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When it comes to design, Gus Granger is no stranger. As the principal of Dallas' premiere brand communications agency 70kft, Gus works with clients and oversees a team focused on providing design, public relations, and digital marketing services to their clients. We talked about how Gus started his company from the ground up, the current climate surrounding diversity in the technology and design communities, the importance of AIGA for students, and his recent project from Studio 360 which involved designing a new symbol for the South. Gus is a really positive and inspirational example of excellence in our field, and I'm really glad to have the chance to share his story with you all. Enjoy! 70kft 70kft on Twitter 70kft on Facebook 70kft on Instagram

Shannon Washington is a true creative force! Several people that have been on the show have recommended that I talk with her, and after seeing her in this year's Women's Freedom Conference, I knew I had to make it happen. Our conversation started with a simple question: "When did you first fall in love with design?" From there, we talked about her time at Howard University, how she became a creative director, the people who inspire her, and her dream project. Shannon is definitely more than just a creative director, world traveler, and fierce advocate for Black women -- she is a creator! Shannon Washington's Website Shannon Washington on Twitter Shannon Washington on Instagram

When Dori Tunstall told me that the reason why we design is to make thoughts tangible, I had an idea I would be in for a fantastic interview. Dori is the associate professor of design anthropology at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Through her work, she shows how the processes and artefacts of design help define what it means to be human. Our interview started off with a brief overview of the sphere of design anthropology, along with a tour of her professional career which has taken her all around the world. We also talked about the U.S. National Design Policy Initiative and on ways designers can get involved with influencing policy on a local level. Dori is doing some really fascinating and incredible work that's worth recognizing, so I'm honored to be able to share this talk with you. You'll want to take notes for this one! Dori Tunstall's column, "Un-Design"

I've been a fan of Craig Brimm's website Kiss My Black Ads for years, so I was really glad to have the chance to interview him for the show! Craig has been in the advertising and design business for nearly 20 years, so he has a great perspective on these industries. We talked about his start in design here in Atlanta, the ups and downs of working for agencies, and his newest venture -- entrepreneurship! This is definitely an interview you'll want to take notes with while listening because Craig drops a lot of pearls of wisdom. Press play and enjoy! Craig Brimm on Facebook Craig Brimm on Twitter Craig Brimm on Instagram Culture Ad Kiss My Black Ads

When Douglass Turner contacted me via Twitter and said he had a story to tell, I was intrigued. But it wasn't until we sat down and started recording that I really see what he meant. From growing up in NYC surrounded by poets and writers to working at Apple in the 80s and 90s to spending years in Reykjavik, Iceland...Douglass Turner has lived. Our discussion covered all of this and a lot more, including his thoughts on the ubiquity of software in today's world, the work he's doing now with his company Elastic Image Software, and his thoughts on diversity in technology. It's a pretty fascinating conversation from a very fascinating person! Douglass Turner on Twitter Douglass Turner's Email Call Douglass Turner SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who hav

I was introduced to Sheila Owens through a fellow Morehouse alum, and wow -- what a discovery! Sheila has over 30 years of software development experience to her name, and she's currently doing Android development using Java. We talked about how her entry into computer science was a bit of a fluke, her work for the United States Government, the experience of teaching computer science, and her advice for up and coming programmers. Sheila's got quite a story, so make sure you check out what she has to say! Sheila Owens on LinkedIn Sheila Owens on Twitter SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revisionpath. Pledge levels start at just $1/month

I'm kicking off November by talking with Carissa Hempton, art director, designer, and one-half of the design studio known as A Civil Fox. Their motto -- Heartfelt Headstrong Design -- informs their creative process from start to finish. Carissa talked to me about how A Civil Fox started, what a typical day is like working from home and balancing life and projects, the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, and the importance of side projects. Carissa also works with AIGA Houston, so she's really tapped into the local design scene there. I really enjoyed talking with Carissa, and I think you'll enjoy hearing from her! A Civil Fox A Civil Fox on Twitter Print Prologue SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help supp

