Design Atlas
By Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke
Design AtlasApr 10, 2024
036: Season 4 Behind-the-Scenes and What's Next
As we round off Season 4 of the Design Atlas Podcast, it's truly been an incredible journey. Throughout this final recap episode, we've had the privilege of revisiting the captivating conversations and invaluable insights that have defined this season. From navigating the inevitable challenges thrown our way to celebrating the victories of streamlining our production process, it's been an enlightening ride behind the scenes. Reflecting on the recurring themes that have emerged, such as the industry's unwavering dedication to progress and the diverse perspectives propelling innovation, we're reminded of the boundless potential inherent in the realm of design.
Through the lens of our guests' diverse experiences and expertise, we've been continually inspired by the transformative power of creativity. From addressing urgent environmental concerns to reshaping the role of design in driving societal change, each episode has underscored the resilience and adaptability of the creative community. As we bid farewell to Season 4, we're filled with a sense of optimism and anticipation for what lies ahead. The future of design is indeed luminous, offering endless opportunities for positive impact and meaningful growth. Here's to the journey we've shared and the bright path that lies before us.
035: Symbiotic Visions in BioArt and Beyond: Exploring Elena's Artistic Activism
Dive into a world where art intersects with activism in this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, featuring Elena Soterakis, a visionary artist dedicated to confronting environmental degradation, ecology, and sustainability. As the founder of an avant-garde gallery specializing in Bio Art, Elena pioneers a space that harmonizes art and science, crafting narratives that resonate with the urgent concerns of our modern global landscape.
Through her artistic endeavors, educational initiatives, and immersive workshops, Elena encourages reflection on the intricate relationship between creativity and environmental stewardship. Beyond aesthetics, her work fosters a profound shift in our perception of the world. For Elena, community building forms the cornerstone of her mission—a testament to the transformative power of collaboration in addressing the defining challenges of our time.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
034: Echoes of Change: Gareth Hughes' Sustainable Design Voyage
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to highlight Gareth Hughes, a Welsh Design Director situated in Amsterdam, whose narrative illuminates the fusion of design and environmental consciousness.
With over a decade of experience, Gareth has not only steered design teams but also mentored emerging creatives. Join us as we delve into Gareth's endeavors to collaborate with climate and socially conscious organizations, his recent foray into tackling climate change, and his profound belief in the power of creative minds to contribute to solutions. Discover how Gareth's journey exemplifies the transformative potential when creativity meets sustainability.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
033: Creatives for Climate: Melissa Mbugua's Visionary Journey
Melissa Mbugua is a visionary entrepreneur and former co-director of Creatives for Climate, who stands at the forefront of shaping the next generation of creative ventures. With a passion for imagining, designing, and building, Melissa's work is dedicated to providing upcoming creatives worldwide with greater cultural and economic freedom. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology, business, development, and culture, reflecting a holistic approach to addressing the challenges of our evolving world.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
032: The Sustainabilitist: Exploring Kristian Bjørnard's Creative Landscape
In this enlightening episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, we explore the creative realm of Kristian Bjørnard. With a focus on books, identities, websites, and digital tools, Kristian's graphic design practice navigates the intersections of design and sustainability.
Through his personal exploration, he delves into the overlap between graphic design and sustainability, questions the pace of our culture, and advocates for medium-agnostic visual styling. Armed with an M.F.A. in graphic design from MICA and a B.A. in studio art from Kalamazoo College, Kristian brings a wealth of insight to our discussion on the evolving landscape of design and sustainability. He is currently a professor at The Maryland Institute College of Art.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
031: Illustration for Advocacy: Exploring Jasmin Hortop's Visionary Creations
Welcome to another captivating episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! Today, we embark on a journey into the visionary world of Jasmin Hortop, where art transcends mere aesthetics to champion pivotal causes such as sustainability, conservation, and the accessibility of the ocean's health benefits.
Jasmin's illustrations breathe life into advocacy, weaving a narrative that echoes the urgent need to safeguard our planet and embrace the intricate tapestry of life within it. Join us as we explore the vibrant palette of Jasmin Hortop's creations, where each stroke narrates a tale and every hue echoes a plea for a more sustainable world.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
030: Designing Amidst a Changing Climate: A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Green
In this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Rebecca Green, a Lecturer and researcher hailing from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Green's journey blends the realms of graphic design and sociology, infusing her work with a distinctive interdisciplinary flair.
