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Design SpeaksAI is Changing Design—But That’s Not the Real Problem [with Chris Do ]Send us a text message!What if everything you thought you knew about creativity was wrong?In this episode, I sit down with Chris Do to tackle some hard truths about design, inspiration, and why so many creatives stay stuck. From AI’s role in our industry to the dangers of relying on Pinterest for ideas, we’re digging into what it really takes to stand out and stay relevant in today’s creative world.We talk about:• Why being talented isn’t enough anymore• The biggest mistake keeping designers fr...2025-03-161h 02
Design SpeaksThe Future of Personal Branding? Inside the mind of Chris Do - Ep. 190Send us a text message!Are you ready to dive deep into the future of personal branding? Join us as we step Inside the Mind of Chris Do, a renowned expert in the field of personal branding!Whether you're an aspiring influencer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of personal branding, this interview is a must-watch! Join us as we unpack the secrets to success and get a sneak peek into the mind of a personal branding trailblazer.Don't forget to hit the "Subscribe" button and turn on the notification bell to...2023-09-281h 00
Design SpeaksThings We Wish We Knew When We Started a Design Businesses (Part 2)Send us a text message!There’s so many creatives leaving traditional office jobs or doing more independent design and I thought it would be great to share some things we wish we knew when we started our own design businesses. Lauren Gonzalez from 4theCreatives is joining me we can't wait to share what we have learned and hopefully save you some unexpected surprises when going out on your own!You can find Lauren's YouTube Channel here!Something I’ve been unusually inspired by is…Children's, Youth, and Young Adult...2021-12-0635 min
Design SpeaksThings We Wish We Knew When We Started a Design Businesses (Part 1)Send us a text message!There’s so many creatives leaving traditional office jobs or doing more independent design and I thought it would be great to share some things we wish we knew when we started our own design businesses. Lauren Gonzales from 4theCreatives is joining me we can't wait to share what we have learned and hopefully save you some unexpected surprises when going out on your own!You can find Lauren's YouTube Channel here! Something I’ve been unusually inspired by is…The Grandmillenial Style https://www.bhg...2021-11-3039 min
Design SpeaksMyths & Misconceptions About Finding (or using) "Your Style" as a Designer - Part 2Send us a text message!Brandi & Amber continue their conversation about finding your style and the misconceptions about how to do it. Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-10-2629 min
Design SpeaksSeason 3 Recap & Julie’s Goodbye EpisodeSend us a text message!Season 3, Chapter 11 This week we say goodbye to Julie as cohost of Design Speaks PLUS do a recap of this season and some of our favorite moments and topics! Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on […]The post Season 3 Recap & Julie’s Goodbye Episode appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-06-0723 min
Design SpeaksSome Things You & Pixar Creatives Have in CommonSend us a text message!Season 3, Chapter 10 If you’ve ever thought the creators at Pixar have some special magic that you just don’t… You’re in for a treat on this week’s episode! Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head […]The post Some Things You & Pixar Creatives Have in Common appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-05-3129 min
Design SpeaksUpdating Your Portfolio & Why Your Website MattersSend us a text message!Season 3, Chapter 9 This episode we are discussing the importance of updating your portfolio and your website and how if you don’t, you may be losing customers. Show Notes Coming Soon Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on […]The post Updating Your Portfolio & Why Your Website Matters appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-05-2846 min
Design SpeaksHow to Best Lead Creatives & Creative TeamsSend us a text message!Season 3, Chapter 8 This week we will be talking about some best practices when it comes to leading creatives, don’t miss this one! show notes coming soon! Have a question, comment, or episode subject request? Send an email to brandi@brandisea.com Links: Clubhouse Want to talk about this more? Head on over to my instagram […]The post How to Best Lead Creatives & Creative Teams appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-05-2545 min
Design SpeaksSpecial Q&A Episode about Brandi’s Process Course with Amber AnderssonSend us a text message!Season 3, Chapter 7 This week, we’re chatting with Amber Andersson, a member of the Design Speaks community, to discuss my Strategic Process Course! Resources & Other Links: Strategic Process Course Getty Images iStock Amber Andersson is the Art Director at a stock photography studio that contributes a lot of products to Getty Images and […]The post Special Q&A Episode about Brandi’s Process Course with Amber Andersson appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-05-031h 06
Design SpeaksCritique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey RuseSend us a text message!Season 3, Chapter 5 Today, Brandi has a great chat with Joey Ruse, co-founder of the online platform Creative.Critique about the place that good critique plays in any designer’s process. Show notes coming soon. Theme music “Shatter in The Night” by the ultra-talented Vesperteen (Colin Rigsby). Audio & Video Production by Kenneth Kniffin. Show notes […]The post Critique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey Ruse appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources2021-04-1949 min
