The Graphic Sound

Apr 26 2016 294

The Graphic Sound Podcast artwork

The Graphic Sound is a podcast about creativity and work. Digging into the thought processes behind graphic design, illustration, and other creative fields, the show aims to uncover simple principles that drive creative people. Hosted by graphic artist Brandon Rike, a leading designer in the music merchandising industry, The Graphic Sound exists to simplify the methods with which we put our creativity to work.

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012 - w Mark Eshleman (Twenty One Pilots / Reel Bear Media)

Hear filmmaker Mark Eshleman's path to becoming responsible for capturing the story of the band Twenty One Pilots' rise to success. Mark takes us through his journey, and what it's like to maintain his vision and seeing it to fruition.

011 - Wavelength

Apr 11 2016 21 mins

There's more behind the project you're working on. You have a choice as to whether or not you choose to tune into that other wavelength. Host Brandon Rike explains the desire to know what's behind the projects we fill our days with, and the practical benefits of focusing on more than just the visuals we make.

010 - w Andy J Miller (Creative Pep Talk)

Brandon sits down with fellow podcaster and illustrator, Andy J. Miller. Andy tells his story about how he became an illustrator, and what he's trying to capture with his art. A good conversation about why artists do what they do, and how they manage to make a living with their talent.

009 - Simplicity

Mar 15 2016 26 mins

Simplicity takes courage. Brandon gives a peek into his though process for designing simple logos. In our design concepts, the courage comes from a deep understanding of the story behind what we make. Knowing the story, and knowing how you arrived at your simple solution can allow you to be able to stand up for your concepts.

008 - w Ryan Clark (Invisible Creature)

Invisible Creature's work has been a constant inspiration throughout the design career of myself and many of my peers. Ryan Clark, along with his brother, Don, have consistently created stunning work from album layouts to cartoon illustrations for Target. I sit down with Ryan to find out what pushes him to create great work in so many different fields.

007 - Pushing Through

Mar 03 2016 17 mins

Sometimes we take on more than we should, and we have to grind through it. It's too late to change the deadline, too late to change anything - only enough time to put our heads down, and grind it out. But how?

006 - w Jesse Bryan (Belief Agency)

Feb 23 2016 74 mins

Understanding the thing behind the thing. We can make great graphics, buy Why? Brandon sits down with filmmaker Jesse Bryan to discuss finding the story behind why we do what we do.

005 - Obsessed

Feb 15 2016 40 mins

What is truly fueling our careers in a creative field? Before any expectation of status or income was our focus, we were simply creative people, wanting to spend our time doing creative things. Let's remember why we started doing this in the first place.

004 - w Colin Rigsby (House Of Heroes / Vesperteen)

Feb 08 2016 72 mins

Host Brandon Rike sits down with Colin Rigsby (House Of Heroes, Vesperteen) to discuss why we create, and how our creativity evolves over time.

003 - Answers

Feb 02 2016 60 mins

Host Brandon Rike answers questions from Twitter on favorite designers, daily struggles, routines, workflows, college, and more.