How Creatives Work

About How Creatives Work

This show is what happens when a freelancing graphic designer invites guests from a vast array of artistic fields to explore ways to work creatively in a gentle, healthy, and fun way. We may find answers. We may find questions. We will certainly find perspectives! Welcome to How Creatives Work! Hosted by Anders Tallvik from Studio Otherwise.

Publisher

Anders Tallvik

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Aug 2022

Latest episode

30 Apr 2024

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 2024

   The Most Powerful People on Earth with Jessica Lohmann

   Episode 13! In which Anders chats with ethical marketing strategist, voice talent, and author Jessica Lohmann. They talk about how everyone who spreads any kind of message is a marketer, the pain and fun of really understanding your own vision, the fact that creatives are POWERFUL, and so much more. Find Jessica Online: ethicalbrandmarketing.com (https://ethicalbrandmarketing.com/) | Eco creative guide (https://ethicalbrandmarketing.com/eco-creative-guide/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalohmann/) Things mentioned in the episode: ⁠Miro (https://miro.com/) | Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50188688-lily-bowers-and-the-uninvited-guest) | Morning pages from The Artist's Way (https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/) Find Anders at ⁠⁠studiootherwise.com (https://www.studiootherwise.com/)⁠⁠, and on instagram ⁠@studootherwise (https://www.instagram.com/studiootherwise/)⁠. Funky tunes by ⁠⁠⁠SamsonV⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/). Thanks for listening!

2. 

   18 Mar 2024

   "What does it Mean?" With Krista Nyberg.

   Episode 12! In which Anders chats with strategic creative, leader, and coach Krista Nyberg. They talk about asking the right questions, the democracy of systems, visions for leadership that fosters innovation, and so much more. Find Krista at kristanyberg.com (https://kristanyberg.com/) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristanyberg). Things mentioned in the episode: Frontify (https://www.frontify.com/en/). Find Anders at ⁠studiootherwise.com⁠ (https://www.studiootherwise.com/), and on instagram @studootherwise (https://www.instagram.com/studiootherwise/). Funky tunes by ⁠⁠SamsonV⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/). Thanks for listening!

3. 

   3 Nov 2023

   Love and Ideas with Ronald Lewerissa

   Episode 11! In which Anders chats with industrial designer Ronald Lewerissa, who’s had such a cool career. They talk about everything from what makes something successful or mediocre, nature as a place to pause AND gather inspiration, and… chocolate. Oh and oysters! Things mentioned in the episode: Cableturtle (https://www.flex.nl/case/cleverline-cableturtle/) | Flex Design (https://www.flex.nl/) | Generous Minds (https://www.generous-minds.com/) | Adam Grant (https://adamgrant.net/books/) | Do Listen (https://thedobook.co/products/do-listen-understand-whats-really-being-said-find-a-new-way-forward) | Sapiens by Yuval Harari (https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/) | LOCOletter (https://www.instagram.com/locoletter/) | Oyster Heaven (https://www.linkedin.com/company/oyster-heaven/) | Trilogy of Thoughts from a Grumpy Innovator (https://grumpyinnovator.gumroad.com/l/trilogy) You’ll find Ronald at Generous Minds (https://www.generous-minds.com/en/team/ronald-lewerissa) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-lewerissa). Find Anders at studiootherwise.com (https://www.studiootherwise.com/), his instagrams - ⁠one⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) and ⁠two⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/studiootherwise/) - and on ⁠Substack⁠ (https://anderstallvik.substack.com/). Funky tunes by ⁠SamsonV⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/). Thanks for listening!

4. 

