Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with illustrator and art director Hank Washington. Hank is not only a designer, illustrator, and art director but also gives talks at design conferences like Creative South and Canceled Con. In our conversation, Hank and I talked about his introduction into design, how he formed his style as a designer, and how to find your voice as a designer. Hank has also had the chance to work heavily in social media and we had some great conversations about how useful and dangerous social media can be as well. He had some awesome insights into how you can be on social media but make sure you protect yourself from comparing yourself to others or creating for an algorithm. Make sure to hit Hank up on all social media sites and his website at the links below: Instagram: @iam_hank Twitter: @Hank_iam Website: https://www.hankdesigns.com/ Behance: https://www.behance.net/hwstudios Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/iamhank Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmMOoaihMBvjILfkwSEpu_w This week Hank and I talked about his influences and some specific projects of his. If you want to check any of those out, you can find them all below: Influence on his work, RhymezLikeDimez: @rhymezlikedimez Hank's live-stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQFkCyRf_7A Colby's live-stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr4L5dXLYE4 Bob Ewing: @bobewing_ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9

This week I sit down with the cofounders of Always Abounding, Kaleb Buckner and Ryan Stanley. We talked about their background in videography and video production, how their faith influences their business and their workflow for video projects. Based in Tennessee, Always Abounding operates under the mindset that their product has to utilitarian, meaning their videos have to help grow their clients' businesses. With that in mind, they work together in a partnership that allows Ryan to focus on overseeing the shooting of videos and Kaleb to focus on the business and conceptual side of their videos. Working with clients ranging from construction companies to Creative South, they have worked in a wide range of industries. Whether you're a videographer, designer or any type of creative, Kaleb and Ryan have something for you in this episode. If you're not familiar with their work, make sure to check them out at the links below: Instagram: @always.abounding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysabound Website: https://www.alwaysabounding.net/ In today's episode, we talked about a few different resources that you may be interested in checking out. If you are looking for any of those, you can find them below: Signup for the work from home guide: www.alwaysabounding.net/working-from-home-guide Signup for their newsletter: www.alwaysabounding.net/newsletter Vidyard: https://www.vidyard.com/ Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1D9VZYL0C9P1Q&dchild=1&keywords=building+a+storybrand+donald+miller&qid=1587502747&sprefix=building+a+story+br%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-2 If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9

This week I spoke with Andrew Hochradel, the founder of Canceled Con. Andrew is a freelance graphic designer, speaker, and host of Creative South. With a background in both design and public relations, Andrew aims to create experiences for his audience that go beyond just graphic design and he loves being able to speak at events and share his knowledge with the world. In our conversation, we talked about using public relations to his advantage in his freelance career, creating something for a community to rally around when they need it most, and his most recent endeavor, Canceled Con. Andrew had so many incredible insights and has some really amazing work. If you haven't had a chance to meet him you should definitely check him out on social media. He's always ready to talk to anyone and was a great guest on the show. Make sure to check out Andrew's work and Canceled Con below: Instagram: @hochdotco Website: http://hoch.co/ Behance: https://www.behance.net/hochdotco Canceled Con: http://hoch.co/canceledcon/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9

This week I had the chance to sit down and talk to the founder and CEO of Pitchproof and the virtual design conference, Frontrow. At a young age, Ryan knew he had an entrepreneurial and creative drive that set him apart. With that, he jumped all into the creative field as a freelance graphic designer, eventually finding a hole in the design market for a better way to present logos to clients and that's how Pitchproof was born. From there Ryan has focused on providing value and building a community for his audience and built Frontrow to do just that. In our conversation, we talked about building both Pitchproof and Frontrow, the key to building a true and engaged audience on social media and how important it is that you provide value for your audience above all else. Make sure you check out both Ryan's social media and Pitchproof's social media below: Pitchproof: @usepitchproof Ryan's account: @theryanhayward Learn more about Frontrow2020 here: https://www.frontrow.design/ A huge thank you to Ryan as well for offering all of you 10% off your purchase of a ticket to Frontrow2020 with code: CREATIVELYBRIEF! Make sure to check out Frontrow2020 here: https://www.frontrow.design/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9

This week I had the awesome opportunity to sit down and talk to Jordan and Jeremy Coon, the two brothers behind Brethren Design Co. Jordan and Jeremy run Brethren Design Co. as a way for them to work together on projects they're passionate about. With clients like Guy Fieri, Julian Edelman and Slice Beer Company, they've worked in everything from branding/logo design, packaging design and merch design. As brothers, they find themselves in the unique position of working together in a field they're both passionate about. Jordan and Jeremy are both really awesome dudes and really awesome designers and you should absolutely check out their work. You can find their work here: Instagram: @BrethrenDesignCo Website: https://www.brethrendesignco.com/ This week, Jordan, Jeremy and I talked about Hobo Jack, one of their clients, as well as Hobo Jack from American Pickers, the television show. You can find a link to both Hobo Jacks below: Hobo Jack Clothing: https://www.hobojack.co.uk/ Hobo Jack - American Pickers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnrs3gk3jyI If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9

