Design Speaks
Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, get ready to be inspired, explore powerful design strategies, and unleash your inner design genius, you're in the right place. It's time to take control of your creativity.
Quirky Creative Director BrandiSea is here to show you how to find uncommon sources of inspiration, dig in to design process, and even chat with other amazing creatives in the industry.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 192
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092
THE PROCESS: Part 5 (Presenting Your Designs) – Episode 092 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Bran…
INTERVIEW: Darren Booth on Developing His Style & Transitioning to New Creative Technologies – Episode 091
This week we have a great interview with Canadian designer, illustrator, letterer, Darren Booth. He’s here to talk to us about the process of developing his o…
THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090
THE PROCESS: Part 4 (Sketching, Narrowing Options, & Executing Your Design) – Episode 090 It’s week 5 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week …
THE PROCESS: Part 3 (Research, Style References, & Brainstorming) – Episode 089
It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This week we continue our series on Brandi’s design process. This is the fourth installment of this …
![A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ztkv8oaaxil4sfb4flmlmxzo7rmj?.jpg)
A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Look Everywhere [Sabbatical Week] – Episode 88
We are on a sabbatical week so here’s a quick tip from Brandi Sea. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks! Find us on all forms of social…
INTERVIEW: James Victore Talks All About His New Book – Episode 087
This week we interviewed James Victore for a special bonus episode! He talks about his new book, how weirdness is a gift and why he doesn’t think about how he…
THE PROCESS: Part 2b (More Details on using Word Maps) – Episode 086
It’s week 3 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. This is part 2 of the word map part of the process with more examples and more in-depth detail on ho…
INTERVIEW: Scott Belsky on The Messy Middle and Creative Life – Episode 085
This week we had the incredible opportunity to interview one of Brandi’s creative heroes, Scott Belsky. He is the co-founder of Behance, Adobe’s Chief Product…
THE PROCESS: Part 2a (Using Word Maps to Guide Your Design) – Episode 084
It’s week 2 of our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. We’re covering the topic of word maps, mind maps, mind searches, what are they and how can you use t…
THE PROCESS: Part 1 (Client Meeting & Design Briefs) – Episode 083
This week we FINALLY start our series on Brandi’s *patented* process. Get out your notebooks and prepare for some insight into her secret sauce to making your…
Key Support & The Significance of Your People – Episode 082
This week Michelle and Brandi talk about the significance of the support of those key people you have around you. We also talk a bit about our Patreon and how…
INTERVIEW: Creator-Designer Mike McQuade on Style, Freelancing, and Hard Work – Episode 081
This week we interviewed conceptual creator and editorial designer Mike McQuade. We talk about everything from how he got started in the editorial space to wh…
![A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Have a Purpose [sabbatical week] – Episode 80](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/r3kaeg4fb927dfa4kdaxxa38kgyn?.jpg)
A Quick Tip from BrandiSea: Have a Purpose [sabbatical week] – Episode 80
We are on a sabbatical week and we are starting something new. Hope you enjoy the new format for our off recording weeks! Find us on all forms of social med…
Bringing Your Year Into Focus (themes, goals, & motivations) – Episode 079
This week we have a great conversation about all our themes, goals, and motivations for the coming year and the benefits of reflection. Happy 2019, cheers to …
Best of 2018 (Clips from 4 of our Favorite Episodes) – Episode 078
This week we feature clips from four of our favorite episodes of 2018. From Hugh Weber to Brandi & Michelle talking about gender bias, we hope you enjoy the r…
INTERVIEW: Author Liz Fosslien on Emotions in the Workplace – Episode 077
This week we had the awesome opportunity to interview author Liz Fosslien about her book “No Hard Feelings”. Stay tuned for this incredible conversation and b…
Five Ways to Become a Better Typographer – Episode 076
This week we get to answer a question from a listener on how to be a better typographer, and we are so excited about it! Featured Music: Boygenius – Bite t…
A Christmas Gift Wish List For Creatives – Episode 075
This week we have a blast talking about all sorts of fun, interesting, and useful gifts for that creative in your life (or for yourself)! Stay tuned for som…
Why Sharing Imperfect Work is a Good Thing – Episode 074
This week we wanted to talk about why it’s a good thing to share your imperfect work. Thanks for joining us! Featured Music: The Civil Wars – “Billie Jean” …
Encore: “Some Tips for Creative Focus” (originally aired 4.03.17) – Episode 073
This is an encore episode from way back on staying motivated. ENJOY! 1:30 We are coconuts. Brown on the outside, white on the inside. 😀 2:25 On today’s episode we’re talking …