Episode 229: Danielle Beecham

Danielle Beecham is a freelance UX designer in New York City.

Danielle Beecham is a great example of someone who is inspired by the different ways you can use design for what you are passionate about in life. As a freelance UX designer in New York City, Danielle’s focus is on design for social impact.

We talked about her nontraditional path into design via journalism and international relations, her current MFA studies at Parsons, and how her work with nonprofits has been a benefit to her work in UX. Danielle is here to truly make her impact on the world, so you’ll definitely see more of her in the future!

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Episode 228: Ian Davis

Results oriented problem solver Ian Davis is the founder and principal of Age of the Creative, a consultancy in New York City.

I’ll never forget what Ian Davis told me when I first spoke with him: “I’m here to serve the creative community.” As a results-oriented creative problem solver, Ian heads up the consulting firm Age of the Creative and helps creatives of all kinds with handling their business affairs and get more opportunities.

Ian and I talked about his background working with some of the world’s top ad agencies birthed the idea to start his own business, walked me through a typical day, and shared how the power of community has transformed his life. If you’re a creative looking to take your presence to the next level, then Ian Davis is the man!

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Episode 227: Rafael Smith

Rafael Smith is the design lead at IDEO.org.

Rafael Smith proves that being curious and being open to new experiences can take you pretty far in life. As the current design lead at IDEO.org, he uses his skills in product design and industrial design to improve the lives of people in poor and vulnerable communities worldwide.

We talked about how Rafael almost became a horse trainer instead of a designer, and the one experience that set him on his current path. He also shared a really good piece of advice that has stayed with him over the years, spoke about his new focus on approaching design and bias, and also talked about the importance of carving out time to be creative. Thank you Rafael for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

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Episode 226: Regine Gilbert

Meet Regine Gilbert, a senior UX design consultant and design educator in New York City.

Regine Gilbert is such a positive presence in our Slack community, so when we finally met at last year’s Black in Design Conference, I knew I had to have her on the show. As a UX design consultant, Regine uses her skills of observation and exploration to help make the world a more accessible place.

We talked about how Regine transitioned into UX from the world of fashion design, the advice that’s stuck with her the most over the years, and she shared how more designers can become aware of using accessibility in their work. We definitely need more people like Regine in the design world, and I’m so glad that she’s part of our community!

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Episode 220: Gail Anderson

This week's guest is legendary designer, author, and educator Gail Anderson.

Gail Anderson is a titan in the design community. As an educator, designer, author, and creative director, her output of work has helped shape and propel the design community worldwide for the past 30 years. Her enthusiasm for design has not abated, and she’s now helping teach the next generation of designers at SVA in New York City.

Our conversation touched on some of her most prolific work, including stamps for the U.S. Postal Service and art direction for Rolling Stone magazine. We also talked about her time growing up in the Bronx, discussed how the design community has changed over the years, and she shared her secrets for collaborating that have kept her creating. If you’re looking to get inspired, this interview is for you!

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