Revision Path

Goodbye

<p>Well, it’s the end of the road. Or rather, the end of the path.</p><p>In the final episode of Revision Path, I’m interviewed by design educator and long-time friend <a href...

Monique Wray

<p>I had such a fantastic time speaking with artist, animator, and illustrator Monique Wray. Her bold, colorful, and lively art has been used by Google, Disney, Nickelodeon, A...

Mike Nicholls

<p>As we wind down this year’s Black History Month (and our anniversary month — 11 years!), we’ve got a super-sized episode with someone I’ve wanted to have on the podcast for...

Katrina Lenzly

<p>I had such a blast chopping it up with the extremely talented Katrina Lenzly. Not only is she an award-winning art director who has done incredible creative work for big br...

Mitzi Okou

<p>When it comes to Mitzi Okou, there’s a lot more than meets the eye. She’s a visual and interaction designer, yes, but in addition to that, she’s the founder of <a href="htt...

A Special Announcement

<p>Today’s episode features an update from our 2023 fundraising campaign, as well as news on the future of Revision Path.</p><p>Once again, thanks to everyone who has helped s...

Kyra Wells

<p>I’ve been a huge proponent of the Cleveland creative community since starting this podcast — seriously, go back to the early <i>early</i> episodes — and Kyra Wells is conti...

Sam Bass

<p>If you’ve been thinking about striking out on our own as a new year’s resolution, then this week’s episode might be a good one to check out as I speak with freelance animat...

Anne H. Berry

<p><a href="https://blackexperienceindesign.com/" target="_blank"><i>“The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection”</i></a> is one of the most important c...

Matai Parr

<p>Happy new year! We’re kicking off 2024 with Matai Parr, a designer with a unique approach to his work and his career. Matai just finished the Masters program in interaction...

Salih Abdul-Karim

<p>For our final episode of Revision Path for 2023, I talked with the amazingly brilliant Salih Abdul-Karim. If you’re a motion designer, then there’s a good chance you’ve use...

Jonathan Patterson

<p>If you’re a product designer that’s been thinking about striking out on your own in 2024, then Jonathan Patterson is a name that you need to know. As a freelance senior pro...

Jonathan Robinson

<p>December is a good time to reflect and take stock of the year, and that’s the basis of my conversation with this week’s guest Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan is a creative powe...

Sam Viotty

<p>We’re exploring the intersections of design, music, and social impact with this week’s guest, Sam Viotty. Not only is Sam an extremely knowledgeable program and experience ...

Phillip J. Clayton (Part 2 of 2)

<p>We’re ending out the month of November with the second part of my conversation with the one and only Phillip J. Clayton. (If you missed the first part of this interview, <a...

Phillip J. Clayton (Part 1 of 2)

<p>Phillip J. Clayton is a design voice that you need to know. The Kingston-based creative is a strategic advisor, an international design judge, and an expert on branding. We...

Tj Hughes

<p>You may have been scolded as a kid for playing with your food, but with Tj Hughes’ new game <a href="https://food.game/" target="_blank"><i>Nour: Play With Your Food</i></a...

André Foster

<p>If you’ve been listening to the podcast over the past year or two, you know that the use of AI has been a constant thread through nearly every episode. And this week’s gues...

Manny Ikomi

<p>I love that Manny Ikomi has adopted a philosophy of “lift as you climb” as it relates to his career. Manny works as a UX design consultant for IBM iX, but he’s also a desig...

David Perrin

<p>How are you using your creative talents to create a more equitable world. For David Perrin, his focus is on the world of nonprofit design. By day, David is the design lead ...

Ethan Baldwin

<p>It’s no surprise that designers like working on projects that allow them to fully display their creativity and talent. For Ethan Baldwin, those projects just happen to revo...

Anjuan Simmons

<p>If you want to know what it takes to have a long career in this industry, then this conversation with Anjuan Simmons is just what you need to hear. As a staff engineering m...

Branden Collins

<p>Branden Collins, founder of the design studio <a href="https://theyoungneversleep.org/" target="_blank">The Young Never Sleep</a>, is a deep thinker. I had such a blast dur...

Shanae Chapman

<p>Sometimes in life, you’ve got to do what you can to make the best out of a bad situation. For Shanae Chapman, that meant using a bad post-graduation job market to launch he...

Tolu Adegbite

<p>What does accessibility design look like at the largest social media company in the world? According to this week’s guest, Tolu Adegbite, it’s a lot more than you may think...

