Episode 583 From Doodles To Design with Amy Latta

Carina talks to Andover designer Amy Latta about her doodles, books, and more recent fabric collections.

This is a cut from an hour-long interview Carina did with Amy for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.

Learn more about Amy at https://www.amylattacreations.com/

Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education

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Episode 582 Taste Is The Product

Today it’s about dishing the tea on Figma and the 18% Lie. Everyone assumes that AI is eating design jobs, but the data says otherwise. Learn more in today’s episode.

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Episode 581 Fresh Starts

Carina talks about the power of creating your own fresh start. Jumping into something new requires several “new” things including environment, objects, and people. Learn more about how to create your own fresh start in today’s episode.

Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education

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Episode 580 Collaborative Design with Brooke Shankland

Carina talks to Art Gallery Fabric designer Brooke Shankland about her collaborative design group, quilt design, and so much more.

This is a cut from an hour-long interview Carina did with Brooke for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.

Learn more about Brooke at https://eudaimoniastudio.com/

Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education

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Episode 578 Founding the Craft Industry Alliance with Abby Glassenberg

Carina talks to Craft Alliance Industry Founder Abby Glassenberg about starting an association, the benefits it offers, and business advice to new business owners.

This is a cut from an hour-long interview Carina did with Abby for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.

Learn more about the Craft Alliance Industry at https://craftindustryalliance.org

Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education

Episode 575 Layers to a Fabric Business with Jill Finley

Carina talks to fellow Riley Blake fabric designer Jill Finely. Learn how Jill works in fabric, retreats, notions, and so much more! This is a cut from an hour long interview Carina did with Jill for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.

Learn more about Jill at https://www.jillilystudio.com/

Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education

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Episode 574 – Being Brave with Amy Smart From UAD’s DES 610 Course

Carina hosts Amy Smart for an indepth interview on starting and running a business for her DES 610 Creative Perspectives Course. This is a 15 minute cut from that interview for you to learn more about Amy and how to be brave.

Learn more about Amy at https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/

Learn more about this course, degrees, and our new Continuing Education Program at the University of Arts & Design at www.uad.education

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573 – Learning By Doing

Carina has never believed in waiting until you feel ready. In this episode she talks about learning by doing, and why the creatives who just start making things beat the ones who wait until they think they know enough.

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572 – The Old Trout, The Young Trout, and the Salmon

There’s an old Aesop fable about an old trout, a young trout, and a salmon. In this episode Carina connects it to where designers really are with AI right now, and what it means for anyone deciding whether to adapt.

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571 – The Series of Lucky Coincidences and Tiny Decisions That Led To Me Becoming A Designer

Carina didn’t start out with a desire to become a designer. In this episode she walks through the lucky coincidences and tiny decisions that changed her whole direction, and why the path almost never looks like you think it will. 

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