))
Design Together was created to provide a space to explore design collaboration. With the influx of design thinking methods, and the desire of many designers to embrace a human-centered approach to design, there is a need to understand how creatives work together. Collaboration happens both internally and externally, and each situation calls for a unique set of skills that we discuss and share strategies on how to approach each new challenge. Our guests share their expertise, successes, and f ...
…
continue reading
The new season of Design Together is geared toward designers in the early stages of their careers. The topics covered include the shift from academic life to the workforce and the various challenges and triumphs accompanying this transition. We've coined this season "Starting Out." Our first guest is Allie Osipov, a Senior Designer from WebMechanix…
…
continue reading
Starting out as a designer can mean constantly moving between jobs, working styles, and design specialties – and Sam Cush is exemplary of this shifting landscape, with a laundry list of experience in everything from printmaking to biotech. We sat down with Sam to talk about the journey to their current role at J2, from internships to freelancing to…
…
continue reading
Join us for a conversation with Anmol Dhamrait as she recounts her career adventure from undergraduate and graduate school to internships, project management and more. In this episode Anmol offers advice on balancing work and education, staying open minded in your career path, and the value of bringing a design background to the business world. Asp…
…
continue reading
What happens if you land your dream job fresh out of college… but you’re already working somewhere else? We spoke with Frank White, Graphic Designer at Comcast Spectator, about his work designing for the Philadelphia Flyers and the process of transitioning between jobs after school. Leaving a job just a few months after your hire date is widely acc…
…
continue reading
“The path to your career is not exactly straight.” These are Madison’s words as she describes the process of getting her job at Merje, from sending out countless applications to getting her position and diving into the world of environmental design. In this episode, Madison offers advice on pursuing mission-driven work, negotiating salaries, naviga…
…
continue reading
From LinkedIn networking to rejections in the interview stage, job hunting isn’t easy – take it from Vash Persaud, who sat down with us to talk about her transition from school to her fellowship at AdFellows. In this episode, Vash breaks down how her support network at school led to opportunities in the professional world, her experience working at…
…
continue reading
This season is all about designers’ transitions from school to the working world – but what about graduates who went on to give back and become educators? In this episode, we chatted with Dylan Ball about his journey from school to work… and back to school again, this time as a Computer Technology teacher. In the process, Dylan shares what he learn…
…
continue reading
We’ve spoken with many designers who pivoted careers and jumped between jobs in their first years after graduation, but what about graduates who find a good fit on their first try? Nick has been with Think Company since he was hired there out of school, and he chalks it up to discovering a passion for UX as Abby’s student in his senior year. Join u…
…
continue reading
1
Season 3 | Episode 24 | Soonduk Krebs and Georgiana Constantinescu
49:39
49:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:39
Ever wonder what it is like to work at an award-winning small design studio? Join us for a chat with the founder of SK Designworks, Soonduk Krebs, and senior designer Georgiana Constantinescu. We discuss their workflows, making deadlines, their favorite projects, and most importantly what not to wear to an interview at SK Designworks.…
…
continue reading
1
Season 3 | Episode 23 | Rachel Elnar, David Carr-Berry, Elysia Syriac
1:00:26
1:00:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:26
Join us for a chat with Rachel Elnar, David Carr-Berry, and Elysia Syriac, the team behind Adobe Creative Jams. A typical Jam includes training bootcamps, keynote speakers, a design challenge, and judging and feedback. Producing a Creative Jam is a ton of work, but this team makes it look easy. Find out what is in their secret sauce (hint: it's out…
…
continue reading
1
Season 3 | Episode 22 | John Roescher, Jennifer Allen, and Pablo Marques
48:46
48:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:46
On this episode of Design Together we chat with the leadership team at handsome. Hear from CEO John Roescher, President Jennifer Allen, and CCO Pablo Marques, as we discuss the evolution of handsome and learn what makes their unique agency model work.By Abby Guido
…
continue reading
1
Season 3 | Episode 20 | Clara Galan, Diana Keeler, and Joseph Labrecque
45:44
45:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:44
In this episode of Design Together, we connect with Clara Galan, Global Education Community Lead at Adobe, along with two members of the Adobe Education Leaders, Joseph Labrecque, Instructor of Technology at University of Colorado Boulder and Diane Keeler, Manager of Digital Production at Occidental College. This episode is great for educators, esp…
…
continue reading
1
Season 3 | Episode 21 | George Garrastegui Jr. and Nakita Pope
53:00
53:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:00
Join us to discuss the behind-the-scenes of organizing a design conference. Our conversation with George Garrastegui Jr., Educator and Process Advocate, and Nakita Pope, Chief Chick of Branding Chicks, covers everything from planning the 2022 AIGA Design and Business Conference, to why joining a professional organization has value. This conference …
…
continue reading
1
Season 3 | Episode 19 | Bill Kenney and Stephanie Taylor-Coleman
54:38
54:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:38
In season's three opening episode we talk with Bill Kenney, Co-Founder and CEO at Focus Lab and Stephanie Taylor-Coleman, Brand Support Manager at Focus Lab. Bill shares Focus Lab's unique approach to presenting weekly updates to clients and how important client education is for their process. Stephanie joins us to share how she landed at Focus Lab…
…
continue reading
1
Season 2 | Episode 18 | Ben Greengrass and D'Angelo Heyward
39:46
39:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:46
In this bonus episode, we’re joined by Ben Greengrass and D'Angelo Heyward, who met through the D&AD mentorship program. Ben is the Creative Director of the design agency ThoughtMatter, while D’Angelo is a designer and illustrator who was accepted into the D&AD Shift program last spring. The program includes an intensive night school led by industr…
