HeyJaredCosmic Sans
A design-focused podcast dissecting the journeys of artists, thought leaders, product managers, and damn good people.Hosted by Howard Pinsky, this podcast dives deep into the creative process, career evolution, and behind-the-scenes moments that shape the work and lives of…
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Neurodivergence, Sobriety & Finding Yourself with Matthew Matsuzaki (opens the original)
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I sat down with designer and entrepreneur Matthew Matsuzaki — better known online as Whale — fully expecting to talk about design. We barely did. 😅 Instead, we ended up having one of the most personal conversations I've had on the podcast. Matthew opens up about neurodivergence, ADHD and OCD, learning how his brain works, nearly 10 years of sobriety, meditation, parenting, relationships, vulnerability, recovery and the process of tearing down what you thought you knew about yourself. Eventually,
Fighting Beige: Talking design with Fergie Ferguson (opens the original)
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What happens when you leave the security of the corporate world and bet on yourself? In this episode of Cosmic Sans, I sit down with Fergie, better known as The Anti-Beige Designer, to talk about her leap from corporate design into freelancing, the very real ups and downs of building her own business, and why networking and putting yourself out there can make all the difference. We also dive into Fergie’s love of color (and dislike of beige 😅), building color palettes, developing a recognizable
The Future of Logo Design, AI & Building a Creative Career | CJ Cawley (opens the original)
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Brand designer CJ Cawley joins me to chat about his journey from a difficult childhood and homelessness to building a successful branding studio, why telling your story matters more than ever, and how mental health has shaped both his life and creative career. We also tackle one of the biggest conversations happening in design today: AI. Is AI replacing designers? Or is it simply raising the bar for creativity?
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