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…on getting locked into the challenge. Saul Rosenbaum is a prolific “late-night doodler” whose intricate and whimsical illustrations are eccentric celebrations of life and color. While you may know Saul from his illustration work, he has a storied career as a production artist, graphic designer and UX designer and he joins Ryan for a conversation about the importance of criticism, letting his illustrations out of his pen and how his work ended up in art museum gift shops across America.

…on being the adult in the room. Chris Reif got his start as a freelance designer and developer and honed his skills at agencies around the city before becoming the creative partner at Armor in Philadelphia, where he brings his talent for building teams, establishing a creative culture and fostering great work. Chris joins the show for a conversation about the importance of camaraderie, why the size of your team matters and the “sit at the bar” challenge.

…on documenting the process. Molly Egan is a freelance illustrator who creates bright, fun characters and patterns for clients including Disney, Warby Parker, Samsung and Facebook. She also has created a prolific collection of sketchbooks filled with her vibrant, playful style, some of which are currently featured at an exhibit at the Philadelphia International Airport. Molly joins the show for a chat about realizing she could have her own style, board games and what she’s learned about herself…

…on working up to the edge of the page. Keith Warren Greiman’s work focuses on humans as conduits of the gritty, vibrant energy that propels our day-to-day living. His bright and animated images of real and supernatural beings depict life, captured in experience, being ascendant, melancholic and at all times wild. His work has been shown in various galleries and publications including the LA Times, Village Voice and Newsweek and his work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of…

…on actively not knowing. Kevin Mercer is an illustrator, designer and educator who creates colorful, tactile, idea driven work for editorial, publishing and advertising clients. He went to school for fine art and cut his teeth on screen printing before becoming a designer, an art director, and finally an illustrator with a rewarding practice, all the while staying curious and pursuing the big ideas. He joins the show for a conversation about working with purpose, how he fell in love with type and…

…on adding that little twist. Soonduk Krebs is the owner and founder of SK Designworks. She has made a career of creating dynamic design solutions for multinational corporations to small, local non profits. She brings a unique sense of humor to her work and strives to bring an aha moment to everything she creates. She joins the show for a conversation about Hillbilly Elegy, building a small business and committing to parenthood over her career. Please note: all puns in this episode are intended.

…on creating something timeless. Jessie Jay is a partner and designer at True Hand Society, creating modern, dynamic branding that harkens back to a more traditional, bespoke style. He joins the show for a conversation about doing work for small businesses, design as a compulsion and how much a fully stacked iPod would be worth in a post-apocalyptic world.

…on finding rhythm in a life of design. JP Flexner is a designer and illustrator with a gift for bringing packaging to life, whether it’s through his brilliant collection of labels for Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company or his work with Rise Up Coffee. His talent for lettering and typography goes hand-in-hand with his distinct style. He joins the show for a conversation about creating fonts out of your lettering, drawing skulls at the Mutter Museum and air-drumming while running.

…on getting out into the world. Caleb Heisey is a designer, illustrator and educator who relies on provocative imagery, purposeful design and a strong narrative. He’s the owner and principal designer of Good Bones Studio as well as the creative force behind PA Patch Co., a project he created with the goal of creating embroidered patches commemorating all 121 PA state parks. Caleb joins the show for a conversation...

…on feeding your passion. Hawk Krall is an illustrator and artist who has been working for various publications and small businesses for over 10 years. Well known for food illustration, he has also done a lot of humorous editorial illustrations as well as bold mural work around the city. Hawk joins the show for a conversation about hot dogs, building a career while cooking 50 hours a week and the lore of the Fish Cake Wrapped Philly Combo.

…on the adventure of figuring something out. Lauren Cat West is a designer and illustrator with a distinctive style and a mischievous sense of humor that fuels her creative work. She worked in agency settings before striking out on her own as a talented illustrator and muralist. She joins the show for a conversation about making something out of the inordinary, asking the right questions of a client and banana cars that fart.

…on celebrating the process. Since 2015, we've showcased Philadelphia’s creative community through in-depth interviews, exploring how people developed their creativity, their first experiences in a creative field and their most compelling work. Now we're taking a look back at the designers, photographers, illustrators and creative thinkers who got us to 100 episodes…

99 - Grady Hendrix

98 - James Heimer

97 - Jay Roeder