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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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May 7, 2018

Today on Obsessed With Design I'm chatting with Andrea Orrego, Architect, founder, and CEO of Atelier. Her mission is to expand the horizon of Design and make it reachable in every community in the world.

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Apr 23, 2018
Today on Obsessed With Design I'm chatting with Ryan Waring, creative director and partner of Revolt... Today we talk about burnout, buyouts, and motorcycles. And the heart attack that brought us to today's story... I chatted with Ryan via Skype from his agency home in Denmark.
 
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Apr 16, 2018

Today on Obsessed with Design I'm chatting with Kelly Ellis, interior designer, professional speaker, and star of shows on HGTV, TLC, and Bravo.

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Apr 8, 2018

One of our all-time most popular guests, Kristian Andersen, from venture studio, High Alpha, returns for a follow-up conversation. Kristian and I talk about the role of design in powering the most crucial decisions about how to make and launch new companies.

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Apr 2, 2018

Josh catches up with 1/2 of the Brand New team, Armin Vit, to discuss the process of putting on a conference like Brand New, weighing the benefits of New York City, Austin, TX, and Bloomington, IN... and how the Hoosier state ultimately lured he and Bryony to relocate the Under Consideration world headquarters to Indiana.

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Mar 26, 2018

An interaction designer and recent graduate of University of Washington, Natalie Lew is passionate about the intersections of design and philosophy. Her interdisciplinary background in design has been the inspiration behind her Adobe Creative Residency project. 

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Mar 19, 2018

Scott Fuller - Studio Temporary

Episode 98 / Season Three

Today on Obsessed with Design I'm with designer, illustrator, Southern modernist and owner of The Studio Temporary, Scott Fuller.
 
And just as an aside, if you hear something on Scott’s audio that sounds like a small woodland creature... don’t be alarmed, it’s just his giant beard saying hello.

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Mar 12, 2018

Eric Kass - Funnel

I was fortunate enough to catch up with Eric at his home in Indianapolis. We're trying out some new audio gear for these in-person chats, so let us know what you think.

According to Eric's website, Funnel provides bespoke branding, identity & package design for artisanal food/beverage, boutique products, emerging technologies & artistic services from start-ups to large corporations & in-house design departments around the globe.

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Feb 12, 2018
A special part two conversation with the author of “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design”
 
Today on Obsessed with Design we have a special second conversation with one of our most popular past guests, Douglas Davis. Douglas is the author of “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design”, Digital Marketer, Freelance Art and Creative Director, and Advertising & Design Educator.
 
Douglas and I talk about his new video series, and the role fear plays in the creative process.
 
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Feb 5, 2018

Welcome Alex Wier and Daniel Stewart, Creative Director and Studio Director (respectively) and founders of Wier Stewart, an advertising agency located in Augusta Georgia.

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Aug 7, 2017

Today we’ll hear from Paula Scher, Debbie Millman, Amy & Jennifer Hood, Robynne Raye, and Danielle Evans. Let me know if you like these kinds of episodes, and if so, we might do more of them.

Jul 10, 2017

By the time Tom was twelve he had already begun to dabble in the realm of graphic design. He entered his designs into online contest where he began to make a name for himself. After what he calls his “right of passage,” he found an amazing community of designers from all different backgrounds and formed his company, Design Cuts.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His story 
  • Starting Design Cuts 
  • Honest Designers Show 
  • What he most obsessed with today

 

You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

Jul 3, 2017

Before Brad discovered branding he discovered the power of reading. As a teenager he became an avid reader which led to his degree in literature. From there, he went to manage a bicycle shop where his love for bikes grew into the formation of an agency, Bullhorn.

 

 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he became a writer
  • Starting Bullhorn
  • What makes a great client
  • What he most obsessed with 

 

 

You can download this episode and subscribe on iTunes.

May 29, 2017
Long-time listeners know that I interview designers of all types: architects, graphic designers, product designers, interior designers, process designers, and anyone with designer in their title, who are a little obsessed with their craft and industry. Our show explores the common threads that tie designers together, how they got started in the design world, and what makes them tick.
 
I've had the honor of interviewing some of the best in the business: Debbie Millman, Michael Bierut, David Carson, Paula Scher, and Armin Vit just to name a few. 
 
Tweet to @obsessedshow or @joshmiles and let us know who you'd like to hear on season two.
 
Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time!
May 15, 2017

Chase Turberville is a brand designer at Focus Lab in Savannah, Georgia. Check out his work on Dribble and Instagram.  

Chase discovered his love of design and branding as a teenager playing in a grunge cover band. From there, he began his official design career at Realtree, where he learned that anything can be wrapped in camo. He then spent time interning at Hatch Show Print and credits those three months as being some of the most transformative in his career. 

