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1-800-SAD-DZGNInstant GratificationThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty YamamotoIn Episode 15, "Instant Gratification," Ayden and Ty discuss modern day marketing strategies, focusing on the role of social media. With its quick impact and strong attention-grabbing power, short-form content has become a go-to tool for today’s marketers.We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Prehistoric Caveman, and announced our next font pick, Zapfino Extra, available on Adobe Fonts.New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get...2025-05-161h 051-800-SAD-DZGNPrehistoric DesignThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty YamamotoIn Episode 15, "Prehistoric Design," Ayden and Ty do some research to figure out what exactly designers did before computers and Adobe. Designers of the past had to be true artists, having to pay attention to many fine details and to do everything by hand.We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Montserrat Alternates, and announced our next font pick, Prehistoric Caveman, available on Fontspace.New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!Ready to dial into de...2025-04-181h 081-800-SAD-DZGNOut of Our FUNKThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty YamamotoIn Episode 14, "Out of Our FUNK," Ayden and Ty are feeling a little out of sync. In this laid-back episode, they catch up on life, current projects, and finally dive into a textbook that was mentioned back in Episode 11—a true design fail. And, of course, they can’t help but go completely off track along the way.We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, RL Aqva, and announced our next font pick, Montserrat Alternates, available on Google Fonts.2025-04-041h 271-800-SAD-DZGNCan’t Ctrl+Z That!This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty YamamotoIn Episode 13, 'Can’t Ctrl+Z That!', we dive into the magic of handmade elements in design. With AI taking over everything (seriously, it’s getting a little creepy), some designers are bringing back that ‘human touch’—whether it’s with actual hand-drawn stuff or just a messy, perfectly imperfect brushstroke. Because let’s face it, every design still needs a little bit of human chaos to make it work!We picked Neue Haas Grotesk for our Font of the Week and reviewed o...2025-03-211h 141-800-SAD-DZGN"Breathtaking" Design UniverseThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty YamamotoIn Episode 12, "“Breathtaking” Design Universe," talk about the world of brand guides—from the meticulously detailed to the downright bizarre. Brand guides are an essential resource for shaping a visual identity and the effective communication of a brand. Some of these brand guides are brilliant, some are over-the-top, and some will leave you wondering... why?Here are the resources we looked over in this design talk:1976 NASA2008 PepsiSlackDiscordSpotifyWe r...2025-03-081h 181-800-SAD-DZGN1-800-BAD-DZGNThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty YamamotoIn Episode 11, "1-800-BAD-DZGN," Ayden and Ty discuss design fails—those awkward, confusing, or downright hilarious mistakes that make you wonder, "How did this get approved?" They share real-life examples, internet gems, and their thoughts on what went wrong (and how it could’ve been saved). For our "SAD to RAD" segment Ayden went over her finalized car brand challenge, and shared her new Nissan logo. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Amatic, and announced our next font pick, M...2025-02-211h 451-800-SAD-DZGNSerial Taco KillerThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 10, "Serial Taco Killer," we took a moment to reflect on reaching double digits in episode count, and from there talked about the fun and interactive experience of package design. Ayden and Ty discussed key considerations when designing packaging and shared insights into their own creative projects, breaking down their thought processes. They also wanted to remind listeners to start using the #VentLine in the Discord server or email to start the segment that started the podcast’s namesake.
We also rev...2025-02-071h 001-800-SAD-DZGNThe Great Parking Lot WarThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 9, "The Great Parking Lot War," Ayden and Ty in their Design Talk explored the world of environmental design, highlighting some standout examples in downtown Boise and humorously critiquing common design pitfalls, like those notoriously cramped Trader Joe’s parking lots.
For our "SAD to RAD" segment we shared our in progress designs, Ty discussing progress on his apparel brand designs and Ayden diving into a new logo concept for Nissan. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Oska...2025-01-241h 201-800-SAD-DZGNTrending: We're BackThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 8, "Trending: We’re Back!," Ayden and Ty catch up after the holidays, randomly discuss cars, and take a reflective look back at the design trends that they noticed in 2024.
