House Industries Yorklyn, DE
House industries is a type foundry, illustration studio, and design firm that markets unique fonts and artwork to the worldwide advertising and design trades.
Laurie Churchman Phila., PA
Laurie is the assist. professor of graphic design at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the principal of Designlore and also sits on the AIGA National Board.
Ellen Lupton Baltimore, MD
Ellen is the author of multiple design related books, is the professor of the MFA program at MICA, and a curator at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
Mark Weiss Red Bank, NJ
The Weiss Guy, is known for his contributions to rock through his photography. He has shot countless album covers and rockstars. A great example of following your interests.
Pentagram New York City, NY
Paula Scher has worked for Pentagram since 1991. She sat down with us and shared her great insight into the industry and design education.
Square Zero Salem, MA
José Nieto shared his studio with us and we discussed his work, the state of education, and how attitude towards your work makes life smoother and more enjoyable.
Jib Hunt New York City, NY
Jib, former pro snowboarder gone designer, has been bombarding the design scene with his design and illustrative style. We hung out with Jib while he waited for the cable guy.
Mucca New York City, NY
Despite the threats on our life we sat down with Matteo Bologna, who has a refreshing sense of humor about the industry and Mucca's work.
JDK Burlington, VT
Skateparks, screenprints, Living Brand, and a "Make it New" attitude are just the tip of the iceberg that makes up the Jager Di Paola Kemp experience.
Landor Cincinnati, OH
We met with Richard and Tessa of Landor Cincinnati where we got to see some inner workings of an international studio. Some stuff we can't talk about, but MAN was it cool.
Little Jacket Cleveland, OH
We walked around their spacious studio. Well, not really, but had a couple beers with these great guys who are fresh out of Kent State doing some great work.
hyperQUAKE Cincinnati, OH
We sat down with Chad of hyperQUAKE, a stylish new media design agency focused on changing perception around a brand. Look for the Snombies game on their site.
GripDesign Chicago, IL
Although GripDesign was in the process of building their new studio space, we had the chance to talk with Kevin, and get a contact high from his energy.
Rotor Design Minneapolis, MN
Two regular guys, Matt and Andy, with a laid back attitude about design. They relaxed with us and shared their thoughts about staying modest... AND they did cool work.
Rule29 Geneva, IL
Justin made us realize there is no reason to be so intimidated by those in the industry. They too were once in our position, and were all about making creative matter.
Planet Propaganda Madison, WI
Hank got us into this sweet studio. These guys were cool to us eventhough we crashed their party. They do their own screenprinting and kick ass in foosball.
Aesthetic Apparatus MPLS, MN
Good Times.... and guys don't worry about that rash from the costume... it'll go away. But seriously, they screenprint in house and are big into local music.
Charles S Anderson MPLS, MN
CSA has been moving away from their client driven work to focus on their own brand of imagery and products. Charles also gave us food for thought about design marketing.
General Public Seattle, WA
Gabe Goldman shares his thoughts about design, business, motorbiking, and the snowboard scene. We also talked about soap for a while...
Modern Dog Seattle, WA
The Modern Dog crew was really busy crunching for a couple deadlines, but Michael Strassburger had a little time to sit down with their old intern on a mission.
Draplin Design Co. Portland, OR
An interview that lead to drinking, firetrucks, something about a blimp full of CoolWhip, and a whole lot of Draplin swag. The details are still kind of hazy.
Sandstrom Portland, OR
Steve wanted to thank Satan for all the moral support and for so generously purchasing his soul for the dough to open the studio. And Rick, good luck with that.
Hybrid Design San Francisco, CA
We were able to pull Dora and a group of designers away from their computers long enough to sip lattes on the Embarcadero and talk design.
Small Stakes San Francisco, CA
Mild-mannered designer by day, screen-printer by night... Jason Munn talks to us about printing, school, and Small Stakes becoming a Larger Phenomenon.
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners San Francisco, CA
Zach Canfield shows us around the agency, we asked him about his "do ANYTHING" story and learn about advertising and design.
Chen Design San Francisco, CA
We sat down with Joshua Chen and talked about self promotion, working with clients, and a little about what it's like having interns like Carson.
The Machine Oceanside, CA
One if by land, these two if by snow. From pro-boarders to designers they made their way to the top... well of the next run at least, and doing some really cool work as well.
Transworld Media Oceanside, CA
We talked to Randy Ronquillo, Art Director of Transworld Snowboarding, who explains the challenges of editorial design within a volatile fad-driven market.
Axiom Salt Lake City, UT
Ever wonder who does the branding and style guides for movies like Lemony Snicket's and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
Firehouse Dallas, TX
James Helms, a UDVC alumni, showed us around Firehouse (sorry, no fire pole...) and discussed their approach to advertising.
Inky Lips Press McKinney, TX
Casey runs a letterpress studio out of his garage in his neighborhood... you'd never guess that behind those garage doors lies cool posters, and working history.
Phil Hollenbeck Dallas, TX
Phil became our unspoken ambassador to Dallas and its creative community. Photography is in his blood, but an all round creative mind and genuinely inspiring soul.
Art Prostitute Dallas, TX
Brian talked to us about just getting out there and doing what you're heart tells you, thats how they started their publication and their gallery.
Brainfood Dallas, TX
We left Brainfood laughing and stumbling our way to get a CAT scan. Web design, selling your work, seal clubbing, and other things we can't mention.
Matchbox Studio Dallas, TX
Yet another sport Carson and I stink at, pool. Liz and Jeff opened their studio up to us with a couple brews, shared their thoughs on design, and shamed us in pool.
Meta & Michael Newhouse Denton, TX
A very inspiring visit with Meta and Michael and discussion about teaching styles - similar goals new, unique methods.