The Future of Logo Design, AI & Building a Creative Career | CJ Cawley
Video | 1 months ago
Brand designer CJ Cawley joins me to chat about his journey from a difficult childhood and homelessness to building a successful branding studio, why telling your story matters more than ever, and how mental health has shaped both his life and creative care...
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From Doodles to Nike: How Deja Brown Built Her Creative Career
Podcast | 2 months ago
Artist, illustrator, and designer Deja Brown joins the Cosmic Sans Podcast to discuss her creative journey, building a recognizable artistic style, and turning personal artwork into collaborations with brands like Nike, Adobe, Coach, Adidas, Converse, Olipo...
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Inside the Mind of Mexifunk | Orlando Arocena
Podcast | 3 months ago
Illustrator, designer, and creative strategist Orlando Arocena — better known as “Mexifunk” — joins me to talk about his journey from growing up in the Bronx to creating artwork for some of the biggest franchises in pop culture, including Spider-Man, Terrif...
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Two of five designers QUIT in their first two years?! 😲
Short | 3 months ago
One thing that really stuck with me during my conversation with James was the idea that so many graphic designers quit within their first year. And honestly…I totally understand why. A lot of people get into design because they have great taste. They know w...
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Comic book logo history with Tom Muller
Short | 4 months ago
Hold up, Batman! Did you know this about comic book logos?! I certainly didn't 🤯
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From Doubt to Designing for Nike & The Vegas Sphere | David Oku
Podcast | 4 months ago
David Oku is an illustrator whose bold, vibrant work has caught the attention of brands like Nike, Adobe, and even the Vegas Sphere. But his journey wasn’t easy. In this episode of Cosmic Sans, we dive into: • Growing up between cultures and how it shaped h...
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Doomscrolling to NBA Creator 🤯
Short | 4 months ago
From doomscrolling to working with the @NBA. Love this story from Steven Estrella on how he became an NBA Creator and produced some incredible pieces.
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Dave Baker: The Truth About Comics, Creativity & Making It as an Artist
Podcast | 5 months ago
Comic artist Dave Baker (TMNT, Star Trek, Godzilla) joins Cosmic Sans to break down the realities of building a career in comics. We dive into self-publishing vs. working with publishers, why understanding contracts is critical, how social media is changing...
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Designing a poster for Metallica
Short | 5 months ago
James White on designing his kick ass Metallica poster.
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Would younger you approve of your designs? #podcast #design
Podcast | 5 months ago
If younger you would approve of your designs, you're good to go! At least according to Rob Zilla's theory.
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Tom Muller on Designing X-Men, Building a Studio, and Creative Direction
Podcast | 5 months ago
Creative Director Tom Muller breaks down his journey from side hustles to working on Marvel’s X-Men and AAA games. We talk building a personal brand, landing major clients, creative direction, AI in design, and why every designer still needs their own websi...
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Interviewing Goldie Chan: Personal Branding for Introverts
Podcast | 6 months ago
In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, Howard Pinsky sits down with personal branding expert, author, and speaker Goldie Chan to unpack what it really takes to build a meaningful presence online — especially as an introvert. Goldie shares the story beh...
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