Design SpeaksThrowback Episode: Is “good enough” good? Or can we do better as designers?Send us a text message!Season 3, Throwback Episode On this throwback episode, Brandi and her founding co-host Michelle, chat about the difference between creating work that is actually good, or just good enough. Thanks to some tech issues you have the opportunity to listen to an episode from May 2019! Want to talk about this more? Head […]The post Throwback Episode: Is “good enough” good? Or can we do better as designers? appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2021-04-1242 min
Choosing Your ReflectionWhat You Wear Matters - Brandi Sea Heft-KniffinThis week on Choosing Your Reflection we talk with graphic designer and fellow podcaster, host of Design Speaks, Brandi Sea. Brandi shares how selective presentation and creativity fuel her everyday fashion choices and the outfits that defined her three wedding events. With a refreshing take on what it means to search for that special outfit and the relationships of artist and storyteller, Brandi talks about how looking “timeless” may be less important than viewing a dress as a time capsule in the evolution of one’s self expression.Special Guest: Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin.2021-04-0748 min
Design SpeaksHow to Create a Personal Marketing StrategySend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 12 How to use strategies to Market Yourself Listen on Apple Podcasts We’re going to be talking about today is personal marketing strategies. Things that actually really work. On This Episode! ( self promotion is hard ) Tie everything together in a personal marketing strategy We’re going to talk […]The post How to Create a Personal Marketing Strategy appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-12-2247 min
Design SpeaksWhat You Actually Need in Your Design (and Creative ) Contracts with Lawyer Allie MooreSend us a text message!Let’s Talk Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 11 Lawyer Allie Moore on Creatives and the Legal Stuff listen to the Episode What are some legal things you need to know when you have a business as a creative? Contracts? File rights? It can be overwhelming. On This Episode! ( Legal stuff doesn’t have to […]The post What You Actually Need in Your Design (and Creative ) Contracts with Lawyer Allie Moore appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resour...2020-11-3052 min
Design SpeaksHow to Talk to Your Clients so You Both Stay SaneSend us a text message!Let’s Talk Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 10How to best communicate with Your Clients listen to the Episode Do you hate trying to make clients understand you? This week we will be chatting about how to best communicate with clients so you both stay sane! On This Episode! ( Hint – clients don’t have […]The post How to Talk to Your Clients so You Both Stay Sane appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-11-2333 min
Design SpeaksShow More of the Work You Want to Do & Get Better ClientsSend us a text message!Let’s Talk Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 9 Do more of what you love and getMore Work listen to the Episode If you’ve ever felt like you will just be sick if one more potential client asks you to do another _______ (fill in the blank), this episode is for you. On today’s show, […]The post Show More of the Work You Want to Do & Get Better Clients appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-11-1640 min
Design SpeaksEpic Interview with the One and Only ANDY J PIZZASend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 BONUS The most fun conversation withANDY J PIZZA listen to the Episode Professional creative weirdo, illustrator, and founder of the Creative Pep Talk podcast, ANDY J PIZZA joins us for an epic interview. On This Episode! ( prepare yourself for fun ) Buckle up and get ready for one of […]The post Epic Interview with the One and Only ANDY J PIZZA appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-11-131h 20
Design SpeaksSurprising Ways to Use Design Feedback to Your AdvantageSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 8 How to level up your design work with Feedback listen to the Episode Learn how to level up your work by harnessing the power of feedback. The Design Speaks Team gives great insight on who to ask for critiques, and how to get useful feedback from your desired […]The post Surprising Ways to Use Design Feedback to Your Advantage appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-11-0935 min
Design SpeaksPricing Strategies for Creatives with Natalie FrankeSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 7 Special Guest Natalie Franke on Strategies for Pricing as Creatives listen to the Episode Writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and community builder, Natalie Franke, joins us for some pricing strategies for creatives! On This Episode! ( Hint – it’s brand voice! ) Pricing is one of the hardest parts of […]The post Pricing Strategies for Creatives with Natalie Franke appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-11-0356 min
Design SpeaksDeveloping a Color Story for Your Creative WorkSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 6 How to Develop a Color Story listen to the Episode Tune in to todays episode to learn the depth of which you can go to understand and develop a color story for your clients, and receive the tools to help create the best product for their specific project […]The post Developing a Color Story for Your Creative Work appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-10-1945 min
