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Wednesdays at 1:00PM EST The theme song for After the Jump is "Bell" by Screaming Females Design blogger Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge takes her love art and design from the web to radio. Through a series of interviews with designers, store owners and up-and-coming members of the creative community, Grace will delve deeper into the world of independent artists. From exploring the day-to-day lives of contemporary makers to discussing the challenges they face, After the Jump will take the conversation off the screen and into real life. Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney has a unique angle on the industry, having worked as a contributing editor at Domino, House & Garden and Craft magazines, and as a freelancer with top publications like New York Home, Food and Wine, In Style, Better Homes and Gardens, New York Magazine, CITY Magazine, Time Out New York Kids, Archinect, The New York Post, Everyday with Rachael Ray and others. In addition, she wrote a weekly design column for the Philadelphia Inquirer for two years and has worked as Style Editor of HGTV’s Ideas Magazine. She is also the author of "Design Sponge at Home." Heritage Radio Network. All Rights Reserved.
After the Jump host Grace Bonney is back with a special announcement about her new podcast, Good Company, and details about the new season. If you love conversations about creative life and honest talk about what it's really like to run a creative business or be a working artist, tune in and subscribe for weekly discussions with some of the most inspiring artists and creatives in the business.
Theme Music is "Bell" by The Screaming Females
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It’s the 100th episode of After the Jump!!! It’s also the final episode of the 2014 season. Tune in as Grace Bonney shares the lessons she’s learned over the course of hosting After the Jump. The prevailing theme is balance – and any person working in a creative field can find true inspiration in this radio recap. Happy holidays!
“There is no perfect balance. Life and work are always a series of back and forth adjustments and constant game of checks and balances.” [2:30] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump
When did it become ok for people to work for free in the design community? How far can “exposure” really get you? Tune in to a special episode of After the Jump as Grace Bonney and a panel of esteemed guests in the design community discuss the changing pay rates for creatives in the era of Pintrest. She’s joined by stylist/art director Susan Brinson, photographer William Brinson, floral designer Sarah Brysk Cohen of Blossom & Branch and interior designer Emily Henderson. Tune in for an insightful and forward thinking conversation! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“You do less work when you say no more.” [20:00] –Susan Brinson on After the Jump
“It borders on irresponsible to start to take work for free. Exposure only gets you so far. The word exposure gives me chills these days. [28:00]
–Sarah Brysk Cohen on After the Jump
“You can’t ever ask somebody to go out of pocket. If somebody goes to you – that’s one thing. If you have a business you should be covering other peoples expenses for your business – bar none.” [30:00]
–Emily Henderson on After the Jump
“Free work, in a sense, doesn’t exist.” [30:00]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
What is the future of print media? On a special episode of After the Jump Grace Bonney talks about this topic with an esteemed panel of guests in the print publication world. Hear from Paul Vitale and Paul Lowe of Sweet Paul Magazine, Michele Outland of Gather Journal & Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine. Together, they share their own experiences in the challenging world of print media and express their thoughts over its future. Find out what makes magazines such a different product than digital publications and why it’s not always easy to keep a print publishing business afloat! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“You need to have a lot of passion and some pockets [to start a print magazine].” [05:00] “Be super passionate about what you do because it will consume your life. If it’s not something you love, don’t do it.” [21:00]
–Michele Outland on After the Jump
“I don’t have the ability to do a digital version of my magazine. It’s a one woman operation.” [10:00]
–Janine Vangool on After the Jump
“Let’s face it – you won’t exactly become a millionaire if you run a magazine.” [13:00]
“You have to be an expert in absolutely everything – from shipping to printing to going over contracts to answering emails.. there are so many things. The most important thing is having a passion and a unique voice.” [23:00]
–Paul Lowe on After the Jump
Artist, filmmaker and internet provocateur Ivan Cash joins Grace Bonney for a discussion on strangers, love and modern technology on a brand new episode of After the Jump. Ivan is the founder of the Snail Mail My Email project and author of the accompanying book. His work has exhibited internationally, is in the permanent collection of the V&A Museum in London, and has been featured in CNN, TIME, The New York Times, and Juxtapoz. He’s also been recognized as an Art Directors Club Young Gun. Tune in to hear him explain why growing up with no TV and video games helped him find his passion for human connection and compassion. In a world where everybody is tied to their phones, Ivan is interested in old fashioned human interaction – and his art is captivatingly reflective of that. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“I didn’t have TV or video games growing up, I had tofu sandwiches I had to bring to school.” [04:00] “In a lot of ways the internet and street art have lots of parallels. You can be anything to anyone.” [06:00]
“Smart phones are beautiful in that they connect us with so many people in the world simultaneously. They are unfortunate because they disconnect us from the people around us.” [15:00]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Find out how to make the most of the holidays for your business on a brand new episode of After the Jump! Host Grace Bonney is joined by friend and ceramic artist Nicholas Newcomb who offers handmade ceramic items to a wide audience through Nicholas Newcomb Pottery & Sculpture. Nicholas’ work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums. He has worked and studied with many artists including renowned ceramics artist Toshiko Takaezu and other highly acclaimed artists, sculptors, and designers such as Leslie Ferst, Regis Brodie, William Hardy, and Christopher Spitzmiller. Tune in and listen as Grace and Nicholas talk about the business side of the creative community and what happens when the tricky season of holiday sales come along! This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures.
“There is a growing movement for people to buy local just like they eat locally and I think that food movement is moving into the home and home goods which is really exciting and important.” [05:00] –Nicholas Newcomb on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats with Cuban-American artist, designer and printmaker Veronica Corzo-Duchardt. Veronica is fascinated by traces of history embedded in the objects we use, collect and leave behind. Her practice is rooted in memory, heritage, and material culture. Hear about why history plays such a big part in her work, the nature of design criticism and Veronica’s love of podcasts. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.
On a very special episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney sits down with podcast hero Anna Sale. Anna Sale is the host and managing editor of Death, Sex & Money, a biweekly interview podcast at WNYC. A veteran public media reporter, Anna covered politics for years, including the 2013 New York City mayoral race, the 2012 presidential campaign, and the statehouse beat in Connecticut and West Virginia. She is a frequent fill-in host for The Brian Lehrer Show and The Leonard Lopate Show and has contributed to This American Life, NPR, Marketplace, PBS Newshour, CNN, MSNBC, BBC, Slate, and NY1. Anna’s work has been honored by the New York Press Club, Capitolbeat, and the Associated Press Broadcasters Associations of New York, Connecticut and West Virginia. She was a Racial Justice Fellow with USC Annenberg’s Institute for Justice and Journalism in 2007. She was also an associate producer of The Great Textbook War, a radio documentary that won a Peabody Award, a national Edward R. Murrow award, and a duPont-Columbia silver baton. A West Virginia native, Anna graduated from Stanford University with a degree in history. She’s on twitter @annasale. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.
“I wanted to have a show where we talk about the things we think about at night and feel the the most lonely around.” [09:00] –Anna Sale on After the Jump
Imagine getting a curated package from Pharrell in the mail? For a small fee, you can! Sound interesting? Learn more on today’s episode of After the Jump as Grace Bonney chats with Aron Levinson, Chief Revenue Officer at Quarterly, a service that lets you subscribe to fascinating individuals, who send you cool products and original letters in the mail. It’s kind of like a magazine made of people. Could this kind of interaction be the future of digital experiences? Tune in to the show and hear how Quarterly is changing the way fans interact with influencers across many different fields. This program was brought to you by International Culinary Center.
“We’ve just gotten so much smarter with our business. We’ve built a platform for influencers with true fans and a true community.” [05:00] “I like to compare startups as a speed boat compared to a big ship. The speedboats are lots of fun.” [21:00]
–Aron Levinson on After the Jump
City stressing you out? Want to get away? Every generation finds its call to leave the city at some point! Tune in to this week’s episode of After the Jump and get some insights into the hotbed of creativity that is upstate New York. Grace Bonney is joined by Emma Tuccillo, founder of And North. And North is a curated guide to upstate New York for creative individuals. Emma created And North to inspire creativity, collaboration and a sense of community among those interested in connecting the vibrant neighborhoods of New York City with the picturesque regions that lie North. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.
“For right now we’re really focusing on building up our content, our audience and figuring out what we are.” [12:00] “Even if you don’t sell to the community, embracing community is huge.” [23:00]
–Emma Tuccillo on After the Jump
Welcome to the Design Sponge school of creating content for the new online world. On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney provides some insightful advice for navigating the ever changing online landscape to promote your brand or product. Attention spans are getting shorter and content platforms are changing right before our eyes and Grace helps listeners sort through it all. Find out how to humanize your social media accounts and deliver your message effectively! This program was brought to you by MailChimp.
“It’s never been easier to find so much of any kind of content you could ever want but it’s harder to get your content in front of as many people you’d like.” [01:00] “Be sure to mix the good with the bad – it will humanize you and your brand in a way you can’t do with any other process.” [22:00]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney welcomes back an inspiration of hers, TV personality and accomplished designer Genevieve Gorder. She is currently the host of Genevieve’s Renovation and Dear Genevieve on the HGTV cable channel. Tune in for a candid and insightful discussion on the nature of design, the challenges of TV and the pursuit of happiness. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.
