Maggie and Stephen Gaudaen are the creators of POP Wed Co. a local company that marries couples in a cleverly packaged way. They even handle the marriage licenses! All you have to do is show up...literally. Together with a combined background in graphic design and business they’ve designed a pretty sweet life together and they’re telling us all about it on this episode of Design Intercourse.

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Wedding Design with Maggie & Steven

In this interview I talk with Virginia Arrisueño from DeNada Design, a knit apparel and accessories line. We talk about her background as a fiber artist, her process as a designer and her visions for the future. Virginia is a huge contributor and advocate to the ever-emerging DC creative scene. She's an inspiring person and friend to so many.

Fiber Art with Virginia Arrisueño

In this episode I talk with Marcella Kriebel who thinks about food everyday. Not just in the way you or I might. She’s thinking about foods ability to connect people in meaningful ways, about its capacity to break down the barriers of language opening up a more soulful dialog through making meals together. Marcella's work and illustrations of food have appeared on NPR, Design Sponge, epecurius and DCist to name a few. Her work is filled with love and honesty and I had the pleasure of talking with her about her art, travels and what inspires her recipes.

Illustration with Marcella Kriebel

In this episode of Design Intercourse I talk with Gregg Glaviano and Mila Arrisueno of Grafik, a branding and digital agency in Alexandria, Va. We discuss what goes into developing a brand and get some inside views on their process and how they work with clients.

Branding with Gregg + Mila

In this episode of Design Intercourse I talk with Juana Medina - a DC based illustrator and designer. She's also the author of several recent children's books. Her work makes you think, smile and laugh a bit too. We talk about her life before art and design, drawing and most importantly life.

Illustration with Juana Medina

The idea that something handmade has been touched or carved, sanded and shaped by someone is compelling. Handmade objects are filled with unique stories from the people who make them and the places they come from. All the love, hope and and thoughtfulness that goes into something before it makes its way into your home makes it that more unique. These are some of the things I talk about with Amy and Casey from Foxwood Co. A local family-owned business that creates unique handmade objects that are both functional and inspirational works of art.

Handmade Objects with Foxwood Co.

In this episode of Design Intercourse I talk with Marta Staudinger of Latela Gallery about her career as an artist, her advice to other artists in the field, and the value of preparing and setting yourself up for a successful career in the art business.

The Business of Art with Marta Staudinger

In this episode of Design Intercourse I talk with Liz Rose Chmela about her company Made by We and what it means to design for Social impact and managing and working with her clients.

Social Impact Design with Liz Rose

In this episode of Design Intercourse I sit down with Adriel Luis, Curator of Digital and Emerging Media at the Smithsonian’ s Asian Pacific American Center. We talk about his passion for community, what it means to be a curator in DC, design, creativity and more.

Emerging Media with Adriel Luis

In this episode of Design Intercourse, I talk with Ross Nover of Friendly Design Co. We talk about his background as a designer and educator, his experiences in running Friendly and what keeps him inspired outside of the office.

Designing with Ross Nover

In this episode of Design Intercourse, I talk with Morgan West about her experience as a blogger, her vision for A Creative DC, and her insights as an entrepreneur in our thriving, creative city.

Blogging with Morgan West

In this episode, I talk with Dian Holton about diversity and inclusion in the design profession and her role in AIGA.

Diversity & Inclusion with Dian Holton

Justin Plakas spends some time with me talking about his photography, art and education.

Interview: Justin Plakas

In this episode of Design Intercourse Philippa Hughes talks about her writing, a little about dating and a lot about art.

Interview: Philippa Hughes

On this episode of Design Intercourse Carolyn Sewell talks about her career and shares what led her to become a full-time doodler, a bit about her process and a lot about life.

Interview: Carolyn Sewell

Revealing conversations on art and design in the district. Design Intercourse is a podcast focused on design and art in DC - and for the folks who make it. Each episode we’ll be hosting conversations with local designers, artists and experts in their field in the hopes of uncovering unique perspectives on methods, craft, process and the creative community in general.

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