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Obsessed Show

Obsessed Show - featuring some of the most creative people in the world, it's a podcast designed to inspire. - Hosted by Josh Miles If you knew this show as Obsessed With Design you're still in the right place. After a brief hiatus in 2018, we have a ton of episodes already recorded, and I'm excited to be back! This season we'll still be chatting with designers from branding, illustration, architecture, interiors, and design thinking... but we'll also be talking to other makers—from film and photography, to authors and television... and many other creatives along the way.
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Apr 24, 2023

SOLOPRENEUR OG

Today on Obsessed Show I’m chatting in person with one of my best friends of all time, Torrey Dawley. This is my second in-person interview in a row, as well as another amazing creative professional from Indianapolis. Torrey started his own brand and design business back in 2006 called Sandpaper Studio. Today he’s scaling down client work with the aim of helping others harness the power of solopreneurship.

Torrey and I discuss the early challenges we both faced with scaling our businesses, the decision to go solo, and ways other solopreneurs can thrive.

Without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Torrey Dawley.

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.duffy.com/

https://twitter.com/torreydawley

https://www.torreydawley.com/

https://www.sandpaperstudio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/torreydawley/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/torrey-dawley-0bb3673/

Mar 20, 2023

Today on Obsessed Show we have a long-overdue part II episode with my friend, Sam Vázquez. You may remember Sam from Episode 15 of the show. Seven years later, we’re catching up with Sam about his work in graphic design, fine art, music, and now, teaching.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Sam Vázquez.

 

(I was trying a new thing on this episode, recording in-person with a multi-camera setup… If you tune into the YouTube version you’ll notice my camera dies after the first few minutes, but fortunately, Sam’s camera carried the weight.)

Feb 27, 2023

Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the Principal Designer of Focus Lighting, Brett Andersen.

Focus Lighting is an award-winning professional architectural lighting design firm located in New York City. The Focus Lighting team’s creative process is informed by a combined experience in theater, architecture, and design and they create lighting design solutions for hotels, resorts, retail, restaurants, museums, nightclubs, offices, and private residences around the world.

I’m excited to learn more about Brett’s role in the firm, and to chat with the first-ever lighting designer on the show…

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Brett Andersen

Sep 26, 2022

CARLOS MUSQUEZ, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CATALYST MARKETING AGENCY

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with  Carlos Musquez, Executive Creative Director at Catalyst Marketing Agency bringing his brand of creative excellence to the B2B branding space, something that is near and dear to my heart… 

You may remember Carlos from episode 143, when Carlos was the Executive Creative Director of ELA.

Since then a lot has changed… we’re going to catch up on what’s new, what’s the same, and what he’s looking forward to next.

So without further ado, please enjoy this second conversation with Carlos Musquez.

Nov 22, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with interior designer, writer, and TV personality, Kimberley Seldon.

Based in Los Angeles and Toronto, she founded Kimberley Seldon Design Group in 1991. Kimberley is also the Founder of Business of Design - an online learning platform for independent designers, as well as a recurring on-air design expert for Cityline, previous Host on the HGTV series Design for Living with Kimberley Seldon.

As you may well be aware, a new trend emerged in 2020 amidst the pandemic - RV travel. #Vanlife on Instagram passed 7 million in 2020, and has continued to rise to over 10 million in 2021. What's more, an October 2020 survey reported that total RV shipments increased 21.4% year-over-year.

And we’re going to talk with Kimberley about her new interest in designing for #vanlife… I mean, I’d really like one myself…

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Kimberley Seldon.

Oct 25, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show, we’re continuing an unexpected trend of interviewing another lead singer. Today I’m chatting with A/J Jackson; songwriter, director, and perhaps best known as the lead singer of the international platinum-selling rock band Saint Motel… they’ve played Coachella and toured with Imagine Dragons, but imagine my surprise that their song “just my type” has nothing to do with typography.

A/J is also the founder of AVIEW, a new sunglasses brand, and the role color theory plays in his product line.

I’m excited to explore the thread from film to songwriting, to launching a product. 

