https://simplecast.com The Seattle Creative Show A phonebook for all the creative studios in the northwest. Where we talk about what it means to be in the business of creativity, what gets us up at 5am, pours milk on our cereal, and keeps the wind in our sails. Directed by Jonny McConnell, produced by Dustin Horn. 2024 - Seattle Creative en Wed, 5 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 5 Mar 2025 18:00:13 +0000 https://seattlecreative.directory/ The Seattle Creative Show https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dd03a2af-ec51-47de-8b55-d3172426715a/8630825b-3212-4083-9218-cc588cce39c0/3000x3000/scd-show-thumb.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://seattlecreative.directory/ episodic A phonebook for all the creative studios in the northwest. Where we talk about what it means to be in the business of creativity, what gets us up at 5am, pours milk on our cereal, and keeps the wind in our sails. Directed by Jonny McConnell, produced by Dustin Horn. Jonny McConnell, Lee Gehrig, Dustin Horn false https://feeds.simplecast.com/mm2I3V98 business, creative, design, directory, entrepreneur, northwest, phonebook, seattle Jonny McConnell jonny@seattlecreative.directory 315d06a6-c8f5-4bf1-b58f-f2c67feb7ebb Lisa & Josh Tuininga of The Medium Navigating Creativity and Business: The Story of a Small Art and Design Studio

This episode delves into the journey of a small art and design studio run by a husband and wife team since 2003. Initially driven by confidence and a desire for creative freedom, the duo discusses their growth from freelancing and day jobs to establishing a sustainable business. They reflect on balancing personal creativity with business needs, and the dynamics of hiring and managing a small team. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of the design industry, the impact of technology, and their approach to client relationships. Personal anecdotes highlight their commitment to maintaining a balance between work, creativity, and personal well-being.

00:00 The Beginnings
01:16 Starting the Studio: Early Challenges
02:47 Taking the Leap: Quitting Day Jobs
05:56 Learning on the Job: Early Mistakes
08:58 Building the Team: Key Hires
11:17 Balancing Growth and Specialization
13:06 Client Relationships and Business Philosophy
16:22 Navigating the Design Industry
21:39 Authenticity in Business
26:14 The Changing Landscape of Design Firms
26:51 Client Relationships and Project Cycles
28:16 Balancing Small and Large Projects
29:36 Reflecting on Business and Success
31:20 Lightning Round: Fun and Quick Questions
32:13 Work Environment and Tools
34:00 Living and Working in North Bend
34:58 The Creative Bus Studio
36:13 Education and Career Advice
39:33 Internships and Remote Work
41:50 Freelancing and Building a Business
44:32 Future Plans and Personal Reflections
47:59 The Core of Our Relationship
49:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more go to https://seattlecreative.directory/
and say hi! jonny@seattlecreative.directory
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]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Lisa Tuininga, Josh Tuininga, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Navigating Creativity and Business: The Story of a Small Art and Design Studio

This episode delves into the journey of a small art and design studio run by a husband and wife team since 2003. Initially driven by confidence and a desire for creative freedom, the duo discusses their growth from freelancing and day jobs to establishing a sustainable business. They reflect on balancing personal creativity with business needs, and the dynamics of hiring and managing a small team. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of the design industry, the impact of technology, and their approach to client relationships. Personal anecdotes highlight their commitment to maintaining a balance between work, creativity, and personal well-being.

