Revision Path

When it comes to design, Gus Granger is no stranger. As the principal of Dallas' premiere brand communications agency 70kft, Gus works with clients and oversees a team focused on providing design, public relations, and digital marketing services to their clients. We talked about how Gus started his company from the ground up, the current climate surrounding diversity in the technology and design communities, the importance of AIGA for students, and his recent project from Studio 360 which involved designing a new symbol for the South. Gus is a really positive and inspirational example of excellence in our field, and I'm really glad to have the chance to share his story with you all. Enjoy! 70kft 70kft on Twitter 70kft on Facebook 70kft on Instagram

Shannon Washington is a true creative force! Several people that have been on the show have recommended that I talk with her, and after seeing her in this year's Women's Freedom Conference, I knew I had to make it happen. Our conversation started with a simple question: "When did you first fall in love with design?" From there, we talked about her time at Howard University, how she became a creative director, the people who inspire her, and her dream project. Shannon is definitely more than just a creative director, world traveler, and fierce advocate for Black women -- she is a creator! Shannon Washington's Website Shannon Washington on Twitter Shannon Washington on Instagram

When Dori Tunstall told me that the reason why we design is to make thoughts tangible, I had an idea I would be in for a fantastic interview. Dori is the associate professor of design anthropology at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Through her work, she shows how the processes and artefacts of design help define what it means to be human. Our interview started off with a brief overview of the sphere of design anthropology, along with a tour of her professional career which has taken her all around the world. We also talked about the U.S. National Design Policy Initiative and on ways designers can get involved with influencing policy on a local level. Dori is doing some really fascinating and incredible work that's worth recognizing, so I'm honored to be able to share this talk with you. You'll want to take notes for this one! Dori Tunstall's column, "Un-Design"

I've been a fan of Craig Brimm's website Kiss My Black Ads for years, so I was really glad to have the chance to interview him for the show! Craig has been in the advertising and design business for nearly 20 years, so he has a great perspective on these industries. We talked about his start in design here in Atlanta, the ups and downs of working for agencies, and his newest venture -- entrepreneurship! This is definitely an interview you'll want to take notes with while listening because Craig drops a lot of pearls of wisdom. Press play and enjoy! Craig Brimm on Facebook Craig Brimm on Twitter Craig Brimm on Instagram Culture Ad Kiss My Black Ads

When Douglass Turner contacted me via Twitter and said he had a story to tell, I was intrigued. But it wasn't until we sat down and started recording that I really see what he meant. From growing up in NYC surrounded by poets and writers to working at Apple in the 80s and 90s to spending years in Reykjavik, Iceland...Douglass Turner has lived. Our discussion covered all of this and a lot more, including his thoughts on the ubiquity of software in today's world, the work he's doing now with his company Elastic Image Software, and his thoughts on diversity in technology. It's a pretty fascinating conversation from a very fascinating person! Douglass Turner on Twitter Douglass Turner's Email Call Douglass Turner SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month.

I was introduced to Sheila Owens through a fellow Morehouse alum, and wow -- what a discovery! Sheila has over 30 years of software development experience to her name, and she's currently doing Android development using Java. We talked about how her entry into computer science was a bit of a fluke, her work for the United States Government, the experience of teaching computer science, and her advice for up and coming programmers. Sheila's got quite a story, so make sure you check out what she has to say! Sheila Owens on LinkedIn Sheila Owens on Twitter SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month.

I'm kicking off November by talking with Carissa Hempton, art director, designer, and one-half of the design studio known as A Civil Fox. Their motto -- Heartfelt Headstrong Design -- informs their creative process from start to finish. Carissa talked to me about how A Civil Fox started, what a typical day is like working from home and balancing life and projects, the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, and the importance of side projects. Carissa also works with AIGA Houston, so she's really tapped into the local design scene there. I really enjoyed talking with Carissa, and I think you'll enjoy hearing from her! A Civil Fox A Civil Fox on Twitter Print Prologue SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month.

We're taking a trip back down to Austin this week to talk with full-stack software engineer Iheanyi Ekechukwu. Iheanyi works at the IBM Watson Innovation Labs doing next-level work on cognitive computing systems that use data to enhance, scale, and accelerate human expertise. Pretty cool! We started off talking about tech -- what programming languages he's working with, what projects he's built, etc. -- but we quickly shifted to a pretty frank discussion on diversity in tech. From there, Iheanyi talked about some of his mentors, what motivates him, and about his own podcast Two Black Nerds. Iheanyi brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm not just to his work, but to the tech community as a whole. Watch out now! Iheanyi Ekechukwu on Twitter Iheanyi Ekechukwu's Website Two Black Nerds SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month.

This special interview with game developer Olivier Madiba was a real treat. Olivier is the founder and CEO of Kiro'o Games, the first video game studio in central Africa (Cameroon, to be exact)! We recorded this interview during their Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their first title -- African-fantasy RPG Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan -- and I'm happy to report that the game is now fully funded! Our interview talks about how Olivier first came up with the idea for the game, how he managed to garner support for building a game company in Cameroon, the next steps of growth for the company, and about the challenges of game development in Africa. It's a short interview, but I'm so glad for the chance to talk with Olivier and share his story and his work. I'm really excited to see what else Olivier and Kiro'o Games has in store! Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan on Kickstarter Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan Website Kiro'o Games Website Kiro'o Games on Twitter Kiro'o Games on YouTube SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month.

This week's episode is really special to me on a personal level. I talked with Jack Butler, an analytics associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago -- and one of my cousins! Jack is originally from Atlanta, and is a recent graduate from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in decision science. We talked about decision science and how it works, some of the projects he's working on at PricewaterhouseCoopers dealing with big data, and how he's been able to make his own way at such a young age. I'm really proud to see what Jack has accomplished, and I'm glad he could share what he's doing with all of you! Jack Butler on LinkedIn SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month.