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Muho Noelke is the former abbot of Antaiji, a Soto Zen monastery in Hyogo, Japan. He now makes jokes on Japanese Twitter while writing books and giving online lectures. I think this episode is great and if you've ever been curious about Zen or Buddhism, then you should watch the whole thing, lots of gems scattered throughout.
This episode is also available to watch as a video podcast: https://youtu.be/0IU5AgLLeIo
Muho's LinksMuho's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MuhoNoelkeMuho's German Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@muhoMuho's English Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MuhoZenAntaiji Soto Zen Temple: https://antaiji.org/Table of Contents00:00:00 - A punch in the face.00:01:28 - Intro00:04:16 - Number One Misconception About Zen00:09:44 - Quitting the Game: Karma in Early Buddhism vs Mahayana00:19:58 - Revisionist History in Zen00:26:21 - Is Zen Popular? Zen vs Christianity00:37:16 - Inkan Shome, Shiho, and Darma Transmission00:43:51 - Is it possible to attain enlightenment without Dharma Transmission?00:48:07 - Ikkyu San00:48:54 - Discord00:50:09 - What is a Zen Master?00:52:27 - Muho on Science Fiction00:55:07 - The most recent thing that made Muho LoL.00:57:02 - What language do you use as your inner voice?01:04:04 - Where does consciousness exist?01:10:03 - Science fiction part 2.01:13:22 - No Self and Two Truths Doctrine01:18:27 - Does a dog have Buddha Nature?This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4b5077 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Design Exchange with Thomas Grové.
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Imperfections in Art
Todd Sines is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans from analog techno music production to commercial art direction. Todd is the founder and creative director of +Scale, an NYC-based production company, and Helic.al, a vinyl-first music label.
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/dtda4j8hAk8
Todd's Links:https://scale.la/https://www.facebook.com/toddsinesarthttps://soundcloud.com/sineshttps://bandcamp.com/search?q=todd%2BsinesTable of Contents:00:00 - Teaser00:24 - Intro01:31 - Todd's life path08:42 - Multiple creative interests16:54 - Blemishes in Art19:49 - All Analogue Music Process24:43 - Multitrack sound recording33:13 - The creative process39:04 - Balance between creation and money41:03 - Intersection of Art, Music, and Film -
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UX Design, Coffee Culture, and Living Life in Vietnam
Jon is currently Head of FPT Design at FPT Software in Vietnam. In this beer-fueled conversation, we talk about design, but as often happens with beer, the topics veer more towards life, freedom versus safety, and living abroad.
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/xQpp43z2_Ag
Jon's Links:https://jonderagon.com/https://cafescene.com/Thomas's Links:My indie games: https://okipoo.com/The best bag for the Nintendo Switch: https://sefu.jp/switch-bagListen to the podcast: https://dxsaigon.com/podcast/Table of Contents:0:00:00 - Teaser0:00:25 - Intro0:01:51 - Jon's History in Vietnam0:10:36 - Saigon's Dynamism0:21:05 - Saigon's Evolution in Term of Design0:26:43 - Concept of Countries and Borders in The Future0:37:29 - Things as They Are in Local People's Perspective0:42:46 - Effects of Vietnam on Jon's Skin and Ears0:48:59 - The Dark Side of Globalization0:53:45 - Consciousness vs Business1:01:05 - Safety vs Freedom1:13:55 - Safety vs "Being Alive"1:20:25 - Summary1:22:08 - Outro -
Hypnotherapy, Super Heroes, and Productivity Myths
Julien Noyer is a former VJ and motion graphics designer and currently a practicing hypnotherapist in France. Thomas caught up with Julien in Vietnam, before the pandemic started, to learn about hypnotherapy and to vent his neuroticism on camera ;)
Julien's Links:https://julien-noyer.com/https://www.facebook.com/julien.noyer.hypnotherapy/videosThis episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/dEFhhwFD2XA
Table of Contents:0:01:02 - How Thomas met Julien0:03:01 - Learning to become a hypnotherapist0:10:36 - What is (and what is not) hypnotherapy0:16:20 - Hypnotherapy session0:25:20 - Hypnotherapy won't make you another person0:28:41 - TIps for creative people0:36:01 - About the feeling of not doing0:44:11 - Ethics is relative0:49:24 - Action movies and the Disneyfication of drama0:56:59 - Leisure times0:59:24 - Zen meditation and falling out of enlightenment 1:04:00 - Dealing with assholes: Curb Your Enthusiasm and driving in Vietnam1:07:37 - Being too critical; Thomas's identity as a designer, growing beyond personality types1:11:46 - Driving in Vietnam, communicating anger through actions1:17:31 - Women and jealousy1:23:53 - Constant change1:26:07 - Outro -
Running a Bouldering Gym in Japan
Hachi-san is the founder of Travis Bouldering Studio, located in Hirakata City, Osaka, Japan.