00:00 The Beginnings
01:16 Starting the Studio: Early Challenges
02:47 Taking the Leap: Quitting Day Jobs
05:56 Learning on the Job: Early Mistakes
08:58 Building the Team: Key Hires
11:17 Balancing Growth and Specialization
13:06 Client Relationships and Business Philosophy
16:22 Navigating the Design Industry
21:39 Authenticity in Business
26:14 The Changing Landscape of Design Firms
26:51 Client Relationships and Project Cycles
28:16 Balancing Small and Large Projects
29:36 Reflecting on Business and Success
31:20 Lightning Round: Fun and Quick Questions
32:13 Work Environment and Tools
34:00 Living and Working in North Bend
34:58 The Creative Bus Studio
36:13 Education and Career Advice
39:33 Internships and Remote Work
41:50 Freelancing and Building a Business
44:32 Future Plans and Personal Reflections
47:59 The Core of Our Relationship
49:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more go to https://seattlecreative.directory/
and say hi! jonny@seattlecreative.directory
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]]> Lisa & Josh Tuininga of The Medium Lisa Tuininga, Josh Tuininga, Jonny McConnell 00:49:20 In this episode, the show features an in-depth conversation with a husband-and-wife duo who run a small art and design agency, The Medium. They recount their early days balancing day jobs while freelancing, their humble start in 2003, and how they gradually quit their jobs once they had enough clients. The couple reflects on creative struggles, resourcefulness (like buying and returning a laptop for a presentation), and their gradual hiring of crucial team members, including their first designer and developer. They discuss their evolving approach to client work, the importance of maintaining a balanced work-life environment, and their philosophy on staying small yet impactful. The conversation also delves into their personal creative pursuits outside the business, their philosophies on design education, hiring practices, and the professional dynamics between them. Overall, the episode offers a candid look at the trials, triumphs, and thoughtful decisions that have shaped their business and personal lives in the creative field. In this episode, the show features an in-depth conversation with a husband-and-wife duo who run a small art and design agency, The Medium. They recount their early days balancing day jobs while freelancing, their humble start in 2003, and how they gradually quit their jobs once they had enough clients. The couple reflects on creative struggles, resourcefulness (like buying and returning a laptop for a presentation), and their gradual hiring of crucial team members, including their first designer and developer. They discuss their evolving approach to client work, the importance of maintaining a balanced work-life environment, and their philosophy on staying small yet impactful. The conversation also delves into their personal creative pursuits outside the business, their philosophies on design education, hiring practices, and the professional dynamics between them. Overall, the episode offers a candid look at the trials, triumphs, and thoughtful decisions that have shaped their business and personal lives in the creative field. startupjourney, worklifebalance, #creativeleadership, businessgrowth, innovation, pnw, #designthinking, seattle false full 15 3 c9f38b81-cd7d-4462-b4d5-8fea9f9546e4 Josh Kornfeld of Tactile The Journey Behind Tactile: From Start-Up to Success

In this interview, Tactile's founder reflects on the company's 20-year journey, starting with his early design influences and education at RISD, and leading to the thriving design firm it is today. He shares personal anecdotes, including hosting Halloween parties and working for the Forest Service, and delves into the challenges of building and running a design business. Key topics include the importance of craft in design, maintaining a balanced work environment, and fostering long-term client relationships. Insights on leadership, team-building, and the evolution of the company's physical and cultural workspace offer a comprehensive view of the firm's success and aspirations.

00:00 Meeting Tactile: A Personal Introduction
01:54 The Journey to Industrial Design
02:40 Early Career and Key Experiences
05:16 Founding Tactile: From Freelance to Firm
07:47 Building a Team and Office Space
12:25 Balancing Business and Design
17:55 Client Relationships and Project Selection
29:02 The Value of Commitment in Design
30:07 Balancing Work and Personal Life
31:06 Collaboration and Expertise in Design
32:18 Enhancing Internal Design Teams
33:25 Finding Positive Influences and Community
37:06 Rivalries and Competition
37:56 Team Structure and Roles
38:44 The Importance of Craft in Design
39:40 Visual Storytelling and Marketing
43:32 Lightning Round and Conclusion
44:35 Tools and Work Environment
48:04 Design Education and Craft
51:01 Future Goals and Aspirations

For more visit https://seattlecreative.directory/
And do say hi! jonny@seattlecreative.directory
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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Josh Kornfeld, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ The Journey Behind Tactile: From Start-Up to Success

In this interview, Tactile's founder reflects on the company's 20-year journey, starting with his early design influences and education at RISD, and leading to the thriving design firm it is today. He shares personal anecdotes, including hosting Halloween parties and working for the Forest Service, and delves into the challenges of building and running a design business. Key topics include the importance of craft in design, maintaining a balanced work environment, and fostering long-term client relationships. Insights on leadership, team-building, and the evolution of the company's physical and cultural workspace offer a comprehensive view of the firm's success and aspirations.

00:00 Meeting Tactile: A Personal Introduction
01:54 The Journey to Industrial Design
02:40 Early Career and Key Experiences
05:16 Founding Tactile: From Freelance to Firm
07:47 Building a Team and Office Space
12:25 Balancing Business and Design
17:55 Client Relationships and Project Selection
29:02 The Value of Commitment in Design
30:07 Balancing Work and Personal Life
31:06 Collaboration and Expertise in Design
32:18 Enhancing Internal Design Teams
33:25 Finding Positive Influences and Community
37:06 Rivalries and Competition
37:56 Team Structure and Roles
38:44 The Importance of Craft in Design
39:40 Visual Storytelling and Marketing
43:32 Lightning Round and Conclusion
44:35 Tools and Work Environment
48:04 Design Education and Craft
51:01 Future Goals and Aspirations