We're taking a trip back down to Austin this week to talk with full-stack software engineer Iheanyi Ekechukwu. Iheanyi works at the IBM Watson Innovation Labs doing next-level work on cognitive computing systems that use data to enhance, scale, and accelerate human expertise. Pretty cool! We started off talking about tech -- what programming languages he's working with, what projects he's built, etc. -- but we quickly shifted to a pretty frank discussion on diversity in tech. From there, Iheanyi talked about some of his mentors, what motivates him, and about his own podcast Two Black Nerds. Iheanyi brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm not just to his work, but to the tech community as a whole. Watch out now! Iheanyi Ekechukwu on Twitter Iheanyi Ekechukwu's Website Two Black Nerds SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and le

This special interview with game developer Olivier Madiba was a real treat. Olivier is the founder and CEO of Kiro'o Games, the first video game studio in central Africa (Cameroon, to be exact)! We recorded this interview during their Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their first title -- African-fantasy RPG Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan -- and I'm happy to report that the game is now fully funded! Our interview talks about how Olivier first came up with the idea for the game, how he managed to garner support for building a game company in Cameroon, the next steps of growth for the company, and about the challenges of game development in Africa. It's a short interview, but I'm so glad for the chance to talk with Olivier and share his story and his work. I'm really excited to see what else Olivier and Kiro'o Games has in store! Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan on Kickstarter Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan Website Kiro'o Games Website Kiro'o Games on Twitter Kiro'o Games on YouTube SPECIAL OFFER

This week's episode is really special to me on a personal level. I talked with Jack Butler, an analytics associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago -- and one of my cousins! Jack is originally from Atlanta, and is a recent graduate from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in decision science. We talked about decision science and how it works, some of the projects he's working on at PricewaterhouseCoopers dealing with big data, and how he's been able to make his own way at such a young age. I'm really proud to see what Jack has accomplished, and I'm glad he could share what he's doing with all of you! Jack Butler on LinkedIn SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron

For Revision Path's 100th interview, I had the opportunity to talk with design powerhouse Sarah Huny Young. Huny's portfolio speaks for itself, and she's done next-level design work for big entertainment brands like VIBE Magazine and BET. Currently, she's the founder of Supreme Clientele, a design agency in Pittsburgh, PA that has done work for award-winning websites like VSB, Soulbounce, The Curvy Fashionista, and the Women's Freedom Conference. Our conversation touched on so many things -- entrepreneurship, the design process, visibility, mentorship...you name it. You'll just to settle in and press play and soak it all up. It's truly one of the best interviews I've done to date, and I'm so glad to have the chance to talk with one of my personal design heroes. Here's to 100 episodes of the Revision Path podcast! Sarah Huny Young's Website Sarah Huny Young on Twitter Supreme Clientele Design Agency SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM

Marsha Mothersill wears a lot of hats -- web developer, business owner, project manager -- and she loves it! Marsha comes from a family of entrepreneurs, and she has a real knack for web development and solving big problems. We talked about the design work she's done around London, how and why she took the leap into starting her own business, her love for automobiles, and the advocacy work she does for sickle cell anemia awareness. It's a really great interview, and Marsha is a true inspiration. Next week -- episode 100! Marsha Mothersill on Twitter Marsha Mothersill's Website Afro Butterfly Ltd.

I met Vanessa French-Harris when I spoke in Raleigh this month for the Hopscotch Design Festival. We spoke a bit before and after my talk, and I knew she would be fantastic to have on the show. Currently, she's the graphic design manager at Meredith College, and she has decades of experience in this industry. We talked about her time at Parsons in NYC and her work in the NYC design scene, her illustration work, and her priceless advice for designers in the field right now. I'm so glad I had the chance to connect with Vanessa, and I think you'll get a lot of gems out of this interview. Enjoy! Email Vanessa French-Harris Be a part of Revision Path's 100th episode! Details here: http://revisionpath.com/be-a-part-of-revision-paths-100th-episode/ SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Than

This week, we're heading down to Trinidad and talking with Jeunanne Alkins, the creative powerhouse behind Everything Slight Pepper and ESPjr, a design studio specializing in Caribbean-themed content for children. From apparel to graphic design to animation, Jeunanne really does it all. We talked about how Jeunanne got started in the field of design, the creative community in Trinidad, the notion of a Caribbean design aesthetic, and a lot more. I have a feeling you'll be seeing and hearing more from Jeunanne in the future. Grab a doubles with "everything slight pepper" and enjoy! Everything Slight Pepper (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) ESPjr (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and

