Two Designers Walk Into a Bar

Shhhhhhh. Today, we’re digging into our inner bookworms. We’re looking at books with both great design and great content. And our shelves are loaded. Speaking of, get the bartender’s attention and order another round of smoky lowballs, 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-21-well-designed-books - - - - - 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

You may consider them funny, bizarre or annoying, but there’s no question they are the biggest fans of their home teams. No, we don’t mean little league parents. Today we’re talking sports mascots. So grab your batting helmet that holds a couple of cold beers, a box of Cracker Jack and your favorite foam finger. Let’s all give three cheers as we belly-up to 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-20-sports-mascots - - - - - 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

Attention all armchair vexillographers! Today we’re waving the flag of good design for, well, flags. We’re talking bright colors, geometry, history, symbolism, patriotism and some other words we’ve probably forgotten. We’ve mixed some fun layered drinks, pulled out our travel guides and sketch pads, and are ready for you to join us back here 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-19-waving-the-flag - - - - - 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, regardless of the time of the week you’re listening, it’s Saturday morning. We have cartoons. Yes, you heard us right. Cartoons!!! Whatever drink you’re about to enjoy, we hope one of the main ingredients is either maple syrup, Lucky Charms or some combination of the two. Journey back to your childhood with us, just like when your parents snuck you 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-18-saturday-morning-cartoons - - - - - 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 brings the world together every couple of years like the Olympic Games. With such a large stage and a chance to influence audiences around the globe, designers jump at the chance to create something great. Today we’re going to bring you a couple of stories from games past, discussing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Mix your favorite flaming cocktail, arrange yourself in the proper luge position for easy listening and join us on our victory lap as we celebrate returning to 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-17-design-for-champions - - - - - 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, as theaters begin welcoming more people, we are directing our attention to the art of cinema once again. While our bar isn’t fancy enough to be found in the lobby of a high-end theater, we can certainly discuss a couple of movies with pivotal scenes that have a designed object at the center of them. So load-up IMDb on your phone, add some extra butter to that bucket of popcorn, and join us once again as we slide back into our seats here 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-16-mad-props - - - - - 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

We can argue that most, if not all, successful companies pay attention to what they put into the world. Their product, brand, customer experience and other touch points are their calling card. Today we discuss what happens when companies do everything right on paper but the results end up turning out horribly wrong. The cocktail served during today’s happy hour will be a mix of craft and humility with a hint of failure. Get the bartender’s attention, place your order and join us once again here 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-15-magnificent-flops - - - - - 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 close-out with part two of our “best of” from last season. It’s a time to give one last toast to some of our favorite bits as we move on to Season Two. So grab a vintage vino, join us and relive some favorite memories as we journey 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-14-best-of-season-01-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 providing some snack-ready sound bites from our first season. Think of it as our highlight reel, appetizer platter, and mix tape all rolled into one. For those of you have thought about listening to us but have somehow lacked the motivation, this is your cheese-stuffed, flakey-crusted, golden opportunity. So grab that mixed six pack of craft beer, toss a few pizza rolls in the oven, and join us once again as we wander 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-13-best-of-season-01-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 talking about what happens when something created to sell a product not only outlasts it, but also grows bigger than its humble origins to the point it has its own center of gravity. With apologies to Flo, Max Headroom and that stoned kid who used to try to sell us Dell computers, we’ll be discussing a couple of cultural touchstones. So find your best convenience store-bought cigar, mix your booze with a fun fizzy soda, and join us once again as we belly up to 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-12-when-pitchmen-go-pop - - - - - 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