So without further ado, here’s my conversation with A/J Jackson.

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Today’s episode is brought to you by The Perfect Match—a game where designers submit mood boards created with Adobe Stock assets and earn the chance to play on a live game show to win big.

As designers, we pitch great ideas through visuals, all day, every day. But how well does our design communicate? Do clients and higher-ups really understand the work we put in front of them?

Well, let's find out.

Test your skills by assembling a brand-inspired mood board with Adobe Stock images to The Perfect Match, and if your skillful project is chosen, you could be featured on Adobe's monthly live streaming game show with other groovy designers, art directors, and creatives, where the winner goes home with $750.

It's free to participate in The Perfect Match, and just submitting an entry gets you a coffee for your time. Visit https://theperfectmatch.co/obsessed to learn more, and get ready to bring your design skills to win.

Thanks Again to The Perfect Match for sponsoring today’s episode.

Oct 4, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show I’m honored to be chatting with John Flansburgh, ½ of the dynamic duo that is They Might Be Giants. As you can only imagine my response when I received the email… “Hey, this is John F. from TMBG, and we’d like to share our Book with you in hopes that we can figure out a chat on your podcast.” Well spoiler alert, I was pretty excited to make that happen. Of course I said yes! Like I, many of you may know them from songs such as Istanbul (Not Constantinople), I Palindrome I, Particle Man, Birdhouse in your Soul, or even the theme song to Malcolm in the Middle… but today we’re talking to John about their latest project. Their new book & album, which is fittingly entitled, “BOOK,” is a collaboration between the band, past Obsessed Show guest and Designer Paul Sahre, and photographer Brian Karlsson. I was lucky enough to get a preview copy a few days ago, and as I understand, this is only one of two copies of this gorgeous book that exists… so far! I’m excited to learn more about John, the book, and They Might be Giants. So without further ado, here’s my conversation with John Flansburgh.

Sep 14, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with industrial designer, Vikkal Parikh.

Influenced by his unique background in architecture, Vikkal has spearheaded breathtaking, mixed media narratives for some of the world's top-tier brands. These include the likes of Facebook, Adidas, HBO, Microsoft, White Castle, and more.

With the increasing surge in animation due to the limitations and inaccessibility of live-action filming, he predicts that COVID may have signaled the end of what he calls "hipster content" -- expensively produced imagery designed with an ironically bad or archaic aesthetic -- and the return of more character and storytelling-driven compositions. He's most excited about the potential for the tight integration of real-time CG with live-action.

In his free time, Vikkal can be found playing for the Hoboken Cricket Club, goofing around with his three kids, and listening to some high-energy Bollywood music.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Vikkal Parikh.

Jun 28, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show, we’ve got a special treat. This episode is supported by Wireframe, a podcast all about creativity and design.

I checked out an episode of Wireframe, and today I get to share this episode with you in its entirety. Like our show, Wireframe is a show made for creative professionals: graphic designers, UX designers, illustrators, and typographers.

Wireframe is hosted by Khoi Vinh, Principal Designer at Adobe and one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

Today’s episode touches on the small world of design, through the lens of package design. We’ll go from Adobe, to Twitter, to iPhone boxes, to olive oil, and our old friend Stefan Ango, who joined us for season One of Obsessed Show.

So without further ado, please enjoy this full season 4, episode four, of Wireframe.

Search for Wireframe in your podcast app (like the one you’re using right now). We’ll also include a link in the show notes. My thanks again to Wireframe for their support.

May 3, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with the founders of Artifox, Dan and Sarah Mirth.

You may know Artifox from their Instagram drool-worthy workspace furniture and clever artifacts, perfect for a world where so many of us are struggling to find inspiration, while working from home.

According to their website, Artifox was born from their founders’ needs for a desk that was both aesthetically pleasing and provided a more functional and efficient work environment. And it turns out, they weren’t alone.

If you aren’t familiar with their products, you should definitely check them out, because they are gorgeous. 