“I don’t think I’ve had sleep since 1998.” [02:00]
“Having just turned 40, I have such a better understanding of how little I need and how special it needs to be.” [19:00]
“The main goal in design is making people happy – whether it’s in your house or somebody else’s.” [23:00]
“With TV you can only say so much – when it comes to word and visual that’s when I can really say what I want.” [25:00]
–Genevieve Gorder on After the Jump
You don’t have to starve to be an artist. Find out how to build a career doing what you love on a brand new episode of After the Jump. Grace Bonney is joined by Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon, best known for her colorful paintings and drawings. Since 2007, she has been illustrating for clients including The Museum of Modern Art, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Chronicle Books, The Land of Nod, The Obama Campaign and Simon & Schuster, among others. Lisa is also known for her intricate line drawings, pattern design & hand lettering and has licensed her work for fabric, kitchen linens, wallpaper and bedding. In addition to illustrating full time, Lisa maintains a thriving Etsy shop and writes a popular daily blog of her work, life and inspiration called Today is Going to be Awesome. She is the author of A Collection a Day, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One and Art Inc.. Tune in and find out how Lisa found her career in art, what advice she has for aspiring artists and what she plans on doing with the next phase of her life. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.
“I’ve always been sort of obsessed with digging up treasures.” [05:00] “Because art is so subjective, we think we don’t deserve to be here we often feel like impostors. We’re mystified by the way it all works. Years later having figured out the way it all works, I have really learned that I have a place and that all of these ideas I had about what other people thought of me were all in my own head.” [12:00]
“I actually feel like my career will thrive more the more I’m enjoying my life in general. Sometimes working super hard all of the time is just not sustainable.” [29:00]
–Lisa Congdon on After the Jump
Welcome to a brand new season of After the Jump! This week, Grace Bonney talks to listeners about one of the scariest places on the internet – the comments section! As she puts it – your voice and your project deserve to be a part of the chorus of voices that exist online. Letting your voice be silenced by a few bad apples is a sad thing, and something that can and should be prevented. She explains how to handle being brought down by negative comments on your blog or bummed out by less than kind feedback! This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.
“When you’re putting out so much negativity…you tend to get that response in return. What you put out there is often what you get back.” [11:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Grace Bonney, host of After the Jump, knows what it takes to build a successful business. In this mash-up of episodes, listen as Grace dishes out tips and tricks of the trade. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp
Grace Bonney, host of After the Jump, is no stranger to figuring out what it takes to make a business thrive. Listen in as Grace navigates a variety of ways to grow a business. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp
Can design change the world? How can you make a difference through design? Learn about the many ways that artists can give back and make a big difference on the season finale of After the Jump with Grace Bonney. Grace is joined by Dawn Hancock of Firebelly Design for a discussion on how designers and artists can give back to the community in unconventional ways. Tune in and hear how you can help make change with your time, your products and your skills. What do you have to offer? Who do you want to help? Get in the spirit of giving on an insightful and charity themed episode of After the Jump. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.
“No matter what field you work in – there’s always a way to give back to people you care about and who most need it. Doing work that benefits the greater good always comes with benefits that are hard to replicate in other places.” [25:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump
“Volunteering is an example where it’s not about how much money you have or a specific skill set – it can just be about your time and spending time with somebody who could use your experise. Finding a cause that really speaks to you is a great way to do that.” [12:00]
–Dawn Hancock on After the Jump
Get a social media primer from Grace Bonney on an essential episode of After the Jump! She breaks down the steps you need to take to start building your brand online and shares advice on how to chart your successes and failures with social media. Tune in as she explains the differences between small, medium and large content and outlines strategies for you to tackle the sometimes overwhelming task of entering the social media stratosphere. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.
“There are 1.2 billion people on Facebook. There are 225 million on Twitter, 200 million on Instagram and over 70 million people on Pinterest. It’s an awful lot of people and the kicker is those people are also potential clients, customers… Avoiding them represents missing out on opportunities none of us can afford to let pass us by.” [01:00] “Start a chart on your computer. You’ll want to track account names, what platform they’re on and what they’re doing that you like.” [03:00]
“You don’t want to fall into the trap of only posting light content. Find the mix that’s right for you.” [08:00]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
What are you afraid of? How can you make fear less crippling and more empowering? Are your deepest fears as bad as they seem? Tune in to an inspirational episode of After the Jump as Grace Bonney and Julia Turshen have a discussion about dreams, inner dialog and fear. Stop being scared and start moving forward! Grace and Julia provide some excellent tips and tools for conquering your fears and controlling your destiny. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.
“I’m still scared and defensive of speaking to people who aren’t my core audience or people who don’t understand me.” [02:00] “99.9% of the time – if you talk out, to the very end, what your worst case scenario really is, it’s rarely as bad as it seems inside […] so often fears are trapped in a self aware place.” [07:00]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
“To me — I equate raising my voice to confrontation, which really scares me..second only to snakes!” [04:00]
–Julia Turshen on After the Jump
How is intention different than goal setting? Find out how to run your business and life with intention as Grace Bonney is joined by Jess Lively, a consultant and blogger helping people design lives, homes and businesses with intention on JessLively.com and With-Intention.com. Hear about the three levels of business success, get all sorts of insight into how you can balance the conversation between your ego and your gut and find out how Jess overcame her own self doubt to empower others to embrace intention and take control of their lives! This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures
“I use the word intention as a softer word for a goal because I’m too paralyzed by the word goal.” [05:00] “You have to know what your values are – and you’re always motivated by something.” [09:00]
“The intuition that we have within us – if you can connect to that, it will guide you and tell you what to do next.” [12:00]
“Discover what’s really important to you independent of any achievement or outcomes.” [28:00]
–Jess Lively on After the Jump
We all know what it’s like to be jealous. Jealousy is often considered one of the worst emotions but why is jealousy tinged with so much negativity? On a shorter format episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney explains why she thinks jealousy is a good thing. It’s not as radical as it sounds! There’s perhaps no faster or clearer tool for showing you exactly what you want than jealousy. All the people you’re jealous of can and probably should be the people you add to your network of friends collaborators and coworkers. Tune in and find out how to turn jealousy into something much more productive. This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures.
“I’ve come to the conclusion that jealousy gets a bad wrap.” [01:00] “If jealousy and desire have the power to make us feel something so strongly, surely they have the power the help us do something good too!” [02:00]
“What the internet doesn’t show you is all the times things didn’t work out.” [02:00]
“Whenever I get that familiar pang of jealousy – I make myself stop and simmer with it until I’m able to make sense of what I’m feeling.” [08:00]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Curation. Profit. Scalability. These are the themes on this weeks episode of After the Jump, as Grace Bonney is back from a two week hiatus to chat with Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer, the two ladies behind Sight Unseen. Monica & Jill are former editors of I.D. Magazine, as well as freelance writers, curators, and design consultants. Sight Unseen is an online magazine that takes readers inside the worlds of design, art, fashion, and photography. With in-depth, behind-the-scenes reportage, Sight Unseen uncovers the stories, inspirations, and obsessions of some of the most fascinating designers and artists working today. Since its founding in 2009, the site has served as a destination for companies and individuals interested in scouting new talent as well as an inspiration for those working in creative pursuits. Tune in for a lively discussion on online media, the design community and much much more. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press.
“Our backgrounds in print journalism helped us be able to trust ourselves, look at what we like and assume our readers like that too.” [04:00] “There’s no way to post once a day with long stories unless you have a big team. The internet today requires that you have content constantly churning.” [08:00]
–Monica Khemsurov on After the Jump
“We’re still known for the content behind the images – so that’s been nice. Even though we produce shorter stories [than we used to] they’re still full of content.” [09:00]
–Jill Singer on After the Jump
How do you grow a brand without losing the original spirit? Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of BAKED Bakery join Grace Bonney on After the Jump for an in-depth discussion on growth, transition and integrity. Find out what a day in the life looks like for somebody running a business as busy and multi-pronged as BAKED. Hear what kind of decision making goes into business growth and what drives Matt and Renato to keep moving forward with their business. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.
“For doing wholesale business – if you don’t have a kitchen that’s operational 24 hours a day – you need to.” [14:00]
–Matt Lewis on After the Jump
“I feel like BAKED now has multiple arms – we’re like an octopus.” [15:00]
–Renato Poliafito on After the Jump
Today’s episode of After the Jump is about inspiration – not just where to find it but how to use sources of inspiration to set yourself apart from the pack. This week’s guest, Katie Deedy of Grow House Grow, helps listeners see how inspiration can breed success. Grow House Grow specializes in narrative-inspired wallpaper design. Their lifelong love of storytelling and affinity for pattern shapes every hand printed roll they produce. Tune in and hear about the influences, inspirations and habits that help her maintain a successful career in design. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.
“There’s more intent in something handmade instead of just drawing a circle and repeating it a hundred times. patterns where you can really tell somebody spent time with it it to make it nice [are better].” [06:00] –Katie Deedy on After the Jump
Risk is incredibly important. It helps you set yourself apart from the pack and teaches you valuable business and personal lessons, but people are reluctant to talk about risk publicly. Today on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by two business owners who talk freely about the risks they took in both of their endeavors. Hear from Gaby Dalkin, founder of What’s Gaby Cooking, and Crista Freeman of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream. From PR companies to off-beat cookbooks, find out what decisions both women made to turn into the successful entrepreneurs they are today. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.
“The difference between reckless and risk is planning.” [07:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump
“Some of the biggest risks I’ve taken have resulted in really awesome things. If I feel strongly about something I’m just going to do it.” [09:00]
–Gaby Dalkin on After the Jump
“There’s only so much you can project in spreadsheets and analysis. It always comes back to my gut. As an entrepreneurs you always learn how to hone in on that.” [10:00]
–Crista Freeman on After the Jump
What happens when an iconic brand like Russ & Daughters gets a makeover? Find out on this week’s episode of After the Jump, as Grace Bonney is joined by Jen Snow, Director of Media and PR at Russ & Daughter, and designer/artist Kelli Anderson. Find out what went into the brand redesign and how Jen & Kelli were able to maintain the soul and spirit of the 100 year old company while modernizing the look and feel of Russ & Daughters. This program was sponsored by Edwards VA Ham.
