is an international brand strategist and has worked with brand and identity projects for clients such as Stockholm, where he was involved with creating the positioning of the city as The Capital of Scandinavia. His book Wish You Were Here documents this work as well as the issues involved in major place branding projects.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His decision to launch a "cloud-based" agency.
  • How his agency continues to succeed with zero employees.

 

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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Lauren Hom

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Lauren Hom

November 14, 2016

Designer, Illustrator, World-Traveler

Lauren Hom is a California-born, formerly Brooklyn-based designer and letterer who's currently traveling the world. Known for her bright color palettes and playful letterforms, Lauren has created work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube and TIME Magazine.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

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Our theme music is a track from Kazi Jo called, "Matchbox Girl."

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