For more visit https://seattlecreative.directory/
And do say hi! jonny@seattlecreative.directory
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]]> Josh Kornfeld of Tactile Josh Kornfeld, Jonny McConnell 00:54:36 In this episode, the founder of Tactile, a design firm known for crafting professional tools, shares his journey from dreaming of architecture to studying industrial design at RISD. He discusses his early career, including a pivotal internship at Design Continuum and work at startups like Virtual IO. After gaining diverse experiences, he started Tactile, eventually growing it into a 35-person firm. He emphasizes the importance of practical skills, company culture, and fostering long-term client relationships. The founder also highlights different project categories, balancing desirable work with business needs, and adapting to industry trends. The conversation also delves into his leadership style, focusing on employee satisfaction and trust, while acknowledging the challenges of running a mid-sized firm in the 'zone of pain.' The episode offers insights into the evolution of the business, its current state, and aspirations for future growth. In this episode, the founder of Tactile, a design firm known for crafting professional tools, shares his journey from dreaming of architecture to studying industrial design at RISD. He discusses his early career, including a pivotal internship at Design Continuum and work at startups like Virtual IO. After gaining diverse experiences, he started Tactile, eventually growing it into a 35-person firm. He emphasizes the importance of practical skills, company culture, and fostering long-term client relationships. The founder also highlights different project categories, balancing desirable work with business needs, and adapting to industry trends. The conversation also delves into his leadership style, focusing on employee satisfaction and trust, while acknowledging the challenges of running a mid-sized firm in the 'zone of pain.' The episode offers insights into the evolution of the business, its current state, and aspirations for future growth. #clientrelationships, #designleadership, #industrialdesign, #entrepreneurship, #creativeprocess false full 14 3 2054330c-1fb4-4b39-8fe0-a4b8548a189c Jason & Corianton of Headquarters Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:10:26 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Corianton Hale, Jason Grube, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Jason & Corianton of Headquarters Corianton Hale, Jason Grube, Jonny McConnell 00:54:30 Jonny sits down with Cori and Jason to reminisce about their early days at Tether and their journey since to establishing their own creative studio, their unique working dynamic, client relationships, and business strategies. And just the value of work-life balance and staying personally inspired in the creative industry. Jonny sits down with Cori and Jason to reminisce about their early days at Tether and their journey since to establishing their own creative studio, their unique working dynamic, client relationships, and business strategies. And just the value of work-life balance and staying personally inspired in the creative industry. design, trust, family, packaging, branding, creative industry, cooking, relationships, agency, entrepreneur, seattle false full 13 3 1ae99c80-95c1-43df-93b4-8110cf649bf3 Dave Taylor of OkayBro Fri, 5 Apr 2024 22:45:45 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Dave Taylor, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Dave Taylor of OkayBro Dave Taylor, Jonny McConnell 01:00:44 Joined by the fantastic voice of Dave Taylor, and creative force behind OkayBro- we try to understand what it means to be your own leader, how to balance making and being, and healthy ways to define success for ourselves. Joined by the fantastic voice of Dave Taylor, and creative force behind OkayBro- we try to understand what it means to be your own leader, how to balance making and being, and healthy ways to define success for ourselves. design, okaybro, making, healthy, success, creative, solo studio, entrepreneur, goals, seattle false full 12 3 fa774d5b-f384-4e8c-bd1d-da7af1ef884e Sean Wolcott of Rationale Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Sean Wolcott, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Sean Wolcott of Rationale Sean Wolcott, Jonny McConnell 00:37:03 Jonny talks with Sean Wolcott about how his design studio is also a personal practice, blending business and culture and to make sure that the audience feels the work he’s putting out into the world. Jonny talks with Sean Wolcott about how his design studio is also a personal practice, blending business and culture and to make sure that the audience feels the work he’s putting out into the world. design, pnw, everett, creative business, studio false full 11 3 8769d227-bb5b-44ae-bf69-b77093ccac56 Alice Wicks of Form Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Alice Wicks, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Alice Wicks of Form Alice Wicks, Jonny McConnell 00:53:51 Tracing the winding career path creatives end up on, how to build studio culture with a small staff of freelancers, and the relationship between you and the environment you create. Tracing the winding career path creatives end up on, how to build studio culture with a small staff of freelancers, and the relationship between you and the environment you create. design, form, pnw, alice wicks, women owned business, seattle false full 10 3 2a70c7f3-8f22-4842-8aaf-ff2ef970cf9f Larry Asher - School of Visual Concepts Mon, 7 Aug 2023 05:52:32 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Larry Asher, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Larry Asher - School of Visual Concepts