Chad Brown

<p>When Chad Brown contacted me a couple of months ago about coming back on the podcast, I had no idea that he was about to take me on such an adventure! Of course, if you’re ...

Vasheena Brisbane

<p>Vasheena Brisbane’s star is on the rise! New Yorkers are no doubt familiar with her work as the associate director of visual design and communications at one of the city’s ...

Carmelle Kendall

<p>Carmelle Kendall is a true Atlanta business success story! Not only is she a talented creative director and the co-founder of popular paper goods company Neighborly, but no...

Maya Gold Patterson

<p>What a difference a few years makes! When we first had Maya Gold Patterson on the podcast back in 2016, she was a product designer in Chicago. Since then, she’s moved out w...

Eric Thompson

<p>You’re in for a great conversation this week with creative technologist Eric Thompson. Eric staked his claim in the Atlanta tech space through his entrepreneurial work thro...

Carl Bogan

<p>Artificial intelligence has been a running theme on the podcast this year, and I couldn’t think of a better person to talk shop about this with than the one and only Carl B...

Kristina Turner

<p>Kristina Turner is really putting Montgomery on the map when it comes to design and creativity! With over a decade of experience working for in-house agencies around Alabam...

Ashley Fletcher

<p>Revision Path is all about inspiring Black designers, and my conversation with Ashley Fletcher is a brilliant example of why that inspiration matters. Ashley drops some ser...

Kevin Tufts

<p>Kevin Tufts is the real deal when it comes to tech and design. With over two decades of experience working across a number of companies in the Bay Area — Lyft, SendGrid, an...

Chris Dudley

<p>Chris Dudley is an artistic powerhouse. He’s been a working artist for over 25 years, creating everything from children’s books to commissioned drawings (and he teaches art...

David Tann

<p>If you live here in Atlanta, or you’re a fan of our hometown basketball team, then there’s a good chance you’ve already seen David Tann’s work. As the former VP, Creative D...

Natalie Marie Dunbar

<p>We’re keeping the content strategy train rolling this week and chatting it up with Natalie Marie Dunbar, a UX-focused content strategist with a unique blend of skills as a ...

David Dylan Thomas

<p>This week’s guest is a true legend in the game — the one and only David Dylan Thomas. He’s the author of <a href="https://abookapart.com/products/design-for-cognitive-bias"...

Reggie Perry Jr.

<p>While the current creative industry tends to favor specialists, multidisciplinary creators like Reggie Perry Jr. know that being a generalist is what truly helps you stand ...

Isiah Xavier Bradley

<p>Isiah Xavier Bradley was born to be an artist, and you can really feel his love for the craft just from spending a few minutes chatting with him. The Seattle-based illustra...

Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton

<p>I first learned about Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton way back in 2015 when I interviewed <a href="https://revisionpath.com/silas-munro/">Silas Munro</a>. Since then, Tasheka has ...

Morgan Bissant

<p>I had to connect with Morgan Bissant after seeing a few of her images of 90s sitcoms make the rounds on Twitter. Her work definitely captures to the richness of the Black e...

Akeem Roberts

<p>It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to make it on your own as an artist, and Akeem Roberts knows this well. This illustrator and animator juggles being a...

Victor Ware

<p>What does it take to be an art director? For Victor Ware, it’s a combination of three things: talent, hard work, and maybe…never sleeping. Victor has over a decade of exper...

Brandon Campbell-Kearns

<p>There are so many options these days when it comes to learning how to code, but which is the best one for you? We all learn in different ways, and software engineer and edu...

Dr. Cheryl D. Miller

<p>What can I say about Dr. Cheryl D. Miller that hasn’t already been said? Her groundbreaking work as a designer in the 1980s and 1990s has paved the way for Black designers ...

Rudy Manning

<p>Agencies play a critical role in ensuring that the next generation of creatives reflects the world we live in, and Rudy Manning takes that responsibility very seriously. As...

Breon Waters II

<p>The past few years has been a testing ground for a lot of creatives. For Breon Waters II, he’s used this time to dive deeper into design across the digital world and the re...

Fungi Dube

<p>It was a real joy to connect with Fungi Dube for this week’s episode of the podcast. She’s a skilled brand, web, and Webflow designer in Harare, Zimbabwe, and I love how sh...

Ube Urban

<p>Maintaining authenticity is an important part of every creative’s journey, especially as you move up the ranks and gain more experience. But does it come at a cost? That ce...