“You walk into Russ & Daughers and there are 100 years of stories!” [08:00] Jen Snow on After the Jump
“We did not want to turn Russ & Daughters into the Epcot version of Russ & Daughters. We wanted to analyze what it was about the place that brought all these people together.” [17:00]
–Kelli Anderson on After the Jump
Branding is a tricky concept. Luckily, on this week’s episode of After the Jump, Lindsay McCabe & Leigh Nelson of Branding + Design Firm LMNOP are here to clear things up for you. Smitten with colors, shapes, sounds, and worked up by fresh ideas, LMNOP “stokes your imagination, tickles your taste buds (the ones in your eyeballs) and generally surprises and delights.” Find out how branding can mean more than most people think and what Lindsay and Leigh do to make sure they are able to use their creative energy in as many fields as possible. This program was sponsored by Consider Bardwell.
“At the end of the day we want our creativity to speak for our company” [06:00] Lindsay McCabe on After the Jump
“Our goal was to not focus on one industry – we wanted to be able to do a lot of different things….with anything – as you start to gain clients more of those types of clients tend to come on.” [13:00]
Leigh Nelson on After the Jump
What’s the real cost of doing business in retail? Grace Bonney continues her conversation on design and cost, this time with Michele Varian of Michele Varian Shop in Downtown NYC and Erin Austen Abbott of Amelia in Oxford Mississippi, two retail design shops. Hear their perspectives on selling tactile products in a digital world and figuring out a fair and sustainable cost structure. What’s the difference between brick & mortar operations and online shops? What really goes into product design and sales? Find out on After the Jump! This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.
“People are all of a sudden realizing there isn’t a tactile hand-made quality to things anymore and people don’t know how to do it themselves. There’s a real curiosity about that now.” [14:00] If you have a brick and mortar it’s extremely important to have a decent website because most people shop from both.” [29:00]
–Michele Varian on After the Jump
What are the details behind a successful hand-made shop and brand? Why do hand-made domestic items cost more than their big-factory imported counterparts? Tune in to this week’s episode of After the Jump and find out! Grace Bonney is joined by two guests who know what’s what when it comes to hand-made design — Claire Mazur, co-founder of Of a Kind and Kathryn Fortunato, principal at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. Together, they chat about why fast-fashion is so cheap and what it really takes to make hand-made items in the design world. Just as consumers have accepted the price of organic, ethically produced food, it’s time they understand that the same pricing principals apply to fashion and jewelry. Listen in for a fascinating conversation on what could be called “slow fashion” and the inner-workings of small shops and brands. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.
“A lot of young designers have success, get to a peak and fizzle out because they weren’t thinking about the pricing behind their pieces. It’s a really hard thing to do. I think it’s probably harder to start pricing your pieces [higher] when you don’t have any recognition but sticking with it and believing in the line and finding buyers who believe in you is an important process to go through.” [07:00] –Claire Mazur of Of a Kind
Susan Brinson does not just have one title. Some days she’s a blogger, some days a designer, some days a photographer. Today — she’s the guest on After the Jump, hosted by Grace Bonney. Tune in and hear how she juggles multiple creative endeavors and was able to leave the corporate world for the DIY world. Susan shares her perspective on freelance life, self released projects and the new social-media driven world we live in. Get advice on how to stay up on trends and make the most of your time – which is the most valuable thing a freelancer has. Learn more about Susan’s work at HouseOfBrinson.com. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.
“Whenever you work in the corporate world people have very specific things to do so it’s easy to hire somebody because you know exactly what they do.” [03:00] “I really enjoy teaching, so that’s an area of our business we will build out. We want to make information available to people.” [11:00]
“I’m a watcher of what goes online — maybe a stalker. It’s a matter of saturating yourself.” [16:00]
–Susan Brinson on After the Jump
On today’s episode, Grace interviews Vanessa Bertozzi from Etsy Wholesale and Abigail Jacobs from West Elm to talk about Etsy’s new wholesale program and West Elm Local. Tune in to hear about both of these new revolutionary services! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“We wanted to develop some professional tools that would really speak to that type of designer, that seller that’s operating at this level, where they’re doing wholesale. So I’m really hoping that it will help keep Etsy evolving and moving forward.” [11:15] –Vanessa Bertozzi on After The Jump
This week on After The Jump, Grace brings back Julia Turshen to discuss prioritization and getting the boring stuff done early. No one actually likes doing bills and taxes, but if you can get those out of the way first, the rest of your days can be spent being creative and accomplishing other, more important big things. Tune in to hear all of Grace and Julia’s tips! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“What makes life interesting is that we all find different ways to get whatever we need to get done done!” [21:00] –Julia Turshen on After The Jump
Whether you’re running a business or just talking with your close friends, choosing your words wisely can have huge effects on all of your relationships. Taking a pause before you speak allows you to reflect on your initial reaction and evaluate how your words are coming off. Tune in to hear Grace talk about the ways in which thinking about what you’re saying can be so important. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“At the end of the day what we all really want is to be heard and understood. So why is it so hard to do that for other people?” [5:35] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump
This week’s guest comes to us all the way from Paris. Anne Ditmeyer of Pret A Voyager talks about life in Paris and tips us off on the best way to go about living there for a short period of time. Later, Anne and Grace compare and contrast the ways in which Americans and French people use social media. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“I think it makes me richer to have all of these different experiences to draw from.” [10:20] “It’s really just about jumping on opportunities and taking advantage of things.” [26:20]
–Anne Ditmeyer on After The Jump
Looking to maintain a strong presence online and through social media accounts? On this week’s episode of After the Jump, learn how to find a rediscover your voice, how to translate that voice into a consistent presence and how to vary your content from channel to channel. Grace Bonney knows what she’s talking about – and you’ll come away from this episode with a much clearer idea of how to engage your online communities. This program was sponsored by Of A Kind
“When you’re finding your voice – you shouldn’t be trying to find any other voice but your own.” [3:00] “The older you get and the more you see out there – your aesthetic is changing without you even realizing it!” [6:45]
“Youtube will be next year what Instagram was this year.” [24:30]
–Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Today on After the Jump, Grace urges you to right your wrongs. She gives us a step-by-step, realistic look at how this is possible for everyone, and how it will be beneficial in the long-run. Tune in to learn more! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“No one is perfect, not even Martha.” [2:10] “An email does not equal conversation…So many things can’t be conveyed in the written form that can be conveyed simply by the tone of your voice on the phone.” [13:40]
–Grace Bonney on After The Jump
This week on After The Jump, Grace talks to Amy Azzarito and Max Tielman, Associate Editor at Design Sponge about hard work. They discuss what to expect and how to go about getting through your first job. Later, Amy tells us why she believes the morning is such a valuable time to get important things done. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“This world we live in in, we’re surrounded by very visible examples of success…but the thing that I think is really lacking from all of these success narratives, is the fact that work went into this and above all, time.” [9:15]
–Max Tielman on After The Jump
“I think that the morning is literally the secret…to get the things done that are really important to you.”
–Amy Azzarito on After The Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace provides some great advice for business owners to keep their business and personal lives strong and healthy. She gives us 10 big tips to focus on that can help us to be happier and more productive. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
“It’s close to impossible to run a healthy business without support and feedback that you can trust and actually act upon.” [4:55]
“Time off is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” [7:45]
Grace Bonney on After the Jump
This week on After The Jump, Grace brings in Food Writer Julia Turshen to outline the 12 things they wish they had known before starting their own businesses. From learning how to say no to time management, from day to day tips to planning for the future, Grace and Julia provide a solid list of things we can all work on to get better at running our businesses. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.
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“I started my retirement account the day after I graduated from college and it was the best thing that I’ve ever done.” [21:15]
“You really need to turn off to turn on.” [28:15]
Julia Turshen on After The Jump
On the Valentine’s Day episode of After The Jump, Grace highlights some tools across the board that she finds particularly educational and inspirational. From blogs and websites to strong women in design, from print magazines to “lifers”, she gives us a solid list of people and places to look to for ideas and inspiration. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center.
“I don’t instantly think I’m a photographer because I can take a nice photograph and put it on Instagram, but it makes me realize the value of really great photography.” [8:45]
“Separating yourself from the pack is a huge thing, and the more you can do that, the better you will be in the long run of your business.” [10:15]
Grace Bonney on After The Jump
On this week’s episode of After The Jump, Grace Bonney briefs us on all the apps that have something really cool to offer for your visual images. From filters to collages, from text to video, Grace tells you everything you’ll need to blow up on social media and reach your goals. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center. Today’s music provided by SLEEPiES.
“The reality of the situation is that people are interested in having a lot of information conveyed in a really short place.” [56:25]
“It’s not about running every photo through a filter…it’s about staying open minded. If it works for you, give it a try.” [77:00]
Grace Bonney on After The Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace welcomes guest Jon Call, a New York based interior designer. Jon tells us about growing up in Washington state, and his fascination with design and architecture from a very young age. After the break, Grace and Jon discuss Kanye West’s recent rant on the design industry, giving their opinions on the subject. Tune in to hear their thoughts! This program has been sponsored by Brooklyn Slate. Music provided by Sleepies.
