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Design Icons

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AI In Photography
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Product Design
Freelance Design
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Creative leaders, thoughtful insights, actionable takeaways. Design Icons is a new podcast brought to you by Noun Project, the world’s most trusted source for beautifully designed, art-quality icons. Stay tuned for interviews about life, career, and the future of the creative industry from some of today's top creatives and design leaders.

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Chris Piascik is an independent illustrator, author, and top Skillshare teacher best known for his 14-year public daily drawing project. His quirky, unmistakable work—rooted in punk, pop art, skate culture, and humor—has attracted major clients inclu... more

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Christian Watson is the founder of the boutique branding agency 1924us and the creator of the mega viral animated character Mr. Skelly.

Rooted in the craftsmanship of the 1920s, all his work is entirely hand-drawn, using vintage techniques to creat... more

In this episode, we speak with Phil Garnham and Damien Collot, both Executive Creative Directors at Monotype, the global leader of fonts including Helvetica, Futura, Ariel, and Gotham. Their collaborative work involves exploring how typography, font,... more

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In this episode, we chat with Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO, a platform that gives photographers the tools, community, and exposure they need to expand creatively and professionally. VSCO offers products to capture, edit, display, and share visual conten... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Piascik
Illustrator known for a 14-year daily drawing project
Independent illustrator
Episode: Chris Piascik, Professional Illustrator, on How to Accidentally Land Your Dream Clients (And Why Perfect Technique Is Overrated)
Christian Watson
Founder of Brand Studio 1924us; creator of Mr. Skelly
Brand Studio 1924us
Episode: Christian Watson, Creator of the Mega Viral Social Media Character Mr. Skelly & Founder of Brand Studio 1924us, on Blending the Heritage of Craftsmanship with Innovative Marketing
Eric Wittman
CEO of VSCO, a platform focused on empowering creativity.
VSCO
Episode: Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO, on the Future of Photography in the Era of AI
Mary Kate McDevitt
An illustrator, hand letterer, and designer known for her warm, whimsical style.
Episode: Mary Kate McDevitt, Professional Illustrator, on How To Create An Independent Design Career You Actually Love (And Get Hired By Big Brands Doing It)
Tom Froese
Professional Illustrator and Skillshare Teacher
Skillshare
Episode: Tom Froese, Professional Illustrator and Skillshare Teacher, on Building a Career as a Commercial Freelance Illustrator

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Host of the Design Icons Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Insightful

    Great insights into how creatives behind the scenes grapple with their design choices. Highly recommend!

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    United States10 months ago

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Guest diversity adds fresh perspectives.
Listeners appreciate practical takeaways for creatives.
Great insights into design leadership and typography.

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#197
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#244
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#29
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#80
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#131
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#135
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Chris Piascik, Professional Illustrator, on How to Accidentally Land Your Dream Clients (And Why Perfect Technique Is Overrated)
Q: Has the teaching aspect of your career been a strategic part of your trajectory or something you simply love to do?
Teaching started early and evolved into a sustainable part of my career, especially online through Skillshare and YouTube. It's enjoyable and feeds back into my work, but I don't see myself strictly as a teacher; it's more about sharing process and helping others learn in a conversational way.
Chris Piascik, Professional Illustrator, on How to Accidentally Land Your Dream Clients (And Why Perfect Technique Is Overrated)
Q: Were there any album covers that really influenced you, and did your early influences shape your path?
Yes, early exposure to album art—like a thumbprint logo on a Chicago record and the Beatles' Sergeant Pepper's—taught me to value distinctive typography and visual identity. Those early influences seeded my interest in bold, graphic design and set the tone for my later playful, pattern-driven work.
Chris Piascik, Professional Illustrator, on How to Accidentally Land Your Dream Clients (And Why Perfect Technique Is Overrated)
Q: For listeners who are just learning about you today, what are you focused on these days and what are some of the key moments that got you here?
I'm focused on independent illustration and teaching through platforms like YouTube and Skillshare, with a long-running daily drawing project that served as the backbone of my career. Key moments include discovering that drawing could become a career, starting the daily drawings, and eventually landing big clients because of that consistent, authentic work.
Christian Watson, Creator of the Mega Viral Social Media Character Mr. Skelly & Founder of Brand Studio 1924us, on Blending the Heritage of Craftsmanship with Innovative Marketing
Q: What's your stance on AI in your work and what would you advise other creatives feeling pressure to adopt it?
He acknowledges AI benefits for organization but argues against using generative AI for creating artwork, warning it can dilute craft and authenticity; suggests using AI for non-creative tasks while preserving the hand-made process in art.
Christian Watson, Creator of the Mega Viral Social Media Character Mr. Skelly & Founder of Brand Studio 1924us, on Blending the Heritage of Craftsmanship with Innovative Marketing
Q: Can you share your background for listeners not familiar with you yet and what your main focus is now?
Christian explains an arc from architecture student to menswear branding, then full-time branding and identity work, with a pivot into animation and video as social platforms evolved, while keeping traditional methods at the core.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Design Icons

What is Design Icons about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Design Icons features conversations with design leaders and creatives who share life lessons, career navigation, and the evolving future of the creative industry. Recent episodes cover typography's cultural impact, AI's role in photography, curiosity-driven design, independent design careers, mindfulness in practice, and strategies for building community and personal brands. The show tends to spotlight practical guidance for designers at all levels, from freelancers to in-house teams, while exploring how culture, technology, and storytelling shape design decisions. A notable throughline is how designers balance traditional craft with emerging tools, maintain authentic voice, and leverage community to scale impact.

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