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
Stretching Your Skills & Knowing Your Limits – Episode 072
This week we are talking about when to draw the line on knowing the “limits” of what you can do vs. when you should stretch your skills and do something you…
Why Every Team Needs a(n) Art or Creative Director- Episode 071
Every team needs leaders, especially creative teams. Today Michelle and Brandi talk about why it’s important for a creative team to have an Art and/or Creativ…
Practical Strategies for Getting & Staying Motivated – Episode 070
This week Michelle and Brandi talk about how to “get some” motivation. No really, some practical tips await you on this week’s episode. Talking About Motivati…
INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 2) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 069
This week, Christ Heuertz, joins us for part TWO of our interview! We have the opportunity to talk about what the Enneagram is, and how it can play a part in …
INTERVIEW: Expert Chris Heuertz (Part 1) on Creatives & All Things Enneagram – Episode 068
This week and next week Christ Heuertz, Enneagram expert and author of “The Sacred Enneagram” joins us! We have the opportunity to talk about what the Enneagr…
The Thing About Creating Your Own Opportunities – Episode 067
This week Michelle is back! This week we chat about how to leverage your mindset and relationships to create your own opportunities! Featured Music: Zealyn – …
What Makes a Good Podcast Cover Design (Guest Co-Host Lindsey Maestas) – Episode 066
Our guest co-host this week is blogger Lindsey Maestas of Sparrows and Lily. She wants to know what kinds of things a podcast graphic needs to attract someone…
Is There One Right Answer for Design Problems? – Episode 065
Special guest co-host this week, Dominic Sedillo wants to know if there is actually one right design for any given project. Stay tuned for lots of talk about …
Creative Plagiarism, Ethics, and Inspiration – Episode 064
This week we talk about Featured Music: Lauren Daigle – “You Say” Arkells – “Relentless” Thoughts, Inspirations, Opinions, & Quick Takeaways The concern is …
How to Define Your Audience – Episode 063
This week Michelle wants to talk about what an audience is and how to figure out who they are. Featured Music: Agnes Obel – “Riverside” Death Cab for Cutie – …
Who We Design for vs. How We Design – Episode 062
This week Michelle brings a question from a listener about whether Brandi has always considered herself creative and how she got “start”. Featured Music: The …
A Closer Look at How Brandi Got Her “Start” – Episode 061
This week Michelle brings a question from a listener about whether Brandi has always considered herself creative and how she got “start”. Featured Music: Matt…
Dreams, Fears, and Following Creative Pursuits- Episode 060
Is it ever too late to pursue a creative career? This week Michelle and Brandi have a conversation about some things to think about when you feel like “profes…
A Mid-Year Chat About Logo Trends – Episode 059
Michell wants to know what in the world “monoline” means in a logo and how logo trends happen, so that’s what we’ll be chatting about this week! Featured Musi…
How To Deal with Imposter Syndrome – Episode 058
Brandi & Michelle are back with Special guest Joelle who has a question about being “good enough”. Featured Music: Goo Goo Dolls “So Alive” The Shortlist “Sel…
Do You (Really) Need a Design Degree? – Episode 057
This week Michelle wants to know how Brandi feels about the need for a degree in graphic design. Lots of great stuff ahead, stay tuned! Featured Music: Sleepi…
Instinct & Creating Like a Child – Episode 056
It’s been a little while, but Brandi & Michelle are back with some thoughts on creating like a child and where we’ve been for the past few months! Featured Mu…
Thoughts on the City of San Francisco – Episode 055
Last weekend Brandi spent some time in San Francisco and wanted to share some of her inspirations and thoughts on the city. Brandi is also sick so there may b…
Some Creative Tools I Carry Everywhere – Episode 054
It’s a sabbatical week which means a shorter episode but Brandi talks about the various things she carries around every day to be ready for anything. Hope you…
Happy Birthday Design Speaks – Episode 053
This week we celebrate one year of Design speaks. It’s a Birthday celebration with some of our favorite people. Check out Instagram for some pics of the celeb…