“Everybody’s going to be faced with faux authenticity. What’s going to define you is where you think it’s passable and where you have no tolerance for that.” [9:00]
“I’m looking to cultivate new voices and new trends in my career.” [27:15]
Jon Call on After the Jump
Continuing the interior design theme from last week, host Grace Bonney brings in guest interior designer Amanda Gorski. Amanda tells us about how her attention to arrangement and presentation in her own home as a child influenced her introduction into the world of interior design. After the break, she and Grace discuss the difficulties inherent to the interior design world, and how to get by in the industry. This program has been sponsored by the International Culinary Center.
“There’s a lot that goes into [interior design] that you don’t learn working for someone else.” [6:15]
“It’s hard being younger in New York and on your own and in this industry where you kind of have to pay your dues in interior design before you can become a big name.” [23:15]
Amanda Gorski on After The Jump
After the Jump is back with a new season for 2014, and Grace Bonney kicks off the new year with Noa Santos of Homepolish!Homepolish is a startup that connects top designers with clients in an affordable manner. Tune into this episode to hear Noa talk about his upbringing in Hawaii, and why the Hawaiian lifestyle calls for more concern with function than form. Learn about Homepolish’s unique structure that allows for designers to consult on a per session basis. What trends are emerging in the design world? Noa talks about the new wave of renters concerned with interior design, and why it’s a good idea to work with professionals before owning your first home. Where does Noa go to unwind in NYC? Find out on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, Brooklyn Slate.
“We only bring on the top designers in their respective cities… But it’s a lot more than having just a skill set- it’s about being able to relate to someone.” [11:00] “Vintage items are the ultimate custom piece.” [29:00]
— Noa Santos on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking food imagery with guests Matt Armendariz, Kristina Gill, and Julia Turshen! Specifically, Grace and the cast talk about the Internet era, and how social media outlets like Instagram and Pinterest change the way that people see and interact with food. How do intellectual property rights apply to photographs of food shared on these sites? How has Instagram changed perceptions around photography? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, The International Culinary Center.
photo via mattbites.com
photo via Epicurious
“It takes a lot more work with the camera to get the photos that Instagram does. I don’t think one will replace the other. They’re complementary.” [8:30]
— Kristina Gill on After the Jump
“I enjoy Pinterest, but I’m not super interested because I’m more into creating the images.” [17:45]
— Matt Armendariz on After the Jump
This week on After The Jump, host Grace Bonney brings in Brooklyn based artist and founder of Eskayel, Shanan Campanaro. They discuss her first steps into the world of artistry and how she has expanded, as well as her commitment to keeping her work eco-friendly. Shanan describes her preference for designing home products over fashion, and lists a few things that are essential for her to have a productive work day. This program has been sponsored by Blueprint.
“One of the luxuries with home as opposed to fashion, where I worked before, is that you can make everything to order.” [22:25]
— Shanan Campanaro on After The Jump
How has online advertising changed, and what challenges are bloggers facing in the world of ads? This week on After the Jump, DesignSponge’s Grace Bonney and Amy Azzarito are talking about the new wave of web advertising, and what bloggers can do to stay afloat. Learn about the different funding models being used by big publications such as The New York Times, and how similar strategies could work for smaller outlets. What kind of branded content do online readers want to experience? Learn how institutions like Refinery 29* are selling product to fund their site, and find out how to make your blog receptive to new advertising. This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.
“I think shopping has become increasingly more social… Now we have a much broader network of people, so people need something they can trust, and that might be an online magazine.” [20:30]
— Amy Azzarito on After the Jump
Lyndsey Drago designs functional and fashionable dog jackets through her company, Billy Wolf! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney sits down with Lyndsey to talk about her past work in fashion and design, and why she began making dog coats. Learn about Billy Wolf’s dedication to eco-friendly production by using dead stock and vintage materials. Why did Lyndsey model her collection off workwear? Find out what other women in creative fields inspire Lyndsey and her work! Tune into this episode to hear what Lyndsey hopes dog owners will enjoy about her products. What’s next for Billy Wolf? Find out on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse.
“I think the best way to make eco-friendly products is to make quality products that will last. It’s not something that you’re going to throw away.” [8:45]
“I want people to get something for their dog that they would want for themselves.” [25:35]
— Lyndsey Drago on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, host Grace Bonney talks with Zoe Pawlak, contemporary artist, painter, and designer. Explore a day in the life of where Zoe gets her inspiration, and which direction she believes creative art is heading into. Later, Zoe gives us her latest updates, including where you can see her latest exhibits. To learn more about Zoe, visit her website at www.zoepawlak.com.
This program has been sponsored by Mood Magazine.
“If you make bizzare sculptures and want to sell them in Japan, you now have access to do that.” [7:30]
“Music has given access to a whole demographic of people. It’s based on collaboration now,and I feel like that’s the future of art making.” [25:20]
— Zoe Pawlak on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, host Grace Bonney speaks with Molly Hatch, ceramicist and designer based in Florence MA. After several ceramic residencies and apprenticeships in the US and abroad, Molly received her MFA in ceramics at the University of Colorado in Boulder in 2008. In 2009, she was awarded the Arts/Industry Residency in the Pottery at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin which laid the foundation for her career as an artist designer. Today she works from home in her studio in Northampton, MA, working on everything from designing and illustration, to customized, one of a kind, pieces. Tune-in to hear more about her work as a ceramicist, and how she got her start working in the arts industry. Also be sure to check out her website, www.mollyhatch.com. This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.
“I think if you passionately believe in something, and you persist that it will work out.” [9:15]
“It’s important for me to think about both what I’m making and being on trend, and how my work fits into this bigger picture. I think teaching enforces you to think about all the process that you’re doing, but also how that fits.” [28:33]
— Molly Hatch on After the Jump
How does design relate to pollution? This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking about air pollution with Dominique Browning. Dominique has had a long and storied career in the publishing, editing, and design worlds, working at publications like Newsweek and House & Garden. Since then, Dominique has headed up Moms Clean Air Force, an organization that fights for the health of children by targeting indoor and outdoor air pollution. Did you know that certain chemicals used in furnishing can disrupt the human endocrine system or cause cancer? Find out how designers can learn from the new food movement and demand transparency! Tune in to hear Dominique talk about Moms Clean Air Force, and how the group gives women an outlet to flex their political power. Will sustainable household products ever become affordable for all? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor BluePrint Cleanse.
“Indoor air pollution relates back to my work in the design world because there are all these things in our plastics, couches, fabrics, etc. These things cause cancer, or are endocrine disruptors.” [4:45] “Nobody in Washington wants to make mother angry… But we don’t exercise this power enough.” [19:40]
— Dominique Browning on After the Jump
Anne Hellman and Michel Arnaud teamed up and put their writing and photography skills to create the beautiful Design Brooklyn, a book that highlights the best in renovation, innovation, restoration, and industry in Brooklyn. On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats with Anne and Michel about their roots in design, and how they came to be fascinated with spaces in Brooklyn. Hear how they were inspired by the ingenuity of many Brooklyn entrepreneurs, and how the history and ethics of industry in the borough fuel a new sort of creativity. Find out what neighborhoods Anne and Michel had fun exploring and capturing in their book, and hear why it was important for the duo to include information about public green spaces. What locations did Anne and Michel fall in love with while working on Design Brooklyn? Find out on this week’s After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, Underground Meats.
“We always hear that industry is disappearing in America, but this mindset in Brooklyn shows that it’s not really true.” [10:15] “I think the design in Brooklyn is moving along its own tracks, and it has so many components.” [25:30]
— Michel Arnaud on After the Jump
“I hope that enough of these old building are preserved. I think the Wythe Hotel is a great example of what’s possible in terms of preservation.” [27:10]
— Anne Hellman on After the Jump
Learn how to simplify your life on this week’s installment of After the Jump! Grace Bonney is joined by DesignSponge’s Amy Azzarito and Max Tielman to discuss daily routines, stress reducers, and more! Find out how daily rituals help keep these DesignSponge staffers sane, and how repeated actions can help curb decision fatigue. Learn how to delegate tasks in your small business in order to maintain quality control and relieve individual pressures. Tune in to find out what recommendations Grace, Amy, and Max suggest in order to stay organized and efficient! This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse.
“Once it’s on my calendar, my brain doesn’t have to keep track of it.” [16:00] “Being a visual person, I always try to reduce visual clutter.” [25:10]
— Max Tielman on After the Jump
Nicholas Newcomb is a ceramic artist that makes pieces for everyday life. On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney invites Nicholas into the studio to talk about clay, design, and more! Find out how Nicholas’s supportive family and craft-filled childhood allowed for Nicholas to become a potter. How did Nicholas’s education at Skidmore College prepare him for an apprenticeship with famed ceramic artist Toshiko Takaezu? Hear how teaching has caused Nicholas to stay practiced in different pottery techniques. What trends are pervasive in the ceramics world? Tune in to hear about Nicholas’s standards for handmade items, and how vintage design is a function of nostalgia. What is Nicholas’s dream project? Find out on this week’s installment of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse.
“Moving to New York made me think about clay as a product, and how people interact with clay in their homes and everyday life.” [18:00] “When I look at something that has been made by hand, I want to know that it was made by a master.” [25:15]
— Nicholas Newcomb on After the Jump
Meet Paul Lowe, otherwise known as Sweet Paul, the man behind Sweet Paul blog & magazine. He joins Grace Bonney for today’s episode of After the Jump, where the two discuss the current state of digital content, transitioning a publication from blog to print, and staying afloat as a creative professional in 2013. Hear how Paul found his passion for styling and photography and what inspired him to start the blog which would later become a magazine. Get to know the lovable personality of Sweet Paul on an honest, frank and relaxed conversation with Grace Bonney. The two know a thing or three about making high quality content in the over-saturated world we live in today! This program was sponsored by BluePrint.
