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Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be an Independent Musician with Yeohee Kim / machìna (E32)This episode features Yeohee Kim—known artistically as machìna—a Korean artist based in Tokyo and Berlin. We cover her journey from K-pop to independent artistry, the creative mindset needed to sustain a career in music, the role of solitude in creativity, her approach to music-making, the financial realities of the industry and what it takes to be a thriving independent musician today.Yeohee Kim, known artistically as machìna, is a Korean artist based in Tokyo and Berlin. Her music is a fusion of personal introspection and collective energy, best experienced in the immersive setting of a n...
2025-04-011h 06
Creative Voyage PodcastBrand Identity, Design Craft and Growing a Studio with Perniclas Bedow (E31)This episode features Perniclas Bedow, the founder and creative director behind Bedow, a Stockholm-based design and branding studio. We cover topics such as Bedow’s approach to crafting visual identities, their studio culture and growth, work routines and organization of the studio, career advice for young creatives, lessons that Perniclas got from the “Grafisk Design,” a podcast which he hosted, and much more.Perniclas Bedow is the founder and creative director behind Bedow, a Stockholm-based design and branding studio. Founded in 2005 and currently run by Perniclas and his partner Anders Bollman, Bedow transcends the stereotypical Scandinavian style, blendi...
2025-01-211h 03
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be a Better Creative, Best of E14–E29This special insight-packed 30th episode is dedicated to episodes 14 to 29 highlights, featuring the best strategic, tactical and inspirational advice all 16 of the most recent guests gave at the end of their interviews. You can think of it as a perennial creative career advice resource that you can easily return to whenever you feel stuck, lack motivation or want to get inspired. If you are a creative professional in any industry and at any stage of your career, it will offer various guidance and wisdom to support you on your journey.Learn more at https://creative.voyage/
2025-01-0858 min
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Passion, Patience & Photography with Myesha Evon Gardner (E29)In this episode, I talk to Myesha Evon Gardner, a New York-based photographer and art director originally from Cleveland, Ohio. We cover topics such as Myesha’s approach to photography, including influences, gear, experimentation, shooting analog and working in the darkroom, her mindsets about growth and finances, lessons she learned from her father, who is a musician, the importance of patience and passion, risk-taking, her most essential rituals, and much more.BiographyMyesha Evon Gardner is a New York-based photographer and art director originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a BFA degree in photography and gr...
2023-01-091h 31
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be an Interior Stylist with Colin King (E28)In this episode, I talk to Colin King, an interior stylist, product designer and creative director. We cover topics such as his work/life balance, the source of his motivation, how he approaches interior styling, his work routines, his thoughts on professional growth and relevancy, the power of asking for help and of helping others, his challenges along the journey, including encounters with addiction and his path to sobriety, and much more.BiographyAs the go-to interiors stylist for the world’s leading brands and publications, Colin King has defined the style of modern American de...
2022-11-071h 30
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Courage, Embracing Change and Lifelong Learning with Astrid Stavro (E27)In this episode, I talk to Astrid Stavro, a creative director and graphic designer. We cover topics such as the importance of learning and continually being a student, Astrid’s work routines, advice for young designers, her experience as a Pentagram partner, what makes for a good piece of graphic design, how to orient ourselves during times of change, and much more.BiographyAstrid Stavro is an internationally-renowned graphic designer with a reputation for strong concept-driven design that is to the point, emotionally engaging, and emphasising exquisite typography and craft. Her clients span the cultural an...
2022-09-041h 27
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Knowing Ourselves, Growth and Long Term Goals with Chidy Wayne (E26)In this episode, I talk to Chidy Wayne, an illustrator and an artist. We cover topics such as the importance of knowing ourselves, Chidy’s work routines, managing finances as a freelancer, the importance and challenges of personal growth in the face of modern distractions, advice for young creatives, his views on the craft of illustration, including style and trends, and much more.BiographyChidy Wayne is a Spanish Guinean illustrator and artist based in Barcelona. He works in various media, including painting, design, animation and music. His expression is influenced by the most prominent fa...
2021-12-291h 08
Creative Voyage PodcastThe Future of Sound Design With Yuri Suzuki (E25)In this episode, I talk to Yuri Suzuki, a sound artist, designer, electronic musician, and partner at Pentagram. We cover topics such as the importance of business skills, the value of mentors and being open to asking for advice, career tips for designers in any field, the intersection of art and commerce, the importance and opportunities of sound design in the years to come, how he became a partner at Pentagram and much more.BiographyYuri Suzuki is a sound artist, designer and electronic musician. His practice explores the realms of sound through designed pieces...