I’m curious to hear more about their company and what’s next for them, so without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Dan and Sarah Mirth.

Feb 8, 2021

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with co-founder of Handsome, John Roescher.

John Roescher is a former military vet who started the company because of a passion for the potential of the internet to explore new ideas and make connections - a similar urge that originally led him to join the military right out of high school. Once COVID hit, though they had worked with major global brands, they had somewhat lost that love.

Looking down the barrel of the pandemic and on the verge of closing, he made the hard choice to tear Handsome down and rebuild from scratch, culminating in a complete rebrand and restructuring, embracing the weirdness he loves about the web. He brought on R/GA veteran Jennifer Allen as COO to help lead the change. The resulting success was reflected not only in his renewed love for the digital but growth even during the pandemic:

We’re going to dig into John’s story of 2020, and more, so without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with John Roescher.

Okay kids, all the way from Austin, Texas, please welcome John Roescher.

Jan 11, 2021

Prescott Perez-Fox is an art director, brand strategist, speaker, podcaster, and teacher, recently transplanted to Phoenix, AZ. Now a Lecturer at Arizona State University, he brings his knowledge, passion, and a few hard-fought lessons to the next generation of multidisciplinary designers.

In addition to his brand-focused design work, Prescott is the founder and host of The Busy Creator Podcast, a popular discussion show dedicated to creative productivity, workflow, culture, and technology. He speaks at workshops and conferences on topics relating to creativity and workplace dynamics, and regularly consults with agencies and teams on improving their practice and work systems.

Prescott completed his BS in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University before heading to England's University for the Creative Arts for an MA in Graphic Communication. Prescott is also the founder of the NYC Podcast Meetup, an avid swing dancer, and veteran rugby player.

Without further ado, please welcome our third conversation with Prescott Perez-Fox.

Nov 16, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with Illustrator & Package Designer, Abraham Lule.

Born and raised in Mexico, Abraham Lule describes his body of illustration, typography and packaging work as design with a human touch. His spectrum of skills is flexible and ever-changing, bringing a truly unique crafted flair that is undeniable in his work. He has worked for clients such as Facebook, Capitol Records, Jose Cuervo, and Diageo. He is also a Typography Excellence Medallist and the Type Directors Club recently chose him to be an Ascender.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Abraham Lule.

Oct 19, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with Ben Solomon, Creative Director of Conran Design Group U.S.

Ben brings over a decade of brand-building experience to the Conran team. From full identity development, socialization, and activation, Ben has helped brands develop their own unique, impactful expressions. Prior to joining Conran, Ben was a Creative Director with Interbrand Health in New York and a Design Director with Interbrand in Shanghai. Ben holds a BA from Lehigh University and an MS from Pratt Institute.

Ben and I are going to dig into his story and talk about branding in the healthcare and wellness branding space.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Ben Solomon.

Sep 21, 2020

Show I'm chatting with Jonathan Courtney, the CEO & Founder of one of the most well-known innovation agencies in the world, AJ&Smart, and author of the Workshopper Playbook.

He and his company have helped companies like Twitter, Google, P&G, Lego, Mercedes-Benz, the UN and many others solve problems through the power of workshops.

So here to tell us about his secret to better design projects, and his journey from the classical agency to AJ& Smart, please enjoy this conversation with Jonathan Courtney.

Sep 7, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show we have a bit of a part two, with just one of the co-hosts of the Biz Buds podcast, Michael Janda

Mike Janda on the line, who is not only the co-host of the Biz Buds Podcast, but is also a coach, and the author of Burn Your Portfolio and The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing.

So without further ado, please enjoy this part two conversation with Mike Janda:

Thank you to Yellow Images for sponsoring today’s episode: https://bit.ly/obsessed30 

 

More on Yellow Images:

Hey guys, I’m really excited to share with you our latest sponsor, Yellow images.

There are a ton of places on the web right now to find ready-to-use solutions, but let me tell you why I’m excited to be the first to introduce you to Yellow Images:

It's the number-one marketplace with more than 40 thousand premium mockups, fonts, 360 images, and a ton of other graphic assets to make your job EASIER. Not to mention all of the textures, patterns, presets, and UX/UI kits… 

But there are two things I’m REALLY excited about.