“In order to keep my sanity, more or less, I started a magazine.” [12:00] “Europeans aren’t interested in things that look too American. Selling a home can be difficult but something like food is easier because it’s more universal.” [20:00]
“Everything used to be free online and that’s the biggest mistake people made. We have to do something about that.” [24:00]
–Paul Lowe on After the Jump
Live the life you want to live! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by frequent guest co-host Amy Azzarito to talk about setting personal goals for outside of work. Hear how Grace and Amy mapped out aspects of their personal lives through collage-like “vision boards” and seasonal lists. Don’t be afraid to get lost! Learn how to wander away from work goals in order to benefit your out-of-work life. Grace and Amy talk about suspending self-judgment, and how letting yourself go can help you discover interests and increase your happiness. Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse.
“The idea of filling your home with beautiful things has become equally as important as being happy in that home.” [3:00] — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
“Every season, I make a big, dreamy list for myself. What are my goals for the season? And what do I want for myself? I let myself see what will happen in those three months.” [9:10]
— Amy Azzarito on After the Jump
Learn about KIOSK’s international design selections on this week’s episode of After the Jump! Grace Bonney invites KIOSK’s Marco ter Haar Romeny into the studio to talk about how design, art, and aesthetics have been a part of Marco’s life from an early age. Find out how Marco became a world traveler, and how he and his partner, Alisa, began collecting objects from the countries they visited. Learn more about the space, and why some people find it intimidating. What types of objects fit into KIOSK’s modus operandi? Finally, find out how Marco’s ethics distinguish KIOSK from other design outlets. This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse.
“I would say our shop is certainly minimalist in some respects, but definitely maximalist in other ways!” [8:15] “People see us as a reaction against Chinese production… I’ve changed my mind; there’s a lot of really amazing production happening in China.” [18:45]
— Marco ter Haar Romeny on After the Jump
Learn about the considerations of funding independent creative projects with Lynn Casper on this week’s episode of After the Jump! Grace Bonney invites Lynn into the studio to talk about how she has funded her queer/music podcast, Homoground. Find out how small-town syndrome pushed Lynn to start the podcast and inspired her DIY spirit. How should creative types deal with different levels of advertising? Is working for free ever appropriate? Find out if gender plays a role when people choose to work for free, and learn how to collect money from independent funding backers. Learn more about creative business on this week’s episode of After the Jump! This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.
“Do I really want some corporate brand on my site when I’m trying to do this grassroots, DIY project?” [7:30] — Lynn Casper on After the Jump
Jessica Oreck joins Grace Bonney for this week’s installment of After the Jump to talk about filmmaking, risk-taking, and trusting instincts. Jessica recently released her newest film, Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys, at the Tribeca Film Festival to much acclaim. Tune into this episode to learn about Jessica’s initial interest in botany and nature, and why she decided to make these elements integral parts of her films. Hear how Jessica highlights the intersection of human culture and the natural world, and how this idea was inspired through her job at the American Museum of Natural History. Jessica lived in Lapland in Finland for a year to work on Aatsinki; tune in to find out more about the lifestyle of a reindeer herder. Find out more about Jessica’s upcoming film projects! This program has been sponsored by Bonnie Plants.
“To me, I create because I want to create… I try not to think about the audience when I make the film. I am confident that if the audience puts forth a little bit of effort and is attentive, they will connect with the film.” [12:35] — Jessica Oreck on After the Jump
Today on After the Jump, Jess Eddy and Crista Freeman, owners of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream and makers of delicious, all-natural ice cream, come into the studio to talk to us about their amazing ice cream company. Together with host Grace Bonney, Jess and Crista talk about their inspiration to the art of ice cream making, from their beginnings growing up with different ice cream flavors, to dropping their day jobs to delve into the ice cream business, and finally the production and influence behind starting your own ice cream company. Learn more about the process of running an ice cream business, from finding the creative vision to creating an amazing packaging label, to experimenting and creating new ice cream flavors. Find out how the duo created their famous “Banana Whama”, or their Coconut Key Lime” flavors, and what inspired their interesting combos. This program has been sponsored by Bonnie Plants.
“The challenge was, what can we do that was really really different, but also very simple.” [19:30] — Jess Eddy and Crista Freeman on After the Jump
Mal Blum has been writing songs since the age of fourteen, and she’s here on After the Jump to share her music. Grace Bonney invites Mal into the studio to shift the show’s focus away from visual arts and design. Tune into this episode to hear Mal and Grace talk about their inspirations, and what it is like to be a woman in a male-dominated music industry. Find out why Mal has no problem bearing her soul, but why she struggles to stay organized as an artist. Find out about Mal’s affinity for Kickstarter, and how the music industry has changed in the past several years. What does it mean to be a DIY musician? Tune into this episode to hear a live rendition of Mal’s song “With Samson in Washington State”. This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse.
“The other aspects of DIY like time management, discipline, and being entrepreneurial – that has always been really hard for me.” [6:45] “You can’t do everything yourself, or you won’t do any of it well.” [8:35]
— Mal Blum on After the Jump
Join Grace Bonney on another episode of After the Jump as she chats with acclaimed artist and illustrator Chris Silas Neal. Chris’s work has been commisioned by a variety of magazines, book publishers and television. His first picture book, Over and Under the Snow, with author Kate Messner was praised for it’s “stunning retro-style illustrations” (New York Times), was a 2011 New York Times’s Editor’s Choice and won an E.B. White Honor Award in 2012. Neal recently directed short animated videos for both Kate Spade and Anthropologie and was awarded a medal from the Society of Illustrators for his work in motion graphics. Neal exhibits drawings at various galleries and speaks at events across the country and abroad. He currently works and lives in Brooklyn and teaches Illustration at Pratt Institute. This program was sponsored by The International Culinary Center.
“When an illustrator is first starting out – most likely what they first do is replicate their heros and the work they are interested in.” [17:45] — Chris Silas Neal on After the Jump
How does a blog make money? What tools should a blogger know about? On this episode of After the Jump, host Grace Bonney and Amy Azzarito tackle the top questions they regularly come across at DesignSponge. Hear what an average day at DesignSponge is like- including team meetings, scheduling some “you” time, and surviving the flood of emails. Building DesignSponge also means extensive outreach; this how they find homes across the world- from France to the United States! Hear what motivates them, and what is next for the site. Find out what they would be doing if DesignSponge didn’t exist, and how they wrangle with their cats’ destructive tendencies. This program was sponsored by BluePrint.
“Every adult wants to know how you have a job when you work on the internet.” [5:05] — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump
“Start thinking of yourself as a producer of content and that content does not necessarily live where you live.” [10:30]
“I am increibly motivated by feedback. Whether it’s good or bad, I enjoy comments.” [8:45]
— Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Solo show! Grace Bonney talks about recent obstacles and difficulties she’s faced personally and professionally and how she overcame them. Things don’t have to be hectic! And Grace will show you how. Take a breath, and listen to the words of wisdom of this pro blogger, entrepreneur, and go-getter! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint.
“Don’t be afraid to cast a wide net.” [18:45] “Having a plan B doesn’t mean you’re setting yourself up to fail, it means you’re a practical business owner.” [19:30]
“The big challenges are always out there, they’re always looming, and they’re not always the scary things we think they are, they might the challenges and the little bit of push we all need to really get to the next place with our business.” [33:20]– Author Grace Bonney on After the Jump!
The worlds of food and design collide on this week’s installment of After the Jump! Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by Kristina Gill, photographer and food editor for DesignSponge. Hear how Kristina made her way to Italy from Nashville, Tennessee. Find out how Kristina’s work often touches on social justice issues such as world hunger and food assistance. Learn how Kristina’s column on DesignSponge came about, and some of the trickier recipes to prepare and photograph. What are Kristina’s favorite cooking tools and ingredients? Find out what photographers have inspired Kristina in and out of the kitchen. This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods.
“Some people discover things visually, but I like to discover through my palate.” [11:30] “Interest in food has grown since the column (“in the kitchen with”) has started. People really come looking for us now, but when it started, we were looking for them.” [18:00]
— Kristina Gill on After the Jump
Learn the secrets of quality event design with David Stark! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney invited David into the studio to talk about his history with painting, flower arrangements, and throwing spectacular parties. Learn why David was called to New York City, and why he left the life of a painter to find a life that centered around building community. What parallels does David see between painting and flower arranging? Learn how David’s work combines the worlds of interior design, decorating, branding, event planning, and art installation! Hear David describe an average day in the life of an event planner, and why all the details- from invitation design to the party itself- are integral to a great party experience. Find out what types of brands David enjoys working with on this week’s episode of After the Jump! This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center.
“There was never any intention of ‘building an empire’ or becoming ‘flower designers’, we were just making flower arrangements for parties.” [6:50] “You can do things in unique ways, but there are certain conventions that are useful.” [12:40] — David Stark on After the Jump
Frances Palmer crafts pottery that is informed by her love for art history and the tactile. This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney sits down with Frances to talk about her upbringing and the art of the gathering. Find out how Frances’ time in Washington, D.C. and her schooling inspired her to make ceramics. Hear why Frances makes items that are intended to be used, and why dahlias are so present in her work. How do ceramics and gardening interact in her craft? Listen in to hear what artists inspire Frances, and find out why she is taking up an artist residency in China in the next few months! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods.
