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designerID goes in depth to understand the background, development, influences
and interests of various member designers. They may be well known or just rising
stars. Read them all below.
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Jonathan Quainton
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Director / Designer, Sawdust Design
Camden, London, England
The duo of Jonathan Quainton and Rob Gonzalez make up London-based Sawdust Design. These young designers have built a strong client base and have done work for such companies as BMW, BT and Mastercard. Read our Q & A with Jonathan, a illustrative designer on the rise.
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Justin Ahrens
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Principal, Rule29
Geneva, Illinois, USA
Small university graduate. Small Midwestern town resident. Impediments to a successful “big time” career in design? Not for this designer from Elburn, Illinois (population 4751). Read the interview with Rule29 principal Justin Ahrens.
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Dan McElhattan III
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Founding Member AIGA Las Vegas - President of M3 Advertising Design
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
What happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas (at least when it comes to design) if designer and Las Vegas devotee Dan McElhattan has his way. Read the interview Dan McElhattan.
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Liza Butler
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Design Director, E & J Gallo Winery
Ripon, California, USA
Stop by the wine store, pick up a bottle from Gallo Winery and chances are you might be looking at the work of British-born designer Liza Butler. What’s it like to design for E & J Gallo, one of the world’s largest winemakers? Read the interview Liza Butler.
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Chris Zawada
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Senior Designer, TAXI
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Chris Zawada lives in one of the world’s most appealing cities, working on some very desirable big-name brands, doing a job he was “born” for. So there has to be a downside...right? Read the interview with Chris. (Pessimists, get ready to be disappointed.)
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Kate Binge
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Creative Director, Kdb Advertising & Design
Sandton, South Africa
Great work has helped South African designer Kate Binge earn the trust of her clients. As a result, she enjoys exceptional freedom throughout the creative process. Read the interview with Kate.
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David Chanpong
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Design Manager, Abercrombie & Fitch
New Albany, Ohio, USA
Remember computers before the mouse? Before graphical interfaces? Before rasterized fonts? David Chanpong does. In the days before integrated, user-friendly graphical suites, David was cutting his design teeth on early PCs. Read the interview with David.
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Christopher Simmons
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Creative Director, MINE™
San Francisco, California, USA
What’s next after being named a principal with Alterpop, San Francisco’s highly revered, much-honored design firm? Find out in the interview with Christopher Simmons.
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Peter Jaworowski
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Designer, The Hejz
Warsaw, Poland
Think it takes time and experience to work with brand giants like Sony and Nike? Don’t tell Polish designer Peter Jaworowski. Just 20 years old, he has a portfolio that would make even the most seasoned professionals envious. Read the interview with Peter Jaworowski.
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Colin Nourie
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President, triplefive design, inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
The design of our furniture can - and does - affect our productivity, our mood, our health. Industrial Designer Colin Nourie leads a one-man crusade to create furniture as visually inspiring as it is ergonomically sound.
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Filip Blazek
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Graphic Designer, Designiq
Prague, Czech Republic
When you consider the design capitals of the world, Prague may not be the first city that comes to mind. Yet it’s the home to the influential bi-monthly TYPO Magazine. Read the interview with Prague designer Filip Blazek, founding member of TYPO Magazine.
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Tanya Gyani
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Interior Designer, ID Design
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the fastest-growing cities on the globe, Dubai is home to eye-popping architectural projects. The Burj Dubai, for instance, will be the world’s tallest skyscraper when completed. And the Hydropolis will be the first underwater hotel. What’s life like in this creative hotspot? Read the interview with Indian-born designer Tanya Gyani.
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Debbie Millman
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President of Design, Sterling Brands
New York City, New York, USA
How do you go from English Lit major to President of Design for one of the world’s leading branding consultancies, with 100 professionals and offices in New York, San Francisco and London (and an affiliate office in Singapore)? Find out in this interview with Debbie Millman, President of Design for Sterling Brands.
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Neal Ashby
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Principal, Ashby Design
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
If you’re going to design for the recording industry, does it matter if you’re tone deaf? If you’re fired from your first design job, is that an omen of things to come? Find out from someone with firsthand knowledge. Read the interview with designer Neal Ashby, former Creative Director of RIAA, college professor, and owner of Ashby Design.
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Andrew Sabatier
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Stretch Brand Consultant
London, England
Are you worried about the coerciveness of your communications? Or whether you’re thinking about brands the wrong way? You just might be after you read the interview with London-based iconoclastic designer Andrew Sabatier, a Stretch Brand Consultant.
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Member Video Profiles
Woody Pirtle
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Pirtle Design, Inc.
New Paltz, New York (USA)
He cut his "design teeth" at The Richards Group. Headed the successful
Pirtle Design for 10 years. Was honored as an AIGA medalist in 2003. And
now, after more than a decade and a half with Pentagram, renowned designer
Woody Pirtle is back on his own again. In this video, one of the defining
voices of design for more than a quarter century talks about his return to
sole proprietorship, his passion for more personal work, what it takes to
make a name for yourself, and more.
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designerID Member Podcasts
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Von Glitschka
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Von (aka "Vonster") has worked in the communication industry for 20 years as a Senior Designer and Art Director. He currently runs Glitschka studios in Salem, Oregon, USA. He has agreed to share "The Illustrative Designer" Podcasts with our members. These Podcasts are fun, informative and inspiring discussions about illustration, design, creativity and everything in between. We feel they meet the spirit of designerID and are happy to share them you. Listen to all Podcasts listed below by visiting http://www.theillustrativedesigner.com.
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Stefan Bucher
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An interview with Stefan Bucher, an LA based designer and illustrator and the creator of "DailyMonster.com". Find out what started this unique project, take a peek at some current work of his and gain some healthy advice regarding designers and what motivates them.
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Tommy Kane
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An interview with Tommy Kane, a creative director and illustrator working out of New York City. He has traveled the world drawing and shares some interesting insights about creativity and why some pursue it and others don't.
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Paul Howalt
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An interview with Paul Howalt of Tactix Creative in Mesa, Arizona, USA. We find out about his childhood inspirations, working with Charles Anderson right out of college and other sundry creative topics.
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Bill Gardner
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An interview with Bill Gardner, creator of LogoLounge.com. We pick his brain about logos, illustrative approaches and other informative topics related to the design community.
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