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Victor Davila // Crafting Lovable, Illustrated Characters

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Aired Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Episode 201 [youtube id=”d4h83PU-OHw”] Victor Davila is an illustrator, a designer, and an educator. Victor lives in Orlando, Florida and has worked on character design projects, editorial illustrations, interactive games, and children’s books. Victor is flexible in his styles of illustration and is really humble. This episode will help creatives […]

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When Side Projects Turn to Client Projects

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I am bringing you on my journey of how my illustrations have been getting me some work from clients. I regularly volunteer at my church and work the computer during the service, putting words on the screen during the songs and making sure the sermon slides are advancing properly. It is very rare that I

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Fabio Perez // Lightning Fast & a Love for Retro

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Aired December 7, 2016. Episode 195 [youtube id=”9ffxIV986eQ”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing my friend Fabio Perez. I am in deep envy and awe of Fabio’s talent and speed. His ability to take a project from concept to design to production at the speed and with a high level of quality leaves

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Noah Elias // Uncovering Your Calling

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Episode 190. Aired November 2, 2016. [youtube id=”o8O0D7iO9rU”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Noah Elias. Noah has created an amazing business working with huge brands to create his artwork and share his God-given talent. He has created a platform to help others impact more people, make more money and live a

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Aaron Draplin // Loving the Underdog

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Episode 189. Aired October 25, 2016. [youtube id=”ZatxZqjexkI”] This week on Design Recharge I am interviewing Aaron Draplin. Aaron is a designer that gets giddy talking about design. He loves people and has a drive to help them, no matter the size of the business. Aaron is one of the most prolific designers I know.

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Fraser Davidson // Bringing IT to Life

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Aired Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Episode 184 [youtube id=”9VyKV_l16Gg”] Fraser Davidson is an award-winning director, animator, and designer. He is co-founder of Cub Studio in London and has worked with some of the biggest names in the sports world. But what makes Fraser amazing is his tireless work ethic, energizing humor, and his down-to-earth and

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Nathan Yoder // Transitions & Inner Battles

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Aired on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Episode 179 [youtube id=”CkKX3UwwGxE”] Nathan Yoder always makes my face hurt. What! Yes, because every time I talk to him, I smile so big my face hurts after our conversations. Believe me it is a good thing. He has an infectious, positive energy not to mention his talent and

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Dustin Lee // Bulldozing Designer Road Blocks

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Aired July 20, 2016. Episode 177 [youtube id=”Qbzutw1gxJA”] This week I welcome Dustin Lee of Retro Supply and Passive Income for Designers back to the show. He is sharing three common road blocks that many designers say set them back again and again and we will talk about how to bulldoze through them. Sign up

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Scott Biersack & Eric Friedensohn // Creative Compadres

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Airs Saturday, May 21, 2016. Episode 170 [youtube id=”ivZzOQm-u7Q”] Eric Friedensohn and Scott Biersack have been roommates for almost a year. They are both designers, lettering artists, and really great men who are making a difference in the world. They both have embarked on new experiences this year and are part of a tight community

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