“The point is that you want to bring people around the table, have a good time, and have fun!” [9:00] “At the end of the day, what you make has to speak for itself.” [21:30]
“You have to make what you believe… It has to come from you so genuinely.” [29:15]
— Frances Palmer on After the Jump
Hear from Grace Bonney’s mentor and friend, Rena Tom, on this week’s installment of After the Jump. Rena is a California native who has been involved in everything from consulting, to jewelry design, to founding the collaboration-minded Makeshift Society. Tune into this episode to hear Rena talk about her upbringing, and how her family pushed her to start her own business. Learn about Rena’s time in Park Slope, and her experiences owning the jewelry design store, Rare Device. How do small businesses and creative circles differ in San Francisco and Brooklyn? Also in the studio is architect Bryan Boyer. Listen in to hear Rena and Bryan talk about her newest venture, Makeshift Society, and how it has grown and expanded to the East Coast. This program has been sponsored by Fairway Market.
“It’s been a lot of fun dreaming and trying to bring the vision of Makeshift to more people.” [18:10] — Rena Tom on After the Jump
Learn how to turn your lifestyle or design idea into a book with Lia Ronnen, Executive Editor and Associate Publisher at Artisan Books. Tune in to hear Grace Bonney talk with Lia about her background in the art world, and how that led to work in packaging, publishing, and editing. Learn about Artisan’s unique take fashion, lifestyle, and design books, and why they have worked with category killers like Domino and Lucky. How have blogs and magazines influenced the world of books and publishing? Find out how the death of bookstores has affected the marketing of visual books, and tune in to hear Lia explain how to pitch a book idea! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods.
“The toughest problem that we’ve had is the loss of the bookstore. That was our biggest marketing tool… For visual books- coffee table books, books that are objects- bookstores are important.” [18:50] “A book needs to be more in depth; it’s not a blog. In order for it to have a longer life, it needs to have something specific to say.” [23:50]
— Lia Ronnen on After the Jump
Friend of the show and DesignSponge managing editor Amy Azzarito is this week’s guest on After the Jump* to discuss her brand new book,
Past & Present: 24 Favorite Moments in Decorative Arts History and 24 Modern DIY Projects Inspired by Them.
In Past & Present, Amy presents 24 pairs of essays and craft projects that explore the connection between decorative arts history and present-day design trends. Tune in as Amy shares her professional journey – from growing up in a design-oriented family to working with Grace at Design Sponge.. Hear how odd jobs, blogging and DIY design eventually brought the book idea to life. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market
“I was devouring blogs on a daily basis – there wasn’t one that I didn’t know about.. it was crazy!” [13:30] –Amy Azzarito on After the Jump
Learn how to “be present” and successfully run your business without stress on this week’s episode of After the Jump! Host Grace Bonney talks about the anxieties that have crept into her professional life, and the best way to stay calm in the world of small business. Learn why it’s important to stay focused, while at the same time not worrying about the future of your endeavor. Hear Grace talk about some of her favorite applications and programs that help her manage the workload at Design*Sponge. Find out why it’s important to listen to your body, and make time for personal relaxation and meditation. This program has been brought to you by The International Culinary Center.
“Remembering that the productive, focused work really ensures the possibility of tomorrow is the key.” [8:40] — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Alex Eben Meyer is a street hockey player, donut enthusiast, and professional illustrator! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by Alex to talk about his initial interest in drawing. How did Alex transition from drawing superheroes and military tanks to creating work for The New York Times and college textbooks? Learn more about the field of illustration, and why it encapsulates more than just the Sunday comics. Tune in to hear Alex and Grace talk about the illustration community, and why it lives in such a non-competitive atmosphere. Why does Alex love to share his sketchbooks? Find out on this week’s episode of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Seersucker/Nightingale 9.
“I think of the sketchbook as the way I think- I’m not a cerebral person… The sketchbook is a way for me to put down my thoughts.” [11:30] — Alex Eben Meyer on After the Jump
Karen Mordechai is a photographer, stylist, cooking enthusiast, and founder of Sunday Suppers. This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats it up with Karen about the arts, cooking at home, and the art of entertaining. Tune in to find out what attracted Karen to the visual arts, and why she often focuses her lens on families and food. Learn more about the Sunday Suppers dinner series; how did it evolve from a casual gathering into a full-blown dinner party? Karen shares her philosophy on cooking instruction, and later talks about chefs that inspire her in and out of the kitchen. This program has been brought to you by Seersucker.
“We are able to break down some of the fear that people have in regards to the kitchen, and introduce people to some daunting things.” [12:30] — Karen Mordechai on After the Jump
Julia Rothman illustrates and designs patterns in her own unique, hand-made style! Julia joins Grace Bonney in the studio for the first episode of After the Jump in 2013! Tune in to hear Julia talk about growing up in small-town New York City- City Island. How did that atmosphere motivate her in terms of her artistic career? Find out how Julia eventually grew into her illustration style, and hear how she began making patterns. Why does Julia prefer hand-drawing as opposed to working inside of the computer? Hear Julia and Grace dish on the nature of collaboration, and learn about Julia’s upcoming book chronicling her life in New York City! This program has been brought to you by Whole Foods.
“I’m an extrovert… Doing collaborative projects with people has come out of wanting to be around people physically.” [18:15] “You’re going to die… so do what you want to do!” [20:30]
“When art is good and personal- that’s number one.” [26:30]
— Julia Rothman on After the Jump
Amy Azzarito rejoins host Grace Bonney for the season finale of After the Jump! Tune into this episode to hear Grace and Amy talk about their top ten favorite design trends of 2012, and how they will evolve in the upcoming year! Hear about the resurgence of brick-and-mortar stores, and the myriad of pop-up shops in New York City. Tune in to hear discussions about some of the trends from this year that Grace and Amy hope to see fall out of favor. Later, Grace and Amy talk about the blog world in 2012, and how blogging has officially become a profession for many people. How have social media formats like Pinterest, tumblr, and Facebook changed the way that the online community shares information? Tune in to this episode of After the Jump to hear Grace and Amy’s predictions for 2013! This program has been sponsored by 360 Cookware.
“Now, with Pinterest, tumblr, Facebook, etc. – People are making these conversations about their lives in visual ways. People used to ‘talk’ more…” [24:45] — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
On today’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by Jen Bekman: gallerist, web entrepreneur, and art collector. Jen opened her gallery in the Lower East Side in 2003, and has been heavily involved in the art world. Jen is also responsible for many other initiatives under the name Jen Bekman Projects, including the affordable art print outlet 20×200. Tune in to this episode to hear Jen and Grace talk about the process of selling art. Why do so few people have art in their homes, and what is so intimidating about buying art? Learn more about 20×200, and why Jen thinks it is important for art to be made inexpensive. Jen and Grace also discuss the rewards that come along with owning art, and the inherent dialogue between the artist and the art collector. This program has been brought to you by 360 Cookware.
