Educated Guess :: A Liberal Arts School for the Future

How to Plan for Technology Disruption | Ep. 112

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does technology impact the future? How will these convergences transform today’s legacy industries? What will happen to the way we raise ou...

N.E.R.D. -- Nothing's Ever Really Done | Ep. 111

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So many people wonder how their life is going to turn out. And, most people repeatedly ask the same types of questions over and over. Will I live a ...

Massimo Vitali | Ep. 110

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the first, official installment of our Well Read segment, we will spend this episode highlighting the life and work of Massimo Vitali.  This p...

The Bar Test for Presentations | Ep. 109

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Presentations are hard. Especially if you have to make slides, then you're usually taught to make more of a file folder of information. (i.e. the info...

Seeing Yourself as a Bricklayer | Ep. 108

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard." If you were moved by t...

Works. (ft. Haris Fazlani) | Ep. 107

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Haris Fazlani is a partner at Works Studio--a multidisciplinary design consultancy based in NYC. Some of their past clients include: Mineral Health ...

How to Build Trust with New Clients | Ep. 106

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're going after your first big project, then you might find yourself spending way too much time selling things and way less time making them. Th...

The Attitude of the Beginner | Ep. 105

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been practicing your craft for a while now, then you probably have run into a roadblock for inspiration at some point or another. One person...

Why You Should Register for "The Book Fair" | Ep. 104

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Book Fair (04.26, 2-6PM EST ) is a quarterly lecture series where selected contributors to The Stacks talk about the inputs and inspirations that ...

What is the Publik Library? | Ep. 103

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what your favorite creatives are reading, watching, and listening to on a regular basis? Or, what inspires them to create the w...

How to Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself | Ep. 102

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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5 Touchpoints of a Customer Experience | Ep. 101

17 Apr 2020

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How to Build a 1% Mindset | Ep. 99

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling like a roadblock has entered into your sphere, then it's most likely because you haven't shifted your mindset into accepting the wil...

How to Deal with Information Overload | Ep. 98

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a child of the internet, then it's inevitable that you will feel overwhelmed by everything being thrown at you. How-to articles are never-en...

How to Create a Design Brief | Ep. 97

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most people struggle with handling ambiguity. Unfortunately, designers are no different. When faced with nebulous project descriptions, you're left fe...

Why Fear Should NOT Be Your Compass | Ep. 96

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” — Henr...

Square Peg--Round Hole | Ep. 95

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever felt as if you're not fit for any job application or description on LinkedIn, then you might want to lean into this episode in partic...

Understanding a Basic Sales Process | Ep. 94

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes in art + design, we want our work to speak for itself. And, really, we want our work to sell itself. Most people hide behind the veil of not...

The Engine of Gratitude | Ep. 93

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this segment of "Incomplete Thoughts", we discuss what it looks like to press a hard "reset" on your life or circumstances. Regardless of the statu...

The Art of Producing World-Class Work (ft. Olivier Charland) | Ep. 92

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Olivier is a multi-disciplinary designer from Montréal. With work spanning across different mediums while maintaining a playful and sensitive aesthet...

How to Staff a Creative Team | Ep. 91

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you own a small business or a small agency, then one thing you're always nervous about is hiring creative talent. While no one will admit it, it's ...

Scarcity Brings Clarity | Ep. 90

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers | Ep. 89

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In times of scarcity, our natural reaction is to look to the scoreboard and hope that we have enough points on the board to last the rest of the game....

Understanding the Priorities of a CMO | Ep. 88

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Frequently, small design firms and studios want to save the world through design. Obviously, this means "using other people's money to help them revam...

Avoiding Scope Creep in Branding Projects | Ep. 87

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many categories of projects that all could fall within "brand strategy". However, if you want to avoid taking on immense amounts of scope af...

How to Find a Repeatable Client-Service Process | Ep. 86

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, we've been studying ad agencies a lot. Part of what we've learned is that "designers" (with a capital D) often try to carve out a unique value...

How to Build a Strategy Portfolio | Ep. 85

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this segment of WorkStudy, we outline how you could best leverage your different experiences in crafting the best portfolio possible:  Brand...

When the Sun Goes Down | Ep. 84

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Find Patterns of Disruption (ft. Scott Belsky) | Ep. 83

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Belsky is an entrepreneur, author, investor, and currently serves as Adobe’s Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Creative Clou...

How to Setup a Brand Strategy Project | Ep. 82

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often, thinking through a brand often gets confined to the terminology and nuances of the fashion world. Admittedly, this works for building a brand a...

Don't Hate and Don't Wait. | Ep. 81

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this segment of "Incomplete Thoughts", we breakdown this colloquial phrase once and for all. A lot of times, the very thing holding us back is not ...

