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Tad Carpenter

Designer, Illustrator, Writer / By

Welcome to the wonderful world of Tad Carpenter! This guy’s work is off the charts awesome and so is he. We became a captive audience listening to Tad share his story with such energy and excitement. Born into a world where creating was the norm, Tad grew up with a unique perspective on work and life as he followed in his dad’s footsteps to become an illustrator. Tad told us about growing up in the halls of Hallmark, why he chose the non-art school route, what it’s like being married to another creative, and how his city—and the Midwest—has shaped him. This designer, illustrator, and most recently, teacher, has a lot to say and it’s all worth hearing—well, reading. So get to it. You won’t be disappointed. —Tina

Jeff Rogers

Designer, Illustrator / By

Want an honest, forthcoming account of what it’s like to navigate your way through a career path? Ask Jeff. He wasn’t hesitant to divulge his story and it’s a good thing because he has the wisdom of a guy who’s lived a couple lives, and it’s all here. We hope that if you’re not currently doing what you love, you will let this be a challenge to do something about it! Thank you, Jeff, for sharing about your path into design and illustration, talking honestly about self-doubt, and reiterating the importance of feedback and community. —Tina

Scott Hill

Designer, Illustrator / By

After getting the chance to talk with Scott, it’s pretty clear that he has no qualms about working hard, but he also knows how to have fun doing it. With humor and candidness, Scott told us stories about the moments that led him to discover design, starting a business, and moving to Denver on a whim. And on a more serious note, Scott shared what he’s learned since starting Foundry, why it’s important to kick your ego to the curb, and his hope that designers can make a meaningful impact while avoiding the pitfall of self-importance. Thanks, Scott—the pleasure was all ours. —Tina

Malika Favre

Designer, Illustrator / By

Malika’s personality is just as lively and colorful as her work—and on top of that, who could resist a French accent? Not us. After our conversation with Malika, we’re even more convinced that she has as much fun creating her work as we do viewing it. With a pop of color, clean, fluid lines, and an alluring edginess, her work has a certain je ne sais quoi. Read on about Malika’s childhood love of drawing, her illustration “Aha!” moment after a brief stint of wanting to be an engineer, how she prepared to make the move to freelancing full-time, why she adores life in London. —Tina

Dana Tanamachi

Designer, Illustrator, Typographer / By

Dana’s graceful chalk lettering installations exude a beautiful, hand-made feel and summon a sense of nostalgia for us. We wanted to know more about her and were pleased when she agreed to talk with. Dana is thoughtful, humble, full of insight, and willingly transparent. Read on to learn more about Dana’s move from Texas to Brooklyn, her unexpected transition from designer to full-time chalk letterer, how her life has been enriched by finding a community she calls home, and why she hopes to leave a legacy of “faithfulness over success.” —Tina

Jeff Sheldon

Designer, Entrepreneur / By

We’re fans of what Jeff and the gang are doing over at Ugmonk. Jeff’s passion for good design, quality products, and great service is undeniable. We had the honor of talking with Jeff about the path that led him into design, Ugmonk’s humble beginnings, and how the business has grown into a family thing. We were thoroughly impressed with the wisdom that he graciously offered about running a business and, more importantly, pursuing what you love. Thank you, Jeff! —Tina

Tina Roth Eisenberg

Designer, Entrepreneur / By

We had such a blast talking with Tina. She’s smart; she’s passionate; she’s energetic and fun! Though we chatted early in the morning, Tina was lively and animated as she shared with us about her life then and now and her journey from the Swiss countryside to the buzzing streets of New York city. She also talked about her many entrepreneurial ventures and weighed in on taking risks, why side projects are key, and the value of community. It’s true; you can believe the hype. This swissmiss, and unofficial “Ambassador of Brooklyn,” is making things happen. —Tina

Lotta Nieminen

Designer, Illustrator / By

Our conversation with Lotta was full of laughter and inspiring stories about her whimsical journey from Finland to the heart of New York. Lotta shared about her accidental discovery of graphic design and illustration, making an international move, taking risks, and finding community in the greatest city on earth. She also offered up some stellar advice for young creatives and reminded us that it’s good to like the work you do, but it’s more important to love your life. —Tina

Chuck Anderson

Artist, Designer, Photographer / By

Chuck got into the game early on, entering the world of freelance design at 18 and beginning to score projects with some big names. He’s already so accomplished in his career, and with nine years under his belt, Chuck has some serious wisdom to offer to other creatives. He’s a straight shooter when it comes to talking business and the challenges of freelance. Read on as Chuck shares about the riskiest business decision he’s made, the people who have supported him, and why Chicago is the only place he really enjoys a good slice of pizza. —Tina

Dan Mall

Designer / By

We were super excited to interview Dan just before he announced his move from Brooklyn back to his hometown of Philly to start his design studio, Superfriendly. There’s no doubt that Dan has what it takes to make it happen—talent, experience, and drive. It was an honor to hear Dan share about his path into the world of design, mentors he had along the way, the importance of being humble, and why it’s a great time for design. Thank you, Dan, and best of luck on the next leg of your journey!

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