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Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina Gardner
Design
Design Business
Creativity
Design Suite
University Of Arts & Design
Entrepreneurship
Quilting
Crafting
Personal Development
Podcasting
Design Education
Business
Etsy
Networking
Fabric Design
Direct To Film Printing
Graphic Design
Social Media Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing

Carina Gardner, Ph.D. unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner is the founder and CEO of the University of Arts & Design. She was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything ... more

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Carina started thinking about how to make herself “untouchable” as she started her design business. In this episode, she talks about how she is thinking about it now and the six ways you too can make yourself untouchable.

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Carina talks to Brittany Naylor who owns Makeshift Crafts in Colorado. Her cozy crafting center blew up the first year it was in business. Between workshops and her retail space, Brittany talks about building an intentional space.

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Carina talks about the ten UnHinged things she implemented when she started the University of Arts & Design. Determined to do online school differently, these things are what makes UAD a place where students thrive.

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Carina talks to Darrin Stern about H + H Americas and the craft industry. Learn more about how tradeshows are changing in the craft and quilting industry in today’s episode.

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Recent Guests

Brittany Naylor
Owner of Makeshift Crafts, a cozy craft store and workshop space
Makeshift Crafts
Episode: Episode 590 Makeshift Crafters with Brittany Naylor
Darrin Stern
Head of the group in charge of H and H Americas, leader in craft trade shows
H and H Americas / Colomessa Inc.
Episode: Episode 588 The Craft Industry Revolution with Darrin Stern
Melodie Harding
Quilting entrepreneur and stencil/laser product designer
Sow Harmony
Episode: Episode 584 Laser Machines and Quilting with Melodie Harding
Amy Latta
Fabric designer known for whimsical doodle-style illustrations and hand lettering
Amy Latta Creations
Episode: Episode 583 From Doodles To Design with Amy Latta
Brooke Shankland
Fabric designer for Art Gallery Fabrics and member of the Social Bee Collective
Art Gallery Fabrics
Episode: Episode 580 Collaborative Design with Brooke Shankland
Abby Glassenberg
Owner of the Craft Industry Alliance
Craft Industry Alliance
Episode: Episode 578 Founding the Craft Industry Alliance with Abby Glassenberg
Julianna Hukill
Owner of Shea Lily (sheylily.com) and creator of the Quilt Keepsake Book
Shea Lily
Episode: Episode 569 How Julianna Hukill Combined Quilting and Scrapbooking
Barbie Mills
Designer at The Quilting Mill / Quilting entrepreneur with MFA
The Quilting Mill
Episode: Episode 567 How One Small Tip Tripled Barbie Mills' Business | H+H Americas 2026
Katie Winn
First graduate from the University of Arts and Design design certificate program
University of Arts and Design
Episode: Episode 565 University of Arts and Design Masterclass: What No One Tells You About Starting a Design Business

Host

Carina Gardner
Host of Make and Design Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Carina always has such great practical design advice. Also shares great information on how to make money at selling designs and keeps it real. Love listening to Carina and this informative podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristi R E
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    Carina is very generous with her knowledge and expertise. I’ve been a fan and follower of her work for a long time, so to now have a podcast to listen to is such a gift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeniseJL
    United States2 years ago
  • Fabulous Show

    This is such a great podcast. Carina is inspiring and authentic. She tells it as it is and I appreciate that especially when so many tell you only what you want to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarbZimmermann
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspirational

    I love listening to this podcast! Carina does such a great job discussing topics. I love her podcasts guests too. She is so enthusiastic about the craft and design world and inspires me to continue being creative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennyBurba
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love the inspiration I get from Carina listening to her podcast! Each episode offers new insights and fuel my creativity. Carinas genuine enthusiasm make every episode engaging and impactful. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Griff Cannon
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring strong expertise; episodes feel actionable.
Helpful, practical tips for turning design into a business.
Inspiring and motivating for makers and designers.
High energy and clear takeaways for listeners.
Hosts share real-world experience, not fluff.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#111
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Apple Podcasts
#227
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#35
Finland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#137
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#145
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Episode 590 Makeshift Crafters with Brittany Naylor
Q: Do people come to your store and clearly they've bought your yarn, but they're not maybe buying yarn. They're just coming in to crochet. They're coming in to hang out and just kind of build community within the store itself.
Naylor says customers bring food, craft, and socialize in the home-like space, which she designed to encourage people to stay and return.
Episode 590 Makeshift Crafters with Brittany Naylor
Q: Will you talk about your strategies for making this this cozy, warm place for people that wanted in?
Naylor says she made intentional choices based on her own needs as a customer, then designed the store as a comfortable, inclusive third space where people can gather regularly.
Episode 584 Laser Machines and Quilting with Melodie Harding
Q: Where can listeners find you online?
Listeners can find Melodie at sowharmony.com and on Instagram as sowharmony, with a presence on YouTube and Facebook as well.
Episode 584 Laser Machines and Quilting with Melodie Harding
Q: Tell me about that decision to move from Cricut to a laser engraver for your stencils.
Melodie explains she tested multiple materials, found card stock insufficient, tried mylar but faced cutting and durability challenges, and ultimately chose a laser engraver to maximize material usage, achieve durable acrylic stencils, and enable efficient production with minimal waste.
Episode 565 University of Arts and Design Masterclass: What No One Tells You About Starting a Design Business
Q: How did you feel about the way we ran our classes at the university?
Katie describes weekly office hours with instructors, collaborative feedback, and accessible support that helped her progress, with classes that blend design and business content to avoid overwhelm and keep creativity flowing.

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This show centers on design, making, and business for creators, with a steady focus on how AI, education, and hands-on craft intersect with real-world entrepreneurship. Episodes blend practical design tactics, product development, and industry shifts with personal journeys from designers who built schools, brands, and communities. Listeners get actionable advice on pricing, marketing, and working with tools from fabric design to die-cutting, often illustrated through guest perspectives and live experiments. A consistent thread is a emphasis on practical outcomes, mentorship, and building sustainable design businesses for makers and designers at various career stages.

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