2021-12-141h 12
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Start a Magazine With Anja Charbonneau (E24)In this episode, I talk to Anja Charbonneau, a founder, editor-in-chief and creative director of Broccoli. We cover topics such as creative and art direction, how to start a successful magazine, the importance of professional relationships and the delicate art of providing feedback, her work routines and the way she leads Broccoli, challenges Anja encountered along the way, advice for young creatives, and much more.BiographyOriginally from British Columbia and currently based in Portland, Anja Charbonneau is the founder, editor-in-chief and creative director of Broccoli.Founded in 2017, Broccoli is a platform that...
2021-11-231h 44
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Art Direction, Running a Design Studio, and Grit With Mirko Borsche (E23)In this episode, I talk to Mirko Borsche, a creative director, graphic designer, and founder of Bureau Borsche. We cover topics such as his work routines and his studio’s culture, challenges Mirko encountered along the way, advice for young designers, the importance of long-term thinking, art direction, and much more.BiographyMirko Borsche’s career has spanned between work in corporate advertising and progressive cultural design. One time art director for the Mini Group in BMW, he also launched the hugely successful youth magazine NEON in Germany in the ’00s and has tenure as creati...
2021-06-0150 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be a Fashion Stylist with Jermaine Daley (E22)In this episode, I talk to Jermaine Daley, a New York-based fashion stylist. We cover topics such as career tips for beginner stylists, perfectionism, challenges Jermaine encountered along the way, his approach to fashion styling, managing finances, sustainability in fashion, and much more.BiographyJermaine Daley is a New York-based fashion stylist. His work focuses on storytelling and creating characters through styling and editing. One of his signature strengths is the use of color, which is inventive, bold and sophisticated, inspired by his childhood in Jamaica. Editorial clients include Interview Magazine, Kinfolk, L’Officiel, Miss...
2021-03-021h 18
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Type Design, Work Routines, and Self-Development with Pauline Le Pape (E21)In this episode, I talk to Pauline Le Pape, a type designer and art director based in Amsterdam. We cover topics such as Pauline’s advice to young professionals, the importance of meditation and walks in her work routines, managing finances, including critical mindsets and budget negotiation tips, typography and type design, challenges she’s experiencing at the moment, and much more.BiographyPauline Le Pape is a type designer and art director that graduated in 2016 with an MA in type design from École Estienne, in Paris. After her studies, her journey took her to Amste...
2020-10-121h 09
Creative Voyage PodcastBecoming a Sought-After Architect With Andreas Martin-Löf (E20)In this episode, I talk to Andreas Martin-Löf, an architect and a founder of Andreas Martin-Löf Arkitekter, an architectural practice based in Stockholm, Sweden. We cover topics such as Andreas’ approach to architecture, the advice he would give to young architects, challenges he encountered so far—including dealing with job burnout—the importance of embracing opportunities, his work routines, the value of beauty, and being brave, and much more.BiographyAndreas Martin-Löf is one of Sweden’s most established younger architects. His architecture practice, Andreas Martin-Löf Arkitekter, with a team of 20, has a portfo...
2020-08-041h 03
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Designing Visual Identities, Independent Publishing, and Longevity With Tony Brook (E19)In this episode, I talk to Tony Brook, the co-founder and creative director of a British design studio SPIN and an independent publishing venture Unit Editions. We cover topics such as independent publishing, lessons he learned early in his career, SPIN's organization as a design studio, their process for designing visual identity systems, and much more.BiographyTony Brook is the co-founder and creative director of a British design studio SPIN and an independent publishing venture Unit Editions. Founded in 1992, SPIN's small but extremely dedicated team, with Tony as creative director, has received both national...
2020-06-161h 17
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Experience Design, Growth, and Working at Airbnb With Tin Kadoić (E18)In this episode, I talk to Tin Kadoić, an experience designer. We cover topics such as his experience of working at Airbnb, different career paths in such organizations, the power of sharing your knowledge, professional lessons he learned so far, and much more.BiographyTin Kadoić is a design leader that’s been looking for meaningful ways to create communities, impact how we learn, stay healthy, and create belonging. Throughout his more than fifteen years long career, he’s worked as a Design Lead at Airbnb (which was his title at the time of our conver...
2020-05-141h 07
Creative Voyage PodcastBecoming a Freelance Journalist With Pip Usher (E17)In this episode, I talk to Pip Usher, a freelance writer. We cover topics such as advice for writers who are just starting, tips on how to improve our writing skills, what makes a good interview, challenges of being a freelance journalist, the influence of recent motherhood to her work, and much more.BiographyPip Usher is a journalist known for her cultural pieces and long-form profiles. She has written for titles that include The Financial Times, Vogue, Kinfolk, Departures, Wallpaper, and GOOD. Referred to by Kinfolk as their “secret weapon,” Pip has interviewed leading name...
