Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, ring organizers, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog tools. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.
President Yuri Aida shares Designphil's leadership and brand-building philosophy as Job and April explore navigating creative time in this interview.
6 Mar 2026
PLOTTER as an Adulting Log with Abbey Sy
Host Job and April interview artist Abbey Sy about using her PLOTTER as an adulting log, revealing how analog tools foster reflection and prevent burnout.
4 Feb 2026
Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy
Host April interviews stationery expert Brad Dowdy about his journey and how he uses his PLOTTER binder for creative organization.
26 Dec 2025
The Intersection of Digital and Analog Tools with Take Kayo
Host Job interviews photographer Take Kayo about how digital and analog tools enhance creativity and daily life.
26 Nov 2025
Project Management and Entrepreneurship with Erick
Host Job and April interview stationery entrepreneur Erick Gama about using PLOTTER for project management and launching his Latin American focused shop.
29 Oct 2025
Techo Kaigi and Creativity with Carola
Hosts Job and April interview stationery enthusiast Carola about balancing creative systems and personal life, exploring the new 2026 PLOTTER Diary Refills.
30 Sept 2025
A New Start with PLOTTER TOKYO Flagship Store
Hosts Job and April interview PLOTTER creative director Takayuki Saito about the vision behind the new PLOTTER TOKYO flagship store and its exclusive Horween Leather collaboration.
30 Oct 2024
Leather Patina and Our PLOTTER Journey
Hosts Job and April from PLOTTER USA discuss leather patina development and their creative journey with PLOTTER tools, offering insights for a balanced creative life.
28 Jun 2024
Mid-year Reflections and Creative Blocks
Hosts Job and April from PLOTTER USA discuss mid-year reflections and overcoming creative blocks using PLOTTER's organizational tools.
22 May 2024
PLOTTER Leather Trends and Growth
PLOTTER Director Takayuki Saito and CY join host Job to explore PLOTTER's diverse leather offerings and their unique sourcing stories.
18 Apr 2024
Notetaking and Tracking Progress
Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.
The fourth episode dives into the process of building habits, learning new skills, and gaining momentum when you’re in a creative process. How does one start when a new project is on the horizon? The hosts share their own methods of practicing and hurdles when it comes to trying new things. The team also introduces a new Refill Memo Pad layout – Chart Grid, a unique layout for note-taking and organizing their thoughts. Finally, we also talk about the importance of mentorship and companionship during the creative process.
Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/
Episode 4 Show Notes (https://plotterusa.com/creative-refills-s1e4-notetaking-and-tracking-progress/)
14 Mar 2024
Behind the Scenes with PLOTTER Japan
Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.
The third episode welcomes special guests from PLOTTER Japan: Takayuki Saito and CY to join Job in learning about the brand and some behind-the-scenes. Takayuki is the Director of PLOTTER and KNOX brands at Designphil, and he shares the experiences that led him to creating PLOTTER. The trio talked about their creative processes and how PLOTTER play a role in their lives.
Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/ (https://plotterusa.com/)
Episode 3 Show Notes (https://plotterusa.com/creative-refills-s1e3-behind-the-scenes-with-plotter-japan/)
11 Feb 2024
Starting New Projects as Creatives
Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.
The second episode discusses the concept of starting new projects as creatives. In our busy lifestyle, how do ideas take off and how do PLOTTER tools complement those exciting projects? The hosts share the 5 methodologies of PLOTTER system, as well as an in-depth discussion about their own successful and failed projects. Finally, the team also shares a sneak peek into exciting items to look forward to at the upcoming California Pen Show 2024.
Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/ (https://plotterusa.com/)
Episode 2 Show notes (https://plotterusa.com/creative-refills-s1e2-starting-new-projects-as-creatives/)
21 Jan 2024
A System to Start the Year
Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow. This podcast talks about
creativity, system techo, and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog. Hosted by Job and April from the PLOTTER USA team, we dive into conversations about PLOTTER, our creative tools, behind the scenes about the brand, and creative ideas to help you get started on a fresh page.
This first episode introduces the system techo / ring organizer system in the stationery industry, and a little bit about PLOTTER. The hosts share their own ways of using different sizes of PLOTTER Leather Binders for their daily routine. To round out the new year, we explored goal setting and exciting projects!
Show notes (https://plotterusa.com/creative-refills-s1e1-a-system-to-start-the-year/)
Learn more about PLOTTER at https://plotterusa.com/
Who has been a guest on Creative Refills
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Yuri Aida
Abbey Sy
Brad Dowdy
Take Kayo
Erick Gama
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
17 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
6 ratings
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