Design Speaks

Send us a text message!                    This week we are talking about when to draw the line on knowing the “limits” of what you can do vs. when you should stretch your skills and do something you might be even a bit uncomfortable doing. Inspirations, Thoughts, & What We’ve Been Up […]The post Stretching Your Skills & Knowing Your Limits – Episode 072 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send 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!

Send 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!

Send us a text message!                  This week, Christ Heuertz, joins us for part TWO of our interview! We have the opportunity to talk about what the Enneagram is, and how it can play a part in our lives as creatives, and as humans. Chris Heuertz Interview: Thoughts, References, Links, & Takeaways […]The post INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 2) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 069 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  This week and next week Christ Heuertz, Enneagram expert and author of “The Sacred Enneagram” joins us! We have the opportunity to talk about what the Enneagram is, and how it can play a part in our lives as creatives, and as humans.   Chris Heuertz Interview: […]The post INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 1) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 068 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  This week Michelle is back! This week we chat about how to leverage your mindset and relationships to create your own opportunities! Featured Music: Zealyn – “Enjoy Your Holiday” Paul Simon – “You Can Call Me Al”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, What We’ve Been Up To Michelle […]The post The Thing About Creating Your Own Opportunities – Episode 067 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  Our guest co-host this week is blogger Lindsey Maestas of Sparrows and Lily. She wants to know what kinds of things a podcast graphic needs to attract someone. Featured Music: Lauren Daigle – “Take My Heart” Amy Stroup – “Wild Nights”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & […]The post What Makes a Good Podcast Cover Design (Guest Co-Host Lindsey Maestas) – Episode 066 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  Special guest co-host this week, Dominic Sedillo wants to know if there is actually one right design for any given project. Stay tuned for lots of talk about 90’s music and fashion and other stuff we hope you get some value out of! Featured Music: Bush […]The post Is There One Right Answer for Design Problems? – Episode 065 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  This week we talk about Featured Music: Lauren Daigle – “You Say” Arkells – “Relentless”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways The concern is not for the work, but for the integrity of the designer If you’re copying exactly for learning purposes that’s okay, but […]The post Creative Plagiarism, Ethics, and Inspiration – Episode 064 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  This week Michelle wants to talk about what an audience is and how to figure out who they are. Featured Music: Agnes Obel – “Riverside” Death Cab for Cutie – “Autumn Love”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways What is a target story? It’s a […]The post How to Define Your Audience – Episode 063 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send 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!

Send 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!

Send us a text message!                  Is it ever too late to pursue a creative career? This week Michelle and Brandi have a conversation about some things to think about when you feel like “professional creative” might be a good fit for you. Featured Music: Jeff Buckley – “Lilac Wine” Brave Future […]The post Dreams, Fears, and Following Creative Pursuits- Episode 060 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  Michell wants to know what in the world “monoline” means in a logo and how logo trends happen, so that’s what we’ll be chatting about this week! Featured Music: Sleeping at Last – “Atlas: One” Brique a Braq – “I Feel It Calling Me” Haelos – […]The post A Mid-Year Chat About Logo Trends – Episode 059 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  Brandi & Michelle are back with Special guest Joelle who has a question about being “good enough”. Featured Music: Goo Goo Dolls “So Alive” The Shortlist “Sellout”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways Brandi is off caffeine for now Joelle gets fired up about Anne […]The post How To Deal with Imposter Syndrome – Episode 058 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  This week Michelle wants to know how Brandi feels about the need for a degree in graphic design. Lots of great stuff ahead, stay tuned! Featured Music: Sleeping At Last “Atlas: Four” John Mark McMillan “Wilderlove”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways Drive-In movies still […]The post Do You (Really) Need a Design Degree? – Episode 057 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  It’s been a little while, but Brandi & Michelle are back with some thoughts on creating like a child and where we’ve been for the past few months! Featured Music: John Mayer “New Light” Franz Ferdinand “Lazy Boy”   Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways We’re […]The post Instinct & Creating Like a Child – Episode 056 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  Last weekend Brandi spent some time in San Francisco and wanted to share some of her inspirations and thoughts on the city. Brandi is also sick so there may be some hiccups, stay tuned. Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways No one (that I saw) really […]The post Thoughts on the City of San Francisco – Episode 055 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  It’s a sabbatical week which means a shorter episode but Brandi talks about the various things she carries around every day to be ready for anything. Hope you enjoy it! Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways It’s important to carry your phone but it’s equally imortant […]The post Some Creative Tools I Carry Everywhere – Episode 054 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!

Send us a text message!                  This week we celebrate one year of Design speaks. It’s a Birthday celebration with some of our favorite people. Check out Instagram for some pics of the celebration. Everyone had some great things to say about the Podcast and they have all learned some great things […]The post Happy Birthday Design Speaks – Episode 053 appeared first on BrandiSea Design Co..Support the showVisit BrandiSea.com for more content and resources!