The Ancient Practice of Finding Your Way (ft. Elliott McKnight) | Ep. 80

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“CARTOGRAPHY...or, the Ancient Practice of Finding Your Own Way.” • To coronate this new initiative of @educated__guess, we had the pleasure of ...

5 Lessons of Leadership | Ep. 79

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this segment of "Work Study", we cover five essential leadership lessons that we'v gathered over the years. Because a lot of creativity is often fo...

How to Start Becoming... | Ep. 78

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often, it's difficult to understand how much you're growing while you're still in pain. In fairness to those of you who are experiencing the pain righ...

Notes from a Weekly Feed | Ep. 77

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a brief experiment to step away from our more evergreen content, Justin takes time to walk through at least 5 insights, thought starters, or curren...

How to Do Cold Emailing in a Respectful Way | Ep. 76

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Too many times creativity is dependent on the "powers that be". It's very easy to get wrapped up in a "I just need this person to respond!" mindset. A...

Follow the Uncertainty | Ep. 75

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this segment of "Incomplete Thoughts", we cover what it means to follow YOUR FEARS. There's magic in taking on projects that you aren't quite sure ...

Why You Should Stop Playing Scared | Ep. 74

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of our Friday Lecture Series, you're hearing directly from Justin as he shares a quick meditation on intuitive versus measured approac...

Understanding When to Use RAID Logs | Ep. 73

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Progress updates are tough. It’s harder than ever to kick off projects, understand stakeholders, take care of billing, account for risks, etc. All w...

Why Consistency is the New Leverage | Ep. 72

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the segment of "Incomplete Thoughts", we talk about three different types of consistency to have as a creative. Gone are the days where all of the ...

How to Shift Into Your Purpose (ft. Bryan McElderry) | Ep. 71

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up the week, we have our lecture series dedicated to sharing best practices, industry insights, anecdotes, interviews, and perspectives. Each ...

A Framework for Stakeholder Communication | Ep. 70

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the inaugural episode of our "Work Study" segment. Tactics, How-To's, templates, and Methods are the ingredients of this dish. Typically our e...

How to Burn the Boats at the Shoreline | Ep. 69

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this segment of Incomplete Thoughts, we discuss the art of making good decisions in high-risk situations.  This episode is for you if you've b...

Race, Cultural Appropriation, and the Liberal Artist (ft. D'Ondre Swails) | Ep. 68

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by D’Ondre Swails. D’Ondre is finishing up his Ph.D. at Brown University in Africana Studies. And, in true multidis...

Dear Mamba. | Ep. 67

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This segment of "Incomplete Thoughts" is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. Our hero--forever and always.  “Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - ...

Deciding Between Graphic Design and Illustration (ft. Jocelyn Tsaih) | Ep. 66

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a self-taught designer, the chances are very high that your path began with a torrented copy of Illustrator or Photoshop. And, even if you r...

Understanding the Relationship Between Design + Art? | Ep. 65

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this segment of Incomplete thoughts, Justin shares extemporaneous thoughts on the ever blurring lines between design and art. In an effort to root ...

Moving Past Opaque Explanations of Work (ft. Jeannette Kuo) | Ep. 64

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"If the content is there, then you don't need to hide behind the language." -- Jeannette Kuo For roughly 60 minutes, guest lecturer Jeannette Kuo and ...

Why Tomorrow Starts Today | Ep. 63

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Hoping for a good future without investing in today is like a farmer waiting for a crop without ever planting any seed." -- John Maxwell Have you eve...

The Art of Purpose-Driven Design (ft. Erez Nevi Pana) | Ep. 62

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erez Nevi Pana is an explorer who uses design as a significant tool to investigate phenomena through material experimentation. Nevi Pana earned his BA...

How to Reclaim the Romance of Life | Ep. 61

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode begins a new Educated Guess segment called "Incomplete Thoughts". Occurring only on Mondays, these episodes--in conjunction with lecture ...

The Uncommon Art of Specialization (ft. Dark Igloo) | Ep. 60

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every artist dreads answering one single question, “What do you do?”. So, in an attempt to understand new ways of dealing with this angst, we lean...

"You're Not the Boss of Me!" -- A Lesson in Childhood Axioms | Ep. 59

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For just a moment, let's think back to the days of yelling at our peers--and maybe even our parents--this very statement, "You're Not the Boss of Me!"...

Happiness is Not the Same as Satisfaction | Ep. 58

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Melancholy is often considered cool in the art world. Yet, plenty of examples show the extreme consequence of living in a consistent state of sadness ...

The Art + Science of Seeking Inspiration (ft. Rachel Bungey) | Ep. 57

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel is a Tokyo-based, multidisciplinary designer and art director originally from England. Her work is multidisciplinary and echoes her interest in...

Finally Making Peace with Your Hobbies | Ep. 56

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hobbies are often a sore spot for many artists. Having someone refer to your very craft as a "hobby" is almost the ultimate diss to some. Yet, today, ...

