Designing for the Big Stage with Tara McCormack
Senior designer Tara McCormack shares what it's like designing for entertainment and live sports, from NBCUniversal to FIFA World Cup 2026, while reflecting on community, mentorship, and finding inspi...
19 Dec 20251h 11min
Building a Seriously Playful Career with Barry Darnell
Founder and Executive Creative Director of Analogue, Barry Darnell shares how he built a studio by taking risks early, creating his own opportunities, mentoring new talent, and empowering young creati...
12 Dec 20251h 24min
Paving a Creative Path with Julia Heatherly
Designer and Adobe Creative Apprentice Julia Heatherly traces her journey from indie game development to attending ArtCenter to now working at Rhythm Agency, revealing how curiosity, experimentation, ...
5 Dec 20251h 13min
The Art of Teaching Visual Storytelling with Christopher Kern
CBU professor, commercial photographer, and agency partner Christopher Kern explores how education, mentorship, and collaboration equip the next generation of visual storytellers to thrive in a rapidl...
28 Nov 20251h 13min
From Aerospace to Art Direction with Tanya Gupta
Former NASA engineer turned multimedia artist Tanya Gupta shares how she left a career in space for the creative world, blending technology, fashion, and imagination to build a uniquely vibrant creati...
21 Nov 20251h 22min
Distractions, Discipline, and Drive with Brady Patterson
Designer and strategist Brady Patterson shares how he went from designing for the San Francisco 49ers, USC Athletics, Hulu, and Fox Sports to launching his own studio after a layoff, building a creati...
14 Nov 20251h 5min
Advocating for Freelancers with Rafael Espinal
Rafael Espinal, President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, shares how he’s working to protect, support, and empower independent workers in today’s ever-evolving economy.----Connect wit...
24 Okt 20251h 1min
Balancing Tech and Passion with Jason Vaughan
Developer and designer Jason Vaughan shares his unique career path, from coding for GEICO to developing for DARPA within the Department of Defense, and how running his lawn-care business, The Turf Ner...
15 Okt 20251h 11min
