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Invisible Creature

Designer, Illustrator, Musician, Recommended / By

We’re absolutely honored to feature Don and Ryan Clark of Invisible Creature for our last issue of 2013! Like many who have found their way into the world of design and illustration, Don and Ryan’s journey started with music. From there, it branched out into running their first design studio, Asterik, and then Invisible Creature. The work that Don and Ryan have put out over the years is astounding, and we think you’ll enjoy getting to know them personally. Sit down, relax, and take some time to read about how Don and Ryan found their footing in a niche that is very much a reflection of all the things they love, and let it inspire you to find a way to dive headfirst into what you love, too. —Tina

Justin Maller

Artist, Designer, Illustrator / By

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

Timothy Goodman

Designer, Illustrator / By

You might know Timothy Goodman from the wildly successful 40 Days of Dating—the dating experiment turned viral website from Tim and TGD alum, Jessica Walsh. But we’d like to share the rest of Tim’s story with you, love life aside. We met Tim at Bar Six, where we polished off several rounds of IPAs while Tim opened up about his early life in Cleveland, Ohio. He recalled the mentor who challenged him to grow up, reflected on risks he’s taken, and speculated about the future. Unsurprisingly, Tim has always been a rule-breaker—and perhaps a heartbreaker, too—but there’s more to him than that. Spend some time getting to know Tim and we think you’ll agree: he’s the kind of guy you can go have a beer with and leave feeling inspired, like we did. —Tina

The Heads of State

Artist, Designer, Illustrator / By

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

Frank Chimero

Designer, Illustrator, Writer / By

On a warm August evening, we met Frank for food and drinks at Burger Joint’s West Village locale, where we enjoyed conversation that lasted well past closing time. After burgers, we made a brief stop at Gray’s Papaya for a late-night “frank” with sauerkraut before moving on to The Meatball Shop. When we parted ways at the end of the evening, we knew we’d experienced something special, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you. Get ready to settle in for a long, yet extraordinarily compelling read that will invite you inside the brilliant mind and generous heart of designer Frank Chimero. —Tina

Veerle Pieters

Designer, Developer, Illustrator / By

If you work on the web, you’ve likely read Veerle’s blog in search of inspiration or knowledge–both of which are plentiful. We’ve certainly followed Veerle’s work and read her blog over the years, which is why it was such an honor when she agreed to talk with us. Veerle is as big-hearted and kind as one would imagine and our conversation was full of lively banter and laughter as Veerle shared about her path and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Read on to find out exactly how Veerle discovered graphic design, what sparked her interest in the web, her experience of working with her life partner, Geert, and her best business advice. While Veerle is enjoying a slower pace of life these days—along with her newfound love of cycling—she hasn’t slowed down on sharing her passion and knowledge with the rest of us. And for that, we are grateful. Thank you, Veerle! —Tina

Sara Blake

Artist, Designer, Illustrator / By

Simply put, we love Sara’s illustration work! Wanting to know more about the person behind the art, we reached out to Sara, who invited us to do an interview at her studio. There, we conversed about her path from growing up in Virginia to living and working in New York City, how she came to find such a distinct style of illustrating, the people who have impacted her the most along the way, and how she balances freelance work with a day job. In short, she works her ass off, which is her advice to all of us—we couldn’t agree more! Talent is an essential foundation, but the willingness to work hard and break a sweat is crucial to success. Thanks for reminding us of that, Sara! —Tina

Louise Fili

Designer, Illustrator / By

Louise Fili is a force to be reckoned with; a trailblazer who has relentlessly pursued her interests to create a stunning, uncompromising body of work over the course of the last several decades. Interviewing someone as widely recognized and celebrated as Louise Fili is such an incredible, yet daunting, honor. Graciously, Louise extended an invitation to meet at her studio, where we conversed about her all-time favorite things: type, food, and Italy. We also talked about her path spanning from childhood years to present-day, which revealed her as a woman who is not only prolific in her art, but also rich with wisdom. Thank you, Louise, for inspiring me—and all of us—with your passion for what you do! —Tina

Oliver Jeffers

Artist, Illustrator, Writer / By

Prepare to enter the fantastical world of Oliver Jeffers, where, if you can imagine it, you can make it happen! Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Oliver knew from a young age that he wanted to be an artist, but what he didn’t know was how an accidental discovery of picture books would change the course of his life forever. Read on for the full story of Oliver’s journey from Ireland to New York City, where he now lives and works, the unforgettable characters he’s met, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. —Tina

Olimpia Zagnoli

Illustrator / By

There’s something whimsical, charming, and unique about Olimpia’s illustration work that we just love. With artists for parents, Olimpia seemed destined to make a living doing something creative, but that didn’t necessarily make for an easy path. In a family of artists, Olimpia had to carve out her own identity and find her outlet for self-expression, which led her into illustration. But that’s not all; Olimpia has a multitude of interests and we can’t wait to see what direction they lead her in in the future. Here’s to exploring, creating, and ultimately, finding a path that is truly yours. Thanks, Olimpia! —Tina

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