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/gQ6NL3sfccU
Hachi's Links:http://travisbouldering.com/https://www.instagram.com/travis_bouldering_studio/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgEH-9thyCDPFy2ADfuITg/videosTable of Contents:0:00:00 - Start
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0:00:29 - Intro
0:01:36 - The State of Japan During Corona Virus
0:06:46 - Opening a Climbing Gym After 1 Year of Practice
0:11:51 - Difficulties to Open a Climbing Gym
0:18:17 - Travis Bouldering Studio's Location
0:25:59 - Comparison with Other Climbing Gyms
0:30:31 - Lead Climbing
0:34:40 - Designing Climbing Walls
0:43:31 - Designing Climbing Routes
0:51:37 - Why Does Hachi Speak English?
1:01:19 - PayPay and Cash in Japan and Pricing at Travis Studio
1:08:41 - Customers' Habits
1:12:46 - Marketing Travis Bouldering Studio
1:14:12 - Outrobouldering, rock climbing, climbing gym, bouldering gym, Kansai, Japan, Osaka, Hirakatashi, entrepreneurship, design, podcast, design exchange, Hiroshi Hachi, Thomas Grové
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The Business of Sci-Fi Motorbike Design
Daryl Villanueva is the owner of Bandit9, a motorbike design company based in Vietnam. His designs are unlike any other bikes out there. In this episode of the Design Exchange Podcast, we talk about his approach to design and business and get a sneak peek at some of his latest designs.
Daryl's Links:https://bandit9.com/https://www.instagram.com/bandit9_/Special thanks to Royal Enfield Vietnam for allowing us to film there! https://royalenfieldvietnam.vn/
This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/NIPM7SdzdgE
Table of Contents:00:00 - Teaser
00:33 - Intro
04:07 - Building Motorbikes
10:58 - Inspiration for Sci-Fi Bikes
16:22 - Advertising Motorcycles
20:03 - American Chopper and Taking Your First Steps as an Entrepreneur
25:22 - From China to Vietnam
28:07 - Next Projects for Bandit9
30:56 - Advice for Designers - from Sketch to Prototype
35:36 - Electric Vehicles, Motorbikes, DIY, and Cyber Truck
42:29 - Dealing with Haters, Criticism in Design, and Designing for a Niche
46:16 - The Reason for Producing 9 Bikes per Design
48:34 - Luxury vs Mass Production as a Business Strategy
54:08 - Managing Clients and Mitigating Risk
59:40 - Different Kinds of Financial Concerns for Startups
1:08:14 - Managing Work-Life Balance
1:19:18 - Book Project
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Videogames, VJing, and Growing A Motion Graphics Studio
Tung Khi is the founder and creative director of Box, a motion graphics design studio based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
special note: Tung has a thick accent, so we highly recommend watching the video version of this episode: There are subtitles you can read-along with and examples of Box's motions graphics are projected on the wall behind us throughout the interview. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yBFEHgc0Vs0
Tung's Links:https://www.theboxcollective.tv/
https://www.instagram.com/theboxcollectivevietnam/
https://www.crazymonkey.vn/
https://www.instagram.com/tungcrazymonkey/
Software Tung Uses:https://www.notch.one/
https://smode.fr/
Podcast Links:http://dxsaigon.com/podcast/dxp-024
https://youtu.be/yBFEHgc0Vs0
https://sefu.jp/switch-bag/
Table of Contents:00:00 - Teaser
01:09 - What is the Box Collective
03:22 - Tung's Early Career
07:24 - From Employee to Company Owner - Using Your Connections
09:10 - Team Growth, New Offices, and New Branding
11:56 - Where to Find Box on The Internet
14:13 - Typical Box Work and Box Clients
18:18 - Tung'Style
23:13 - Chuck Csuri
24:09 - Projecting on Murals
25:12 - Differences between Hanoi and Saigon
28:20 - Personal Work vs Corporate Work
30:50 - Scaling a Creative Company
32:38 - Typical Staff Background
33:46 - Good Clients vs Bad Clients
36:12 - Video Games: Arcades and Emulators
38:07 - The Story of The Switch Bag
38:59 - Consequences of Aging
44:02 - The Joe Rogan Experience and Elon Musk
45:05 - Tesla vs Vinfast
49:54 - Why Starbucks and McDonalds struggle in Vietnam
53:27 - The Nintendo Switch: Reigniting Videogame Love
57:06 - Design of The Switch Lite
58:04 - Crossplay - Fortnite and Fantasy Strike
1:00:09 - Unity vs Unreal
1:03:17 - Software Used for Motion Graphics and VJing
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Designing Affordable, Modular, Prosthetic Limbs and Building Humans
Rafael Masters is the CEO of Vulcan Augmetics, a Vietnam-based startup that develops affordable, adaptable, and upgradable robotic arms.
