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The Futur CEO, Chris Do, talks shop with industry leaders and entrepreneurs about a vast range of topics like education, design, philosophy, business and marketing. With over fifty episodes to choose from, you are sure to learn something while you listen.
Melinda Livsey & Fabian Geyrhalter discuss the merits of both marketing and branding.
In this episode, we learn about the Entrepreneurial Spirit and how to stand out with ArtCenter legend Errol Gerson.
How did Jonathan Courtney become synonymous with "Design Sprints" and wind up co-creating a course with one of his mentors?
As Vice President of Adobe Design, Jamie Myrold has led large-scale design efforts at Adobe for more than ten years, leading the company’s development of the next generation of design tools.
Joey Cofone is the CEO and Co-Founder of Baron Fig, a company that has succeeded by perfecting a simple tool crucial to the creative entrepreneur: the notebook.
When Elay Cohen moved to Silicon Valley from his hometown of Toronto, he had dreams of starting his own successful company.
Are visual effects artists part of the problem or can they be part of the solution plaguing the VFX industry?
Lilian Darmono is a Creative and Art Director specialising in character-driven animated and illustrative pieces.
Lilian Darmono is a Creative and Art Director specializing in character-driven animated and illustrative pieces.
Recently, Chris went looking for some answers regarding gender inequality issues in design and opened himself up to the internet community.
Recently, Chris went looking for some answers regarding gender inequality issues in design and opened himself up to the internet community.
Being the child of an immigrant makes the creative path a difficult one.
Douglas Davis was the kid who was drawing when the teacher was lecturing; creating when others were just coasting.
How do more people find you? How do you get more clients? They make business possible, so we all want more of them, right?
The first time you meet someone, there are several things you judge them on. When you come into contact with a company or a product, though, their name is, almost universally, the first thing you judge them on, so a name is no small thing.
Jonathan Rudolph had been working as a graphic design for years, in different countries, when he decided to use his Instagram account as a public database for some of the work that inspired him the most.
As a creative entrepreneur, you may find yourself at a crossroads. It may be a small one, or it may be a big one.
Matthew Workman might be best known for his popular YouTube channel Cinematography Database, which he started building after years in the industry shooting music videos, films, and commercials.
Ian Paget admits to not being very motivated as a kid, but when he became enthralled with design as a teenager, nothing could stop him.
Is it true you can actually get work using Behance? How are people using Behance to get work? Do portfolio sites like Behance work?
How to talk to a potential client during the first sales call or new business inquiry. How can you improve your client on-boarding process?
Many people feel overwhelmed with consuming content and don't know what to do with it. How do you prioritize what to read, what to save for later, and what to do right now?
What steps do you need to take to achieve your business goals? How do you grow your creative business?
Is it possible to charge more for a logo? How is it possible that some designers can charge tens of thousands of dollars more for essentially the same work?
Chris and Melinda discuss social media. Should you use personal or business accounts when posting on social media? Keep it separate? What should you post? How can I not let negative feedback affect me?
Chris discusses whether you're able to charge to diagnose problems with co-host Melinda Livsey. Where to begin? Try mapping out something in your life where a professional has charged you to diagnose a problem.
Join Chris, and co-host Melinda Livsey, as he coaches her on how to run her creative business to achieve focus, raise her rates and delegate work to others.
Ash Thorp has built his career in design and film from the ground up, succeeding while surrounded by a family of talented artists that were not able to reach the level that he has.
Chris talks with the people's champion, Aaron Draplin, about having a following among your peers, honoring your parents, and managing success.
What does it mean to be a "King Maker"? With great power comes great responsibility.
Chris sits down with Joey Korenman to talk about his journey from designer to educator, and opening the online education platform School Of Motion.
Chris and Nick chat about the differences between a fully scalable product-oriented model (Greyscalegorilla) vs. mentorship approach (MoGraph Mentor) and everything in between.
In the follow up to our first episode with Greyscalegorilla founder Nick Campbell, Chris and Stewart discuss mindset and working with clients.
The way we learn is changing, and Nick Campbell is one of the trail blazers. His website, Greyscalegorilla, not only sells suites to help you make better work, it also provides invaluable educational content.
Persistence was something that was brought up in the last episode, and Chris and Stewart take the conversation further.
In October 2004, Chris Edwards spearheaded the founding of THE THIRD FLOOR, Inc. in Los Angeles.
Chris and Stewart follow up from the last episode with a discussion on the importance of mentors - What it means to have one, what it means to be one, and how to get one.
Chris talks with the creator of Mograph Mentor, Michael Jones, about building an online education platform, the future of education, and what it means to have people who believe in you and your goals.
Chris and Stewart follow up last week's conversation with Blair Enns, with a discussion about one of the rules of "Blair-topia" - Say What You Mean.
Blair Enns is the author of the game-changing book, the Win Without Pitching Manifesto. He has survived the ups and downs of the business side of creativity for long enough to achieve guru status.
Stewart Schuster and Chris discuss whether or not being allowed to be creative is exclusively an Asian American experience.
Jennet Liaw is more than just a designer. She's a role model to many, especially Asian American women who dream of following their dreams versus doing the responsible thing.
Vietnamese American Trung Bao talks about how he learned to just go for it and where it led him.
Imagine waking up every day knowing you will die—this is how Alex Preston gained the courage to create his highly successful video game - Hyper Light Drifter.
Redefining entrepreneurship and breaking the mold with Youmna Chamcham.
Are people born confident or is it a skill you can develop? Find something that you are really good at and use that as your anchor.
Which one is better? Creative Director Mathew Encina shares his experience in the field.
On this episode of the Futur, Chris shares a technique about how to talk about anything, being transparent, and taking the friction out of difficult topics.
Chris and his former business coach Keir McLaren discuss the keys to cultivating a creative culture at work.
Chris Do sits downs with Founder and Creative Director, Yo Santosa for her perspective on building brands with personality.
Young designer Noha Khashoggi tells her story and Chris gives her tips for making it in L.A.
Keir McLaren, creative business coach, is in the studio to talk about the business of design.
Cheryl, John and Aaron join Chris Do and discuss why some people feel compelled to talk more than they need to. This episode continues our discussion about going past the sale.
Should I drop out of college to pursue my career? What does it take to run a startup?
A conversation about giving and receiving advice. Tips on how to give advice.
Successful Businessman & Designer Chris Do imparts experience wisdom and knowledge on the most important issues entrepreneurs face when starting and running a business.
What is The Futur of The Motion Graphics Industry and what can you, as a creative, do to adapt?