Fueled by a fervent commitment to effective communication, she directs her research lens towards the complex domain of visual communication within the scope of Climate Change. Drawing upon her seasoned background as a graphic designer and illustrator, Dr. Green delves deep into the nuanced landscape where design language intersects with environmental advocacy.
Through her insights, we explore the transformative potential embedded within strategic climate messaging, and the pivotal role graphic design plays in shaping perception and fostering trust amidst the urgent call for environmental action.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
029: Graphic Horizons: Margo Stoney's Artful Journey in Environmental Advocacy
In this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented Margo Stoney, the visionary graphic designer behind High Mountain Creative. Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of Montana's natural wonders, Margo's design studio is not just a workplace; it's a hub of creativity dedicated to fostering collaboration with conservation groups, nonprofits, and sustainable brands committed to the crucial cause of environmental preservation.
Join us as Margo shares her journey in the design world, unraveling how each project undertaken by High Mountain Creative weaves seamlessly into the fabric of environmental advocacy, contributing to a larger narrative of sustainability and mindful creativity. Get ready to be inspired by the intersection of artistry and conservation in this captivating episode.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
028: Unleashing Creative Conscience with Chrissy Levett
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Chrissy Levett, a highly accomplished creative director and the visionary founder of Creative Conscience. Chrissy takes us on a journey through her experiences and motivations, shedding light on the critical moments that led her to establish Creative Conscience, a global organization with a mission to harness the power of creative thinking for social and environmental impact.
Explore the global impact of Creative Conscience and learn about the organization's reach across various communities. Dive into the stories of success and the remarkable projects that showcase how creativity can be a force for positive change on a global scale.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
027: Designing for Impact: A Conversation with Ambica Prakash, Principal and Creative Director at Eighty2degrees Social Impact Branding and Design Studio
In this episode we meet Ambica Prakash, a distinguished Principal and Creative Director at Eighty2degrees Social Impact Branding and Design Studio, nestled in the heart of Washington DC. Ambica brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table, making this a conversation you won't want to miss.
As we dive into the world of social impact branding and design, Ambica will share insights into her creative process, the challenges she has faced, and the inspiring projects she has been a part of. Whether you're a seasoned designer, a budding creative, or simply someone fascinated by the power of design to make a difference, this episode is sure to captivate and inspire.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
026: The Ocean Cleanup: Navigating the Waters of Environmental Innovation with Creative Florent Beauverd
Welcome to another episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! In this edition, we dive deep into the innovative realm of environmental conservation with a special focus on the groundbreaking work of Florent Beauverd. At 39 years old, Florent transitioned from his role as an environmental scientist to become the Director of Creative and Documentary Productions at the renowned Ocean Cleanup organization.
Founded in 2013 by Boyan Slat, the Ocean Cleanup is a nonprofit on a mission to combat the global crisis of plastic pollution in our oceans. Through the strategic deployment of advanced cleanup systems, including floating barriers that harness natural ocean currents, the organization aims to concentrate and capture plastic debris. By doing so, they hope to significantly diminish the presence of plastic waste in our oceans and mitigate the severe environmental consequences.
Join us as we explore the Ocean Cleanup's ambitious approach, innovative technologies, and the global impact of their efforts in the ongoing battle against marine plastic pollution. Florent Beauverd shares insights into the organization's initiatives, shedding light on the importance of creative and documentary productions in advocating for a cleaner and healthier planet. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that delves into the intersection of environmental science and creative solutions on this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
Season 4: The Trailer
Welcome to season 4 on the Design Atlas Podcast. This season we will be travelling around the world to get a better look at how we as creatives can be instigators of positive change and shift horizons. Subscribe now so you don't miss our upcoming episodes. Episodes launch weekly starting January 18, 2024.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media.
025: Season 3 Behind-the-Scenes and What's Next
Are you curious about what went on during the planning, interviewing and editing of season 3? Want to know what we have planned for 2023? This is the episode for you.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
024: Solving Problems at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with Dan Goods
In our final episode of season three, we get to meet one of the coolest problem solvers out there in the world, Dan Goods. His life mission is to help scientists think through their thinking at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.