Links:https://www.wearevulcan.com/
Table of Contents:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-masters-81276678/00:00 - Intro
Episode Hashtags:
01:51 - Affordable Prosthetics
11:44 - Design Concerns to Make Prosthetics More Affordable
19:07 - Customer's Journey
29:39 - Amputee's Mental Acceptance
36:06 - Company's Journey
46:14 - Elon Musk / Tessla's Cyber Truck Design
52:21 - First 2 Years of Operations and Investment
59:57 - Design for Maintainance, Practicality, and Dignity
1:07:35 - Outro#Augmetics, #Prosthetics, #Robotics, #3dprinting, #Entrepreneurship, #Startup, #Vietnam, #Affordable, #Design, #DXP
This podcast is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/MLRoTsqeBRw
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Designing and Marketing Delicious Tea
Aaron Shinn is a former #IDEO design lead and the cofounder of August Uncommon Tea who has been a dear friend for many years. We caught up on the streets of Osaka to discuss #futurism, Japan, and the nuts and bolts of designing and selling #tea.
Links:https://www.aaronshinn.com/
Table of Contents:
https://www.instagram.com/ashinn/
https://august.la/
https://www.instagram.com/augustuncommon/
https://www.facebook.com/AugustUncommon/00:00 - Start
00:50 - Intro to Aaron Shinn
01:40 - Dontonbori is the Fisherman's Wharf of Osaka
01:52 - Japan Neon, the 80's Future, and a Newer Future in Other Places
03:47 - Aaron Shinn is one of Thomas Grové's Design Mentors
04:40 - KPT Bryce and 90's Art Tools
06:21 - Realtime Rendering, VJing, Cloaking, Crazy Monkey
08:21 - August Uncommon Tea
09:15 - Availability in Japan
10:16 - The Economics of Running and Scaling A Tea Business
16:01 - Acquiring Customers through Advertising: Retargeting vs Prospecting
19:46 - Why Did Aaron and Gina Get into the Tea Business? And Where August Fits Amongst the Different Types of Tea Markets.
28:36 - The Process of Developing a Tea Flavor and the Link between Taste and Smell
34:06 - How Are People Preparing and Drinking August Tea?
39:35 - Random People Join the Fun pt 1
41:38 - Aaron Shinn's Role at August
46:27 - This is a Record of This Conversation
47:20 - Neil Stephenson - Cryptonomicon - Tea and Why Oversteaping Tea Makes It Bitter
53:20 - Can You Cold Brew Flavored Teas?
55:27 - The Development Process - What Percentage of New Blends are Failures?
1:00:26 - Customer Service and Dealing with Negative Feedback
1:10:05 - Random People Interaction Pt 3
1:10:54 - Tools for Ecommerce Pt 2
1:12:05 - Aaron Shinn Says Japan is a Different World. And Hiking the Kumonokodo Pilgrimage Trail.
1:14:03 - OutroThis episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/6XuDLZQvO9Y
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Acting, Directing, and Running a Theatre Company
Dan Cooney is a professional actor, a director, and the founder of The Encore, a musical theatre company in Dexter, Michigan.