Making Art a Way of Life (ft. Dewey Saunders) | Ep. 55

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dewey Saunders is a Florida-born visual artist residing in Los Angeles. Some central themes in his work include hip hop and psychedelia. And, most rec...

Can Visual Arts Save the World? (ft. Ben Fry) | Ep. 54

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Fry is principal of Fathom, a design and software consultancy located in Boston. He received his doctoral degree from the Aesthetics + Computation...

The Art of Personal Innovation (ft. Natalie Nixon) | Ep. 53

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on our radio show, we are joined by Natalie Nixon. Natalie holds a PhD. and is the founder of Figure 8 Thinking, LLC. She advises leaders on...

Building Inclusion Into a Habit (ft. Matt May) | Ep. 52

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, we are joined by Matt May -- Head of Inclusive Design @Adobe. We spend ~1 hour talking about the necessity of building products / ex...

Daring to be Different (ft. Amy Choi) | Ep. 51

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the core tenets of Educated Guess is "Accessibility". For us, this means that people (at any age) should have the opportunity to shadow and lea...

Five Life Lessons from the Past Year | Ep.50

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Educated Guess is now a year old! And, after putting in a year’s worth of sweat equity, I’ve decided to take a moment to reflect on some of the le...

Forging Your Own Path as An Architect (ft. Dong-Ping Wong) | Ep. 49

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Educated Guess is all about bridging the gap for careers in art + design. And, as a result, we spend a lot of time working to understand the complexit...

Facing the Frontier of AR + VR (ft. Hassan Seguias) | Ep. 48

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Given the ever-changing landscape of tech, it can frequently feel difficult to sell a new design service centered around a piece of technology that’...

Doing the Work You Love (ft. Archie Lee Coates IV) | Ep. 47

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're interested in starting a studio or agency of your own, it's most likely because you'd like to consistently take on projects that are both fu...

Freelance, Studio, and Agency...What's the Difference? (ft. Marc Posch) | Ep. 46

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In an era where pretty much all design businesses can do the same thing...Logo Design, Branding, Product, Websites, Brochures, etc., how do you know w...

Are You Being Effective or Just Efficient? (ft. Josh Davis, PhD) | Ep. 45

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered whether or not you're committing your time to the right tasks, then this episode is for you. This week, we're joined by author...

The Power of Asking Better Questions (ft. Warren Berger) | Ep. 44

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever met that one person who always seems to ask just the right question to dig deeper into your thinking? Usually this person is a therapist...

How Your Network Can Change Your Life (ft. David Burkus) | Ep. 43

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt weird, awkward, or inauthentic at networking events or conferences, you can trust that you're not alone. In fact, you're probably ...

Diversity + Inclusion: Has the Needle Been Moved? (ft. Deneesha Lawrence) | Ep. 42

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we're joined by Deneesha Lawrence -- Producer on the marketing team for Facebook's new Portal product. For about an hour, we spend ti...

How to Reignite the Magic Moments in Art | Ep. 41

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The past few years have been a challenge for the world. Even though these are some of the most prosperous times in modern history, they're also some o...

How Designers Can Create a Social Strategy (Ft. Kim Nguyen) | Ep. 40

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joined by digital content strategist at Finishline, Kim Nguyen, we talk about smart ways to use time on social, color threading on an IG feed, getting...

Why More Artists Should Train Like Athletes (Ft. Kevin Carroll) | Ep. 39

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joined by Author, speaker, and art school consultant, Kevin Carroll, we walk through mindset changes, winning routines, and a 4-step process that coul...

Own Your Heritage. It Matters. (ft. Spandana Gopal) | Ep. 38

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Naturally, I think we’re all a little afraid of standing out from the rest of the crowd. Naturally, when you stand out, you’re open for criticism....

What No One Tells You About Content Creation (ft. Ben Roazen) | Ep. 37

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach a a new decade of the 24/7 news cycle (starting , everyone feels pressure to create (and consume) content around the clock—for better...

What You Should Know About Art Dealership (ft. Paul Johnson) | Ep. 36

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

[Education]: Pratt + Chelsea Flea Market [Work]: Johnson Trading Gallery + Salon 94 With over 20 years of experience buying and selling high-end art...

What's Next for Sneakerheads? (ft. Brandon Edler) | Ep. 35

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Content Producer - [Education]: Complex - [Work]: Complex, Finishline, + Rosewood We don't like the phrase "making it". The second that happens is...

How to Balance Two Brands on Instagram (ft. Shujan Bertrand) | Ep. 34

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Industrial Designer [Education]: Art Center College of Design, Astro Studios, IDEO, InCase, Steelcase, Nike, and more. [Work]: Aplat, Inc. It’s p...