 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got his start in the design world
  • What makes a great client
  • What he's most obsessed with today

 

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May 8, 2017

Matt Stevens is a designer, illustrator, speaker, and creative tinkerer from North Carolina. His work has been featured by the biggest names in sports, tech, and even fast food. Matt's biggest goal is always to do thoughtful and unforgettable work for amazing brands and make the whole process a pleasure. You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got his start in a middle school logo design contest.
  • His experience working with big brands, and advice he'd give to young designers starting with big brands.
  • The importance of "side gigs" and how they have spurred his professional development.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Apr 24, 2017

In this episode, I sat down with Amy and Jennifer Hood. These two are not only brilliant creatives and founders of a branding firm, they're also twins. You can follow their agency on Twitter here. In this episode, we discuss:

  • How they collaborate with their team.
  • The importance of producing their own products.
  • How their team opens up recurring revenue opportunities.

You can find show notes on our website at ObsessedShow.com.

Apr 17, 2017

Von Glitschka (or "Vonster" on Twitter) is revered by brand designers around the country as one of the brightest in the industry. He has worked with everyone from some of the largest brands in the world to small tech startups in the Pacific Northwest. In our chat, we discussed:

  • What it's like working with such a diverse client base.
  • How he does brand research, allowing him to "learn a new industry every 30 days."
  • Where he finds his design inspiration.
  • How he utilizes process to get the best results for his clients.

You can find show notes on our website at ObsessedShow.com.

Apr 10, 2017

James Biber is an architect and partner in the firm Biber Architects, based in New York. James is responsible many of his firms most notable projects. 

Biber's most recent project is the USA Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015. Biber’s career has also included the design of the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, 2008; oceanfront houses in Montauk, NY; a restoration of the 1934 Sten-Frenke house in Santa Monica, by Richard Neutra; along with projects at Celebration, Florida; store, suites and lounges in the Arizona Cardinals Football Stadium (by Peter Eisenman) in Phoenix, Arizona; Headquarters for the Muzak corporation in Fort Mill, SC.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His background
  • How he got into the world of architecture with a background in art in science
  • What he's most obsessed with today

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Mar 27, 2017
James has worked as a production designer, art director, and set decorator since moving to Los Angeles from New Jersey after he graduated college in the early 2000's. He founded the creative design company JPConnelly at the age of 30, where he serves as the principal creative force and production designer.
 
JPConnelly boasts an eclectic resume that includes 48 TV shows, 10 live awards events, nine feature films and 50+ digital integrations. In addition to work in the entertainment industry, JPConnelly also produces events and activations for companies like Twitter, Snapchat, and Dubsmash, where the company uses experiential production design and storytelling concepts and techniques to creative innovative environments.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Mar 20, 2017

Todd Berger & Lucian Föhr are the Founders of Berger & Föhr, a graphic design agency based out of Boulder, Colorado. They also recently started Ello, a social network designed to be censor-free. 

Ello is the only network designed for creators, by creators. A robust and growing community of artists, designers, musicians, illustrators, photographers, architects, GIF makers - creators, who understand that our process, practice, values and passions can push the world forward in a better direction.

Unlike the status quo advertising platforms that masquerade as social networks, Ello is not in business to harvest as much of your personal data and sell you as many ads as possible. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Ello has a legal mandate to never sell ads or personal data to third parties.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Their social network, Ello.
  • Why they have their agency on pause.
  • All of the challenges and joys of creating a product in the startup environment.
Mar 13, 2017

Rick Valicenti is the founder and design director of Thirst, a communication design practice providing design and immersive environments for high profile clients in the architectural, performing arts, and education communities.

His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), resides in the permanent collections of the Yale and Columbia University libraries, Denver Art Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and has been published in The New York Times.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got started in design.
  • Connecting the dots from seemingly unconnected details about his career, to where he his today.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Mar 6, 2017

Guy Geier is the Managing Partner of FXFOWLE Architects and was recently elected President of the American Institute of Architects in New York. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • His views on the architecture industry.
  • How architects can create more value for themselves in the marketplace.
  • Architects' responsibilities in the industry.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Feb 27, 2017

If you've paid attention to the world of design and advertising over the past 20 years, you have certainly seen Michael's work. You have undoubtedly read articles from him. You may have even watched a documentary that he was interviewed on. On this special episode of Obsessed With Design, Josh sits down with Michael to learn more about his life, his career, and his inspiration.

You can follow him on Twitter here.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How he got his start in the world of design.
  • The founding of Pentagram, and what the world of Pentagram is like today.
  • His favorite projects and stories from the last 30 years.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

Feb 20, 2017

David Carson is an American graphic designer, art director and surfer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography.

After you've listened to our interview, check out his Ted Talk

In this episode, we:

  • Talk about his view on design today.
  • Unpack misconceptions around his career.

Show notes are available at ObsessedShow.com.

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