The Collab Collection
We speak with creative people to collect their stories and useful insights about collaboration.
Episodes
This episode features Leigh Williamson, an art director, animator, and illustrator, who shares his profound encounter with burnout after a challenging project for a company presentation.
Leigh's story highlights the emotional struggles faced by creatives whose identities are intertwined with their work. After experiencing severe burnout and depression, Leigh embarked on a journey of self-discovery and recovery.
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In this episode, we hear from Yuhei Ogawa, film trailer editor and host of the podcast Creative Kind.
Yuhei discusses the cutthroat nature of the trailer editing industry and his journey from working on reality TV to editing film trailers at Trailer Park, one of the major trailer agencies. The conversation delves into Yuhei's challenges, the competitive work environment, and the importance of autonomy and communication in the creat...
In this episode, we hear from Brandon Parvini, a design and technical director about his experience in the music industry.
Brandon recounts his early career, co-founding a design company named Ghost Town amid shrinking music video budgets in the early 2000s.
He shares insights from working with major music acts, including a challenging project for the band Alkaline Trio and the collaborative experience of partnering with Linkin Pa...
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of effective communication with graphic designer Audrey Havey.
Audrey shares insights from her freelance career, working with brands like Adobe, the Phoenix Suns, and Riot Games. She emphasizes the importance of 'over-communicating' to ensure clarity and alignment, discussing strategies like reiterating project goals and breaking down information using hierarchy.
In this episode we explore the intricacies of jazz improvisation and collaboration with guitarist Gregg Belisle-Chi.
Gregg speaks to the unique appeal of live jazz, the challenges and rewards of playing unpredictable music, and the importance of trust, listening, and leadership in a band.
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In this episode of 'The Collab Collection' we speakwith Rebecca Olson and Dr. Kacey Warren who teach post producing through their company Deducers.
We explore and learn from the way producers are like guides to the post production and motion graphics process. The conversation highlights how they guide projects by being empathetic, building understanding, and fostering cooperation, all while managing resources and navigating ambigui...
In this episode we speak with Jeffery Lawson, an Army veteran and art director.
Jeffery shares his journey from military life to a career in art, highlighting the valuable leadership and mentorship lessons he learned during his service.
These lessons, such as putting others first, effective communication, and fostering independence, have been pivotal in his role as an art director. Jeffery emphasizes the importance of seeking out...
This is the final episode in our four part series of longerform episodes. There were some stories we wanted to tell that didn't fit neatly into our usual format so we decided to bring them to you as a miniseries over the next few weeks.
This week hear from UX designer Jonathan Ota and Sound Designer Mike Forst about how their team approached designing Amazon's first home robot, Astro.
This is the third in a four part series of longerform episodes. There were some stories we wanted to tell that didn't fit neatly into our usual format so we decided to bring them to you as a miniseries over the next few weeks.
This week Wesley reports back from Camp Mograph, a summer camp for motion designers to explore the collaborative role of community in creativity.
This is the second in a four part series of longerform episodes. There were some stories we wanted to tell that didn't fit neatly into our usual format so we decided to bring them to you as a miniseries over the next few weeks.
In this episode we explore noise pollution in airports. Often a great amount of attention is given to how a place looks but not how it sounds.
This week we hear f...
This is the first in a four part series of longerform episodes. There were some stories we wanted to tell that didn't fit neatly into our usual format so we decided to bring them to you as a miniseries over the next few weeks.
In this episode we speak with the team behind the indie game "Tunic".
Developer Andrew Shouldice, musicians Terrence Lee ...
In this episode we hear from Lindsey Laseter, co-founder of design studio Lasso.
Lindsey shares how she and her husband Allen transformed their individual freelance practices into a successful creative partnership. She discusses the importance of self-reflection in creative work, navigating the delicate balance of being business partners and spouses, and developing the confidence to have difficult conversations with clients. Linds...
In this episode we hear from Trevor Richardson about his work mastering music recordings.
Trevor pulls back the curtain on the often mysterious final stage of music production, sharing how he builds trust with artists before putting the finishing touches on their songs.
He discusses his approach to translating technical processes into meaningful conversations with musicians, and explains why clear communication is essential when ...
In this episode we speak with Hannah Wilder, a games writer working in interactive fiction.
Through her experience writing a choose-your-own-adventure style video game, Hannah shares insights into the delicate balance between creative vision and collaborative feedback. She discusses how mutual respect and trust with her producer enabled her to bot...
In this episode we speak with Kayla Edwards about her work as a producer at the On Being Project.
Starting as a production assistant and rising to producer, Kayla shares her journey of growth through collaborative learning at the On Being Project. She discusses how mentorship and a supportive team environment enabled her development from administr...
In this episode we speak with Gautam Srikishan, producer, engineer, and composer at the On Being Project.
As a key member of the Poetry Unbound podcast team, Gautam reveals their unique collaborative editing process, where 6-7 editors collectively review and refine each episode. He discusses how the team balances diverse perspectives, navigates cr...
In this episode we speak with Jorge Canedo, creative director and founder of animation studio Ordinary Folk.
From their formation in 2019, Ordinary Folk has stood out for their seamless integration of visuals and sound in their work. Jorge reveals their collaborative process with composers, sharing how early musical involvement and careful plannin...
In this episode we speak with investigative reporter and podcast producer Jenn Amell.
As producer of the true crime podcast Dark Valley, Jenn shares her approach to interviewing subjects about deeply traumatic experiences. She discusses the delicate balance between journalistic integrity and human connection, offering insights into building trust,...
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