Stop Skipping Design Fairs! | (ft. Bernard McCoy ) Ep. 33

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Founder Atlanta Design Festival [Education]: Design is Human + Modern Atlanta [Work]: Atlanta Design Festival If you’re a young, self-taught ...

Building a Design Studio Culture That Lasts | (ft. FUWL) Ep. 32

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Industrial Design Studio [Education] Linnaeus University [Work] IKEA, BAUX, TID Watches, MUUTO, HEM, Cappellini With well over a decade of experie...

Why Accolades Don't Mean Shit | (ft. Beau Oyler) Ep. 31

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Founder / Industrial Designer [Education] Academy of Art University + New Deal Design [Work] Urbio, Enlisted Design, Samsung VR, Netgear Arlo, Fell...

How to Change Your Career Path | (ft. Kevin Bethune) Ep. 30

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Founder / Shoe Designer [Education] Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon, + Art Center College of Design [Work] Dreams + Design + Life, Nike, BCG Digital Ve...

How to Grow Your Design Brand | (ft. October Comms) Ep. 29

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

PR / Marketing [Education]: University of Leeds, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Heart Home Magazine, Vitsoe, and Digital Media Manager [Work]: C...

Why Public Space Matters | (ft. Xavier Vendrell) Ep. 28

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Architect / Professor [Education]: Barcelona School of Architecture, Rural Studio at Auburn University, and University of Illinois at Chicago [Work]...

How to Prototype the Right Way | (ft. Brett Lovelady) Ep. 27

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Product Designer / Entrepreneur [Education]: Brigham Young University, Astro Studios, Lunar Design, Frog Design, [Work]: Xbox 360, Apple, EA Sports...

Pros + Cons of a Running a Small Design Studio | (ft. Morcos Key) Ep. 26

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Graphic Design Studio [Education]: RISD, Notre Dame University [Lebanon], Grey Advertising, [Work]: Yale University School of Art, HBO, Nickelodeon...

Subculture Matters...Alot. | (ft. Andrew Luecke) Ep. 23

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stylist / Trend Forecaster / Writer This week, we’re joined by Andrew Luecke--author of COOL: Style, Sound, and Subversion. He spends about an ho...

Why More Students Should Study Architecture | (ft. BLDGS) Ep. 24

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Architect / Studio Owner [Education]: Harvard, Washington, Yale, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects [Work]: Burned House,...

Why is Design School so Great | (ft. Tomas Clarkson) Ep. 23

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Graphics and Typeface Designer Born to English + Spanish parents, raised in the Netherlands, and educated in London, Tomas Clarkson is co-owner of Pl...

How to Find Your Voice in Your Work | (ft. Joe Peacock) Ep. 22

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Designer / Writer Joined on the show by author, designer, artist, and curator--Joe Peacock--we spend time talking through definitions of success, de...

#1 Rule of Design Thinking | Ep. 21

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rule #1 | Don’t think too hard about thinking. Rule #2 | See rule 1. In this episode, we unpack the phrase we all love to hate. It’s not that we d...

How to Create Conversation with Design | (ft. HAWRAF) Ep. 20

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Design Studio Joined on the show by HAWRAF co-founders Andrew Herzog and Nicky Tesla, we spend an hour addressing topics of process, routine, and sal...

Why Your To-Do List Sucks (And What To Do About It) Ep. 19

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today--we talk about: - Why the concept of a to-do list is killing your work - How I know this to be true - What the alternatives look like - What p...

Inspiration is for Amateurs Ep. 18

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking about the number one complaint I see on a regular basis and why we all need to raise our standard for operating. -- IG: @edu.guess

Two Mental Blocks Every Artist Must Manage | Ep. 17

26 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

1. MORAL VICTORIES 2. MANAGING A SOCIAL LIFE I'm talking about both of these during this episode. Tune in to hear more. -- @educated__guess

Le Corbusier - The [Not So] Radiant City | Ep. 16

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Le Corbusier was trying to find a fix for the same problems of urban pollution and overcrowding, but unlike Ebenezer Howard (Garden City) , he envisi...

Friday Frustrations | Ep. 15

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

2nd installment of our Friday frustrations series. - Submit your 90 second clip to @justinmcelderry via text - We'll share your story - We'll share ...

Alister Mackenzie - Landscape Design at Scale | Ep. 14

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today--we're covering applications of art in a slightly different field. We've been on a wave of design with applications in advertising. But, we've...

Muriel Cooper - Co-Founder of MIT Media Lab | Ep. 13

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Remember our episode with Jacqueline Casey last week? This week, we cover the person who hired her--Muriel Cooper. You won't want to miss it. Follow...

Friday Frustration Instructions | Ep. 12

12 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Educated Guess is all about helping artists: 1. Learn more about their craft 2. Connect with other local artists 3. Breakthrough creative blocks A ...