“I am most interested in democratizing all of the things that I’m interested in because I feel like way to many people are shut out from them. It sounds kind of corny, but I really think that people are missing out on joy if they’re not living with art- missing out on knowledge if they’re too intimidated to dive into a topic.” [11:20] — Jen Bekman on After the Jump
Take a tea break on this week’s episode of After the Jump as host Grace Bonney is joined by the team behind Bellocq, a unique and evocative line of hand-crafted blends, the finest pure teas and a charming selection of tea accessories. Hear from Michael Shannon, Heidi Johannsen Steward and Scott Stewart who tell listeners the inspiration behind their brand. Hear their vision of opening the artisanal tea experience up to everybody and find out how they developed their immersive brand experience over the years. This program was sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“We wanted a product that caught your eye immediately – that you wanted to touch. Then, also the tea itself had to be the finest quality tea we could find. It needed to be a complete immerse experience.” [6:00] –Heidi Johannsen Stewart of Bellocq on After the Jump
“We’re very much tea people but we’re also about lifestyle. In the tea world, there’s this style of person that only likes tea and we’re not like that. We want to open the experience up to everybody. We try to take all the snobbery out of tea.” [14:00]
— Michael Shannon of Bellocq on After the Jump
“There’s a slightly slower speed to tea than to coffee. The caffeine effect is more subtle. It guides you into this really relaxed, sharing kind of spirit and I love that about tea.” [17:00]
— Scott Stewart of Bellocq on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by interior designer, Thom Filicia. Thom is perhaps best known for his roles in hit television programs like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Tacky House, but more recently, he authored the book American Beauty published by Clarkson Potter. Tune into this episode to hear why Thom decided to restore and fix up a home from the early 1900s in the Finger Lakes, and why he fell in love with the structure. Listen in to learn about Thom’s original interest in design as a child, and why he almost decided to design automobiles. Want to know more about Thom’s favorite interiors in New York City? Then listen to this episode of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“One of the things we talk about a lot is the ‘democracy of design.’ I love the fact that design is becoming universal at a certain level, from the Targets to the world to the high end.. There’s this mix of high and low that I think is very appealing to the next buying power. That generation is all about mixing old and new, and high and low.” [6:35] — Thom Filicia on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney calls into the studio in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy to talk about her top ten business lessons. Tune in to hear about some of the mistakes that Grace made with her businesses, and how they served as valuable learning experiences. Learn about the importance of following your bliss, trusting your gut, and not compromising! Grace talks about some of her personal experiences, and how she realized she needed to spend more time working on her life outside of the work environment. Listen to this episode to hear Grace’s top ten business tips, top five greatest mistakes, and top five achievements! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“Sometimes breaking a rule means rewriting it to be more inclusive, realistic, or innovative.” [9:45] “I really think that mistakes are a wonderful thing because they really allow you to take a time out and look at your business and say, ‘Has this grown to a way that this isn’t manageable anymore? Is this something I’ve been overlooking? Or something that I’ve been putting on the back burner that really needs to be addressed?’ Never take mistakes personally.” [17:05]
— Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Dylan Thuras joins Grace Bonney in the studio for this week’s installment of After the Jump! Dylan is the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, a website dedicated to all things esoteric and unique in travel. Tune into this episode to hear Dylan and Grace talk about the idea of discovery in the age of the Internet, and what is really left to be discovered. Dylan talks about some of his concerns about publicizing some of these hidden gems, and how he has confronted this issue. How has Atlas Obscura affected the communities and areas that it spotlights? Hear about some of Dylan’s revelations that induced his love for traveling. Where would Dylan take some Atlas Obscura users in Brooklyn? Find out on this week’s episode of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“A lot of times, I’m talking about some exotic, crazy places, but there’s a place a mile from you- where ever you are. There’s some amazing thing quite close.” [7:25] “The whole point of the Atlas is that it’s not just about these crazy far away places… it’s about digging deep, knowing the context, and realizing that there’s discovery to be made all around you.” [13:20]
— Dylan Thuras on After the Jump
Grace Bonney sits down with photographer, artist, and author Todd Selby on this week’s episode of After the Jump. Todd has made a name for himself by documenting people and their personalities in their own homes. Todd is also notable for his websites, TheSelby.com and EdibleSelby.com, and his recent book, also called Edible Selby. Tune into this episode to hear Grace and Todd discuss the role of film and video in the realm of photography, how to make subjects comfortable in front of the camera, and his background in art and hand-lettering. Todd explains his transition from the fashion and lifestyle world to photographing chefs and restaurants. Todd also talks about his admiration for the DIY aesthetic, and the passion of food professionals. This episode has been sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“The way that I came into this was not from a design or architecture perspective… I’m a lot more personality-driven. I’ve always been looking for big personalities and spaces, so I think I’m coming from a different viewpoint.” [5:40] “I think that a big movement in the food world, as well as with interiors, is the DIY movement… There’s a lot variation within that- it’s the opposite of mass-produced.” [28:50]
— Todd Selby on After the Jump
On today’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is once again joined by Design*Sponge’s managing editor Amy Azzarito to discuss becoming your own brand. Tune in to hear Grace and Amy list some of the the “dos & don’ts” of branding yourself. Learn about the different steps to take in order to personalize and get visibility for your business. Create a mission statement and work on your elevator pitch! Hear about the importance of focus and expertise to make your creative work stand out! Learn to navigate the tricky world of self-promotion; how can you get the word out about your business without seeming self-absorbed? Grace and Amy help you stay organized and work on the logistics of your own personal business image! This episode has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
One of the most important things about being an expert is that you never want to stop learning. Even if this is your field of expertise, you’re always going to want to work to better yourself.” [8:25] — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump “Be who you are, own who you are. There’s a real value in being relate-able.” [25:51] — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by blogger, homesteader, and author Ashley English. Ashley lives on eleven acres just outside of Asheville, North Carolina where she keeps bees, raises chickens, and tends to her garden. Hear how Ashley started homesteading, and her opinions regarding the “hipsterfication” of the DIY movement. Why has there been such a resurgence in interest in old-fashioned tactile skills? Tune in to hear how Ashley has made time to write The Homemade Living Series, and raise a child! Hear Ashley and Grace talk about a few small steps that everyone can take in order to live a greener life, and why homesteading is not just another trend. What green practices can be seen in the design world? Find out this and more on this week’s installment of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
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“I think if you give people the opportunity, information, and resources and use an open and friendly approach, people tend to move toward that approach [green living].” 5:15 “Food is the great democratic unifier. It crosses all divides – race, gender, socioeconomic, and political status.” 9:43
— Ashley English on After the Jump
Welcome to another episode of After the Jump! This week, Grace Bonney is joined by Sarah Brysk Cohen. Sarah is the florist and founder of Blossom and Branch, and online columnist for The Equals Record and Design*Sponge. Hear why Sarah left the field of social work to start her own flower shop, and the steps she had to take to start an independent business. Learn about the importance of self-examination when running a business, and how collaboration can help rejuvenate your creativity. How does Sarah stay inspired now that her passion has become work? Learn why the “fake it ’til you make it” business mentality can be detrimental to the growth of a business, and why Sarah finds it so important to stay true to her personal floral style. Tune in to hear more about the role of vulnerability and honesty in Sarah’s professional development and personal life. This program has been sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“Just like with cooking, where so much of it is preparation…that’s flowers too, and perhaps many other creative endeavors.” “Once you start opening doors in your own mind and heart, there’s no turning back.”
— Sarah Brysk Cohen on After the Jump
On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by set designer Lydia Marks of Marks and Frantz. You may know Lydia’s work from films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Sex & the City I and II, and Synecdoche, New York. Tune in to hear how documentary photography was instrumental in training Lydia’s design eye. Hear Grace and Lydia discuss how movie set design transcends the realm of setting, but also influences character development. How did Lydia develop Sex & the City’s Carrie Bradshaw by updating her bedroom for the Sex & the City films? Learn the differences between residential interior design and designing for film and television. What is Lydia’s dream design job! Find out this and more on this episode of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“Sometimes you have only thirty seconds of screen time to create a world that can be read easily by the audience so that they can see who this person is supposed to be, and you may never go back there again.” “In a film, you’re really struggling to create character, and that’s one of the priorities. In a home, you don’t need to do that as much, but when you can get to who your clients are and start to help them find things to collect that express that, I think that’s where some of my prior work really informs my current interior design work.”
— Lydia Marks on After the Jump
On this installment of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by Amy Azzarito, the managing editor at Design*Sponge. Grace and Amy are discussing how to get your voice out in the creative community, specifically in an online format. Hear about the importance of defining a personal niche in terms of content and personality. Grace and Amy also give some helpful tips for attracting an audience and self-promotion. How do Grace and Amy stay inspired? Learn about pulling inspiration from different resources, and how it can influence your content and make something wholly unique. Finally, tune in to hear some organizational tips, and why it’s always important to stay true to your instincts! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“One thing I really like about blogging is that it is a way to showcase your aesthetic sensibilities even if you might not have design skills.” — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump “Accept your voice how it is, and trust that if you’re speaking from your heart and the way you are on a day-to-day basis, people are really going to gravitate towards that.” — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
Design criticism is the topic on today’s episode of After the Jump. Today, Grace Bonney is joined by Alexandra Lange, an architecture and design critic. Specifically, Grace and Alexandra are talking about the recent trend of “cuteness” in craft. Tune in to hear Grace and Alexandra analyze the slew of craft and design shows on television, such as Project Runway and Craft Wars. Why are these programs unable to communicate the essence of the design world? Later, Grace and Alexandra discuss the role of the Internet for makers, and how it allows everyone to share their work easily. Does this dilute quality of crafts being produced? Finally, tune in to hear Grace and Alexandra talk about criticism in the blogosphere, and the need for transparency amongst tastemakers. This episode has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“It’s definitely a crusade of mine to get the references back into design, even if it’s new design.” “Part of making has become sharing what you’ve made in a very public way.”
— Alexandra Lange on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is in the studio with Lorena Siminovich: graphic designer, illustrator, and founder of Petit Collage. Lorena began taking graphic design classes at her high school in Buenos Aires, and has constantly developed her style ever since. Hear about how moving to New York City changed her approach to graphics and illustrations, and what she has done to fuel her entrepreneurial spirit. From stamps to laser-cut mobiles, Lorena has designed it all! Tune in to hear about Lorena’s interest in collage, and how small vacations can do wonders for productivity. This episode has been sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“There’s something very strong about my graphic design education. I have a total Swedish type of graphic design schooling. It’s very clean, it’s very minimal – so it has something to do with my design of logo types, clean aesthetics, and graphics. It’s a graphic approach to illustration.” — Lorena Siminovich on After the Jump
On this episode of After the Jump, host Grace Bonney is talking about the importance of balancing work and managing stress. Today, Grace pulls from her personal experiences in order to offer some sound advice about having an efficient and happy work life. Tune in to learn about how being honest with yourself can help to realize your professional goals, and how prioritizing can lead to effective productivity. Hear about how Grace made changes in her life, and how you can avoid the burn-out that is pervasive in the digital community. Grace also notes the importance of a support system, and lists some valuable resources for people experiencing a work life imbalance. This episode has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“While flexibility and understanding with yourself is good, also having some hard lines is never a bad thing.” “Your career is rarely ruined by saying ‘no’ to a single opportunity or making a single mistake, but what can ruin it is being burned out, being uninspired, and not operating efficiently or to the best of your ability.”
— Grace Bonney on After the Jump
On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is discussing the importance of real-life connections among the online community with two special guests. Morgan Evans is the community strategist for Etsy, and she’s in the studio talking about some of Etsy’s initiatives to get craft-makers together in their neighborhoods, collaborating, and building businesses. Joining Grace and Morgan over the phone is Rena Tom of Makeshift Society, an upstart company that aims to bring together creative professionals of all types. Tune in to this episode to hear about the Etsy Craft Party, why creative types in big cities are often isolated from their peers, and how meetups can foster the growth of independent and small businesses. This episode has been brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
“When you’re in a smaller town you bump into like minded people more often. The choices are endless in a city – people go into their own micro groups…it’s easy to silo your self away and not run into new people.” — Rena Tom on After the Jump
“We’ve been experimenting with lots of ways to create the perfect event model and empower people to get together in their neighborhood. On August 24th we are celebrating Etsy Craft Party, a global event happening on a local scale. [http://www.etsy.com/craftparty2012 for more information.]”
