Illustrations are exercises in summary. The ability to take goals, proposed feelings, and aspirations into something visual that can be universally understood across languages and cultures is very challenging… how do people do it?
Klaviyo designers Charlie Coombs, Gui Schmitt, and Sam Beachell take a look behind the scenes and talk about the process and challenges of creating illustrations for branding purposes. We also highlight some of our favorite pieces of branded illustrations done by other companies. Getting visual on a podcast is not easy, so make sure to refer to the links below!
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Material Design / Google Illustrations • https://mayastepien.nl/googlecalendar.html
Sno-Cone Klaviyo Shirt Illustrations • https://dribbble.com/shots/5630486-Email-Sno-Cone
Klaviyo 2020 Product Illustrations • https://dribbble.com/shots/14835043-Klaviyo-Iconography-2020
Hipmunk mascot • http://files.guischmitt.com/iblzdk
Color theory • https://99designs.com/blog/tips/the-7-step-guide-to-understanding-color-theory/
✨ Recommendations ✨
Blush Design • https://blush.design/
The Noun Project • https://thenounproject.com/
Foundation • https://foundation.app/
Communication Arts Magazine • https://www.commarts.com/magazine/2021-illustration
Field Notes • https://fieldnotesbrand.com/
Featuring
Charlie Coombs - Senior Visual Designer
Gui Schmitt - Product Designer
Sam Beachell - Lead Designer II
Music credit: Christian Gentry, Muzak 1
Edited by: Aaron Goeglein
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Illustrations are exercises in summary. The ability to take goals, proposed feelings, and aspirations into something visual that can be universally understood across languages and cultures is very challenging… how do people do it?
Klaviyo designers Charlie Coombs, Gui Schmitt, and Sam Beachell take a look behind the scenes and talk about the process and challenges of creating illustrations for branding purposes. We also highlight some of our favorite pieces of branded illustrations done by other companies. Getting visual on a podcast is not easy, so make sure to refer to the links below!
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Material Design / Google Illustrations • https://mayastepien.nl/googlecalendar.html
Sno-Cone Klaviyo Shirt Illustrations • https://dribbble.com/shots/5630486-Email-Sno-Cone
Klaviyo 2020 Product Illustrations • https://dribbble.com/shots/14835043-Klaviyo-Iconography-2020
Hipmunk mascot • http://files.guischmitt.com/iblzdk
Color theory • https://99designs.com/blog/tips/the-7-step-guide-to-understanding-color-theory/
✨ Recommendations ✨
Blush Design • https://blush.design/
The Noun Project • https://thenounproject.com/
Foundation • https://foundation.app/
Communication Arts Magazine • https://www.commarts.com/magazine/2021-illustration
Field Notes • https://fieldnotesbrand.com/
Featuring
Charlie Coombs - Senior Visual Designer
Gui Schmitt - Product Designer
Sam Beachell - Lead Designer II
Music credit: Christian Gentry, Muzak 1
Edited by: Aaron Goeglein
24 • Freelance / Agency / In-house Design Career Revisited
Klaviyo Design Podcast
48 minutes 59 seconds
4 years ago
24 • Freelance / Agency / In-house Design Career Revisited
When pursuing a career in design, there are many paths that you can take - which one is the right one for you? Be a freelancer and chart your own path? Find a job on an agency and explore a wide range of assignments with the same team? Get a job on an in-house team and go deep into a problem space? Ah, the dilemma!
Tune in, as Karen Muller, Charlie Coombs, Sam Beachell, Tim Dwyer, and Gui Schmitt share their experiences and tips navigating the maze of job opportunities.
✨ Recommendations ✨
Eric Singer Explainer Videos • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvDvESEXcgE&list=PLt-UvOEPhKmgSOcAqtjRSxSUqTrkPvzXo
Good One Podcast • https://www.vulture.com/news/good-one-podcast/
LogoLounge Book 12 • https://www.logolounge.com/book12winners
Muzli Extension • https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/muzli-2-stay-inspired/glcipcfhmopcgidicgdociohdoicpdfc
CleanShot X • https://cleanshot.com/
Xbox Game Pass • https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
Featuring
Karen Muller - Senior Copywriter
Gui Schmitt - Product Designer
Charlie Coombs - Senior Visual Designer
Sam Beachell - Lead Designer II
Tim Dwyer - Senior Digital Designer
Music credit: Christian Gentry, Muzak 1
Edited by: Aaron Goeglein
Klaviyo Design Podcast
Illustrations are exercises in summary. The ability to take goals, proposed feelings, and aspirations into something visual that can be universally understood across languages and cultures is very challenging… how do people do it?
Klaviyo designers Charlie Coombs, Gui Schmitt, and Sam Beachell take a look behind the scenes and talk about the process and challenges of creating illustrations for branding purposes. We also highlight some of our favorite pieces of branded illustrations done by other companies. Getting visual on a podcast is not easy, so make sure to refer to the links below!
================
Material Design / Google Illustrations • https://mayastepien.nl/googlecalendar.html
Sno-Cone Klaviyo Shirt Illustrations • https://dribbble.com/shots/5630486-Email-Sno-Cone
Klaviyo 2020 Product Illustrations • https://dribbble.com/shots/14835043-Klaviyo-Iconography-2020
Hipmunk mascot • http://files.guischmitt.com/iblzdk
Color theory • https://99designs.com/blog/tips/the-7-step-guide-to-understanding-color-theory/
✨ Recommendations ✨
Blush Design • https://blush.design/
The Noun Project • https://thenounproject.com/
Foundation • https://foundation.app/
Communication Arts Magazine • https://www.commarts.com/magazine/2021-illustration
Field Notes • https://fieldnotesbrand.com/
Featuring
Charlie Coombs - Senior Visual Designer
Gui Schmitt - Product Designer
Sam Beachell - Lead Designer II
Music credit: Christian Gentry, Muzak 1
Edited by: Aaron Goeglein