Episode Links:https://www.theencoretheatre.org
https://www.facebook.com/Encore.Musical.Theatre
Table of Contents:00:00 - Teaser
00:15 - Intro to Dan Cooney
00:50 - Dan's Acting Path
05:37 - A Pro Actor at Acting School
07:50 - "Schmackting"
11:47 - Difference between Acting on Stage and on Camera
13:30 - Advice for Aspiring Actors
20:38 - Learning acting and singing
25:34 - Advice for Young Actors - Meditation, Observation, Learn Yourself
30:06 - About Method Actors
34:18 - Directing
42:29 - Show Preparation
50:31 - From Acting to Directing
54:48 - Why Encore is Moving to a Bigger Space
58:12 - The Economic Effects of a Theater in a Community
1:02:18 - Outro
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/GSw1FSvzz08
The Design Exchange Podcast is produced by dxSaigon.
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Boutique Fashion Design in Vietnam
Leo Huynh is the founder and designer of the Sinhtolina fashion brand. She makes the clothes that she wants to wear, characterized by comfortable open-back dresses suitable for warm weather.
Leo's Links:https://www.instagram.com/sinhtolina/
https://www.facebook.com/Sinhtolina
Table of Contents:0:00:27 - Intro - Vietnamese and Spanish Names
0:03:55 - The Genesis of a Fashion Brand
0:06:40 - Challenges with Sizing
0:12:14 - Femininity in Fashion across Different Cultures and Ages
0:19:20 - Thomas Thinks Confidence is Sexy
0:22:52 - Leo's Design and Business Background
0:30:23 - Influencer Marketing
0:33:36 - Comparing Interior Design and Fashion Design
0:40:53 - Shrinking Issues
0:44:37 - Thomas's Frustration with Mass Production
0:53:42 - Brand Positioning
0:56:46 - Finding Inspiration, Human Observations, Corporate Creative Life
1:00:59 - Where Can You Find Sinhtolina?
1:03:05 - Origin of the Sinhtolina Name
1:05:34 - OutroThis episode of the Design Exchange Podcast is also available to watch as a video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lhecO_8DxwQ
Tags: Fashion, Design, Dress Design, Saigon, Vietnam, Sinhtolina, Leo Huynh, Design Exchange, Podcast, DXP, Business, Entrepreneurship,
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Running a Design Agency in Vietnam
Vi Ton is co-founder and CEO of Studio BCA (Bo Cong Anh / Dandylion) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Vi's Links:https://studioboconganh.com/https://www.facebook.com/StudioBCAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vi-ton-b07b9626/Table of Contents:00:33 - Intro01:04 - Vi's Journey10:33 - Business partnership14:41 - Voice User Interface Design22:54 - Artificial Assistants for Design31:28 - Personal Implication in Entrepreneurship 37:05 - Human Resource Management41:23 - Business and Identity Design46:42 - OutroThis episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/-GRqScEw6WQ
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The Process of Photography
David Dredge is a portrait photographer based in ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We talk about his latest exhibition, Mono, as well as his journey as a photographer and his motivation.
David's Links:https://daviddredge.com/https://www.instagram.com/daviddredge/https://www.facebook.com/DavidDredgePhotography/Table of Contents:00:41 - Intro01:07 - Art Exhibition "Mono"04:13 - Photo Processing Part 106:48 - David's Use of Specific Printing09:59 - Photo Processing part 215:46 - Panoramas19:37 - David's Path to Saigon Part 129:09 - David's Path to Saigon Part 238:47 - Turning a Passion into a Job46:07 - Process vs Final Output, Developing as an Artist59:13 - Productivity, Ethics, and the Future1:07:01 - OutroThis episode is also available to watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/iMC-k8ePa8U
Episode Hashtags:#Cyanotype, #Blueprint, #Printing, #Photography, #Portrait, #Podcast, #Art
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Failure, Depression, and Success in Business
Tam is a serial entrepreneur focusing on F&B concepts in Saigon including Saigon Siblings, Modern Hustle, and The Bean Store.
