Episode 156: Douglas Davis

This week's interview is with author, designer, and creative strategist Douglas Davis.
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I’ve known about Douglas Davis for years because of his work with HOW Design University. I finally met him in person this year at HOW Design Live, and was delighted to have him come on the show! Douglas stays busy — he’s a former professor at NYU and a current adjunct professor at City College’s Branding and Integrated Communications graduate program, as well as a designer and creative strategist with his own firm called The Davis Group. Now he can add another title to his resume — author! His new book, Creative Strategy and the Business of Design, is a must-have for any designer out there looking to level up their skills.

We started off talking about how he started his creative strategy firm, the inspiration behind writing his book, and what he’s learned from his students over the years. And because this is HBCU Month, we also talked about Hampton University and how they prepared him for furthering his journey and education as a designer. Thank you Douglas for being such an inspiration to us all!

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Episode 147: Jon Lewis

For Independence Day, we're talking with designer Jon Lewis, co-founder and CPO of Circa Victor.

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It’s Independence Day here in the U.S., and what better way to celebrate that than by talking with a self-made business owner? Meet Jon Lewis: designer, co-founder and chief product officer of Circa Victor, a political technology firm currently based in Washington D.C. Jon and his team infuse design thinking and technology into our nation’s political system by empowering journalists, the public, and decision makers at every level of government.

We started off talking about how Circa Victor got started, and Jon shed some light on what tech can learn from the government (and vice versa). From there, we talked about his upbringing overseas, his time spent in Hawai’i honing his craft, and what he feels it means to be a designer today. Jon’s unique style and outlook on the design world are what sets him apart, and I’m glad for the opportunity to have him tell his story. Aloha!

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Episode 130: Maurice Cherry

For Revision Path's 3rd anniversary, I'm the one being interviewed!

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It’s Revision Path’s 3rd anniversary, and this week I’m the one in the hot seat! You’ve heard me interview dozens of Black designers and developers from around the world, and now you can learn more about me, how Revision Path got started, and how Revision Path has allowed me to make a bigger impact in the design community. You’ll even learn about the one idea I’m most passionate about that I haven’t released to the public!

A huge thanks to comedian and programmer Brandi Brown for interviewing me for this special episode!

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Episode 108: Shannon Washington

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This week, I talk with Brooklyn-based creative director Shannon Washington.

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Shannon Washington is a true creative force! Several people that have been on the show have recommended that I talk with her, and after seeing her in this year’s Women’s Freedom Conference, I knew I had to make it happen.

Our conversation started with a simple question: “When did you first fall in love with design?” From there, we talked about her time at Howard University, how she became a creative director, the people who inspire her, and her dream project. Shannon is definitely more than just a creative director, world traveler, and fierce advocate for Black women — she is a creator!

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Episode 103: Carissa Hempton

Carissa Hempton is an art director and designer in The Woodlands, TX.

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I’m kicking off November by talking with Carissa Hempton, art director, designer, and one-half of the design studio known as A Civil Fox. Their motto — Heartfelt Headstrong Design — informs their creative process from start to finish.

Carissa talked to me about how A Civil Fox started, what a typical day is like working from home and balancing life and projects, the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, and the importance of side projects. Carissa also works with AIGA Houston, so she’s really tapped into the local design scene there. I really enjoyed talking with Carissa, and I think you’ll enjoy hearing from her!

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