Design SpeaksHow to Ensure that Your People Can Find YouSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 6 How to Help Your PeopleFind You Listen to the Episode It’s one thing to find your ideal client, but what if your ideal person wants to find you? This week we talk about how to make sure they can and talk a little tech on SEO and making […]The post How to Ensure that Your People Can Find You appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-10-1750 min
Design SpeaksThe Crucial Role of Story in Your Brand and Your BusinessSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 4 The Crucial Role of Your Brand and Story Ever wonder why people love hearing a good story? Want to know what this has to do with your business? Tune in to this episode to hear tips on creating your story brand with story brand guide, Eric Williams. On […]The post The Crucial Role of Story in Your Brand and Your Business appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-10-051h 01
Design SpeaksThe Super Secret Weapon to Supercharging Your Design ProcessSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 3 The Super Secret to Supercharging Your Process: Music Understanding the seriously profound effect music has on our creative minds can help us use it to its potential and to our advantage. On This Episode! ( I hope you like music ) Listen on Apple Podcasts Using music to help […]The post The Super Secret Weapon to Supercharging Your Design Process appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-09-2343 min
Design SpeaksHow to Figure Out Your Personal Brand VoiceSend us a text message!Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 1 How to develop your Brand Voice Listen on Apple Podcasts Are you struggling to find your specific niche within your creative field? Do you need some guidance on where to start searching for the answer? Listen in as Brandi Sea—Design Strategist—teaches about determining your individual “brand voice”, and […]The post How to Figure Out Your Personal Brand Voice appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-09-0731 min
Design SpeaksJessica Helfand Talks Poetry, Writing, and Self-Reliance (Bonus)Send us a text message!Jessica Helfand talks poetry, writing, and self-reliance – 141 Brandi had the opportunity to chat with Jessica Helfand on her daily essay project for Design Observer called, “The Self-Reliance Project.” You’re in for a treat with one of our design heroes! On this week’s episode: Jessica Helfand, a founding editor of Design Observer, is […]The post Jessica Helfand Talks Poetry, Writing, and Self-Reliance (Bonus) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-07-1338 min
Design SpeaksStrengths, Weaknesses, and The Power of Being Vulnerable in Community (Chapter 9)Send us a text message!137- Strengths, Weaknesses, and The Power of Being Vulnerability in Community (Chapter 9) Are you a creative who has gone into business for yourself? Do you struggle to find the sense of community that comes with having a regular job? Tune in this week to listen to Brandi and Julie discuss the resources they’ve found […]The post Strengths, Weaknesses, and The Power of Being Vulnerable in Community (Chapter 9) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-05-0444 min
Design SpeaksSean McCabe [of SeanWes.com] on The Importance of Sharing Your Process (Chapter 8)Send us a text message!136 – Influencers vs. Creators, and the Importance of Sharing Your Process This week Brandi interviews Sean Wes, a fellow creative, as he recounts his journey to teaching “the business side of art”. From sharing your “process”, to gathering inspiration (sound familiar?), Sean discusses how to achieve your goals and gain that creative and financial […]The post Sean McCabe [of SeanWes.com] on The Importance of Sharing Your Process (Chapter 8) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-04-2755 min
Design SpeaksThe Recipe to Help You Overcome Stubborn Creative Block (Chapter 7)Send us a text message!135 – The Recipe to Overcoming Stubborn Creative Block Making connections between your work and the things that inspired you is key to a successful design. Learn to overcome that stubborn creative block between inspiration and creation. Brandi walks you through how to use her word map, what the purpose of the word map is, […]The post The Recipe to Help You Overcome Stubborn Creative Block (Chapter 7) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-04-2054 min
Design SpeaksThe Secret to Getting Motivated (Chapter 6)Send us a text message!134 – The Secret to Getting Motivated Do you struggle to find the daily motivation you need to make your business a success? Do you have a hard time pinpointing what motivates you? Don’t miss this episode as Brandi and Julie discuss how to find motivation in the things you already do every day, and […]The post The Secret to Getting Motivated (Chapter 6) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-04-1337 min
Design SpeaksMark Brickey [from the AID Network] on Creating for Love & for Money (Chapter 5)Send us a text message!133 – Creating for Love & For Money with Mark Brickey of Adventures in Design Don’t miss this awesome episode as Brandi interviews Mark Brickey, creator of Adventures in Design Podcast. You’ll get to hear his take on creative flow, how to make space for being inspired, and how to take the things we love […]The post Mark Brickey [from the AID Network] on Creating for Love & for Money (Chapter 5) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-04-0652 min