Learn more about Dan Goods by visiting his website, directedplay.com
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
023: Designing at Google with Rachael Feinman
In this episode we meet Rachael Fineman, a senior user experience designer who’s worked for both the Google Maps geo discovery features as well as more recently the merchant experience embedded within maps and search.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
022: Examining the Cosmos from Earth with Astrophysicist Eloise Moore
In this episode we meet Eloise Moore, a master’s of astrophysics student at the University of Western Australia and a telescope technician at the Zadko Observatory. While Eloise’s background is not in design or a purely creative industry, the ways in which she applies creative elements of photography to her work, are quite inspiring.
To learn more about the Zadko Observatory, visit their website zt.ems.uwa.edu.au.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
021: Astrophotography and Tiktok Influencer Bray Falls
In this episode, we meet with Bray Falls, an astrophotographer and now astro Tiktok influencer from Arizona. Bray attended Arizona State University where he completed his Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering all in part due to his love of space.
Learn more about Bray by visiting his website, astrofalls.com.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
020: The Future of Virtual Reality Tech at NASA with Adobe Photoshop Creative Resident Tanya Gupta
In this episode we will be meeting Tanya Gupta, a multimedia artist, mixed reality engineer, and entrepreneur. Her focus as an adobe creative resident is to improve her understanding and abilities in Photoshop, which stems from a project she began in 2020 titled “#QuarantineArt.”
To learn more about Tanya, visit her website guptanya.art
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
019: Future Technologies in Marvel Films and Impacts on Everyday Life with John LePore
In this episode we meet with John LePore from Perception, an animation and film studio based right in the heart of the metro area of New York City. While the studio focuses a lot of their time on the future of technology for fiction, they also work on design-focused pieces like title sequences, or stylized montages that appear in these stories as well. At the core, Perception is always looking at what the future of technology might look like.
To learn more about Perception Studios, visit their website experienceperception.com.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
018: Where Data Meets Design with Valentina D'Efilippo
In this episode we meet with Valentina D’Efilippo, a visual designer, illustrator, and creative director based in London. She has been working with public organizations, start-ups, agencies, and global brands for more than 11 years.
Learn more about Valentina by visiting her website, www.valentinadefilippo.co.uk.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
017: Information and Mission Patch Designer Sarah Poletti
To learn more about Sarah Poletti, visit sarahpoletti.com.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
016: NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott: Watercolor in Zero Gravity
Order Nicole Stott's book on Amazon Titled: Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet―And Our Mission to Protect It
Learn more about Nicole and her foundation: www.nicolestott.com
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
015: Let's Rocket Into Outer Space: Science & Design
This season we will explore the intersection of design, science, and engineering from a creative perspective, and highlight exactly how creativity helps the space industry as a whole. Through an extensive line-up of guests from organizations like NASA, the European Space Agency, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Google, and many others, we are excited to take you on the journey of discovery through the desire of keeping things human while we explore and uncover more about the origins of our universe and what’s really out there.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
Season 3: The Trailer
Welcome to season 3 on the Design Atlas Podcast. This season we will be rocketing ourselves into the vastness of outer space but also keep things real here on planet Earth. Subscribe now so you don't miss our upcoming episodes. Episodes launch weekly starting May 5, 2022.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. You can also follow us on TikTok @designatlaspod as well as support us on Patreon.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2022 Design Atlas Media.
014: Season 2 Behind-the-Scenes and Winning Top 100 Podcast MyRødeCast Award
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
013: Saskia Coulson & Colin Tennant: Two Photographers Capturing Nature in Antarctica
Photography is all about capturing the moment. From events, to landscape to scenery, wildlife and more, a photographer's goal is to always tell a story through still and moving images.
This is our 10th and final episode of season 2 on Design Atlas, and to celebrate, we’re going to take you somewhere extremely cold - and I mean really cold - and that location my friends is Antarctica. Meeting up with two professional photographers, we’ll be exploring what it’s really like to go on an expedition to one of the most sparsely populated regions of the world. Well, maybe not if you’re a penguin, but you won’t find many other humans down there. Antarctica, being the fifth largest continent of the world, is almost entirely covered in ice. In fact, only about 0.4% of the rocks have ever been exposed and studied due to the massive ice sheets covering the region.
Given the distance and remoteness, Antarctica is an untouched natural paradise for photographers. In today’s episode we’ll meet with award-winning photographers Saskia Coulson and Colin Tennant. Residing in Scotland, they’ve been to Antarctica 12 times, and each time they go they’re there for at least one third of the year. We’ll learn about the equipment they use, the precautions they need to take, and challenges they face to capture the most captivating imagery, always keeping in mind the story they are trying to tell.