#1 are their mockups… you know how some clients are “I’ll believe it when I see it?” Well, Yellow Images mockups are high resolution with great lighting and shadows that will really help you sell your latest design or branding pitch, by helping your clients really see what it’s going to look like. 

#2 is, Yellow isn’t just here to provide you with amazing assets... They want to help you out too. If you are seeking to create some passive income, become an Author, put your work up for sale at Yellow Images, and start getting paid for your own mockups, Images 360, and fonts!  

Lastly, like any good podcast sponsor, Yellow Images has come through with a great offer.

Get the discount now, https://bit.ly/obsessed30, use my promo OBSESSED to get a 30% discount on your purchase. Don’t miss out! These coupons are limited, so first come, first served.

Become an Author! Make your artistic talent work for you. Do what you love, put up your work for sale at Yellow Images, and convert your skills and connections into a monetary value https://bit.ly/osauthors

So head over to yellow images.com today and show them some love. I think you’re gonna dig what they’re up to. 

Aug 24, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with the co-hosts of the Biz Buds podcast, Tom Ross and Mike Janda

For those of you long time listeners, Tom Ross may sound familiar, because he's amongst the small number of guests who have been on the show more than once, and today is #3 for Mr. Ross, who is a coach & cheerleader for creative entrepreneurs and the CEO of Design Cuts, and incredibly popular Design Inspiration site with digital resources for designers. And he's also one of the hosts of the Honest Designer's Podcast who we featured two years ago on our list of the best design podcasts.

And we also have Mike Janda on the line, who is not only the co-host of the Biz Buds Podcast, but is also a coach, and the author of Burn Your Portfolio and The Psychology of Graphic Design Pricing.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Tom Ross and Mike Janda:

::::: This episode is sponsored by the new season of Wireframe, from Adobe XD. :::::

If you’re listening to Obsessed Show, there’s a pretty great chance that you love design and technology too, so I think you’re really going to dig Wireframe. It’s a show about how UX can help technology fit our lives.

You may remember when I interviewed Khoi Vinh, Senior Director of Design at Adobe a few years back. Well, Khoi is one smart dude, and he’s the host of Wireframe.

This season, Wireframe digs into how the pandemic has changed our habits and lives, and how design intersects with these changes.

I got a sneak preview into a few upcoming episodes, and I loved how they were digging into real-life design issues, like why can’t dad unmute himself on Zoom, and how COVID-19 is changing how designers think and solve problems.

Also, they’re going to be featuring design leaders who have built UX and UI experiences for companies like Headspace, Patreon, Kickstarter, and more...

So check it out! Search for Wireframe in your favorite podcast app.

Subscribe here: https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.obsessedshow 

Thanks again to Wireframe from Adobe XD for sponsoring today’s episode.

Mentioned in today’s episode:
Subscribe to Wireframe here: https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.obsessedshow 

Tom’s first episode of Obsessed Show: https://www.obsessedshow.com/episodes/tom-ross-part-one

Part II: https://www.obsessedshow.com/episodes/tom-ross-design-cuts-episode2

https://www.instagram.com/tomrossmedia/

https://mailchi.mp/842e03392c0a/ultimateguidetoniching

https://www.designcuts.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/biz-buds/id1496156524

https://www.instagram.com/morejanda/

http://michaeljanda.com/

Aug 3, 2020

Today's episode is brought to you by the new season of Wireframe, from Adobe XD.

Be sure to subscribe to Wireframe here:

https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.obsessedshow 

Jul 27, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show we’re chatting with Carlos Musquez.

::::: This episode is brought to you by Yellow Images. :::::

Carlos Musquez, Executive Creative Director of ELA, is the creative lead for the agency. His deep agency roots at Omnicom under Alcone Marketing, saw him developing and designing best-in-class campaigns for major brands such as The California Lottery, Warner Music Group, Nestle, Logitech, LG Mobile, eBay, Sony, Diageo, and Coca-Cola to name a few. Carlos lives by the philosophy that an idea is only as good as its execution, and passion and craft are what turn good ideas into award-winning ideas. 