Design SpeaksHow to Capture & Use the Uncommon Inspiration You Find (Chapter 4)Send us a text message!132 – How to Use the Uncommon Inspiration You Find Last week we talked about where to find inspiration, this week we dive into the tools you can use to capture that inspiration. Whether it’s an image, a sound, or a smell; listen in to hear how Brandi and Julie document the things they find […]The post How to Capture & Use the Uncommon Inspiration You Find (Chapter 4) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-03-3040 min
Design SpeaksPractical Ways to Find Your Own Uncommon Inspiration, Anywhere (Chapter 3))Send us a text message!131 – Practical Ways to Find Uncommon Inspiration, Anywhere In this weeks episode, you’ll learn about Brandi’s best practices for finding inspiration, tips on how to find yours, and how to be intentional about finding it in your day-to-day routine. As a bonus, you’ll get to hear a bit about Julie’s new and exciting project! […]The post Practical Ways to Find Your Own Uncommon Inspiration, Anywhere (Chapter 3)) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-03-2332 min
Design SpeaksLeatrice Eiseman on Observing Color in the World (Chapter 2)Send us a text message!130 – Leatrice Eiseman on Observing Color in the World “If designers would understand the power that color has in their work, I think that it would really elevate what they do.” BrandiSea Tweet Tune in this week to hear Brandi’s chat with Leatrice Eiseman, a renowned color specialist. You’ll get to hear some insight […]The post Leatrice Eiseman on Observing Color in the World (Chapter 2) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-03-1646 min
Design SpeaksYes, You Really CAN Find Inspiration in the Process (Chapter 1)Send us a text message!129 – Yes, You Can Find Inspiration In the Process Do you struggle to find material to inspire your design work? Do you rely on google and other people’s photos to ignite your creativity? In this episode, Brandi and Julie discuss the ways they find their own uncommon inspiration every day. Using Brandi’s proven method—The […]The post Yes, You Really CAN Find Inspiration in the Process (Chapter 1) appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-03-0946 min
Design SpeaksDesign Speaks Season One Trailer!Send us a text message!Brandi shares her goal for season one is to help listeners find uncommon, everyday inspiration, and to teach them how to turn that inspiration into their own unique, creative work. Listeners are also introduced to the newest members of the team: Julie Haider—Co-host, and Dakota Cook—Show Notes Producer. Julie takes the time to introduce herself […]The post Design Speaks Season One Trailer! appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2020-03-0316 min
Design SpeaksDisruption, Discomfort, and Growth – Episode 122Send us a text message!Michelle and Brandi have a pretty big announcement. There’s going to be some disruption and discomfort and definitely some growth for this podcast, so stay tuned! Brandi’s Week: Brandi was having some intense flare up pain from her surgeries and things that happened last year. That however didn’t hold her back and she finished her […]The post Disruption, Discomfort, and Growth – Episode 122 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-11-2347 min
Design SpeaksBrandi’s Europe Trip {Recap} – Episode 120Send us a text message!This week, Michelle and Brandi are finally back for a full episode. Brandi gives us some insight into her two-week trip to Europe. She talks food, inspiration, and the most photogenic spots she visited. Brandi’s Week: Brandi had to hit the ground running when she got home, but sadly as you may have heard from […]The post Brandi’s Europe Trip {Recap} – Episode 120 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-11-071h 20
Design SpeaksA Quick Tip From Brandi Sea: Live With It [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 115Send us a text message!This Sabbatical week is from a past YouTube episode (#44) about the benefit of sitting with your work a bit. https://youtu.be/uGKgGuk1R78 Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any burning questions you want Brandi to answer on an episode at brandi@brandisea.com. TRANSCRIPTIONThe post A Quick Tip From Brandi Sea: Live With It [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 115 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more co...2019-09-3002 min
Design SpeaksAIGA Design Leaders Talk The Future of Designers with Brandi – Episode 114Send us a text message!On today’s episode, we’re sharing three really amazing interviews from the AIGA National Leadership Retreat that Brandi attended last month in Atlanta! Ashleigh Axios, Forest Young, and Sarah Brooks talk the future of design and our role as designers. Michelle’s week: Michelle has been up to a lot or organization. Every Saturday for the last […]The post AIGA Design Leaders Talk The Future of Designers with Brandi – Episode 114 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resour2019-09-201h 26
Design SpeaksIt's Not About the Rabbit (embracing the journey & the process) - Episode 113Send us a text message!On today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about embracing the journey rather than just waiting for outcome or chasing down every new idea that crosses your path. Brandi’s week: Brandi has been going crazy getting prepared for Design Summit which has already happened. Brandi did a color workshop which was originally going to be […]The post It’s Not About the Rabbit (embracing the journey & the process) – Episode 113 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and...2019-09-0543 min
