Richard Sachs
AS WE CREATE
While perusing his next adventure after high school, traveled abroad to work for in London. Having earned the trust of the companies family, he helped bring the brand to America. As bicycle racing became more popular here in the states, Richard went out on his own and he shares the mindset behind Richard Sachs Cycles and the unique value of a craftsman.
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Emily Russo
AS WE CREATE
creative path began after taking one look at a commercial design portfolio in high school. After she finished art school, Emily shares what she learned working at a small boutique agency and how that influenced her own . We also talk about her time at the and her current role at .
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Jeremy Staub
AS WE CREATE
has come a long way from his beginnings as a one person studio and we talk about his growth and how began focusing on hospitality. He also shares some experiences working with new clients, keeping his team inspired, and what went into the recent Box 8 rebrand.
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Tom Francesconi
AS WE CREATE
When 's early dreams of playing in the NBA started to fade, he developed an interest in sports branding and advertising. This began Tom's path into the commercial creative world and he talks about his time at , , and his current role at . We also talk about a with the WNBA and the value he sees in mentorship.
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Amanda Roy
AS WE CREATE
childhood was filled with many creative efforts, though her time was spent elsewhere once her professional life began. Amanda shares how she reawakened her artistic side after nearly 20 years and how she is allowing herself to be more vulnerable in how she goes about creating. We also talk about the importance of supporting artists and communities and her role as CEO of .
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Margaret Bodell
AS WE CREATE
In her pursuit to gain more knowledge to become a better artist herself, realized her true passion was to better understand other artist’s work. After working for well known art collector Sammy Ofer, Margaret needed to step away from the business side of fine art and focus on curating the work of lesser known artists. We talk about running her own gallery, the , and her current role at the .
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Angela Belt
AS WE CREATE
Angela Belt's aspirations of working in politics quickly changed when she realized her authenticity was being compromised. While deciding where she wanted to focus next, a job at ignited her appreciation for interior design. We talk about her time at , working on a with her sister, and building her .
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Hugh Elliott
AS WE CREATE
As the son of a carpenter, has been building since he was very young. Eventually, he pursed a career in computers and graphics which had him designing websites, though reproducing similar ideas one after another eventually became stale. Hugh shares how he started connecting his trade craft skills with his technology sense to solve unique problems and help others create new experiences.
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Ed Johnetta Miller
AS WE CREATE
is an accomplished quilt and fiber artist. Her love of textiles began when her family moved out of the south for a better life in the 1950's. Since then, she has become a respected artist, educator, and social justice advocate with work reflecting the riches and struggles of African and African American people. She has works in the permanent collections of the , the , and many other international institutions.
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Nikita Prokhorov
AS WE CREATE
is a letter artist and designer who was influenced by architecture and painting through his Grandfather when he was young. After emigrating from Russia with his family, he shares what lead to his focus in design, his experiences teaching, and why he often keeps the computer off and starts an idea on paper.
info_outlineWhile perusing his next adventure after high school, Richard Sachs traveled abroad to work for Witcomb Cycles in London. Having earned the trust of the companies family, he helped bring the brand to America. As bicycle racing became more popular here in the states, Richard went out on his own and he shares the mindset behind Richard Sachs Cycles and the unique value of a craftsman.