Sean DallasKidd

<p>If you have aspirations of being an agency owner one day, then you might get some great insight from this week’s guest, Sean DallasKidd. Sean is the co-founder and chief cr...

Justin Shiels

<p>How are your plans for this year going? Good? Not so good? Luckily, it’s not too late to reset, break any unhealthy patterns, and get on track so you can live a life in pas...

Matese Fields

<p>When did you fall in love with design? While some people have always been able to tap into that creative spark, for others it might take some time trying different things u...

10 Years of Revision Path

<p>This is truly a milestone achievement, y’all. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year, and we could not have done it without our amazing listeners, guests, fans, ...

Alleanna Harris

<p>A common sentiment shared by a lot of the guests I’ve had on the podcast is that you can’t be what you don’t see. That starts at a young age, too — think about the book cov...

Kendell Burton

<p>It’s been fun checking up on folks I’ve interviewed on Revision Path before, which brings us to my interview this week with art director Kendell Burton. <a href="https://re...

Kirk Visola

<p>If you want to be more authentic in your work and life, then this week’s episode is especially for you. I sat down with Kirk Visola, creative director extraordinaire, and t...

Domonique Brown

<p>If you’ve been at your local Target lately, then there’s a chance you’re familiar with illustrator and entrepreneur Domonique Brown. She’s the founder of <a href="https://d...

George McCalman

<p>Y’all are in for a real treat this week, because I got the chance to catch up with the extremely talented and accomplished George McCalman. He is well known for his work a ...

Chris Charles

<p>How will you pursue your passions in 2023? If you’re anything like this week’s guest, Chris Charles, then you’ve probably already got some great plans in motion. Chris is a...

Gus Granger

<p>Gus Granger has been a staple in the Dallas design community for over 20 years. Not only that, his design work has reached international acclaim, earning honors from Adobe,...

Sharon Burton

<p>All it takes is a spark to set off a blaze of creativity, and no one knows that better than our first guest of the year, visual artist Sharon Burton. As a creative coach, h...

Shakeil Greeley

<p>We’re wrapping up 2022 by sitting down with the immensely talented Shakeil Greeley. I love that his portfolio consists of all kinds of creative projects, including fine art...

Lauren Brown

<p>If you saw <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/gerald-jerry-lawsons-82nd-birthday" target="_blank">the Google Doodle earlier this month of gaming trailblazer Gerald “Je...

Lawrence Humphrey

<p>December is a good time to take stock and think about how to approach the new year ahead. And for this week’s guest, Lawrence Humphrey, this year was about striking out on ...

Andrew Bass Jr. (Part 2 of 2)

<p>By now, you’ve gotten acquainted with design educator and design strategist Andrew Bass Jr. In the second part of our interview, we explore Andrew’s calling as a design men...

Andrew Bass Jr. (Part 1 of 2)

<p>We’re ending off the month talking to one of the unsung trailblazers for diversity in the design community — Andrew Bass Jr. Longtime fans of Revision Path will recognize A...

Chris Rudd

<p>We’re wrapping up our interviews in The Windy City this month with Chris Rudd, founder of social and civic impact design firm <a href="https://www.chibydesign.com/" target=...

Bonus Episode: The Design of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

<p><i>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</i> is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and that’s not just because it’s a sequel to one of the highest-grossing movies of ...

Tiffany Stewart

<p>While the World Wide Web has evolved tremendously over the past couple of decades, it can still feel like we are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to accessibility, e...

TTK

<p>We all know there are several ways to achieve success as a creative, but sometimes it takes inspiration from others to set you on the right path. That’s definitely the case...

Nakita M. Pope

<p>We have all had to change things up in one way or other over the past few years. But if you’re like this week’s return guest, Nakita M. Pope, there’s power in pivoting! (Yo...

Dr. Jacinda Walker

<p>This week’s interview is truly special, because I got the chance to sit down with the one and only Dr. Jacinda Walker. I have been privileged to watch Jacinda’s glow up ove...

Shawn Alexander Allen

<p>Games are an integral part of our society, and not I’m not just talking about Nintendo, Xbox, or PlayStation. Games are culture, and this week’s guest — Shawn Alexander All...

Reggie Tidwell

<p>It takes a lot of drive and determination to chart your own course, and no one embodies those qualities better than this week’s guest. As the creative director (and founder...

