6. Evi O on simplifying design
Evi O is someone who has had a huge impact on my creative life over the past five years. She not only designed the proposal for my book This is Home, which helped me get a publishing contract. But she went on to design This is Home and Still. She is an award-winning book designer and runs a successful design studio in Sydney - Evi O Studio, and is an artist who creates sell-out shows. In this episode she shares why simplifying the design process is so important, and some of the big lessons she's learnt along the way.
THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON
Not conforming, and creating your own path.
Becoming an artist.
The principles of design.
Why book designers are mid-wives.
Growing a design studio.
Why hiring adds more "flavour" to your work.
Finding the balance between work and art.
What makes a great book.
Overcoming "second book syndrome".
Finding your own creative voice.
FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE
The Boat by Nam Le
My book Still: The Slow Home
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Podcast production: Yaga Media
Photo Daniel Shipp