   15 Sept 2023

   Being Honest with Michele Kaye

   Episode ten! 🎉 Can you believe it? I had a wonderful chat with copywriter Michele Kaye, who is a delight! We talk about pivoting careers, the fact that we will not be paying for LinkedIn premium, thank you very much, the balancing act of only doing what you're payed to do, and so much more! Yes, there's a moment of nerding out about food. This is a good episode. Things we mention: Clerkenwell Design Week (https://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/about), Workspace Design Show (https://workspaceshow.co.uk/), the pomodoro technique (https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique), A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters (https://www.nelkencreative.com/book/) by Dan Nelken, Eddie Shleyner (https://www.verygoodcopy.com/eddie-shleyner), the Ethical Marketing Pledge (https://www.theethicalmove.org/pledge/), and the Carbon Literacy Project (https://carbonliteracy.com/). You'll find Michele at Michelekaye.co.uk (http://michelekaye.co.uk/) and on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleakaye). Find me at studiootherwise.com, my instagrams - one (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) and two (https://www.instagram.com/studiootherwise/) - and on Substack (https://anderstallvik.substack.com/). And do subscribe to this podcast, it's gaining momentum! Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/). Thanks for listening!

5. 

   30 Aug 2023

   "It's People!" with Ross Findon

   Episode nine! In this episode, I chat with communications sage Ross Findon about finding the angle, the anonymity of the word “client”, the importance of asking lots of questions, and the balancing act between moralizing and naïveté. This is where you’ll find Ross online: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-findon-sustainability-circular-economy-communications/) | Website (https://ross-findon-communications.framer.ai/) | Newsletter (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079352607244201984/) Mentions in the episode: Creatives for Climate (https://www.creativesforclimate.co/) | Ellen MacArthur Foundation (https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/) | Nice and Serious (https://niceandserious.com/) – This podcast is hosted by Anders Tallvik (https://www.notion.so/Text-574f6d06e2fe4b9095a9862a619e7da8?pvs=21). Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) and/or @studiootherwise (https://www.instagram.com/studiootherwise/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

6. 

   3 Jul 2023

   Maintaining Balance with Grace Boyle

   Episode eight! In this episode, I chat with DC-based designer Grace Boyle about channelling helplessness into creative activism, the fact that you don’t have to wrap your head around everything, and all the coffee. This is where you’ll find Grace online: Instagram: Grayinmotion (https://www.instagram.com/grayinmotion/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceaboyle/) Mentions in the episode: Climate innovation funding tracker for Environmental Defense Fund innovationtracker.edf.org (https://innovationtracker.edf.org/) Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate (https://www.instagram.com/chefsstoppingAAPIhate/) How Far the Light Reaches (https://www.amazon.com/How-Far-Light-Reaches-Creatures/dp/0316540536) On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41880609-on-earth-we-re-briefly-gorgeous?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=xF1FD3bD9u&rank=1) Todoist (https://todoist.com/) So Many Buns Productions (https://vimeo.com/tracymathews) Outright weareoutright.com (https://weareoutright.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/weareoutright/) – This podcast is hosted by Anders Tallvik. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) and @studiootherwise (https://www.instagram.com/studiootherwise/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

7. 

   14 Apr 2023

   Patience and Practice with Asia Pietrzyk

   Episode seven! In this episode, I chat with the amazing Asia Pietrzyk the moment that changed everything, the fact that soulless emails CAN get you the gig, and the dark side of freelancing. This is where you’ll find Asia and her work – and prints! – online: Instagram: @asiapietrzyk Web: asiapietrzyk.com Mentions in the episode: Louise Fili Bri Emery Skillshare Domestika Deutsche Grammophon Offline Matters The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative and/or @studiootherwise Funky tunes by SamsonV.

8. 

   2 Mar 2023

   Keep Your Eyes Open with David McKendrick

   Episode six! In this episode, I chat with icon David McKendrick about running your own design studio, why it’s good NOT to reference other graphic design work as a graphic designer, and the beauty of not sharing everything you create. It’s a good one! This is where you’ll find David and his work online: Instagram: @davidmckendrickstudio Web: davidmckendrick.com Paperboy Magazine Mentions in the episode: B.A.M p.a.m.stagram Derek Birdsall & Alan Fletcher (look them up!) The Art of Noticing Graphic Thought Facility M/M – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative and/or @studiootherwise Funky tunes by SamsonV.

9. 

