Jérémie Claeys Podcasts

In this episode, we discuss the methodology, impact, and applications of the "Sprint" ideology as written about by Jake Knapp.Editing and music by: John Bougioukosvisit us at: www.creativehoney.org

Join us in learning about Jérémie's journey from a comic book loving young boy, into a Graphic Designer who re-discovered his childhood passion for Illustration that brought him to a Freelance Illustration practice that he loves today.Jérémie's website: www.jeremieclaeys.com/Our Blog: www.creative honey.orgMusic in this episode by: Dr. DoctorTrack:…

Time. It never feels like we have enough of it. Time can affect so many aspects of how we manage our lives, but how about our Creative practice? Today we talk about how you choose to view time can affect how smoothly your practice runs, the amount of income you can make, and even your client relationships.Visit our blog: www.creativehoney.orgMusic …

Building a brand is more than just having a nice logo. It's about the process of research, discovery and analysis that goes into understanding a business or individual's needs and who they are most trying to target. The end result should be a beautiful visual identity and on-point messaging that lasts well into the future. In this episode we chat w…

When someone gets to be a working Creative, it's easy to think that it's a dream come true. However, many Creatives can experience an insidious issue, that's not always easy to figure out. This issue is called Creative Burnout. In this episode we discuss what you can do to realize you might be burning yourself out, teach you how to spot the signs, …

Many creatives may reach a point where they realize they want to try something different, that's outside of their current creative career education and experience, but are not sure how to make the leap. In this episode we talk to Mark Steiner founder of the successful startup, GigSalad, an online market place for entertainers of all types to land g…

When its time for the ball to drop every year, most of us have made resolutions that we want to implement for the New Year. In this episode we discuss some resolutions that are helpful for creatives, not only for 2017, but for the remainder of your creative practice.Check out our newly designed blog: www.creativehoney.orgMusic in this episode by: 4…

Many people are being struck with startup fever in recent years, and people from all disciplines are unexpectedly finding themselves gravitating towards this fast paced and innovative arena. Recently we had the opportunity to be on a panel at CalArts, where we spoke to students about how to transition from being an artist, to being a part of the te…

With technology innovation moving at the speed of light, devices we have grown accustomed to are now moving farther away from visual design and moving more towards Artificial Intelligence run interfaces. This is starting to reduce the way and capacity in which we interact and rely on the screens of our devices. Eventually technology will integrate …

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Jeb Banner, CEO and Co-Founder of the creative agency, SmallBox. Jeb and his team are driven by curiosity and focused on achieving the goal of partnering with people to create distinctive and meaningful experiences. In this episode we talk all things Design Thinking, and how to apply it to areas o…

In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Icon Designer Kyle Adams. We chat about Kyle's journey in becoming an icon designer, as well as the history and process of iconography. Kyle also gives helpful tips about becoming better at icon design. Check out his site: https://kyleadams.me/Check out our blog: http://www.creativehoney.org/…

Marina Poropat Joyce has been marketing, graphic designing, publishing and printing her whole life. She fell in love with design and printing early on, and she founded one of the first design-to-print companies in Los Angeles. She recently wrote Designing for Print to explain printing in graphic designer-speak. Today we had the pleasure to intervie…

At some point in their careers, most Creatives will feel like an imposter. Its a phenomenon that leaves people feeling like they are suddenly unfit, unskilled and a con even though the person has been performing well for years, or has even reached a high-level position. In this episode we delve into why imposter syndrome happens, and how to overcom…

Knowledge of the principles of type are very important in Graphic Design, however many designers aren't getting properly educated in this skill. In this episode we interview Typography expert and educator Michael Stinson of TypeEd and pick his brain about all things type and his experiences as a veteran designer.…

Do you have to receive a formal education to be a successful creative? Today we bring on Nathan Ryan of Toi to discuss our personal experiences with education as well as the pros and cons of going to school vs being self taught.Our Blog: http://www.creativehoney.org/Nate's Agency: http://toi.io/

Being a Creative in the past meant struggling to survive, and possibly living a lifetime without any notoriety. Today the potentials are virtually limitless for Creatives, as well as the avenues to get yourself recognized, and to make a decent living from your craft. Today we talk about some of the ways to approach your creative endeavors as a busi…

We had the opportunity to have a short interview with Peter Greco, a renowned Hand Lettering Veteran. See what he had to say about Helvetica, Apple Products, and millennials reviving the art of Hand Lettering.Check out the full article on our blog:www.creativehoney.orgFollow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petergrecoart/…

We have finally have another interview for you guys! This one is with our awesome friend and Photographer turned Cinematographer, Ben Hunter. We ask him questions about his journey, projects that have made a big impact on him, his favorite podcasts, and his advice for aspiring Photographers and Cinematographers.Check his work out at: http://www.ben…

Creating your portfolio can be pretty intimidating, especially if your trying to get it in good shape for job applications. We discuss ways to make your portfolio shine while still maintaining your personal flare, along with advice about what employers are looking for, what mediums are best for displaying your work, and how to maintain your portfol…

With so many social issues coming to a head on the world stage, there has never been a better time to create a movement and bring attention to these important issues. Using our creative talents and social media platforms, we can do this from the comfort of our own home. We discuss the history of creativity for social change and how you can get invo…

Creatives have more advanced tools than ever to create amazing work. We talk about how the influx of these tools affect the work, the industry, and how clients see creatives.Music by: Mockateel (John Bougioukos) https://soundcloud.com/mockateel

Creatives commonly struggle with creating and conveying the value in their work to clients and to the general public. In this episode we discuss how to avoid projecting the wrong message to clients, red flags to look out for when meeting with a potential client, and ways to obtain more enjoyable and quality work.…

In this episode, we candidly discuss the importance of being part of a creative community, and how it can create a synergistic environment that allows people to more easily reach their full potential.

With new smart home tech being released constantly, one of the latest being Samsung's second generation Smart Things Hub, we got to thinking about the pros and cons of such technology. In this episode we discuss the potentials for making our lives easier, healthier and more efficient, but we also discuss the potentials for invasion of privacy and e…

In a time where we are pushing the limits of innovation, how we approach "problem solving" is more important than ever. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of using a "Design Thinking" methodology to come up with more original and efficient solutions; not only for design challenges, but everyday life.…

Nowadays the acronym DWYL, has become a hot keyword for the evolving culture of "Do what you love". It has a wonderful sentiment, and many have found their bliss with this way of life. However, is it the right philosophy for everyone? Must you always love what you do to find true happiness? Or can one be happy doing something they just really like,…

In the era of readily available high tech gadgets and programs designed to make our lives and jobs more efficient, there is a movement emerging for hand crafted, authentic goods and services. Are people craving a connection to the goods they purchase and services they hire? Is it simply a fad, fulfilling a need for novelty items, or are we emerging…

In this podcast we discuss the topic of creatives being inundated with "Inspiration" from various social media outlets. Is this causing an issue with developing originality in creative work? We discuss the pros and cons of media saturation. Music by: www.bensound.com