To learn more about Saskia Coulson & Colin Tennant, check out their links below:
Website → wearectproductions.com
Instagram → @coulsontennant
Saskia's Twitter → @saskiacoulson
Colin's Twitter → @ColinJTennant
Tiktok → @coulsontennant
Additional Resources:
IAATO and The Antarctic Treaty → iaato.org
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Photographers Coulson & Tennant. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Various sound effects from Saskia Coulson and Colin Tennant on site in Antarctica
- Tell the World Caleb Etheridge Instrumental. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Russian River. Dan Henig. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter. "
012: Edvinas Reika: Designer and Instagram Influencer
In this episode we meet Edvinas Reika, a freelance graphic designer most notable for his design work on his instagram account @edreika. Originally from Lithuania, Ed was always interested in studying and living abroad. He graduated at the University of Greenwich in London in 2020 receiving his bachelor's degree in graphic design shortly after the pandemic began.
As the world of social media continues to evolve during the pandemic, some designers are seeing the effects it has on building a community through their design style and improving their craft based on feedback they receive.
To learn more about Edvinas Reika, check out his links below:
Website → edreika.design
Instagram → @edreika
Twitter → @edvinasreika
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Edvinas Reika. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Jesse's Carnival Waltz. The Great North Sound Society. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Body and Attitude. DJ Freedem. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Still Not Rite. Noir Et Blanc Vie. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Stinson. Reed Mathis. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- MydNyte. Noir Et Blanc Vie. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Drop. Anno Domini Beats. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
011: Nolan Perkins: Owner of Radcollab
Located in Tampa, Florida, Nolan is a self-taught UX designer and front-end developer. He also has experience in business management and technology. For many designers the process of collecting feedback and iterating upon it - can be very time consuming. But what if there was an alternative to getting feedback from users? Well today, we’ll show you how Nolan Perkins is doing just that. Nolan has built Radcollab, a company which helps startups evolve into long lasting tools and brands. Radcollab also builds custom design systems that help products and marketing teams work more efficiently.
To learn more about Nolan Perkins, check out his links below:
Website → radcollab.com
Instagram → @_radcollab
Twitter → @_radcollab
Tiktok → @_radcollab
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Developer and UI/UX Designer Nolan Perkins. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Desert Brawl. Vans in Japan. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Kumasi. Groove. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Knew A Guy. Kevin MacLead. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Covert Affair. Film Noire. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Space Radar. Bad Snacks. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Block Party. Bad Snacks. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
010: Bashar Al-Ja'bari: How the Study of Architecture Improves Photography Skills
As creatives we have the power to create change. Our industry continues to evolve, but at the central core of design is this hunger to make change with great impact. In this episode we meet with Bashar Al Ja’Bari, an extremely talented creative who uses his skills to bring awareness to humanitarian concerns through content creation for UNICEF Jordan. From visiting refugee camps in the area to capturing stories of the local people, Bashar has harnessed the power that photography and design create to bring awareness to the topic at hand. Bashar also enjoys travelling, taking his camera wherever he goes.
To learn more about Bashar Al-Ja'bari, check out his links below:
Portfolio → Portfolio2020
Instagram → @basharaljabari
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Architect, Photographer, and Designer Bashar Al-Ja'bari. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Dhaka. Kevin MacLead. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- The Emperor's New Nikes. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
009: Valeria Moreiro: Owner and Creative Director at NotReal a Design and Animation Studio
Valeria was introduced into the design medium at a very young age. From having grown up with two journalist parents who worked within the newspaper industry, she was truly inspired by the print medium and how it was distributed throughout the world. This set the stage for Valeria, and she knew that being part of the design community was for her.
To learn more about Valeria Moreiro, check out her links below:
Website → notreal.tv
Instagram → @notreal.tv
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Valeria Moreiro. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
Sneaky Bass Latina. Jimmy Fontanez. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Snake on the Beach. Nico Staf. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Cover. Patrick Patrikios. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
008: Dorota Lichtańska: Managing Design and Animation Projects at Studio Pigeon
We head over to Krakow, Poland, and meet up with Dorota Lichtanska, a creative producer at Studio Pigeon, an animation studio that produces various short and long animation stories and content for a variety of local and international clients. Dorota’s story is inspirational, as she enjoys both artistic pursuits in her free time, as well as organising and planning creative projects during her working hours. She likes traveling A LOT. Her favourite destination? Japan. And we’ll hear from her directly about her adventures there as well.