“As things get bigger and bigger, wanting to get back in touch with singularity and one-to-one connections will become more necessary to us.”
— Morgan Evans on After the Jump
On this week’s After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking with cartoonist G.B. Tran- but don’t think of your grandfather’s cartoons! G.B. is the author and illustrator of Vietnamerica: A Family’s Journey, a graphic memoir about his parents’ immigration to the United States before the fall of Saigon in 1975. The book encompasses G.B.’s family history, and also includes some of his own realizations about his culture and identity. Hear about the different processes that G.B. used in illustrating Vietnamerica, as well as some of the other cartooning projects that he works on to pay the bills. G.B. identifies as a cartoonist; hear why some consider that to be a ‘dirty’ word, but why G.B. embraces it! Other discussions include this year’s Eisner Awards, the trend of graphic memoirs, and G.B.’s research process with his family members. This program has been sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
“It’s always really great when something that you pour so much love, sweat, and blood into resonates with someone.” “I feel like the immigrant experience- no matter where you’re from or where you’re going- follows the same process, as far as emotional states.”
— G.B. Tran on After the Jump
There seems to be a renaissance in the world of fiber art, and on this week’s After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking with Owyn Ruck of the Textile Arts Center about just that. Hear about how Owyn fostered her love of knitting, sewing, and tailoring throughout her life, and how that led her down the path of becoming a fiber artist. Learn more about the Textile Arts Center’s range of classes – from weaving, to screen printing, to dyeing! Hear about some of the artists that inspire Owyn, and why you might think twice before labeling them solely as “fiber artists”. Grace and Owyn also talk about the Textile Arts Center’s new book, The Textile Artist’s Studio Handbook, and how it serves as a textbook for all things textile! This episode has been sponsored by Fairway Market.
“People are really interested in doing things themselves as opposed to relying on mass production or something that feels very above them. There’s no reason we can’t make, fix, and tailor our own clothes.” — Owyn Ruck on After the Jump
On this episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by designer Tina Shoulders to talk about diversity in the design world. Tina has designed textiles for the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, CK Jeans, and Martha Stewart, and designs for her own company, Laidback Home. Hear about how Tina introduced the design world to a wealth of designers of different backgrounds via a panel at New York Design Week. How has the blogosphere served designers of color, and how can these designers get more exposure? Hear some of Tina’s helpful tips in discovering new designers, and the role of the internet in democratizing design. Tune into this episode to hear more discussions about non-Western designers, aboriginal design and culture, and the importance of introducing children to creative jobs at an early age. This program has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.
“If you want to see different perspectives, you have to look in different places.” “There’s such a richness in knowing about people’s different backgrounds, knowing their contribution, and what has caused them to create as a result of how they grew up and where they grew up.”
— Tina Shoulders on After the Jump
Megan Auman defends “stuff” on this week’s episode of After the Jump with host Grace Bonney. Megan is the woman behind the popular website, Stuff Does Matter, and the author of the upcoming book “In Defense of Stuff”. Tune in to hear an in-depth conversation on the importance of objects in ones life, from functionality to nostalgia, and find out why most people’s idea of hoarding is way off base. Why are we so brainwashed into buying stock products when more interesting and higher quality hand made or artisanal options are readily available? Why do some people hold on to things for so long? From family heirlooms to simple household items, learn the differences and similarities between objects, possessions, things and “stuff”. This program has been brought to you by Whole Foods.
“I don’t see a difference between the word stuff and object. What i want to do is take the word stuff and make people realize it’s not about a mass it’s about individual things.” “People get stuck in a process of thinking ‘I need something new so I’ll go to Target’. I think it’s important for us to show people that there are alternatives. I liken it to the holistic food movement…people are seeking out the good stuff.”
“Just because we loved something once, doesn’t mean we have to hold on to it forever. Some people carry a lot of guilt over these things.”
*–Megan Auman of
StuffDoesMatter.com on After the Jump*
On this installment of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by Sibella Court- interior stylist, author, and shop owner. Sibella is the interiors editor at Vogue Australia, and is known for her shop in Sydney called the Society Inc. Sibella has also written several books including Etc., Nomad, and A Stylist’s Guide to New York City. Tune in to hear Grace and Sibella discuss the differences between New York and Australia, and why Sibella left New York City to move back home to Sydney. Hear about styling for catalogs and marketing, opening a store, and finding the time to write a book. All this and more on this episode of After the Jump. This program has been brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
“I was little opposed to doing a lot of it [catalog work] because I had seen a lot of photographers that were really creative shoot a lot of catalog and I felt like they lost their eye by the end of it.” “The nice thing about what I do now is that it’s whatever I want. We’re not selling a product, it’s just about what I’m into that day.” — Sibella Court on After the Jump
On this episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by Meg Mateo Ilasco, author of several books, stationary producer, and creative director of Anthology Magazine. Tune in to hear about Meg’s start in the art and design world, how an advertisement in Martha Stewart Living jump-started her career, and the struggle of being a working mom. If you want to start a business and be a mother, you have to learn to adapt to changes day-to-day; hear about how Meg has learned to make time for her children and be productive in her job. Hear about how Anthology Magazine came about, and why Meg and her partners decided to work in a print medium. This program has been brought to you by Whole Foods.
“Yes- it’s crazy, but that’s the whole point. If people did things for purely calculated reasons, the world would be a really boring place. I think for us, that gave us a lot of motivation.” — Meg Mateo Ilasco on starting Anthology Magazine, After the Jump
On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is in the studio with Eric Demby and Jonathan Butler of The Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg. Listen in to learn about how Jonathan and Eric met, and how they decided to become partners and begin The Brooklyn Flea. Hear about the diversity of vendors at the market, and how it naturally produced the food-centric Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Jonathan and Eric also discuss the beginning years of The Flea, and how it progressed from a struggling market into a Brooklyn social institution. From Thurston Moore to Anne Hathaway, everyone is at The Flea- so check it out! This episode has been brought to you by Cain Vineyard and Winery.
“Antiques are always the heart and soul of the market.” “Brooklyn food isn’t a trend anymore, it’s become a reality.” — Eric Demby on After the Jump
“Brooklyn is the perfect intersection of critical mass and a sense of community.” — Jonathan Butler on After the Jump
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats with Jason Goodman, Executive Director/Co-Founder of 3rd Ward, a multi-disciplinary workspace and education center in Brooklyn, NY. Find out what drove Jason to create a place where you can experiment, practice and polish your craft and creativity and how his artistic background helped drive his vision. Hear what makes Brooklyn such unique place and the perfect setting for a DIY space like 3rd Ward. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
“Brooklyn is not really about one thing. There are fashion designers, photographers, furniture makers, hackers, and more. That big mixture of people who share a similar DIY ethos makes 3rd Ward successful and Brooklyn very interesting.” “We’re entering an age where lots of programing is considered basic literacy.”
–Jason Goodman, Executive Director/Co-Founder of 3rd Ward on After the Jump
On the third installment of After the Jump, Grace Bonney gets a chance to sit and chat with another inspiration of hers, TV personality and accomplished designer Genevieve Gorder. Hear how Genevieve created her professional path and how Minneapolis helped shape her design sense. Listen as she tells stories of MTV internships, college revelations and Duffy Design Studio. Learn more about what it takes to makes your design career dreams a reality from somebody who made exactly that happen. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
“My job is to imagine harder than you can.” “When I found graphic design [in college], it was like the heavens had opened and I found my path.”
“I knew everything about design and I was trained, but switching mediums required a bigger learning curve.”
“Television gives you a platform to do powerful things.”
–designer and TV personality Genevieve Gorder on After the Jump
On the second installment of After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats with the women behind her favorite website at the moment, Of a Kind. Hear how Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo met and decided to turn the design world upside down with their wildly successful website featuring limited-edition products and stories from emerging fashion designers. Learn more about the nature of online sales and how they aspire to make the experience more personal and hands on. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
“I worked in the magazine industry at a time when so many big publications were folding. Clearly people were buying things that were being written about in the magazines, but the magazines themselves weren’t seeing enough ad revenue to be kept up. I thought why not break down that publisher/editor wall and just sell the things we were writing about and write about the things we really believe in.”
–Erica Cerulo of Of a Kind on After the Jump”
The future of arts management is about taking the internet and leveraging it to disrupt the systems that have been in place forever and giving artists the opportunity to market and produce their work without having to go through this gallery system that is very closed and insular.”
–Claire Mazur of Of a Kind on After the Jump
On the inaugural episode of After the Jump, host Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge chats with one of her biggest inspirations, designer Todd Oldham. Todd has worked on everything from clothing lines to MTV shows to La-Z-Boy’s. Hear how his global upbringing helped shape his design style and how each of his projects tap into a different creative space. How does Todd juggle all of his projects while maintaining a healthy home life? How is working for large corporations different than designing for yourself? Find out on After the Jump! This program was sponsored by Tri-State Merchant.
“If I’m not enjoying it while I’m doing it, it basically doesn’t exist for me.” “[When working for large corporations] anybody resting on laurels of doing old fashioned ideas is just going to drown.”
“It’s sad to me that people have associated style with money.”
–designer Todd Oldham on After the Jump