Tam's Links:https://saigonsiblings.vn/https://www.facebook.com/saigonsiblings/https://www.instagram.com/saigonsiblings/https://www.facebook.com/modernhustle/https://www.instagram.com/modernhustlers/This episode is also available to watch as a video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/11pZnayKGjE
Table of Contents:00:33 - Tam's Journey
02:03 - Saigon Siblings
06:43 - About Podcasts
10:22 - The Naked Director
12:39 - The Brand DNA of Tam's Businesses
17:23 - Entrepreneur's success and failure
25:36 - Scaling Business Part 1: Franchise
30:41 - Working to Cafe Noise, Music, or Silence?
32:12 - Scaling Business Part 2
36:31 - Success is Temporary - Entrepreneur's Depression
41:12 - Other People's Expectations - What is Success in Modern Times?
48:19 - How Critical is Exercise for Depression?
49:22 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:#F&B #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Business #Vietnam #Saigon #Cafe #AirBnB #Podcasting #Podcast #DXP #DesignExchange #Depression #Failure #Success
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Freelance Photographer in Vietnam and USA
Reggie Doan is a freelance photographer who recently returned to Saigon from Portland. We discuss a wide range of topics in this interview including language, politics, culture, and photography.
This episode is also available to watch as a video on youtube: https://youtu.be/fkz_U8lwgvo
Reggie's Links:http://reggiejphotos.com/https://www.instagram.com/reggiejphotos/Table of Contents:0:00:52 - Intro0:02:04 - Reggie Doan's Professional Journey0:11:30 - Vietnamese Guy in the USA0:18:51 - Photography's Context in Portland and Inspiration0:28:22 - Processing Photos0:35:27 - Big Names and Pronunciation0:43:54 - Differences between English, German and Vietnamese Languages0:54:08 - Difference between Cultures1:10:57 - Education and Healthcare Systems1:21:15 - Free Speech1:33:53 - Plus Size Models and Victoria Secret Protests1:41:56 - The Impact of Protests1:57:58 - Creative Industry in Saigon and Japan2:08:17 - OutroEpisode Hashtags:#gender #pronouns #politics #vietnam #portland #photography #podcast #dxp #designexchange
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Padi Master Scuba Diver Trainer in Maui Hawaii
Jose Silva is a Padi Master DiveScuba Dive Instructor based in Maui, Hawaii. He has certified more than 1,100 divers and has logged over 12,000 dives. You can follow his Instagram @all4reef
Table of Contents:00:31 - Intro01:28 - Jose Silva: Scuba Diving Instructor06:25 - Problem Solving in Diving10:59 - What's in Jose Silva's Mind While Diving14:58 - Underwater Photography and Videography17:08 - Underwater Risks and Skills21:08 - Jose Silva's Top Diving Spots24:53 - Traveling Around The World with Scuba Diving Equipment28:56 - Responsibly Attract New Divers34:45 - Responsible Human Behavior40:13 - Everybody's Impact on The Environment49:15 - OutroThis episode of the Design Exchange Podcast is also available as a video podcast: https://youtu.be/t3nEYa5Jctw
Episode Hashtags:#padi #scuba #diving #hawaii #maui #DXP #DesignExchange #podcast
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Teaching Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Shuai Jiao in America
Master Mollica is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shuai Jiao. He teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Columbus, Ohio. I became his student 30 years ago.
Links:http://mastermatt.com/http://dxsaigon.com/This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/odBU1PEEDzc
Table of Contents:00:00 - Intro Banter00:38 - Chi Kung Meditation01:35 - Mater Mollica's Martial Arts Background06:13 - Master Mollica Was Surprised by The Popularity of MMA10:43 - Thomas Suggests Game Design Inspired Rule Changes to MMA14:21 - Martial Arts - Practice vs Competition, Technique vs Strength, Shuai Jiao / Judo / Wrestling / MMA17:20 - Cardio and Endurance in MMA Competitions21:52 - Everything Is A Technique - Training in Everyday Life and The Traditional Training Techniques of Chang Tung Sheng Shuai Jiao28:45 - The Importance of Strategy in Martial Arts29:55 - Taiyo Marang - Comparing Martial Arts Styles and Passing the Torch to The Next Generation36:08 - Traditional Shuai Jiao Strength Training Exercises Demonstrated40:45 - Tai Chi's Combat Application is Wrestling!43:11 - OutroEpisode Hashtags:#Kung-Fu #Shuai-Jiao #Shuai-Chiao #Sway-Jo #Tai-Chi #Chi-Kung #Chang-Dongsheng #Chang-Tung-Sheng #MMA #Martial-Arts #DXP #Podcast
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An iOS Audio Pioneer Speaks About Creativity and Technology
Dan Walton is a computer programmer and entrepreneur with a specialty in audio software and crypto. He's a founder at The Retronyms, an app development house known for Tabletop, Wej, iMPC, and the very first Recorder app for iOS. Dan recently moved back to Columbus from San Francisco.