Design SpeaksBook Design & Developing an Eye for Quality – Episode 112Send us a text message!This week Michelle and Brandi talk about whether you’re born with an eye for quality [design] and how to cultivate that, especially in the book design space. https://www.patreon.com/designspeaks If you would like to help support this fun show that we do! We can’t do it without you! Michelle’s week: Michelle had the week off this […]The post Book Design & Developing an Eye for Quality – Episode 112 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content an...2019-08-3044 min
Design SpeaksDouble Encore from Episodes 41 & 49 – Episode 111Send us a text message!This week we are sharing a couple of popular episodes since Brandi is out of town! Episode 41 is when to give up on an idea and 49 is the value of actually judging books by their covers. Takeaways from this episode: Your design must tie together three things: 1-the problem it is solving, 2-the […]The post Double Encore from Episodes 41 & 49 – Episode 111 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-08-2225 min
Design SpeaksInspiration on the Road (Part 2) – Episode 106Send us a text message!This week Brandi finishes sharing the second half of her road trip through the midwest and all of the interesting, and inspiring things she found! Michelle’s week: This past week was the 4th of July and it was Michelle’s daughter’s birthday. That meant planning the birthday party, and that party was completely unicorn-themed. Including unicorn […]The post Inspiration on the Road (Part 2) – Episode 106 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-07-1253 min
Design SpeaksThe Worst Thing About Design – Episode 105Send us a text message!This week Joelle joins Brandi to host the podcast! She wants to know what Brandi’s least favorite and most favorite things about design are. Joelle’s week: For those that don’t know, Joelle works at a cactus and succulent nursery that is local to the New Mexico area. This is her favorite time of year because […]The post The Worst Thing About Design – Episode 105 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-07-0640 min
Design SpeaksInspiration on the Road (Part 1) – Episode 104Send us a text message! This week is part one of the conversation Brandi and Michelle had about the past few weeks and Brandi’s road trip through the midwest and all of the interesting, and inspiring things she found. Inspiration on the Road (Part 1) – Episode 104 Michelle’s week: For […]The post Inspiration on the Road (Part 1) – Episode 104 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-06-281h 02
Design SpeaksBrandi’s Interview on SocialLinus – Episode 103Send us a text message! This week we’re sharing an interview Brandi did on another podcast with one of her design college alumni. They chat about how Brandi got her business going, choosing motivation, and process (of course). Takeaways from today’s episode: Motivation is a choice. It is a mindset […]The post Brandi’s Interview on SocialLinus – Episode 103 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-06-2350 min
Design SpeaksIs “Good Enough” Good, When it Comes to Design? – Episode 098Send us a text message! This week we chat about the difference between creating work that is good, or just good enough, and the three kinds of designers: lazy, complacent, and proactive and figuring out what kind you are. Show Notes Coming Soon! Music: Brandi’s song: “Something Good Can Work” […]The post Is “Good Enough” Good, When it Comes to Design? – Episode 098 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-05-1642 min
Design SpeaksHow to Find Your Voice As a Designer – Episode 096Send us a text message! This week Brandi and Michelle are taking a leaf out of Sean Wes’s book and recovering the topic of, how to hear your own voice when you are working for someone else. Brandi and Michelle encourage fellow creatives that it’s okay for you to have […]The post How to Find Your Voice As a Designer – Episode 096 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-05-0245 min
Design SpeaksWhat is Hierarchy & How Can You Use It to Take Control of Your Designs – Episode 093Send us a text message! This week we are talking about what hierarchy is and how you can use it to be an active, effective designer. Brandi’s week: Brandi is in the process of doing a much needed revamp of her website. She is switching from a WordPress site to a […]The post What is Hierarchy & How Can You Use It to Take Control of Your Designs – Episode 093 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-04-1238 min
Design SpeaksTHE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092Send us a text message! THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the sixth and final episode in the series! Brandi gives an in-depth look at […]The post THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-04-0453 min
Design SpeaksTHE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090Send us a text message! THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fifth installment and Brandi goes over the sketching phase […]The post THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-03-2136 min
Design SpeaksTHE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 089Send us a text message! It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fourth installment of this series where we cover research and collecting style references. We are going in order step by step so if […]The post THE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 089 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-03-1442 min
