Two Designers Walk Into a Bar

Sometimes, in spite of their better judgment, friends choose to join us in the bar. One of our drinking buddies is a designer, autodidact and bon vivant in Seattle and beyond named Terry Marks. Today we ask him even more thought-provoking questions over a few drinks. If you like this conversation, be sure to listen to the other three we've had with Terry. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-27-bar-snacks-terry-marks-1 - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, in spite of their better judgment, friends choose to join us in the bar. One of our drinking buddies is a designer, autodidact and bon vivant in Seattle and beyond named Terry Marks. Today we ask him even more thought-provoking questions over a few drinks. If you like this conversation, be sure to listen to the other three we've had with Terry. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-27-bar-snacks-terry-marks-1 - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, in spite of their better judgment, friends choose to join us in the bar. One of our drinking buddies is a designer, autodidact and bon vivant in Seattle and beyond named Terry Marks. Today we ask him even more thought-provoking questions over a few drinks. If you like this conversation, be sure to listen to the other three we've had with Terry. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-27-bar-snacks-terry-marks-1 - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re back with the part two sampler of our second season. Think of it as the B-side of your favorite cassette tape found in that boom box you forgot about. Thought about listening? Not sure where to start? Here’s where. Slap some more chips and dip on your plate, prep a fancy Mai Tai and join us as we find ourselves back in the bar. Featured Episodes... Episode 21: Well-Designed Books https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-21-well-designed-books Episode 22: Iconic Images https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-22-iconic-images Episode 23: Rocking Logos https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-23-rocking-logos Episode 24: Horror Posters https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-24-horror-posters Episode 25: TV Show Openers https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-25-tv-opening-credits Episode 26: Secret Codes https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-26-secret-codes - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-40-best-of-season-02-part-02 - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re back with a whole plate full of appetizers from our second season. Think of it as your favorite cassette tape dug out of that shoebox in the back of your closet. Thought about listening? Not sure where to start? Here’s where. Fire up the grill, grab a cold one and join us as we head back into the bar. Featured Episodes... Episode 15: Magnificent Flops https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-15-magnificent-flops Episode 16: Mad Props https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-16-mad-props Episode 17: Design for Champions https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-17-design-for-champions Episode 18: Saturday Morning Cartoons https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-18-saturday-morning-cartoons Episode 19: Waving the Flag https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-19-waving-the-flag Episode 20: Sports Mascots https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-20-sports-mascots - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-33-best-of-season-02-part-01 - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re doing our dutiful service by revealing secret signs and symbols hidden in plain sight. Once you see them you can’t unsee them. Join us in this public service, preferably in a public house, looking for a ring at the bottom of your beer mug when we secretly sneak back into the bar. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-26-secret-codes - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing sets the stage quite like title design. Today we explore two different examples of amazing work that went above and beyond to get viewers excited about each episode of a TV series. Make sure your streaming accounts are paid up, the popcorn is popped and you have the right amount of rum to Coke. It’s time once again to take a seat at the bar. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-25-tv-opening-credits - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we celebrate the spooky, cheesy B-movie posters of the mid-fifties sci-fi era. Belief will be suspended. Hearts will race and we’ll all need a couple shots of liquid courage as we cower together back in the bar. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-24-horror-posters - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dig up your torn jeans, your old leather jacket and some quarters for the jukebox. Today we’re talking rock logos. Just like the music, there’s no question this artwork is meant to agitate and stick it to The Man! Grab your chain wallet and a couple of lukewarm PBR tallboys. It’s time to kick down the doors, turn up the volume and join us back in the bar. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-23-rocking-logos - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Today we share the stories of two iconic images that have had gallons upon gallons of ink spilled about them since their debut, becoming indelibly woven into the fabric of our pop culture. So dig up your old Viewmaster, mix yourself a couple of amazing Sazeraks, and picture yourself strolling in to meet us back around the bar. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more! https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-22-iconic-images - - - - - Have a question or idea for Todd and Elliot? Send a note to [email protected] and we promise to read it. After that it’s anyone’s guess. - - - - - Visit https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/merch to have a look at stuff we’ve made for listeners just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices