CAPTN OffScript (previously The Type Convo) is where bold creatives go unscripted.
Hosted by Alen, a type designer and creative founder behind SilverStag Type Foundry, the podcast dives into real, raw conversations with the people behind the work. Designers, founders, illustrators, storytellers, and makers who’ve carved their own paths.
No scripts. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk about creativity, imposter syndrome, reinvention, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between.
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CAPTN OffScript (previously The Type Convo) is where bold creatives go unscripted.
Hosted by Alen, a type designer and creative founder behind SilverStag Type Foundry, the podcast dives into real, raw conversations with the people behind the work. Designers, founders, illustrators, storytellers, and makers who’ve carved their own paths.
No scripts. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk about creativity, imposter syndrome, reinvention, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between.
New episodes weekly. Come aboard and go OffScript.
46. Take the Work Seriously, Not Yourself: Lessons from Alex Center
CAPTN OffScript
1 hour 4 minutes
4 months ago
46. Take the Work Seriously, Not Yourself: Lessons from Alex Center
<p>In this episode of <em>The Type Convo</em>, I chat with designer, brand builder, and CENTER studio founder Alex Center - whose career journey spans from shaping billion-dollar brands at Coca-Cola (hello, vitaminwater and smartwater) to launching one of today’s most culture-conscious design studios.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into what it really means to lead a creative life that’s sustainable, fulfilling, and fun. Alex opens up about mental and physical well-being, the emotional cost of doing meaningful work, and why leaving corporate life was the scariest decision he’s ever made. We also talk about:</p><p>Why good branding is never the work of one genius</p><ul><li>The art of building a studio culture people actually want to be part of</li><li>How packaging became CENTER’s superpower</li><li>Working with startups vs celebrities</li><li>Why minimalism isn’t about less - it’s about clarity</li><li>And yes, the most famous person in his phone (spoiler: it’s Spider-Man)</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an independent creative, agency owner, or just figuring out your path, this conversation is packed with honest insight and hard-won wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p>📍Check out Alex’s work at <a href="https://center.design">center.design</a></p><p>📲 Follow him on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thealexcenter">@thealexcenter</a></p>
CAPTN OffScript
CAPTN OffScript (previously The Type Convo) is where bold creatives go unscripted.
Hosted by Alen, a type designer and creative founder behind SilverStag Type Foundry, the podcast dives into real, raw conversations with the people behind the work. Designers, founders, illustrators, storytellers, and makers who’ve carved their own paths.
No scripts. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk about creativity, imposter syndrome, reinvention, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between.
New episodes weekly. Come aboard and go OffScript.