Design SpeaksA Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88Send us a text message! We are on a sabbatical week so here’s a quick tip from Brandi Sea. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks! Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and you can email us any […]The post A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-03-0703 min
Design SpeaksINTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087Send us a text message! This week we interviewed James Victore for a special bonus episode! He talks about his new book, how weirdness is a gift and why he doesn’t think about how he wants to be remembered. You’re welcome. James’ new book is called, “Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on […]The post INTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-03-0549 min
Design SpeaksTHE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086Send us a text message! It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This is part 2 of the word map part of the process with more examples and more in-depth detail on how to make it work. Process Series Part 2b: Word Maps continued… No show notes this […]The post THE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-03-0432 min
Design SpeaksINTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life – Episode 085Send us a text message! This week we had the incredible opportunity to interview one of Brandi’s creative heroes, Scott Belsky. He is the co-founder of Behance, Adobe’s Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Creative Cloud. He is here to talk about his new book, “The Messy Middle”, the future […]The post INTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life – Episode 085 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-02-2143 min
Design SpeaksTHE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084Send us a text message! It’s week 2 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. We’re covering the topic of word maps, mind maps, mind searches, what are they and how can you use them to guide your designs? Get out your notebooks and prepare for more insight into her secret […]The post THE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-02-1422 min
Design SpeaksTHE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083Send us a text message! This week we FINALLY start our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. Get out your notebooks and prepare for some insight into her secret sauce to making your best work. Process Series Part 1: Intro, Client Meeting, & Design Brief Does everyone have a process? How I […]The post THE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-02-0743 min
Design SpeaksKey Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082Send us a text message! This week Michelle and Brandi talk about the significance of the support of those key people you have around you. We also talk a bit about our Patreon and how you can support us 🙂 How important it is to have a support system Whether […]The post Key Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-01-3140 min
Design SpeaksBest of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078Send us a text message! This week we feature clips from four of our favorite episodes of 2018. From Hugh Weber to Brandi & Michelle talking about gender bias, we hope you enjoy the recap and thanks for sticking with us this year! *Please be sure to check out the links […]The post Best of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2019-01-0241 min
Design SpeaksWhy Every Team Needs a(n) Art or Creative Director- Episode 071Send us a text message! Every team needs leaders, especially creative teams. Today Michelle and Brandi talk about why it’s important for a creative team to have an Art and/or Creative Director. Inspirations, Thoughts, & What We’ve Been Up To Kelly’s new single! Michelle Needs a leader, lol. Moved a friend […]The post Why Every Team Needs a(n) Art or Creative Director- Episode 071 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2018-11-1653 min
Design SpeaksPractical Strategies for Getting & Staying Motivated – Episode 070Send us a text message! This week Michelle and Brandi talk about how to “get some” motivation. No really, some practical tips await you on this week’s episode. Talking About Motivation Disclaimer: Brandi knows she is naturally a motivated person (ENFJ, Enneagram 3w4) and that not everyone can do these things as easily […]The post Practical Strategies for Getting & Staying Motivated – Episode 070 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2018-11-0849 min
Design SpeaksWho We Design for vs. How We Design – Episode 062Send us a text message! This week Michelle brings a question from a listener about whether Brandi has always considered herself creative and how she got “start”. Featured Music: The Airborne Toxic Event – “Papillon” Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways Brandi went to the botanical gardens ALONE and felt […]The post Who We Design for vs. How We Design – Episode 062 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2018-09-0728 min
Design SpeaksA Closer Look at How Brandi Got Her “Start” – Episode 061Send us a text message! This week Michelle brings a question from a listener about whether Brandi has always considered herself creative and how she got “start”. Featured Music: Matt Thiessen – “Man of Stone” The Airborne Toxic Event – “Papillon” Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways Brandi was once […]The post A Closer Look at How Brandi Got Her “Start” – Episode 061 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!2018-08-3030 min