For our "SAD to RAD" segment Ayden mentioned wanting to tackle a car rebrand for next episode, inspired by an earlier conversation, and invites everyone to join in for a creative challenge. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Helvetica, and announced our next font pick, Oskar, available on A...2025-01-101h 121-800-SAD-DZGNThe Christmas Special IThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 7, "The Christmas Special I," Ayden and Ty went into their Christmas traditions and, unsurprisingly, lost complete track of time (and topic). After some spirited tangents, they steer back to discuss the nostalgia embedded in classic Christmas campaigns and explore some modern trends in holiday design.
We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Crimson Pro, and announced our next font pick, Helvetica, available on DAFONT.
New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!
Ready to di...2024-12-201h 231-800-SAD-DZGNComfy, Cozy, Catching UpThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 6, "Comfy, Cozy, Catching Up," Ayden and Ty are back after the break, catching up on their Thanksgivings and diving into their latest projects. This episode also explores the design of environments and their creative goals for 2025.
We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Contempora, and announced our next font pick, Crimson Pro, available on Fontshare.
New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!
Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get star...2024-12-061h 141-800-SAD-DZGNLow BatteryThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 5, "Low Battery," Ayden and Ty take a more laid-back approach, chatting about their current projects and sharing their own vent line confessions. They dive into this week’s design talk by unpacking the balance between functionality and aesthetics, discussing when they harmonize and when one can be used over the other for a different purpose.
We reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Chillax, and announced our next font pick, Contempora, available on Adobe Fonts.
Ne...2024-11-151h 041-800-SAD-DZGNWhile (A)I Still CanThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 4, "While (A)I Still Can," Ayden and Ty dive into the world of AI and its impact on a designer’s role. They explore how AI can inspire fresh creative directions and how it can be used thoughtfully, ensuring it enhances rather than overshadows their own creative voice.
In our "SAD to RAD" segment, Ayden redesigned Method Fitness’s logo. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Bokor, and announced our next font pick, Chillax, available on Fontsh...2024-11-011h 251-800-SAD-DZGNDesign Challenges We Have Faced . . . so farIn Episode 3, "Design Challenges We Have Faced," Ayden and Ty talk about some challenges they have faced as a student or even with their freelance work. Discover how they face their creative blocks and make their way through those rough times.
And for the Next font of the week we have chosen Bokor found on Google Fonts.
New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!
Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.
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...2024-10-181h 171-800-SAD-DZGNHow We Found DesignThis is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto
In Episode 2, "How We Found Design," Ayden and Ty dive into their design origins, sharing the journeys that led them to 1-800-SAD-DZGN. They explore how their personal experiences shaped their creative perspectives and review some examples for upcoming design segments.
For our "SAD to RAD" segment we discussed Derek Seiber's redesigns found on Behance.And for the Next font of the week we have chosen Salo Variable found on Adobe Fonts.
New episodes 9am MST every other Friday!...2024-10-041h 201-800-SAD-DZGNWelcome to 1-800-SAD-DZGNWelcome to the First Episode of 1-800-SAD-DZGN!
In our very first episode of 1-800-SAD-DZGN, we dive into what the podcast is all about, how the idea came to life, and the story behind our visual identity. Join Ayden and Ty as we share our hopes for this creative lifeline and explore the emotional side of design.
Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us.
Follow us on social media:Instagram: @1800SADDZGNDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHthPatreon: pa...2024-09-201h 311-800-SAD-DZGN1-800-SAD-DZGN: The TrailerIntroducing Your Creative Lifeline!
Get ready to dial into design with Ayden and Ty as they explore the highs, lows, and untold stories behind the creative process. In this teaser, catch a glimpse of what’s in store—deep dives into design dilemmas, playful discussions, and all the inspiration you never knew you needed.
Dial into design.
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Have a design dilemma? Reach out at 1800SADDZGN@gmail.com and you might hear it featured on the show!2024-09-1601 min