Kelli Anderson, Brooklyn-based artist and designer, is interviewed by Tina and guest interviewer, Emily Scheinman—one of our Kickstarter campaign backers—in this conversation touching on art, physics, and stretching the limits of our work.
Shyama has a knack for creating work that is fun, witty, and full of personality, just like she is. I spoke with the Brooklyn-based artist about her early experiences as a graphic designer, the importance of making time to do personal work, and the risk she took in leaving the city she loved, which she reflects on as being “absolutely worth it!” Let Shyama’s story challege you to trust your intuiton, like she did, and not be afraid to make a move toward the next challenge that awaits you. —Tina”
We had a lovely time with Jon Burgerman at 61 Local, where we talked with the UK born artist about growing up in Birmingham, his early love of art, and the pursuit of a path that no one wanted him to take. From his first job—which he got by stretching the truth just a bit—to building a thriving studio in Nottingham and giving it up to start over in New York, one thing has remained the same: Jon finds immense happiness in the work he does. As you read on, may Jon’s words remind you of the joy in amateurism, why you shouldn’t wait to be asked, and the importance of being open to anything. —Tina
Since the start of his career, Michael Cina has put out an incredible amount of work, from typography to illustration to design, and beyond. Even so, when I spoke with him for this interview, he remarked on feeling like his career is starting over again. The evolution of Michael’s career is certainly a result of talent, but as you read his story, keep in mind that talent alone doesn’t make one great. Michael reminds us that, no matter what season your career is in—whether a recent graduate or an experienced veteran—it’s still important to work hard and stay humble. —Tina
Interview by Ryan & Tina Essmaker November 26, 2013 Photo by Jesse Golden GMUNK artist designer Bradley G Munkowitz, aka GMUNK, is a graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the motion graphics industry. He is passionately involved in the global design community, giving lectures around the world. He designed UI and holographic …
Interview by Ryan & Tina Essmaker November 19, 2013 Photo by John Madere Paula Scher artist designer Paula Scher has been at the forefront of graphic design for four decades. She began her career as an art director in the 1970s and has been a principal at Pentagram’s New York office since 1991. Paula has …
Born and raised in Australia, Justin was blindsided by digital art in 1998 when he discovered what was possible with a computer and the burned copy of Photoshop 4 that a friend had given him. Although there was no formal career path for digital art when Justin started, that didn’t discourage him, and neither did being rejected from existing art collectives—he decided to start his own collective with friend Kevin Stacey, and Depthcore was born. Twelve years later, Depthcore and Justin’s career have evolved into more than he could have imagined, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. —Tina
We didn’t know what we were getting into with this interview. There was only a handful of information published about Elle, but we have some mutual friends, including several TGD alum, and we were intrigued. Tina was out of the city, so I set up shop in my favorite Lower Manhattan bar and coffee shop, recorder in hand, ready for my first solo interview. Before Elle and I finished our first glass of wine, I knew I had stumbled upon someone special, someone who is pursuing life to its fullest, throwing caution to the wind, and turning a cheek to safe and normal. Many of us dream of living our lives this way, but few of us have the resolution to do so. It’s our hope that this conversation inspires you to find that which is uniquely you, that which makes you come alive—and that you dare to explore “the ether of the unknown” as Elle finds herself doing now. —Ryan
Joshua Davis has a natural gift for creating something from nothing. As a child, his artistic talents were nurtured and encouraged by those around him, and with dreams of starting a successful career in fine art, Josh moved to New York City. His plans were derailed, however, when he got caught up in Manhattan’s drug-fueled party scene of the mid–90s. In the span of three months, Josh’s promising path to success was destroyed by addiction, poverty, and homelessness. It was only after everything had been destroyed that he was able to see an opportunity to build something even better. Josh got sober and created a successful new career at the intersection of technology and art. Over a decade later, Josh continues to find opportunity in unlikely places, and inspires all of us to do the same. —Tina
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Heads of State, the Philly-based design studio that started out as an experiment between friends. You’ve likely seen their incredible work—a prolific amount of posters, illustrations, design, identities, and more have come out of their studio in the last decade—but we’d like to introduce you to the guys behind the work: Jason and Dusty. These two are generous, hard-working, standout guys who have put an enormous amount of care into everything they’ve done from the beginning—and it shows. The two talked with us about their path—which wasn’t always easy, or clear—the teachers who influenced them along the way, the advice they now give to their students, and why their biggest risk was moving back to where it all began. —Tina
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