by Print Design Academy
Looking for a podcast that’s all about graphic design, creativity, and the people who make it happen? On The Quickie, host Dave Hopkins has candid, inspiring conversations with graphic designers, illustrators, creative directors, and other creative pros. From freelancers to in-house designers at top agencies, they share their career journeys, creative processes, biggest wins, and lessons learned. Whether you’re into branding, packaging, print design, or just need a fresh dose of inspiration, each short episode delivers stories, design tips, and real-world advice. Subscribe now to get inspired, learn something new, and hear the stories behind the work. Because, honestly, who doesn’t love a good quickie?
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February 25, 2025
<p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p> <p>In this episode of The Quickie Podcast, we chat with Vietnamese American illustrator and design generalist <strong>Kytana Le</strong>. She shares her journey from growing up in a small bayou town in Louisiana to working at Visa, blending her love for illustration, branding, and UX design.</p> <p>We dive into how a high school art class and a Tumblr rabbit hole led her to pursue design, her obsession with print and tactile design, and the challenges of working in a corporate design environment.</p> <p>Kytana also opens up about her time working on Samurai Jack promos for Adult Swim, her love for packaging design, and her latest unexpected skill—tarot reading. </p> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <p><strong>Finding Her Path</strong> – How a high school art class and Tumblr opened the door to design.<br><strong>A Defining Moment</strong> – The Society of Illustrators magazine that changed how she saw creativity.<br><strong>From Animation to UX</strong> – Her experience working on Samurai Jack promos and transitioning into UX design.<br><strong>Print Obsession</strong> – Why she nearly minored in printmaking and still collects packaging today.<br><strong>Big Company Challenges</strong> – The difficulties of implementing design processes at a corporate level.<br><strong>Client Communication 101</strong> – How she helps stakeholders articulate their design vision.<br><strong>Tarot & Life Lessons</strong> – A farewell gift sparked a new skill—reading tarot for her coworkers.</p> <p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p> <p><strong>Kytana on Instagram:<span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivorytea/">@ivorytea</a></span><br>Kytan's Website:<span> </span><a href="https://www.kytana.com/">LINK HERE</a></strong></p> <p><strong>// Print Design Academy for Teams // <a href="https://www.printdesignacademy.com/teams">Learn more here</a></strong></p> <p><strong>// Print Design Academy for Freelance Creatives //<span> </span><a href="https://www.printdesignacademy.com/courses">Learn more here</a></strong></p> <p> </p>
February 11, 2025
<p><span>In this</span><span> episode of The Quickie Podcast, we sit down with graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director </span><span><strong>Colby Clites</strong></span><span>. Colby shares his journey from Tampa, Florida, to the mountains of Colorado, where he works in the beverage and food industry, designing packaging and branding for some seriously cool products. <br><br>We talk about his creative childhood (spoiler: his mom saw his design future before he did), how an Adobe livestream shaped his passion, and the highs and lows of his freelance journey. <br><br>Plus, Colby shares the story of a packaging mishap that turned into an unexpected PR campaign and drops his go-to playlist for getting in the zone. </span></p> <p><strong>Resources & Mentions:</strong></p> <p><strong>The Playlist: <span>Disco F**ks - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zttBw5lf1rCehbvNboUR8?si=62fac31ae9774cf4">LISTEN HERE</a></span></strong></p> <p><strong>Colby Clites on Instagram:<span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colbyclites">@colbyclites</a></span><br>Colby's Website:<span> </span><a href="https://colbyclites.com/">LINK HERE</a></strong></p> <p><strong>// Print Design Academy for Teams // <a href="https://www.printdesignacademy.com/teams">Learn more here</a></strong></p> <p><strong>// Print Design Academy for Freelance Creatives //<span> </span><a href="https://www.printdesignacademy.com/courses">Learn more here</a></strong></p>
February 4, 2025
<p><span>In this episode, I sit down with Steve Cousins, a self-taught graphic designer, art director, and creative director with an impressive career spanning West Beach, Lululemon, and top design studios in Portland. </span></p> <p><span>Steve shares his journey from small-town British Columbia to working with global brands, the impact of skate culture on him, and the lessons he’s learned from both wins and failures. Plus, we talk about the balance between hands-on design work and creative direction, and Steve drops some wisdom for young designers navigating their careers.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Episode Highlights:<br></strong></span><br><span><strong>From Small-Town Skater to Design Pro:</strong></span><span> How Steve’s childhood in Pitt Meadows and passion for skate culture led him into graphic design.</span></p> <p><span><strong>The Art of Culture-Driven Design:</strong></span><span> Why Steve believes culture is at the heart of great design and how brands should lean into their communities.</span></p> <p><span><strong>The Pepsi Pitch Gone Wrong:</strong></span><span> That time he flew to Pepsi HQ on a private jet, only to find out the team had prepared the wrong type of campaign.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Learning the Hard Way in Print:</strong></span><span> A hilarious but painful lesson on Photoshop’s Magic Wand tool and sending posters to print—missing half of the athletes' legs.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Navigating the Designer-to-Creative Director Transition:</strong></span><span> Why the move to creative direction isn’t for everyone and why great designers shouldn’t feel pressured to take that path.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Finding Fresh Passion in Photography:</strong></span><span> Steve’s latest creative pursuit and why learning something new keeps things exciting.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Designing Experiences That Matter:</strong></span><span> How working on Lululemon’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon branding gave Steve a whole new perspective on experiential design.</span></p> <p><strong>Resources & Mentions:</strong></p> <p><strong>ReallyBigCool on Instagram:<span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reallybigcoolio/">@reallybigcoolio</a></span><br>Steve Cousins' Website:<span> </span><a href="https://www.reallybigcool.com/">LINK HERE</a></strong></p> <p><strong>// Print Design Academy for Teams // <a href="https://www.printdesignacademy.com/teams">Learn more here</a></strong></p> <p><strong>// Print Design Academy for Freelance Creatives //<span> </span><a href="https://www.printdesignacademy.com/courses">Learn more here</a></strong></p> <p> </p>
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