To learn more about Dorota Lichtanska, check out her links below:
Website → www.studiopigeon.com
Instagram → @d_socool
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Creative Producer Dorota Lichtanksa. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Two Moons. Bobby Richards. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Ready for Freddy. Track Tribe. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
007: Al Luke: Starting a Design Studio Isn't Easy (But Never Impossible)
In today’s episode we’ll visit Cape Town and meet up with Al Luke, a brand identity designer and owner of Black Sheep design studio. With over 19 years experience in the design industry, Al has worked with numerous clients in the local region. Our interview with Al is jam-packed with valuable tips for all design enthusiasts and also for those interested in starting a design agency on their own. To learn more about Al Luke check out his links below:
Website → blacksheepstudios.co.za
Instagram → @alfromcapetown
Twitter → @alfromcapetown
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com. Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Al Luke. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Jungles. Text me Records. Bobby Renz. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Artifact. The Dark Content. Kevin MacLead. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Cha Da Cup Riddim. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Hold on a Second. John Delay and the 41 Players. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Synergy. Geographer. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
006: Julie Bonnemoy: Discovering the World of Freelance Design
To learn more about Julie Bonnemoy, check out her links below:
Website → www.juliebonnemoy.com
Instagram → @juliebonnemoy
Twitter → @Julie_Bonnemoy
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Julie Bonnemoy. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
Wehmut Godmode. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Sleep West. JHS Pedals. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Knowpe. Noir Et Blanc Vie. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Parisian Cafe. Aaron Kenny. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Subharmonic Bliss. Loopop. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Scary Island. Verified Picasso. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
005: Josie Young: Staying Positive in Difficult Times
This week Jens and Megan travel to Sydney, Australia to meet up with Award-winning Graphic Designer Josie Young. While it’s easy to focus on simply the negative aspects of our lives during such extreme and challenging times, our interview today will show you that even while things still aren’t how they used to be before the pandemic, we can remain positive, upbeat, and persevere to get us through anything that comes our way.
Josie has been featured on numerous podcasts, presented a variety of talks around the topics of inclusion and equality at The Design Conference, Adobe Symposium and Sydney Design Festival. She’s also worked on award-winning projects for the Australian Design Radio, Spotify, and Bell Shakespeare (just to name a few).
To learn more about Josie Young, check out the links below:
Website → www.josieyoung.co
Instagram → @josieyoung
Twitter → @josieyoung_
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Josie Young. Audio edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Know Myself. Patrick Patrikios. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Ponte de Abril. Steve Adams. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- A Hand in the Dark. Underbelly & Ty Mayer. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Jazz Mango. Joey Pecoraro. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Confusing Disco. Birocratic. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Writing for Design. Christopher Doyle. YouTube Video.
- The Plan’s Working. Cooper Cannell. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Wallflowers. Bad Snacks. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Smooth and Cool. Nico Staf. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- No. 4 Piano Journey. Esther Abrami. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Nasa. Discovery. STS-26 Liftoff. Public Domain.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
004: Alan Hay: When Love of Sport, Adidas, and Design Collide
Alan Hay works as designer at adidas headquarters within the brand design team in Herzogenaurach, Germany. He shares his story with Design Atlas about how he found his way in the design field from an early age. Through finding freelance work during his university years to working for the Aberdeen Football Club, Alan’s story showcases how he intersected his passion for sport with his love for graphic design.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlaspod, or send us an email at hello@designatlaspod.com.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Alan Hay. Edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved.
Credits
- Much Higher. Causmic. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- You are the Woman. Robbero. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Kesta. Good Vibe. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- We Ride! Reed Mathis. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Up the Steps. Geographer. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Bach Cello Suite No. G Major. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Time Parade. Geographer. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- The Mini Vandals. Ella Vater. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Cheel. Blue Dream. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Modern Situations. Unicorn Heads. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Just Dance. Patrick Patrikios. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Visit DesignAtlasPod.com for the latest updates and to sign-up to our newsletter.
