Michael Astrachan
AS WE CREATE
is an illustrator, animator and founder of . Ever since he could hold a pencil, Michael has been drawing and sketching. His commercial career started with illustration, though once the tools for animation became accessible, it became his primary focus. We talk about how he got into medical animation and the influence art and creativity has in science.
info_outline
Jillian Cusano and Rosanna Karabetsos
AS WE CREATE
and are professional dancers and core members of the . For centuries, dance has been an art form often reserved for the elite, whether in the audience or performing. We talk about the evolutions of their careers and their intentions beyond the stage to make dance more inclusive and accessible for all.
info_outline
Gerard Huerta
AS WE CREATE
In the golden age of rock and roll, 's career started at CBS records creating artwork and logos for bands such as AC/DC, Willie Nelson, Blue Oyster Cult, and many more. After leaving CBS to start his own studio, his work expanded to create logos for many iconic brands such as Nabisco, Swiss Army, and Pepsi. We also talk about some recent personal work, which was inspired by his love of guitars.
info_outline
Amy Gorrek
AS WE CREATE
Art was present in Amy Gorreck's life from an early age, but it wasn’t until she attended that she was able to fully understand the world of graphic design. Amy talks about working for , starting her own , and her recent love of .
info_outline
Karl Maruyama
AS WE CREATE
is a designer who's love of drawing was inspired by underground comics and auto culture. After deciding to purse a path in graphic design, Karl moved to the east coast and had an amazing career. We also talk about his current role as creative director for the
info_outline
Brooke Toczylowski
AS WE CREATE
is an interdisiplinary artist, educator, and curator. Having worked internationally in arts education for many years, Brooke shares some experiences where the art was a vehicle for much more. She also takes us through the journey of her recent MFA thesis exploring colonialism in America.
info_outline
Dana Smith
AS WE CREATE
has been a successful editorial photographer for over 25 years and he shares how that foundation has contributed to his photo illustration work. We talk about his experience with drive and motivation and how knowing nothing can be your most powerful tool.
info_outline
Sam Angermann
AS WE CREATE
background is rooted in graphic design, though we talk about how she navigated the highs and lows of past roles to better understand what she was looking for in her career. Always having a love for branding, Sam talks about the joy of her current role at
info_outline
Gene Mayer
AS WE CREATE
is a designer, producer, and educator. We talk about his early years at and how that lead to the beginnings of Gene Mayer and Associates where his client list included Otis Elevators, United Technologies and General Electric. In recent years, things have been shifting and Gene shares his current efforts with and the .
info_outline
Marie Corriveau
AS WE CREATE
Designer 's childhood home was filled with music and the arts, though she had aspirations of working in international relations. While on that path, Marie struggled with work/life balance and shares how a design project influenced her to make a change. She shares why she fell in love with design and her current role at .
info_outlineCindy Lau is a designer and illustrator. Her fascination for visual storytelling and her eventual career focus was first sparked by her father’s love of comics. We also talk about balancing work opportunities with quality of life, and how teaching has allowed her to value her authenticity.