Episode 489 - Kirk Visola
Revision Path
If you want to be more authentic in your work and life, then this week’s episode is especially for you. I sat down with Kirk Visola, creative director extraordinaire, and the founder of Mind the Font, a full-service branding and packaging design agency.
We dove right in and I learned about how Kirk approaches design projects while balancing the want for innovation with the need to stay true to a brand’s established identity. Kirk also spoke about growing up and getting into design and illustration, talked about his podcasting endeavors, and he gave some great advice for aspiring creatives of all stripes. We even nerded out for a bit about comic books and video games!
For Kirk, being himself and sticking to those who encourage and support his creativity has given him a great life, and that’s a lesson we can all take to heart!
For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
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- Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry
- Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio
- Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre
- Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker
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Episode 488 - Domonique Brown
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If you’ve been at your local Target lately, then there’s a chance you’re familiar with illustrator and entrepreneur Domonique Brown. She’s the founder of DomoInk, a contemporary lifestyle brand including apparel and home décor, all with art by Domonique. Pick up some of her products in Target’s Black History Month collection and bless your space, y’all!
Our conversation began with Domonique giving me a behind-the-scenes peek at her business, and she outlined some of the unique challenges she’s faced as her work becomes more popular. We also talked about breaking out from your 9-to-5 job to do you own thing, her aspirations to go into fine art, and we discussed Black art and mainstream exposure through other Black creatives. Domonique is a woman on the rise, and I know we’ll only be seeing more and more of her work in the future!
For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
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For 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.
Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.
- Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry
- Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio
- Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre
- Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker
☎️ Call 626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
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Episode 487 - George McCalman
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Y’all are in for a real treat this week, because I got the chance to catch up with the extremely talented and accomplished George McCalman. He is well known for his work a studio owner and creative director, and he recently published his first book, Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen.
George shared how the idea for the book came about, and he spoke about some of the surprising and interesting things that came up during his research on who to include. He also talked about getting his start in the magazine industry as an art director, shared what convinced him to eventually start his own business, and elaborated on how his style has evolved over the years. George is a master of his craft and a true inspiration to aspiring creatives everywhere!
Episode 486 - Chris Charles
Revision Path
How will you pursue your passions in 2023? If you’re anything like this week’s guest, Chris Charles, then you’ve probably already got some great plans in motion. Chris is a true multihyphenate — a creative director, a film maker, a visual artist, a photographer, and more — and he’s blazing his own trail while staying 100% authentic to himself.
We caught up recently and talked about some of his plans for this year with his studio, and he shared his process for approaching new projects while also discussing how he balances the business and creative sides of his work. Chris also spoke about growing up in Brooklyn, joining and serving in the Army for over a decade, and talked about how his style has evolved over the years. He even shared the one project that he’s the most proud of out of his impressive body of work. Chris is a true example of how staying adaptable and building great relationships can be a recipe for success!
For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
DONATE TO REVISION PATH
For 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.
Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.
- Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry
- Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio
- Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre
- Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker
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Episode 485 - Gus Granger
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Gus Granger has been a staple in the Dallas design community for over 20 years. Not only that, his design work has reached international acclaim, earning honors from Adobe, AIGA, Communication Arts, and many other groups. But perhaps Gus’s biggest honor is his tireless advocacy work helping eliminate barriers for Black designers and empowering them for success in the world.
We caught up and talked about his recent career shift back to entrepreneurship, and he shared what he’s learned through that transition and how he brings those insights to his current work. Gus also gave some great advice for any designers looking to strike out on their own, spoke a bit about the current state of the design community from his perspective, and discussed some of the moments of joy in his career.
Hopefully this interview inspires you to find a way to help lift others up as you grow!
For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
DONATE TO REVISION PATH
For 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.
Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.
- Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry
- Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio
- Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre
- Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker
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2023 marks 10 years of Revision Path, and you better believe I’m celebrating all fucking year.
Episode 484 - Sharon Burton
Revision Path
All it takes is a spark to set off a blaze of creativity, and no one knows that better than our first guest of the year, visual artist Sharon Burton. As a creative coach, her specialty lies in helping people reclaim their creative lives, which I think is a fantastic way to start off 2023.
Sharon talked about her coaching practice Spark Your Creative, described the different courses and services she offers, and spoke on how using joy as resilience is a key part of her work. Sharon also talked about growing up in Philly, working in public health, and shared how her time in Atlanta opened her eyes to her true calling.
If you’re looking for a creative spark, then I hope this conversation with Sharon helps you begin this year on the right track!
For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
DONATE TO REVISION PATH
For 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.
Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.
- Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry
- Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio
- Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre
- Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker
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Episode 483 - Shakeil Greeley
Revision Path
We’re wrapping up 2022 by sitting down with the immensely talented Shakeil Greeley. I love that his portfolio consists of all kinds of creative projects, including fine art and writing. Who says design has to be all about visuals?
Shakeil and I started off talking about his work as an art director at Splice, as well as his new role at Spring Health. He also talked about growing up between Portland and Philly, studying at the University of Pennsylvania’s Visual Studies program, and then landing at GQ doing digital art direction and editorial strategy. Shakeil also spoke about the Imaginary School and the Àròko Cooperative (formerly Design to Divest), and shared how both projects are important to him in terms of community building.
There are so many opportunities to use design to make the world a better place, and I’m glad that there are designers like Shakeil Greeley who are using their skills to make that happen.
From all of us here at Revision Path, thank you for all your support this year. Next year marks our 10th anniversary, so stick around for what’s coming up in 2023!
For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.
Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.
It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker. Transcripts provided by Brevity & Wit.
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