Larry Asher, Jonny McConnell 00:34:14 Creative principal of the studio Worker Bees and the director for the school of visual concepts, Larry Asher discusses the impact of design education on our region, becoming a creative community center, and where the school is headed next. Creative principal of the studio Worker Bees and the director for the school of visual concepts, Larry Asher discusses the impact of design education on our region, becoming a creative community center, and where the school is headed next. design, design school, pacific northwest, creative business, seattle false full 9 3 ac79d181-6cbd-4fb8-8349-328e6b11e379 Coonoor Behal of Mindhatch Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:17:22 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Coonoor Behal, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Coonoor Behal of Mindhatch Coonoor Behal, Jonny McConnell 00:27:51 Design thinking and the bettering of our work environments. Design thinking and the bettering of our work environments. improvisational design, work environment, design thinking, seattle false full 8 3 65d2964c-b30e-456b-84f5-2d4b6f8dfd7e Michael Dix of Intentional Futures Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Michael Dix, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Michael Dix of Intentional Futures Michael Dix, Jonny McConnell 00:42:59 Building healthy process, doing work that matters, and the transformative nature of stakeholder capitalism. Building healthy process, doing work that matters, and the transformative nature of stakeholder capitalism. design, if, intentional futures, pnw, business, pacific northwest, studio, seattle false full 7 3 08c1d923-a8fe-4428-a64f-0486f4f4848d Tim Yeadon of Clyde Golden Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:40:37 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Jonny McConnell, Tim Yeadon) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Tim Yeadon of Clyde Golden Jonny McConnell, Tim Yeadon 00:38:39 The importance of process, making sure we give ourselves time to think, and sailing around Vancouver Island. The importance of process, making sure we give ourselves time to think, and sailing around Vancouver Island. process, design, clyde golden, sailing, creative directory, studio, seattle false full 6 2 4e972045-4e5e-4be2-8ce9-e632f30a1fcd Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff & Felix Chang of Artefact Mon, 17 May 2021 03:38:35 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff, Felix Chang, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff & Felix Chang of Artefact Tessa Levine-Sauerhoff, Felix Chang, Jonny McConnell 00:36:42 Interview with senior staff of Pioneer Square based Artefact, on intentionality, outcomes and shared space. Interview with senior staff of Pioneer Square based Artefact, on intentionality, outcomes and shared space. design, design for good, pioneer square, conscious design, seattle false full 5 2 ee84b337-dc1b-4167-ab05-d917054207af Michael Gaizutis of RN01 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:33 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Michael Gaizutis, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Michael Gaizutis of RN01 Michael Gaizutis, Jonny McConnell 00:38:36 West coast brandmakers redefining the agency's role as partner, what it means to offer creative services as subscriptions, and how to keep remote teams feeling fresh. West coast brandmakers redefining the agency's role as partner, what it means to offer creative services as subscriptions, and how to keep remote teams feeling fresh. design, agency, subscription, startup, seattle, bellevue false full 4 2 41c01e29-a1c5-4014-9c9d-9485a8432c14 Ted Leonhardt Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:57:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Ted Leonhardt, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Ted Leonhardt Ted Leonhardt, Jonny McConnell 00:39:49 Interview with design industry veteran, advisor, coach, writer, illustrator Ted Leonhardt of the Leonhardt Group, Fitch Worldwide, Anthem Worldwide. Interview with design industry veteran, advisor, coach, writer, illustrator Ted Leonhardt of the Leonhardt Group, Fitch Worldwide, Anthem Worldwide. design, agency, leonhardt group, seattle false full 3 1 230453c3-b68e-48d5-9c00-7852595536f1 Andrew Means of Transom Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:59:00 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Andrew Means, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Andrew Means of Transom Andrew Means, Jonny McConnell 00:40:58 Interview with Andrew Means of Transom Design about the building and operating of his studio and how emotion defines our understanding of a visual world. Interview with Andrew Means of Transom Design about the building and operating of his studio and how emotion defines our understanding of a visual world. design, transom, pioneer square, studio, seattle false full 2 1 5eb6beaa-0aeb-43b1-a949-1b9c1c574b40 Professors Kacey Morrow & Brittany Schade of WWU Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:29:22 +0000 jonny@seattlecreative.directory (Brittany Schade, Kacey Morrow, Jonny McConnell) https://seattlecreative.directory/ Professors Kacey Morrow & Brittany Schade of WWU Brittany Schade, Kacey Morrow, Jonny McConnell 00:57:54 Where we talk about what it means to be available to students, the process of designing an educational program, and the ever changing journey of being an educator in a field that changes with the seasons. Where we talk about what it means to be available to students, the process of designing an educational program, and the ever changing journey of being an educator in a field that changes with the seasons. design, bellingham, design education, wwu false full 1 1