

Make and Design with Carina Gardner
Carina Gardner
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 from dishware, sewing patterns to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric for Riley Blake Designs and die cutting files for Silhouette while teaching other designers how to create meaningful businesses with their design work.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 11min
Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025
Wondering what new products you should be considering in 2025? Carina walks you through some of the products she is seeing make a splash on the design scene! Learn more in today’s episode!Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025_____________________________________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Jan 28, 2025 • 14min
Episode 498 Quilting on the Side with Andi Stanfield
Carina talks to Andi Stanfield about being a quilter and owning a creative business. For all quilters and creative business owners, Andi talks about life lessons and what she is working on now.Learn more about Andi at https://www.quiltingontheside.com/Episode 498 Quilting on the Side with Andi Stanfield__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Jan 21, 2025 • 10min
Episode 497 How Do I Make Money From My Art?
The number one question Carina gets asked is “How do I make money from my art?” The answer is both simple and complicated as Carina talks about making money from artwork.Episode 497 How Do I Make Money From My Art?__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Jan 14, 2025 • 10min
Episode 496 New Year's Resolutions To Fill Our Cups
Have you created New Year’s Resolutions that make you a better person? How about creating New Year’s Resolutions that fill your cup? Carina talks about the difference in today’s episode and how she is using goal setting to bring her fulfillment this coming year.Episode 496 New Year's Resolutions To Fill Our Cups__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Jan 7, 2025 • 18min
Episode 495 I'm Getting My Own Office Space! Updates on the New Barn
Carina has been keeping a secret! For all of 2024, she has been building a new office space called the Barn in her backyard. Learn more about how she plans to use the space and progress on it in today’s episode.Episode 495 I'm Getting My Own Office Space! Updates on the New Barn__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Dec 31, 2024 • 14min
Episode 494 Morning Routines Revisited
Carina not only revisits morning routines but also 2024. Learn about many of the fails and wins we experienced this year at Carina Gardner, Inc.Episode 494 Morning Routines Revisited__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Dec 24, 2024 • 12min
Episode 493 Christmas Traditions and Other Thoughts
Ever wondered what some of Carina’s Christmas traditions are? Carina talks about some of the things her family does and talks about the past year.Episode 493 Christmas Traditions and Other Thoughts__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Dec 17, 2024 • 21min
Episode 492 Caring Community with Design Suite Member Jennifer Burba
Carina talks to Design Suite member Jennifer Burba about creating her design business with twelve kids in tow and starting a Bachelor’s degree. Her work ethic will inspire you in your own creative endeavors!Episode 492 Caring Community with Design Suite Member Jennifer Burba__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Dec 10, 2024 • 9min
Episode 491 The Magic AND Inspiration of the Season
Carina talks about the magic and inspiration you can get from the season by just having one little mind switch. Learn today what that switch is!Episode 491 The Magic AND Inspiration of the Season__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional

Dec 3, 2024 • 43min
Episode 490 Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from Design Your Life Podcast
This is a Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from the Design Your Life Podcast! If you have ever wondered what I talk about on the Design Your Life Podcast, this is your chance to learn more. The Design Your Life Podcast not only features more down-to-earth stories about design, but insights on trends, economy, and a segment called “Coaches Unfiltered.” This is our exclusive podcast was created for Design Suite members and University of Arts & Design students. Learn more about how you can listen to this podcast by going to www.designsuitecourses.com/designevents.Episode 490 Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from Design Your Life Podcast__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp Get my free gift to you here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/intentional


