Nov 30, 2021
In this Brand Retro episode, Mike Brevik sits down with digital designer and UX specialist Mallory Dean to explore the 5 Whys framework and the role of curiosity and trust in creative work. They discuss problem-solving in UX and design, building better creative processes by asking “why,” and how lifelong...
Nov 23, 2021
In this Brand Retro episode, Mike Brevik talks with Hazel Imogen, a brand-focused designer and creative director based in Los Angeles, about creating meaningful brands that connect with audiences. They discuss Hazel’s approach to brand design, why her work resonates with ambitious go-getters, and her perspective...
Nov 16, 2021
In this Brand Retro episode, Mike Brevik talks with entrepreneur, toy collector, and NerdinOut founder Brad Vigesaa about branding, nostalgia, and the business perspective of collecting. They discuss how NerdinOut got started and what it looks like to build a brand and marketing approach around a culture that many...
Nov 9, 2021
In this Brand Retro episode, Mike Brevik sits down with artist and designer Ryan Wheaton, the creator behind Craft Brew Creative and host of the Branding Brews Podcast. Ryan shares how he followed his gut to carve out a niche in the craft brewing industry, what it took to build his business over time, and what drives...
Nov 2, 2021
In this Brand Retro episode, Mike Brevik talks with Brisa Byford, Senior Strategist at CivicBrand, about research, branding, consulting, design, and marketing that help small towns and cities create impact. They discuss how CivicBrand supports communities and how small businesses in small towns can craft their stories...