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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Episode 293 - Zuza Hicks - Brand Designer - Nicely Made Studio - Sacramento CA
Apr 8, 20261 hour
Sacramento-based brand identity designer Zuza Hicks of Nicely Made Studio joins Dave for a conversation about personality-driven branding, the unexpected lessons of leading a creative team, and why print is having a serious moment. Zuza brings a genuinely unique perspective to design. She's largely self-taught, holds a master's degree in social policy and journalism, and draws on her life between the US and Poland to create deeply symbolic, character-driven brand work. In this episode: -How the Polish Poster School (1950s-80s) still influences design today and what it teaches us about symbolism and working within constraints -How US and Polish design cultures differ and why historical context shapes visual identity in ways most designers never consider -What Liquid Death gets right about personality-driven branding and why being polarizing is actually the point -The hard lessons Zuza learned stepping into an art director role and why great designers don't always make natural managers -A branding project that went sideways and what it taught her about clear communication, avoiding assumptions, and having difficult conversations with clients -The resurgence of print, why tangible media carries more trust than digital Links mentioned: Polish Poster School Umanos , Seattle-based sustainable hair and body care brand Pantuniestal , Polish clothing brand with standout cultural storytelling Sagi Haviv's logo design class on Domestika Connect with Zuza: Instagram: @nicelymadestudio Website: nicelymade.studio
Episode 292 - Kytana Le - Illustrator + Designer at Visa
Feb 25, 202541 minS0
<p>Episode Summary:</p>
<p>In this episode of The Quickie Podcast, we chat with Vietnamese American illustrator and design generalist Kytana Le. 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...
<p>In this episode of The Quickie Podcast, we sit down with graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director Colby Clites. 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 P...
Episode 290 - Steve Cousins - Creative Director + Designer
Feb 4, 202546 minS0
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Episode Highlights:<br><br>From Small-Town Skater to Des...
<p>In this episode, Lucy Eden, a talented brand designer and educator, shares her journey from creative childhood experiments to building a thriving career.</p>
<p>We dive into her insights on balancing content creation with client work, navigating challenging seasons in business, and her passion for wordmarks and typography in design.</p>
<p>Lucy opens up about lessons learned from difficult projects, her admiration for industry icons like Paula Scherr, and her dream of building a business that supports a balanced, family-centered life.</p>
<p>Whether you're a designer seeking inspiration or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, this episode...
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