I'm so glad I had the chance to talk with Temi Adeniyi, a London-born product designer currently in Berlin. (It's my first German interview!) Temi is the lead designer at Blinkist, a service that distills over 1000+  non-fiction books down to easily digestible synopses. We talked about both the London and Berlin creative scenes, diversity in design in Germany, Temi's penchant for self-initiated projects, and she shared some great advice for people who want to get into design. Learn more about Temi and her work in this week's interview! Temi Adeniyi's Website Temi Adeniyi on Twitter Monthly Berlin SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Help support Revision Path by becoming a patron! Check us out at patreon.com/revi

I'm starting September off with the inspiring Alicia Carr. Alicia is an iOS mobile engineer and the founder and CEO of The Purple Pocketbook, the first domestic violence mobile app in the state of Georgia. Alicia began coding at 51, and her work was even highlighted during this year's WWDC live feed. Impressive! We spoke about her app, her work with Women Who Code, the WWDC experience, and her future goals and plans. Alicia has such an upbeat and positive spirit, and I think you'll really fall in love with her and her story. I know I'm definitely motivated by what she's accomplished, and I think you will be too! Alicia Carr on LinkedIn The Purple Pocketbook Website Email The Purple Pocketbook The Purple Pocketbook on Twitter The Purple Pocketbook on Facebook SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! goo.gl/kMM0M7 We're on iTunes and Stitcher as well! Visit revisionpath.com/iTunes or revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and

To cap off the month, I'm talking with full-stack designer Denise Nicole Francis. Her journey into the world of the Web by way of architecture and fashion design might sound a little odd, but she's picked up some serious skills along the way, including studying under design great Massimo Vignelli! We talked about the work she's doing at General Assembly, discussed some of her design inspirations, and she shared how she ended up as creative director for a Grammy Award-winning artist! Denise's positive attitude and sunny outlook on life is definitely an inspiration. Big thanks to Jarrett Coger for the introduction! Denise Nicole Francis' Website Denise Nicole Francis on LinkedIn Denise Nicole Francis on Twitter Denise Nicole Francis on Behance Denise Nicole Francis on Instagram Denise Nicole Francis on YouTube WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Take our audience survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card! revisionpath.com/survey SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purcha

If there's one word that I would use to describe Pamela Assogba, it would be ambitious. Originally from Dakar, Senegal, Pamela's love for knowledge brought her here to Washington, DC, and she studied architecture and fashion design before settling into web development. Now, she's a full-stack engineer for Vox Media and an instructor for General Assembly teaching courses on front-end web development. We talked about the lessons she's learned since becoming a web developer, what keeps her motivated and inspired, the state of diversity in the tech industry, and some insight into the tech scene in Dakar. Pamela also had some great advice for new coders -- have fun with it! (I totally agree.) Without further ado, here's Pamela! Enjoy! Pamela Assogba on Twitter Thanks to our episode sponsor: Jopwell! Take the first step to landing your dream job by signing up at jopwell.com/share/revisionpath. WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Take our audience survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card! revisionpath.com/surv

This interview with designer/photographer Tiffany Middleton was really fun. Tiffany is a pro when it comes to sports design, having done design work for the Auburn University Tigers as well as the Green Bay Packers. Currently, she's a designer for Panini America, a premier distributor for sports trading cards. We talked about where her love for sports design came from, the design program at her alma mater, as well as her dream design project. Tiffany Middleton is definitely a star on the rise! Tiffany Middleton's Website Tiffany Middleton on Twitter Tiffany Middleton on Behance Tiffany Middleton on Instagram In The Trenches on Twitter In The Trenches Website Take our audience survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card! http://revisionpath.com/survey SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! http://goo.gl/kMM0M7

I had a blast chatting with Ire Aderinokun, a UI designer and front-end developer in Lagos, Nigeria. You may have seen Ire mentioned on CSS-Tricks for her writings over at Bits of Code, a blog she created for self-taught web developers. We talked about what Ire's learned since launching Bits of Code, how she got into web development after getting degrees in psychology and law, the booming tech and startup scene in Lagos, polyphasic sleep, and her advice for budding developers. Keep an eye out for Ire! Ire Aderinokun on Twitter Bits of Code Take our audience survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card! http://revisionpath.com/survey SPECIAL OFFER! Use discount code revisionpath and save 20% off any purchase at Creative Market! http://goo.gl/kMM0M7