…
continue reading
On this episode of Design Together, Natalie Nixon, PhD, author of the award-winning book “The Creativity Leap“ and Founder and Creativity Strategist at Figure 8 Thinking joins us to share her insights on creativity and what bridges creativity and collaboration. Natalie helps demystify creativity through wonder and rigor as we confront the barriers …
…
continue reading
What is community branding? How does research help inform creative decision-making? Whose voices are heard when designing a brand that will represent an entire community? And what happens when a newly elected official takes over mid-rebrand? Join us for a chat with RJ Thompson, an award-winning marketing and graphic design professional. RJ wears ma…
…
continue reading
This week, Courtney Spencer, Global Head of Design at ZX Ventures, joins us to share her unique story of success. We'll discuss all of the folks she's collaborated with on her way to the top and how she's currently working with design teams across the globe. Courtney's excitement for life is contagious, whether walking into a board room or recordin…
…
continue reading
David Schwarz, a founding partner from Hush, joins us to discuss leading with your gut, being naive enough to take the leap to become a business owner, and how to find the right partner with complementary goals. I'll give you a clue, it all comes down to a Banh Mi sandwich. David is an articulate, inspirational storyteller who will resonate with al…
…
continue reading
Join us as we chat with Sara Hall, User Experience Practice Lead at the City of Philadelphia. Hear about how Sara's background in architecture and industrial design lead her to a career in user experience design and why she is so passionate about design for the public good. Learn what challenges you face when your stakeholders are an entire city of…
…
continue reading
1
Season 2 | Episode 12 | Corey Pontz and Jennifer Edwards
44:26
44:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:26
This episode is a special one, and something I am very excited to bring to you, my listeners. Many of us run small, independent design studios and often collaboration looks different for this niche of designers. We are nimble and often have a network of freelancers we bring on as needed, but how do we grow our offerings without making the financial…
…
continue reading
On this episode of Design Together, Chad Reichert, Professor at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit (CCS) and Proprietor at spirit3design joins us to share how he collaborates both in and out of the classroom. Learn how CCS incorporates sponsored projects into their curriculum, and how these projects impact the students and allow them to bu…
…
continue reading
1
Season 2 | Episode 10 | Emily Cohen
1:00:18
1:00:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:18
The brutally honest consultant and author, Emily Cohen, joins us to share her unique insights on collaboration. Having worked with countless design studios of all sizes, Emily is an expert in knowing what makes a team gel. And in true Emily fashion, she doesn't hold back when letting us know her honest thoughts on the term "creative culture." This …
…
continue reading
On this episode of Design Together, Gavin Cooper, Senior Manager of UX Strategy at Vanguard, joins us to share what has shaped his career and his approach to working collaboratively. We discuss what it is like to work on a team at Vanguard and how your collaborative skills are rewarded on the job. This episode is perfect for anyone who is on a prod…
…
continue reading
Sergio Claudio, Sr. Director, Enterprise & Commercial Experience at Adobe, joins us to share his insights on how to facilitate a successful collaboration, what mindset an individual should approach collaboration with to be effective, and what methodologies he likes to use for group problem-solving. This episode is great for those new to design as w…
…
continue reading
1
Season 2 | Episode 7 | Allan Espiritu and Kevin Kernan
42:05
42:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:05
Today's show is a first for us as we have two guests. Allan Espiritu and Kevin Kernan, partners from GD Loft, share how they came to work together, how their skills complement each other, and how they involve their clients in their process. This is a great episode for any entrepreneurs looking to start a studio, as well as everyone folks interested…
…
continue reading
Matt Dombrowski, an Associate Professor of Emerging Media at the University of Central Florida and the Creative Director Limbitless Solutions joins us to share how he came to collaborate with the team at Limbitless Solutions. This creative collaboration is one of the most inspirational projects you will hear about this year! Anyone interested in us…
…
continue reading
Join us for a conversation with Lisa Gottfried, an educator at the project-based learning (PBL) high school, New Technology in Napa Valley, California where she teaches digital design. Lisa is also an Adobe Education Leader and inspired me to start this podcast! If you haven't heard of the PBL learning model, this is an episode you must listen to! …
…
continue reading
1
Season 2 | Episode 4 | David Dylan Thomas
41:15
41:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:15
In the first episode of season two, I talk with David Dylan Thomas, author of "Design for Cognitive Bias." Learn how to avoid the bandwagon effect and what mechanisms we can all use to improve collaboration. This episode is great for both those new to design as well as seasoned designers!By Abby Guido
…
continue reading
In the final episode of my first mini-season, I chat with Josh Goldblum, founder of BlueCadet. Josh talks about creating a collaborative culture, and how he has helped his team break some habits that work against this culture. Josh also shares the mistakes he made in the early days of BlueCadet, as well as the different approaches to collaboration …
…
continue reading
In our second episode, I connect with Danielle Traitz, Senior Design Lead at Think Company in Philadelphia. Danielle shares how her team uses a whiteboard to collaborate and how this process was transformed into the digital space. We also discuss how Think Company includes their clients as collaborators and why this is so important to their process…
…
continue reading
Matthew McGlynn, Associate Creative Director at Comcast joins me to discuss how the “pods” at Comcast collaborate on various projects. He shares how the pods are constructed, the roles the team members play, and how collaborative work has evolved at Comcast. We also cover various tools his team uses to work together, and how these processes shifted…
…
continue reading