2020-04-0254 min
Creative Voyage PodcastThe Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance With Jonathan Chmelensky (E16)In this episode, I talk to Jonathan Chmelensky, a professional dancer. We cover topics such as the importance of hard work, challenges of being a professional dancer working today, the ways to keep being engaged with our craft, how to tackle the hard moments on our professional path, and much more.BiographyJonathan Chmelensky is a Paris-born ballet dancer, currently based in Copenhagen. As a ballet student, Jonathan traveled around the world to compete and to perfect his skills, and that journey took him to train in Paris, NYC, and in Havana at the National...
2020-03-0333 min
Creative Voyage PodcastOn Creative Entrepreneurship, Self-Learning, and Becoming a Photographer With Armin Tehrani (E15)In this episode, I talk to Armin Tehrani, a photographer, art director, and entrepreneur. We cover topics such as navigating creativity and business, how he went about becoming a professional photographer, what motives him, the importance of giving and receiving honest feedback, and much more.BiographyArmin Tehrani is a creative professional from Vancouver, Canada, currently based in Copenhagen. He’s exceptionally multifaceted but focuses mainly on art direction and photography, as well as visual production. He has owned several companies in the past, including a clothing store, a greeting card company, as well as a...
2020-01-2125 min
Creative Voyage PodcastWhat Is Trend Forecasting With Nina Bruun (E14)In this episode, I talk to Nina Bruun, a designer, trend-spotter, and consultant. We cover topics such as advice to young professionals who are just starting, working with a personal assistant, what is trend spotting and how Nina does it, ideas on how to continually grow and develop yourself, and much more.BiographyAs a designer went industry professional, Nina has carved out a niche on the Nordic design scene as a leading source on interior trends, color knowledge, and design forecasting, as evidenced in several features including Wallpaper, Design Milk, Herald Tribune, Washington Post...
2019-11-2641 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be a Better Creative Professional, Best of Season 1 (E13)In this episode, we are going to listen to the highlights of season 1 of the podcast. I've decided to take the best of the strategic, tactical, and inspirational advice all of the 12 guests gave at the end of each interview, and create this insight-packed special episode.You can think of it as a perennial creative career advice resource, that you can easily get back to whenever you feel stuck, lacking motivation, or just wanna get inspired.If you are a creative professional in any industry and any stage of your career, I hope it will...
2019-11-1935 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Follow Your Passion with Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen (S01E12)In this episode, I talk to Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, a Copenhagen-based architect, designer, art director, and photographer. We cover topics such as positioning as a creative, how Jonas approaches new projects, his advice to young professionals, main challenges of being an architect today, his work routines, the importance of following your passion and much more.
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Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen is an architect and founding partner at Norm Architects with over a decade of experience as an architect, designer, art director and photographer. Jonas shares his passion for phenomenology – the philosophical study of human experience – and striking spaces, obje...
2018-12-111h 07
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Make a Living as a Textile Designer with Nadine Goepfert (S01E11)In this episode, I talk to Nadine Goepfert, a Berlin-based textile designer. We cover topics such as the importance of listening to our artistic Intuition, Nadine’s work routines, her approach to personal and research-based projects, how to deal with obstacles, and much more.
Biography
Nadine Goepfert is a multidisciplinary designer offering creative direction, design, and consultancy on textiles and materials for the interior, product, art, and fashion. She investigates contemporary culture to create intelligent concepts and material innovations for clients from various fields. Her collections and art installations examine the function and conventional use of...
2018-12-0438 min
Creative Voyage PodcastWhat Is the Future of Industrial Design with Tim Rundle (S01E10)In this episode, I talk to Tim Rundle, a London-based industrial designer. We cover topics such as the importance of finding the right clients, his failures and lessons learned, advice to young industrial designers, what makes a good contemporary product, and much more.
Biography
Tim Rundle is the founder of Tim Rundle Studio, a London based industrial design consultancy specializing in furniture and lighting design as well as interiors, installations and strategic consultancy. With experience across furniture, lighting, homeware, technology, and transport, the studio's work is driven by context and has grown to focus on...
2018-11-2741 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be a Contemporary Dancer and Choreographer With Fukiko Takase (S01E09)In this episode, I talk to Fukiko Takase, a London-based independent dancer, choreographer, and movement director. We cover topics such as the importance of nurturing your better self, advice to dancers and choreographers who are just starting, Fukiko’s work routines, the main challenges of being a contemporary dancer working today, her experience of dancing with Thom Yorke, and much more.
Biography
Fukiko Takase was born in New York and raised in Japan. She has been dancing since the age of two under her mother Takako Takase and Katsuko Orita's dance training. When she was 14, Fu...
2018-11-2040 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Make a Living as a Freelance Illustrator with Merijn Hos (S01E08)In this episode, I talk to Merijn Hos, an Utrecht-based illustrator, visual artist, and occasional art director. We cover topics such as his work routines, advice to illustrators who are just starting, his experience with ADHD, what makes a good illustration brief, how he develops his style, and much more.