This week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with the founder and CEO of Mama's Sauce, Nick Sambrato. We talked about his background in communications, the origin story of Mama's Sauce and what makes Mama's Sauce stand out in the world of printing. If you haven't heard of Mama's Sauce you definitely need to check them out. Located in Orlando, Fl, they produce incredible quality prints at a mass scale. Once you get to know their work, you'll be able to recognize it a mile away. This was a great conversation with Nick and I learned a lot about the origins of Mama's Sauce and the core values that they operate by. If you haven't already, make sure to check out all of their incredible work here: Instagram: @MamasSauce Website: https://www.mamas-sauce.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9 Looking for high-quality, commercial-free music? Make sure to check out Epidemic Sound. All the music in Creatively Brief comes from their diverse selection of music. Sign up to get better music and better content today. https://www.epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=gtkhvy

This week I had the incredible opportunity to talk with Kenny Morgan, founder and CCO of Counsel Creative in Chattanooga, Tenessee. We talked about Kenny's early life, the organization and the structure of Counsel Creative and what it takes to be a successful business owner. Above all else, Kenny and his team have the goal of providing high-quality content that truly helps their clients achieve their goals. With the name Counsel Creative, being a good counsel to their clients is truly at the heart of everything they do. They listen first and create second, listening to their clients along the way. This week's episode was truly an incredible one that you don't want to miss. Whether you're a graphic designer, in advertising or marketing, or any other creative field, there's something in this episode for you. We even talked about spending time in nature to get away from the technology of the digital age and how to take better care of yourself in the digital sphere. Kenny and his team at Counsel Creative have some really incredible work and it is definitely worth checking out. You can find all of their work here: Instagram: @CounselCreative Website: https://www.counselcreative.com/ This week, Kenny and I talked about some other creatives and entrepreneurs throughout the episode. If you were interested in checking out any of them, you can find them all here: The Futr: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks Creative South: https://www.creativesouth.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9 Looking for high-quality, commercial-free music? Make sure to check out Epidemic Sound. All the music in Creatively Brief comes from their diverse selection of music. Sign up to get better music and better content today. https://www.epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=gtkhvy

This week I decided to speak to you all directly to thank you for all of the support on Creatively Brief and also to talk about organization in your work, your personal life and how to take care of your health as it relates to your career. As I mentioned in the episode, take everything with a grain of salt and know that what works for one person isn't necessarily going to work for everyone. That being said, if you do try anything from today's video, I would love to know about it. So send me a DM, email or comment and let me know your experience with it! Throughout the episode, I referenced some ideas from other people and their content and you can find all of that linked below: Matt D'Avella's calendar organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUjTvPy_UAg Gary V Website: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Gary V Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GaryVaynerchuk If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest at @CreativelyBrief and also check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9 Looking for high-quality, commercial-free music? Make sure to check out Epidemic Sound. All the music in Creatively Brief comes from their diverse selection of music. Sign up to get better music and better content today. https://www.epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=gtkhvy

This week I talked to designer and illustrator Halle Hauer. With a background in Business Marketing and Finance, Halle and I talked about the business of design, the importance of understanding your client's perspective on a freelance job and how important it is to design for people more than to design for money. Make sure to check out Halle's work here: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/h2.designsco/ Website: Coming Soon In today's episode, Halle and I talked about resources to learn more about the business side of design as well as some people who have influenced her design work. Make sure to check all of those out below: Gary V: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Lauren Hom: https://www.instagram.com/homsweethom/ Hellcats: https://www.instagram.com/hellcats.usa/ Tame Impala: https://official.tameimpala.com/ Ari Woeste: https://www.instagram.com/ariwoeste/ Aaron Draplin: https://www.instagram.com/draplin/ Matriarch Handmade: https://www.matriarchhandmade.com/listing/777777197/handmade-halle-hauer-dr-suess-the-lorax Chomp Brand: https://www.instagram.com/chompbrand/ Freelance and Business and Stuff: https://shop.dribbble.com/products/freelance-and-business-and-stuff-by-hoodzpah-design The Futr: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks A huge thank you to today's sponsor, Logo Hero. Logo Hero is an Instagram account highlighting the best logo designs you can find online. Whether you’re a designer yourself or just someone who appreciates design, follow Logo Hero on Instagram today to get your weekly dose of design inspiration at @LogoHero or https://www.instagram.com/logohero/! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram at @CreativelyBrief and also check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9 Looking for high-quality, commercial-free music? Make sure to check out Epidemic Sound. All the music in Creatively Brief comes from their diverse selection of music. Sign up to get better music and better content today. https://www.epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=gtkhvy

This week I talked to designer and illustrator Shane Harris. With a background in advertising, Shane and I talked about design, the importance of advertising for designers and how community has affected Shane and his career and why everyone should find a community to help them grow. Make sure to check out Shane's work here: Website: https://shaneharris.me Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shaneharris/ Dribbble:https://dribbble.com/ShaneHarris In today's episode, Shane and I talked about resources to learn more about advertising and marketing as a designer and Shane mentioned books by 99U. If you're interested in checking these books out, you can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B00GM4U9F4/ref=dp_st_1477800670 We also talked about an enamel pin Shane designed. You can find that here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6NApbhzqo/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram at @CreativelyBrief and also check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to learn from professionals in their field at a low, affordable price! I've used skillshare in the past and it truly helped push me farther into the design field than I ever would have imagined. Click the link below to get a free two-month trial and take your creativity to the next level! skillshare-ambassador.pxf.io/nmBe9 Looking for high-quality, commercial-free music? Make sure to check out Epidemic Sound. All the music in Creatively Brief comes from their diverse selection of music. Sign up to get better music and better content today. https://www.epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=gtkhvy