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Design Shifters

Chris Torregosa and Karl Dela Cruz

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Welcome to Design Shifters! This is a podcast where we talk about how people from different backgrounds broke into the design industry. Hosted by shifters themselves Chris Torregosa and Karl Dela Cruz.
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Our guest for this episode is Justin Dauer an internationally renowned design leader, author, and speaker from Chicago. He often engages with the AIGA's speaking events, is interviewed in Forbes magazine and Medium's "Forge" publication, and pens articles for Aquent, CEO World Magazine, and A List Apart. He speaks internationally on culture and des…
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We dive into the realm of design education and the pivotal role teachers play in preparing the next generation of designers with Mona Alcudia, resident design professor at University of Philippines Cebu, product designer, former manager at FabLab and design director at Unosinotra. Join us as we explore the transformative power of education in shapi…
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Francis is a rockstar in design and arts field who have shown his artistic creations in London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok and many more. He also has been published in international design publication for his work on repurposing trash to iconic fashion design and art installations. In this episode, we dive into Francis' background a…
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Oj Hofer is an established designer in the fashion industry and has designed clothes for past presidents, senators, congressmen, congresswomen, celebrities, and socialites. And he doesn’t stop there. He has attained a professorship in Kanji Calligraphy and achieved a master's in reiki natural healing therapy. He practices Taiji, Chigong, Kenjutsu J…
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Johan proves that you can learn design skills in the least likely place. In this episode, Johan shares how his experience in the Swedish Army shaped his leadership skills as a designer.He started his career serving the Swedish Army and later transitioned to a graphic designer and later led the design team in one of the largest logistics companies i…
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Never settle for a job that you’re not fully excited about. Listen as Oliver Bayani talks about where curiosity and opportunity led him - jumping from journalism to UX design, and now to UX writing.Resources Steal Like an Artist - Austin Kleon Strategic writing for UX - Torrey Podmajersky Because Internet: Understanding the new rules of language - …
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Happy accidents can happen in design too. In this episode, Darliza shares her unconventional path from patent engineer to content designer. Listen in as she shares her tips, ideas and strategies which led her to one of the biggest companies in the world, Meta.You can find Darliza in the following links: https://adplist.org/mentors/darliza-dar-juan …
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How do you break into the design industry without a design degree? You will find the answer in this episode where Cris Go talks about her journey from being a singer and performing artist to becoming a UI/UX designer at Investagrams, a Philippine-based finance tech education platform. She shared her values that got her her first design job, and how…
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It's been a while but I'm back with a great guest Mr Greg Fitzsimmons! You've seen/heard Greg on Howard Stern with his own Greg Fitzsimmons Show, Fitzdog Radio, David Letterman, Netflix, Comedy Central, Louie, and many other things. Greg was nice enough to sit down with me between shows at the Houston Improv and have a fun little chat. Enjoy!…
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One of my best friends in the whole world and a hilarious comic, my buddy Greg Warren is finally on the podcast! Greg's been on Comedy Central (Premium Blend and Comedy Central Presents), Craig Ferguson, and is a favorite on The Bob & Tom Show. Greg and I discuss how he started doing standup, living in LA, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and now NYC. We als…
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John Ramsey is an Austin based comic that's been seen on Conan O'Brien, Live at Gotham on Comedy Central, NickMom Nite Out, and Churchill Live in Kenya... yes, the country of Kenya!! He's also an attorney. He took a year off from comedy and moved to Kenya to do pro-bono law work for The International Justice Mission. He obviously is a way better hu…
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From a coffee shop just outside of Los Angeles I talk with my old friiend Lew Temple. Lew is best known as Axel on the AMC hit show THE WALKING DEAD. He's also been seen in movies like The Lone Ranger, Unstoppable, Lawless, Halloween, The Devil's Rejects, Waitress, and countless TV shows such as Walker Texas Ranger, Justified, NCIS: Los Angeles, an…
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Comedian/Actor Allan Havey joins me in Los Angeles. Born in St. Louis and raised in Florida, Allan's been on HBO with two 1/2 hour comedy specials, David Letterman ten times, The Tonight show with Johnny Carson, hosted his own talk show Night After Night with Allan Havey in the early days of Comedy Central, Internal Affairs with Richard Gere, and b…
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My buddy Reed Becker joins me as co-host this week via SKYPE. You may remember Reid from Episode 50: GYMKATA with commentary. We discuss working out with Prancercise, protein, I tell the story of me getting robbed at a storage place, Season 4 of Arrested Development, all the TV shows mocking internet videos, Olympic wrestling, UFC, why you shouldn'…
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Seth Payne played 10 years in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans after an All-Ivy League career at Cornell University. He's now a sports radio host on the #1 Sports talk station in Houston, SportsRadio 610. Today he sits down with Bobby Biggs for a fun filled chat about fat guys portraying football players in movies, gettin…
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Sheng Wang is a Houston raised comic who honed his comedic skills in San Francisco and now calls NYC home. He's been seen on Comedy Central in his own half hour special, Live at Gotham, and John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show. We sat outside at a coffee shop and talked while I ate carrot cake and drank soda. We talk about Sheng's NYC life and stru…
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It's Oscar time and I read all my tweets made during the broadcast. What fun!! I also discuss the IKEA meatball scandal, Manti Te'o and the NFL combine and is he gay, UFC 157 and Rhonda Rousey, and the Bladerunner Oscar Pistorius along with his murder accused brother and the cop in charge of Oscar's case is also accused of attempted murder. Check o…
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A very special episode as I recap the first 26 episodes of The Enjoy Guys Podcast. Clips from Dave Attell. Phil Hendrie, Sean Rouse, Frank Caliendo, Brody Stevens, Baron Vaughn, John Caparulo, Jon Reep, Godfrey, Gay Tom Cruise impressions, Tim Kurkjian impression, Gerald gets pissed at a fan email, and other funny stuff. Enjoy!!!…
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This is the 50th episode!! It's a special episode as Bob and comedian buddy Reed Becker watch and comment on the 1985 classic film Gymkata. Gymkata stars 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Thomas. It is one of the worst yet greatest movies ever. Directed by the guy who directed Enter The Dragon Robert Clouse has the distinction of directing the best a…
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A bad interview I did with a comedian a few months ago. He didn't want me to post it so I edited out any time his name is spoken. I also decided to do commentary like when you watch the directors commentary on a DVD. I'm getting over the flu so my voice sounds even crappier in the commentary. I think you'll enjoy it. Try and figure out who the gues…
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From his humble abode in Houston I talk with one of my oldest comedy friends Andy Huggins. Andy is an original Outlaw Comic and is a featured player in the Bill Hicks documentary American: The Bill Hicks Story. We discuss his 25+ years in comedy, The Outlaw comedy days, the Bill Hicks doc, comedy boom of the 80's, how to get stage time, and as is t…
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Next to the dumpster behind the Comedy Showcase in Houston I talk with one of my oldest comedy buddies JR Brow. JR is a nationally known Austin based comedian who you may have seen on Craig Ferguson and Comedy Central as well as other shows. We discuss gigs we've done together, favorite clubs, I interrupt him, and former owner of the Laff Spot and …
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