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Design Speaks

Hosted by Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin · arts · EN · 192 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, get ready to be inspired, explore powerful design strategies, and unleash your inner design genius, you're in the right place. It's time to take control of your creativity. Quirky Creative Director BrandiSea is here to show you how to find uncommon sources of inspiration, dig in to design process, and even chat with other amazing creatives in the industry.

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26%

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Selective

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Questions about Design Speaks

What is Design Speaks about?

Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, get ready to be inspired, explore powerful design strategies, and unleash your inner design genius, you're in the right place. It's time to take control of your creativity.

Who hosts Design Speaks?

Design Speaks is hosted by Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin. The show has published 192 episodes to date.

What has Design Speaks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "AI is Changing Design, But That’s Not the Real Problem [with Chris Do ]" (16 March 2025, 62 minutes), "I’m Back! What Happened + What’s Next for Design Speaks" (13 February 2025, 4 minutes), and "The Future of Personal Branding? Inside the mind of Chris Do - Ep. 190" (28 September 2023, 60 minutes).

How often does Design Speaks publish?

Design Speaks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 192 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Design Speaks?

Booking probability for Design Speaks is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Design Speaks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Design Speaks's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Design Speaks?

The strongest fits for Design Speaks are Design Services. Design Speaks has an arts audience.

About the host

Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin hosts Design Speaks, an arts show with 192 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #194

    AI is Changing Design—But That’s Not the Real Problem [with Chris Do ]

    Mar 16, 20251h 2mS0

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>What if everything you thought you knew about creativity was wrong?<br/><br/>In this episode, I sit down with Chris Do to tackle some hard truths about design, inspiration, and why so...

  • Episode #193

    I’m Back! What Happened + What’s Next for Design Speaks

    Feb 13, 20254 minS0

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>After a year away, <b>Design Speaks Podcast</b> is BACK! Let’s talk about what’s ahead.</p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing:<br/>✅ The real reason I stepped away (briefly—because what’s...

  • Episode #190

    The Future of Personal Branding? Inside the mind of Chris Do - Ep. 190

    Sep 28, 20231 hourS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>Are you ready to dive deep into the future of personal branding? Join us as we step Inside the Mind of Chris Do, a renowned expert in the field of personal branding!<br/><br/>Whether...

  • Episode #189

    The Science Behind Analog Tools in Design - Ep. 189

    Sep 7, 202315 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>Join me on a journey into the fascinating world of design, creativity and science! In this episode we'll explore the science behind the timeless instruments that power creativity –...

  • Episode #188

    Special Guest James Martin (aka Made By James) - Episode 188

    Aug 21, 202347 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>James Martin, aka Made By James, sat down with me to chat about design process, the importance of analog tools, and so much more. You're in for an honest conversation and lots of amazing...

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  • Episode #187

    Trust the Process, Trust Yourself - Episode 187

    Aug 20, 20238 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>The process doesn't care how tired you are or uninspired you feel. It will always work. It will always catch you when you choose to use it. It's a tool. Your creative work is the outcome...

  • Episode #186

    Must-Read Books for Deeper Design Work - Episode 186

    Jul 3, 202310 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>Your design work should be deep and meaningful and interesting. So how do you do that? Listen to this week's episode and I'll share a few of my favorite books to research to build layers...

  • Episode #185

    Finding Your Design Voice and Inspiration by Asking Yourself "Why?" - Episode 185

    Jun 19, 20237 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>How do you know what inspires you? <br/>How do you figure out where your inspiration is? <br/>How do you cultivate understanding what to look for when you're out in the world and looking...

  • Episode #184

    Transforming Negativity Into Creative Fuel - Episode 184

    May 22, 20235 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>Hey there, fellow designers and creatives! It's BrandiSea, and I'm here to challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to finding inspiration. We all know that...

  • Episode #183

    Why Designers Don't Need Pinterest for Inspiration - Episode 183

    May 8, 202310 minS5

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>What if I told you that you could find usable design inspiration without getting on places like Behance, Pinterest, dribble, Google; whatever your go-to might be online. Would you...

  • Episode #11

    Best of 2021 Part One: Wrapping up our favorite books, music, influences & inspiration!

    Dec 30, 202135 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p><b>Special co-host Amber Anderson and I are wrapping up 2021 with our BEST OF... from books to music, influences, and inspiration, and of course, favorite episodes, so stay...

  • Episode #10

    Color of the Year 2022 with Color Guru Leatrice Eiseman

    Dec 30, 202124 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>This week had the chance to chat with the incredible color guru Leatrice Eiseman. She is the Director of the Pantone Color Institute and is just so sweet, here's our conversation about...

  • Episode #12

    Best of 2021 Part Two: Wrapping up our favorite books, music, influences & inspiration!

    Dec 30, 202136 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p><b>This is part two! Wrapping up 2021 with our BEST OF... from books to music, influences, and inspiration, and of course, favorite episodes, don't miss it!</b></p><p>Support the...

  • Episode #9

    Things We Wish We Knew When We Started a Design Businesses (Part 2)

    Dec 6, 202135 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p><b>There’s so many creatives leaving traditional office jobs or doing more independent design and I thought it would be great to share some things we wish we knew when we started our own...

  • Episode #8

    Things We Wish We Knew When We Started a Design Businesses (Part 1)

    Nov 30, 202139 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p><b>There’s so many creatives leaving traditional office jobs or doing more independent design and I thought it would be great to share some things we wish we knew when we started our own...

  • Episode #7

    A Few of My Favorite Things - Gift Ideas for Designers

    Nov 25, 202129 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>This week is Thanksgiving, and you know what that means, it’s officially Christmas shopping season so I wanted to share some of my favorite gifts and things Designers and...

  • Episode #6

    The Designer's Guide to Comparison, Confidence, and Contentment - Part 2

    Nov 15, 202140 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>Part two of my conversation with Amber Anderson on the struggle with comparison, confidence, and contentment as designers.</p><p>Support the show</p><p>Visit BrandiSea.com for more...

  • Episode #5

    The Designer's Guide to Comparison, Confidence, and Contentment - Part 1

    Nov 10, 202129 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>This week, Amber Anderson is back to talk about the struggle designers have with comparison, creative confidence, & finding contentment!</p><p>Support the show</p><p>Visit BrandiSea.com...

  • Episode #4

    How Being a Mom Has Made Me a Better Creative Entrepreneur

    Nov 1, 202127 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>This week, I'm going to be talking about the struggle and journey of being a mom and a creative business owner and how being a mama has made me better in both of these roles! Stay...

  • Episode #3

    Myths & Misconceptions About Finding (or using) "Your Style" as a Designer - Part 2

    Oct 26, 202130 minS4

    <p>Send us a text message!</p><p>Brandi & Amber continue their conversation about finding your style and the misconceptions about how to do it. </p><p>Support the show</p><p>Visit BrandiSea.com for more content and...

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