Season 2: The Trailer
003: Emily Eibs: Designing to the Mountains and Back
We end our first season of Design Atlas with graphic designer Emily Eibs from Menomonie, Wisconsin. We take a trip with Emily to Switzerland, learn about her current design projects at MLM, and her endless love of nature and how it inspires her work.
Emily graduated in 2019 from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she received her B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Emily is a hardcore rock climber, and her style is inspired through the touch nature has on her life. She often finds unique ways to incorporate natural elements in her designs to solve her clients most challenging problems.
This is our final episode of season one. But don’t worry, because we will begin season two in early 2021. Thanks for joining us on this podcast journey!
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, tweet us @designatlasFM, or send us an email at designatlasfm@gmail.com.
To learn more about Emily Eibs, check out her links:
- Website: emilyeibs.com
- Instagram: @emilyeibs
- Studio MLM: studio-mlm.com
Credits
- Vdet. Blue Dot Sessions. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Electric-tric. Sketch. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Electric Sleep. Kesta. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Blue Lobster. Daniel Birch. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Fog Lake. Kerosene. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Swiss Dinnerbell. Sawako. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- This Will Work Somehow. Century of Aeroplanes. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Planting Flags. Blue Dot Sessions. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Funk Garden. Kesta. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Exlibris. Kesta. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest includes Graphic Designer Emily Eibs. Edited by Jens Bringsjord on December 4th, 2020 in Oslo, Norway. All rights reserved.
002: Caitlyn Hoffmann: Why You Should Join AIGA
Have you ever wondered how to meet like-minded designers? Have you heard of AIGA? In this episode, we meet Caitlyn Hoffmann, a graphic designer from Appleton, Wisconsin. She has earned her design degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2018 and loves building identity systems to help small businesses reach their true potential.
Caitlyn also loves listening to podcasts and is an avid listener to Design Atlas, which is why we are so grateful to her for taking the time to speak with us. Both Megan and Jens are great friends with Caitlyn, as they all studied at the University of Wisconsin-Stout together.
Caitlyn has also been an avid AIGA leader. AIGA is the internationally known American Institute of Graphic Arts. She participated as president of the local University of Wisconsin-Stout chapter where she organised design events from speakers to design-focused field trips. In this episode, we’ll hear Caitlyn’s story and learn where she gathers her creative inspiration, and how AIGA has positively shaped her life as a designer.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram @designatlaspod, Tweet us @designatlasFM, or send us an email at designatlasfm@gmail.com.
To learn more about Caitlyn Hoffmann, check out her links:
- Website: caitlynh.work
- Instagram: @caitlyneh21
Credits
- Kai Engel. Fryeri.. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Kai Engel. Mare. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Battery Operated Orchestra. Night Show. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Meydn. The Beauty of Maths. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- JBlanked. Beat Cook Up. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Mama. Emmit Fenn. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Moons. Patrick Patrikios. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- David Hilowitz. Equal Proportions. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Kesta. Soundwaves. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Siddhartha. Courses. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Blue Dot Sessions. Slimheart. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
- Movable Type. Juliette Cezzar. Tedtalks. 2019.
- Blue Dot Sessions. Inamorata. Free Music Archive. Creative Commons.
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest included Caitlyn Hoffmann. Edited by Jens Bringsjord on November 14th, 2020 in Oslo, Norway.
001: Johanna Wegerich: Studying Design in Germany and England
Travel with us to Germany and England with Johanna Wegerich. Johanna is a graphic designer based in Frankfurt, Germany. We got to know each other during our time studying abroad at the Hochschule Darmstadt in Germany, and we are so extremely happy today to have her here on the show. She currently works as the art director for Frittenlove, a hip restaurant and company in the Frankfurt area. She also manages her own freelance studio titled ‘The sun will come out.’ She is a print and editorial enthusiast and recently published her book ‘Können wir nicht zu viel besser‘ (We can't do too much better) which was listed on the Longlist Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung Stiftung Buchkunst in 2017.
If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit linktr.ee/DesignAtlas. To get in touch with us, send us a DM on Instagram @designatlaspod, Tweet us @designatlasFM, or send us an email at designatlasfm@gmail.com. To learn more about Johanna Wegerich, check out her links: johannawegerich.eu Instagram: @wilhelmina.sunnn
Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Show guest included Johanna Wegerich. Edited by Jens Bringsjord on November 8th, 2020 in Oslo, Norway.