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Happy new year! Start off 2015 on a positive note by listening to this conversation with graphic designer and letterist Marcus Williamson. Marcus is creating some really amazing work as a freelance designer, as well as through his role as graphic designer for Midtown Fellowship , a family of churches in Columbia, South Carolina. We talked about how he got started with design and lettering, how his faith impacts his work, and some of his design inspirations. Marcus Williamson on Behance

Can you believe we're at the last interview of the year? I'm ending 2014 with a conversation with Ariana Farquharson. Ariana splits her time between freelance design and her new company curativ, a digital media startup that feeds news stories regarding diversity and innovation in creative culture. We talked about her design background, as well as what made her take the plunge into entrepreneurship. Big thanks to Britt Davis for recommending Ariana! Ariana Farquharson's Website curativ

Leon Lawrence III, design director of USA Weekend magazine for almost 15 years and former VP of the Organization of Black Designers, shares his experience working with the magazine and his journey as an art director, including writing a book about being a design director. He discusses the importance of professional organizations and highlights the lack of diversity in the graphic design industry. Leon also talks about the direction of design at USA Today, including interactive animation and digital work.

James T. Green, designer by trade and artist by practice, discusses his work balancing digital design with his artistic practice. He also talks about his involvement in Chicago-area artistic collectives and his t-shirt campaign to support the Ferguson community.

Graphic designer Britt Davis, passionate about giving back to her community, discusses her philosophy of community service through design. She also talks about her college years at North Carolina State University and her work at UNC Charlotte. Britt shares her experience of running her own creative agency and pursuing her MFA at Savannah College of Art and Design. The podcast also covers topics like working outside of print, collaborations with students, thoughts on living in different locations, cultural influences on design, building confidence, and future dreams.

Allan Cole, a polymath in graphic design, web development, and music, discusses his path to success through WordPress, creative collaboration, and his experience working with big names like Nike and Kanye West. He shares insights on unique approaches to design, the value of mentorship, and the importance of pursuing passions without student loans.

De Angela Duff, Co-Director of Integrated Digital Media at NYU, talks about her journey from web design to education and her current work in augmented reality. She discusses childhood creativity, the types of projects students work on, and the importance of continuous learning. Discover her love for Prince and her reflection on dreaming big.

Web strategist Ron Bronson discusses design and content strategy at higher ed institutions, web governance, diversity in speaker panels, networking and mentorship. He also shares his experience creating tennis polo and his vision for the future.

What comes to mind when you think about HBCUs? Chances are, design isn't at the top of the list. D'Artagnan Winford is out to change that. As the current art director at Jackson State University, he brings over a decade of experience to the table designing collateral for universities and colleges. D'Artagnan talked about his current path to Jackson State, the need for stronger design programs in HBCUs, diversity in the design community, and more! Thanks for reaching out D'Artagnan! D'Artagnan Winford on Behance D'Artagnan Winford on Facebook D'Artagnan Winford on Twitter D'Artagnan Winford on Coroflot

"Despite your background, if you are a solution-oriented type of person, you will succeed." When Rashida White shared that with me before we started recording, I knew it was going to be a great interview. Rashida talked about her residency at General Assembly, her love for user experience (and why it's important), and even talked about DJing and music. Even better -- we talked about vegan ice cream! Rashida's enthusiasm about her work is inspiring, so I hope you get a lot out of this interview! Rashida White's Website Rashida White on Twitter Rashida White on Instagram