Interview - Video Game Influences and New Designer Pitfalls with Steven Schweickert
Steven Schweickert, illustrator, motion designer, and animator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - New designer pitfalls- How video games influence creative work- And more!
22 Jul 2025
Interview - Animation Tools and Agency Relationships with Donna McAvoy
Animator Donna McAvoy discusses animation processes and creating lasting agency relationships in an interview with the host.
22 Apr 2025
Interview - How to Create Success with Clients with Samantha Richardson
Samantha Richardson and I dive into how you can create success WITH clients while bringing your value to the forefront of conversations and client alignment.
11 Apr 2025
Interview - How Design Plays A Role In Video Production with Aaron Wilhite
Aaron Wilhite, entrepreneur and video creator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - How design plays a role in video production.- Why storytelling matters.- And more!Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership.https://designish.blogAaron WilhiteWebsite: https://www.bhamcreativeco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.wilhite/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwilhite/
25 Mar 2025
Interview - Explaining Expertise As A Generalist with Michael Southerland
Michael Southerland, Houdini artist and 3D generalist, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - His journey into 3D- How to explain expertise as a generalist- And more!Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership.https://designish.blogMichael SoutherlandWebsite: https://www.iamsoutherland.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsoutherland/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsoutherland/
11 Mar 2025
Interview - Tips for Designers to Succeed on Social Media with Trevor Ford
Trevor Ford, social media manager expert, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including:
Which platforms make the most sense for designers.
Why showing your face can help you succeed.
And more!
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25 Feb 2025
Extra Cut - Discussing the Ups and Downs of AI Tools in Creative Workflows with Ash Beezmohun
Ash and I discuss the ups and downs of using some AI tools within creative workflows in this extra footage cut from the original interview.Follow Designish for more interviews, reviews, and design.https://designish.blogAshIG: https://www.instagram.com/ashb1964/Website: https://www.beezmo.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beezmo/
11 Feb 2025
Interview - Why Agencies Need Project Managers with Lexi Morgan
Lexi Morgan, animation producer and operations manager, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including: - Why project managers are key to success- How designers can position themselves to work with agencies- And more!Follow DESIGNish for more interviews, reviews, and thought leadership.https://designish.blogLexi Morgan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgaale/
Website (2Tall): https://www.2tall.tv/
3 Feb 2025
Interview - Career Journey with Emilio Lopez
Emilio Lopez, 2D and 3D motion designer, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including:
- His career journey
- Rapid growth and challenges
- Freelance playbooks
- And more!
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Emilio Lopez
Website: https://emiliowav.myportfolio.com/work
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliowav/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiliowav/
2 Feb 2025
Interview - What New Designers Need To Know with Kyle Hamrick
Kyle Hamrick, director, designer, and educator, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including:
- What new designers need to know
- Public speaking
- Motion Design Hotline
- And more!
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Kyle Hamrick
Website: https://kylehamrick.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylehamrickmotiondesign/
YouTube (Motion Design Hotline): @MotionDesignHotline
1 Feb 2025
Interview - 2025 Designer Predictions with Jen Van Horn
Jen Van Horn, long-time freelance motion designer and art director, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including:
- Her journey into motion design
- 2025 predictions
- @IMakeUglyPancakes (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1w_2dfy2_SK4CzilSaozIA)
- And more!
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Jen Van Horn
Website: https://jenjenvanhorn.myportfolio.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvanhorn64/
YouTube (I Make Ugly Pancakes): @IMakeUglyPancakes (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1w_2dfy2_SK4CzilSaozIA)
31 Jan 2025
Interview - Marketing Yourself with Leah Kopke
Leah Kopke, freelance 3D designer, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including:
- How she got started
- Her experience with in-person marketing
- And more!
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Leah Kopke
Website: https://www.leahkopke.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-kopke-03a00283/
YouTube (Ambient 3D Animations): https://www.youtube.com/@Ambient3DAnimations
30 Jan 2025
Interview - Diving Into Freelance with Gordon Howie
Gordon Howie, freelance animator and director, and I sat down to discuss various topics, including:
- His new short, Broomsticks On Broadway.
- Production processes.
- His journey taking the leap from 9-to-5 to FT freelancing.
- And more!
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Gordon Howie
Website: https://www.gordonhowie.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/gordo.motion/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-howie/
29 Jan 2025
Interview - From School to Design Agency with Karthik Sunil
I had a chance to sit down with Karthik Sunil, Junior Graphic Designer, and dive into various topics, including:
- How university helped him gain skills
- What helped him land his agency job
- His favorite project
- And more!
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Karthik Sunil
IG: https://www.instagram.com/karthdesign
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthdesign/
28 Jan 2025
Interview - Reels, Rive, and Wrestling with Ryan Summers
I had a chance to sit down with Ryan Summers, creative director for Spillt and design legend, and dive into various topics, including:
- What makes a good reel
- Is Rive taking over
- What to look for when hiring
- The art of wrestling
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Ryan Summers
X: https://x.com/Oddernod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrryansummers/
Spillt
https://www.spillt.com/
27 Jan 2025
Interview - Thriving in Freelance with Mike Pindara
I had a chance to sit down with Mike Pindara, an expert 3D motion designer who works under the name Arcane Motion, and dive into various topics, including:
- Mike's journey into freelance
- Agency and client workflows and pipelines
- The power of local communities
- Dungeons & Dragons
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Mike Pindara (Arcane Motion)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/arcane_motion
Website: https://arcanemotion.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpindara/
ETC
Chicago Motion Artists Group: https://www.instagram.com/chicagomotionartists/
Moonlighters: https://www.moonlighterschi.com/
26 Jan 2025
Interview - Reel Essentials and Industry Standards with Ash Beezmohun
I had a chance to sit down with Ash Beezmohun, an awesome design lead and motion designer, and dive into various topics, including: what to avoid on showreels, keeping up with your skillsets, and music playlists we listen to for inspiration and energy.
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Ash's links
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashb1964/
Website: https://www.beezmo.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beezmo/
25 Jan 2025
Interview - Crafting Your Style with Bobby Donald
I had a chance to sit down with Bobby Donald, an amazing illustrator and motion designer, and dive into various topics, including: finding your style, the state of freelancing, and game concepting.
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Bobby's links
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobby.donald/
Website: https://bobbydonald.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-donald-756427116/
LOTR video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6TR0O3Knvh/
Mooncolony: https://mooncolony.co/
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