   9 Dec 2022

   Learning a New Craft with Doreen Voltine

   Episode five! In which I chat with 3D artist Doreen Voltine about switching careers, facing and recovering from burnout, and setting yourself up for the life you actually want. Remember: neither “yesterday” nor “as soon as possible” are valid deadlines! This is where you’ll find Doreen online: Instagram: @doreenvoltine (https://www.instagram.com/doreenvoltine/) Mentions in the episode: Music video: Gringo Jay – Spaceship (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWSf2io4i0) Bullet journal (https://bulletjournal.com/) Caveday.org (https://www.caveday.org/) – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative (https://anders-creative.com/). Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

10. 

    11 Nov 2022

    Keep Making Things with Melissa Fiorenza

    Episode four! In which I chat with paper crafter Melissa Fiorenza about learning brand new skills, dealing with things you perceive as failure, and figuring out your values. It’s a good one, folks! This is where you’ll find Melly online: happyfrankstudio.com (https://happyfrankstudio.com/) Instagram: @happyfrankstudio (https://www.instagram.com/happyfrankstudio/) Mentions in the episode: Paula Scher episode of Abstract (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCfBYE97rFk) The exhibit Color as Language (https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/visit/whats-on/exhibitions/overview-past-exhibitions/etel-adnan-colour-as-language) Workation Way (https://www.workationway.com/) Ikigai (https://www.sloww.co/ikigai/) Rowena Tsai (https://www.youtube.com/c/RowenaTsai) – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative (https://anders-creative.com/). Your host is on instagram: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

11. 

    28 Oct 2022

    Balancing Genius and Practicality with Andrew Seedall

    Episode three! In which I chat with Andrew Seedall about emerging technologies, collaborating on your creations, and how hard it is not to get carried away by shiny new ideas. This is where you’ll find Andrew online: andrewseedall.com (https://www.andrewseedall.com/) Instagram @northernflicks (https://www.instagram.com/northernflicks/) Mentions in the episode: Celtx (https://www.celtx.com/), the tool Andrew uses for writing Green Carnation Company (https://greencarnationcompany.com/) Stillpoint Spaces London (https://www.stillpointspaces.com/london-space/) Desert Island Discs (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr) – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative (https://anders-creative.com/). Your host is on instagram: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

12. 

    10 Oct 2022

    Keep Exploring with Tevin Stuurland

    Episode two! In which I chat with Tevin Stuurland about almost everything: video games, math(!), self-doubt, and why setting creative challenges for yourself is a great idea. This is where you’ll find Tevin: stuurland.nl (http://stuurland.nl/) @interqualia_ (https://twitter.com/interqualia_) on twitter @interqualia (https://www.instagram.com/interqualia/) on instagram Check out Tevin’s side-project KIT here: kit.stuurland.nl (http://kit.stuurland.nl/) And his Monthly Vision is on Instagram: @monthlyvision (https://www.instagram.com/monthlyvision/) Explore daybridge here: daybridge.com (http://daybridge.com/) – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative (https://anders-creative.com/). Your host is on instagram: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

13. 

    22 Sept 2022

    Celebrate the Process with Lina Tang

    Episode one! In which I chat with Lina Tang about becoming a creative business owner, maintaining a social life, and diving behind the scenes to share the process and possibilities of running a creative space. Find and follow Lina and Pansy on instagram and web: @helloitspansy (https://www.instagram.com/helloitspansy/) pansy-shop.com (https://www.pansy-shop.com/) Find the manifesto Lina mentions here: Proposals for the feminine economy (https://sister.is/proposals-for-the-feminine-economy) The book I referred to is called Time Off: timeoffbook.com (https://www.timeoffbook.com/) You can find The Nap Ministry on instagram: @thenapministry (https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/) Find and follow your host Anders on instagram and web: @anderscreative (https://www.instagram.com/anderscreative/) anders-creative.com (http://anders-creative.com/) Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

14. 

    17 Aug 2022

    Welcome to How Creatives Work

    Welcome to How Creatives Work, the down-to-earth podcast for conversations about what creative work really is, and how to tend to your well-being as a creator. In this trailer, you'll learn why this podcast is being made, and by whom. This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative (//anders-creative.com/). Funky tunes by SamsonV (https://www.instagram.com/samsonfive/).

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