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Merijn Hos is an illustrator, visual artist and occasional art director based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. He graduated in 2004 with a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts, Utrecht. He has worked for clients such as Apple, Nickelodeon, Calvin Klein, Dropbox, New...
2018-11-1336 min
Creative Voyage PodcastThe Intersection of Strategy, Physical and Digital With Carl Emil S. Bregnhøi (S01E07)In this episode, I talk to Carl Emil S. Bregnhøi, a Copenhagen-based digital strategist, early seed investor, and entrepreneur. We cover topics such as a strategic approach to design and technology, the importance of communication, working on the intersection of physical and digital, his current struggles, the value of side projects, and much more.
Biography
Carl Emil S. Bregnhøi comes with a decade’s experience as a senior digital strategist, advising at the CEO-level for >€1 billion companies within eCommerce, luxury, fashion, art, and technology. He’s a founding partner at STRØM, a digital d...
2018-11-0645 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Make a Living As a Musician With Sarah Lipstate (S01E06)In this episode, I talk to Sarah Lipstate, a Los Angeles-based composer, and a guitarist. We cover topics such as making a living as a musician today, marketing your work, the things Sarah is currently struggling with, the relationship between her gear and her art, and much more.
Biography
Sarah Lipstate is a Los Angeles-based composer, most known for Noveller, her solo electric guitar project. Handling the guitar as her muse, Lipstate summons a sonic palette so rich as to challenge the listener to conceive of how it’s housed in a single instrument manipulated by...
2018-10-3034 min
Creative Voyage PodcastWhat Is the Future of Creative Education With Eike König (S01E05)In this episode, I talk to Eike König, a Berlin-based graphic designer, and creative director, who’s also a teacher, and an artist. We cover topics such as his approach to teaching, challenges on his career journey, advice to young creative professionals, his struggle with depression, and much more.
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Eike König, born 1968 in Hanau, studied Graphic Design at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. He was the Art Director of Logic Records and has been running his own studio for visual communication, Hort, which emerged from the Frankfurt techno scene, since 1994. The studio move...
2018-10-2353 min
Creative Voyage PodcastThe Importance of Personal Work and Self-initiated Projects With Nao Nozawa (S01E04)This episode is dedicated to Nao Nozawa, a Tokyo based graphic designer and art director. We cover topics such as dealing with feedback and criticism, the importance of personal work and self-initiated projects, the specifics of freelancing, and working with clients in Japan, and much more.
Biography
Nao Nozawa is a Tokyo based graphic designer and art director. She currently works as a freelancer within different disciplines including graphic design, art direction, accessories, and textile design, and is always eager to collaborate. She’s a member of the Japan Graphic Designers Association. Besides her client pr...
2018-10-1623 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Make a Living As a Freelance Writer With Ellen Freeman (S01E03)In this episode, I talk to Ellen Freeman, a freelance writer and editor based in Mexico City. We cover topics such as advice to writers who are just starting out, the process of pitching, financial challenges of being a freelance writer, what makes a good story, and much more.
Biography
Ellen Freeman is a writer and editor who graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Comparative Literature (Arabic & English) in 2011. Her writing has been published in Lenny Letter, Refinery29, Roads & Kingdoms, i-D, Travel Portland, Racked, Mental Floss, Ozy, October, Apartment Therapy, The Matador...
2018-10-0841 min
Creative Voyage PodcastConcept-driven Design and Art Direction With Charlotte Heal (S01E02)In this episode, I talk to Charlotte Heal, a London-based Creative/Art Director, and Founder of Charlotte Heal Design Ltd. We cover topics such as hunting for new work, conceptual approach to design solutions, framing mistakes, the state of young talent today, the things she is currently struggling with, and Micheal Jackson dance routines.
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Charlotte Heal was educated at the Royal College of Art, London, and founded her studio in 2007. Working fluently across art direction and design, Charlotte Heal Design Ltd. is a full-service studio that operates internationally, with clients in the fashion, lifestyle...
2018-10-0836 min
Creative Voyage PodcastHow to Be a Photographer in a Digital Age With Jacopo Moschin (S01E01)For this first episode of the podcast, I talk to NYC-based photographer Jacopo Moschin. We cover topics such as work routines, the danger of the comfort zone, main challenges of being a photographer today, understanding who you are and what photography is about, the importance of research, his advice for briefs coming from art directors, and much more.
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Jacopo Moschin is a portrait and documentary photographer based in NYC. His quest is to portray real characters in the realm of fashion. He is constantly looking for the unimportant frames that reveal the moments lost...
2018-10-0842 min
Creative Voyage PodcastIntroduction – The Creative Voyage Podcast, Season 1Introduction to the Season 1 of the Creative Voyage Podcast, a long-form interview show with a mission of helping creative professionals to level up. Find out more at https://creative.voyage/
2018-09-2105 min