Kevin Hawkins

<p>The good thing about design is that if you have access to the right opportunities, your talent can really take you places. Take this week’s guest, Kevin Hawkins, for exampl...

Whitney Robinson

<p>Maternal healthcare has always been in a precarious place here in the United States, but thanks to this week’s guest, Whitney Robinson, we just might be on our way to solvi...

Jordan Taylor

<p>If I had to give an award for “Most Chill Revision Path Guest”, Jordan Taylor would win the prize with no competition. But don’t let the relaxed vibes fool you, because his...

Keith Henry Brown

<p>I really enjoyed my conversation with this week’s guest — the one and only Keith Henry Brown. This prolific artist has a catalog that few can touch, with work appearing in ...

Barney Abramson

<p>It’s been amazing to see so many Black design communities pop up since I started Revision Path, which is how I found out about this week’s guest — Barney Abramson! Not only...

Kamar Thomas

<p>Every designer or artist wants to be able to make a living from their work, and this week’s guest embodies that desire. Generally, Kamar Thomas splits his time between bein...

Jeff Jean-Baptiste

<p>I became familiar with Gusto several months ago through my last gig, and I was so pleased with the user experience that I had to find out who some of the folks were behind ...

Corey Jones

<p>I love when interviews sometimes bring out unexpected connections. Take this week’s guest, Corey Jones. As creative director at Forum One, Corey specializes in branding, an...

Dr. Perry Sweeper

<p>Avid listeners of the podcast know that whenever I have a Black design educator on the show, eventually I’m going to bring up my alma mater, Morehouse College. And while I’...

Agyei Archer

<p>When I tell you I have wanted to have this week’s guest on the show for years? LISTEN. I’m <i>so</i> glad to bring you this conversation with the one and only Agyei Archer ...

Traci L. Turner

<p>I don’t know about you, but that whole “they sleep we grind” mentality of working is not the move. There can be a lot of external pressure to constantly push yourself to th...

Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel

<p>Our paths have crossed several times over the past couple of years, but I finally managed to sit down and chat with the one and only Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel. Along with being a...

Yao Adantor

<p>The thing I love most about doing Revision Path is that I’m able to talk with people doing truly amazing work, and I get to share that conversation with the world. Such is ...

Treavor Wagoner

<p>Summer is here, and with the start of a new month, I’m bringing you my conversation with Treavor Wagoner, senior product designer, author, and quite the avid traveler! We s...

Rebecca Brooker (Part 2 of 2)

<p>We’re closing out Pride Month with the second part of my conversation with Rebecca Brooker! (If you missed the first part, <a href="https://revisionpath.com/rebecca-brooker...

Rebecca Brooker (Part 1 of 2)

<p>Sometimes, the conversation is so good and so wide-ranging that I can't contain it in just one episode. For the first time in over five years, we have a two-part episode on...

André Elijah

<p>Virtual reality used to be a science fiction trope in the 90s, but now, virtual reality is <i>actual</i> reality! Take it from this week’s guest: the one and only André Eli...

Raven L. Veal, PhD

<p>How do you define yourself? It's a question a lot of us will wrestle with at some point in life, and according to Raven L. Veal, PhD, understanding the answer to this is a ...

Chip Gross

<p>Atlanta is a city known for many things: the food, the music, the culture. The traffic! But I don't know if Atlanta's really ever been seen as a design city like one would ...

Alexandria Batchelor

<p>The thrilling part about entrepreneurship is following your dreams while pursuing your passions. That's definitely the case for illustrator and creative director Alexandria...

Dr. Kenya Oduor

<p>I was introduced last year to Dr. Kenya Oduor through a Tech Circus panel we both participated in, and I’m really glad to have her on the show now so she can share her bril...

Anthony D. Mays

<p>It’s no secret that the tech industry has weathered the last few years better than a lot of others, and many people are trying to ditch their current jobs and start their c...

Ayrïd Chandler

<p>We're off to the Caribbean this week to talk with the incredibly talented Ayrïd Chandler. Ayrïd is the head of her own studio, <a href="https://ayridbydesign.com/">Ayrïd by...

Monique Jenkins

<p>It takes a lot of hard work and determination to be a successful entrepreneur, and sometimes, you can lose yourself in your path to success. But not Monique Jenkins! As the...

Liz Montague

<p>If you've been a regular reader of <i>The New Yorker</i> magazine, then you may already be familiar with this week's guest, Liz Montague. (But if you're not, then this conv...