Make and Design with Carina Gardner
Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create meaningful design work while making a residual income online.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 557
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 157 Do You Wake Up Every Day Excited?
Ready to become a designer? In this episode, Carina talks about the joys of building a design business. Wake up every day with the excitement that comes from loving your work and enjoying your life!
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Episode 156 What Helped Me Get Organized with My Design Ideas
Ready to get organized? In this episode, Carina talks about the tools that have helped her stay organized as a designer. With the right project management software, you can hold onto your best ideas …
Episode 155 3 Reasons Your Design Business is Stuck
Struggling as a designer? In this episode, Carina goes over three reasons why your design business may be stuck. With the right advice, you can overcome obstacles in your design business and make pos…
Episode 154 What is the Bare Minimum You Can Do to Become a Surface Pattern or Crafting Designer?
Design is a full-time job! In this episode, Carina explains why you should do more than the bare minimum to become a surface pattern or crafting designer. Find your path to surface pattern or craftin…
Episode 153 For the Surface Pattern and Craft Designer Who Wants To Do It All
When it comes to surface pattern and craft design, there are no limits! In this episode, Carina Gardner shares her tips and tricks for designing across mediums and platforms. From Cricut and Silhouet…
Episode 152 The Story of Why I Went From Physical Products to Digital Products
Want to sell digital design products? In this episode of the Make and Design Podcast, Carina Gardner shares the story of how she went from physical design products to digital ones. Along the way, she…
Episode 151 Why You Should Be Selling Your Designs NOW
Want to build a thriving design business? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the process of gaining experience by selling your designs online. By selling your work and taking on freelance co…
Episode 150 How Your Silhouette or Cricut Machine Could Be Making You Money
Looking for new business opportunities? Your Silhouette and Cricut design projects can help you bring in extra income! In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the benefits of pursuing Silhouette …
Episode 149 Why Surface Pattern Designers Need to Stop Thinking About Contracts
Focused on finding your next contract? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the importance of planning ahead as a surface pattern designer. There are so many ways to make money with surface pa…
Episode 148 Getting Over The Idea of Perfection
Are you struggling with the quality of your work? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the importance of getting over the idea of perfection. Learn how to embrace your journey, and to complete…
Episode 147 Are You Designing Everyday?
Is design your hobby or your business? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the importance of designing every day. With a few simple tips to improve your design process, you’ll go back to your…
Episode 146 Why You Should Be Designing in Batches
It’s time to work smarter, not harder! In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the importance of designing in batches. By producing more work in a shorter amount of time, you can build a successf…
Episode 145 Why the Market Isn't As Saturated As You Think
Stuck in a rut? In this episode, Carina Gardner shares why the design market isn’t as saturated as you think. Learn tips and tricks to jump start your design business, identify holes in the market, a…
Episode 144 What Is The Most Valuable Thing That People Hate Paying For?
With all of the information available online, why should you have to pay to learn new skills? In this episode of the Make and Design podcast, Carina Gardner shares the number one thing that people ha…
Episode 143 3 Ways You Know You Are Thinking Like A Designer
Want to know if your design business is on the right track? In this episode, Carina Gardner shares three ways to know if you are thinking like a designer. These tips will help you refine your design …
Episode 142 What Does Surface Pattern Design Look Like in 2022?
Searching for the best surface pattern design trends? In this episode, Carina Gardner discusses what surface pattern design will look like in 2022. Learn how to leverage your design skills to build a…
Episode 141 Only 24 Hours in a Day - How Do I Fit In the Design Work?
Do you ever wonder how to fit it all in with only 24 hours a day in a busy world? On this episode of Make + Design, Carina gives her tips on doing consistent, meaningful design work—especially during…
Episode 140 Why You Should Be Making the Surface Pattern Trends, Not Following Them
Trends are AWESOME. So how do you, as a designer, ride the wave? How do you plan a year out to be on trend by the time the product you’re designing today comes out in a year? Carina gives you all the…
Episode 139 How Freelance Can Supplement Your Design Business
Where does freelancing fit in with launching a design career? In this episode of Make + Design, Carina breaks down all the reasons that freelance work can be a vital part of learning to design, getti…
Episode 138 Surface Pattern Design for Beginners: How to Get Started
Surface Pattern Design work is a hot field in the marketplace right now. So how do *you* get a career in surface pattern design started? Tune in to this episode of Make + Design to get Carina’s exper…