His work has been recognized by the Addy’s, Creativity, Effie’s, New York Festivals, Communication Arts, Art Director’s Club, and the Clio’s. In his free time, Carlos extends his love of craft to the world of homebrewing, crafting ales, and designing labels.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Carlos Musquez.

Jul 13, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with Daniel Scrivner, CEO at Flow. Investor at Blackletter. Creative Director at Made by Scrivner.

Daniel was previously the Head of Design at Digit and Square. He's worked for some of the most respected brands in the world including Apple, Nike, Disney, and Target.

Daniel advises world-class teams at companies like LendingHome, Empower, TrustToken, Designer Fund, and Notation Capital. He’s an early-stage investor in businesses like Superhuman, MixMax, Notion, Good Eggs, Burrow, Madison Reed, Stance, Almanac Brewing, and many more.

He's a designer turned CEO, investor, and creative director... and I can't wait to dig into all of those roles. So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Daniel Scrivner.

Not sponsored, but…
Daniel offered 25% off their first year with Flow – on any plan (monthly or annual). Sign up for free at https://www.getflow.com/ObsessedShow and use promo code OBSESSED to get 25% off when you subscribe.

Jun 29, 2020

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Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with Steffen Christiansen, creative director at design and experience agency, Jam3.

Steffen was born and raised in Denmark and is currently based in Toronto. He specializes in Digital Products & Experiences, as well as Branding & Illustration across all platforms.

Steffen strongly believes Great work should always be well made, have that human touch, and hopefully, make you smile.

So without further ado, please enjoy my conversation with Steffen Christiansen.

May 4, 2020

Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with co-founder and creative partner of Oh Hello Design Co., Sara Seal.

Sara has over a decade of experience creating and cultivating both boutique and large-scale brands. She’s passionate about making strong, authentic voices heard above the crowd and wants her work to empower others to pursue their biggest dreams.

According to their website, Oh, Hello Design Co.’s purpose is to reverse the negativity in this world, and help to encourage you that you matter and what you have to contribute to this world is valuable.

We're going to talk about Oh Hello Design Co's focus on their purpose, and how they help woman-owned small businesses.

SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, Please enjoy my conversation with Sara Seal.

Apr 20, 2020
Designer & tinkerer-in-chief at Humphreys Studio

John rebuilt the South African camping chair using argentine leather and pecan, featured in GQ and sold at Neiman Marcus. John also does custom projects and helped in the building of intelligentsia coffee in Austin and the newest shop from the Intelligentsia legacy called The Meteor. John grew up in a small town in Texas and learned woodwork in design while traveling through the US and South America. 

So without further ado, please enjoy my conversation with John Humphreys.

Apr 6, 2020

Anna Brozek was recently named CEO of Big Cartel, the leading independent platform that's helped enable more than 1 million artists and makers sell over $3 billion of their work directly to consumers via easy to open online shops. Since its inception in 2005, the independently run company has been instrumental in empowering talented artisans to do what they love.

Anna and I discuss her roots of owning an indie record shop with her husband, and her rise to the C-suite.

This is an inspiring conversation for anyone who’s dreamed of working their way to the top with an amazing company.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Anna Brozek.

Mar 23, 2020

On today’s episode, I chat with John Benzick, who has provided innovation expertise to Procter & Gamble, McDonald's, Best Buy, The Hershey Company, Arm & Hammer, LensCrafters, Chase Manhattan Bank, Kimberly Clark, S.C. Johnson, Water Pik, Philip Morris International, Outback Steakhouse and other companies.

Today he uses his powers to coach would-be entrepreneurs through the launch of their own products. If you’ve ever dreamed of joining the ranks of Shepard Fairey and Aaron Draplin in the quest to launch your own product, this episode is for you.

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with John Benzick.

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