Dan's Links:http://retronyms.com/https://ethex.market/https://cast.market/Table of Contents:00:28 - Intro01:05 - Podcasting Basics, what is DXP?01:56 - cast.market02:44 - The History of The Retronyms06:42 - Dan Walton: Instruments are the Ultimate Combination of Art and Technology08:30 - Music Apps and Mobile Devices13:26 - Is It Worth Developing Audio Software for Android?15:11 - Hardware for Music Apps20:50 - San Francisco and Columbus, Cities of Creativity?28:17 - Other Occupations31:50 - Company Establishment36:47 - Blender and 3D Software, Open Source vs Subscription42:23 - Computers and Performance51:51 - Video Streaming57:21 - Video Game Streaming1:03:24 - OutroEpisode Hashtags:#AcidTechno #iMPC #Rebirth #Retronyms #crypto #ethex #sanfrancisco #columbus #appdevelopment #dxp #podcast #dan-walton #musicinstruments
This episode is also available to watch as a video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qFg8dvYC9YQ
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Making Art and Experiences in Columbus Ohio
Matt Barnes is a user experience and collage artist working out of Columbus Ohio. He recently started Barnes Cards, an irreverent and funky greeting card company.
Matt's Links: - https://www.barnescards.com/- https://www.instagram.com/misterbarnes/- https://www.instagram.com/barnescards/
Table of Contents:1:49 - The Art Journey of Mister Barnes13:17 - Guerilla Marketing, Trash Art Objects on Twitter17:12 - Designing A Leisure Club Based on Nostalgia22:11 - Columbus Has Less Cocaine Than Miami28:36 - Columbus is into Sports31:34 - Mister Barnes Wants to Create Amazing Experiences for People39:46 - Thomas Pontificates on Experience Design48:30 - Civitas Now Was An Attempt to Merge Art with Advertising51:20 - Matt is Hard Working - Does Everyone Have Creativity or Taste? What is Art?59:42 - What Inspires Mister Bares to Make Art? Higher Dimensions Geometry. Urban Agriculture.1:10:21 - Columbus Galleries1:13:37 - OutroThis episode is also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/US-L0nq2_mc
Episode Hashtags:#ExperienceDesign #MisterBarnes #MattBarnes #DXP #Podcast #Columbus #ArtScene #Artist #Collage
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Making Ambient Music in Asia while Teaching English
Alex McCarl writes and performs experimental ambient music under the moniker Casino Witch. We catch up with Alex in Japan to talk about music production, the differences between Vietnam, Japan, and the USA, and sex with witches.
Check out Alex's music on Bandcamp: https://casinowitch.bandcamp.com/
Table of Contents:00:22 - Intro02:21 - Overview of Topics for The Rest of The Interview03:41 - How Alex Got into Teaching English (in 5 minutes)12:49 - The Icarus Music Festival Wasn't Only Electronic Music13:39 - Thomas Says Dub is Electronic Music15:11 - Alex's Musical Journey20:22 - Demonstration of Live Electronic Music Performance Using Sampler on the iPad34:06 - Alex on Performing Live39:51 - Borderlands - Another App Alex Uses for Music Production43:32 - What Alex Likes About Performing Music on iPad 45:42 - Shared Living48:49 - Alex and Thomas Talk About Failure53:29 - Americans Are Victims of Protestant Work Ethic59:32 - The Making of The Sefu Switch Bag and Burnout1:03:24 - Thomas Started A Podcast to Deal with Depression1:04:58 - Alex on Learning Curves1:08:18 - Alex: The Notion of Success or Failure Exists in Our Minds1:12:45 - Alex's End Goal is to Build an Artist Haven in The Countryside1:17:45 - Corporate Taglines, in English, in Asia 1:20:52 - American Cinema in Japan vs Vietnam1:23:04 - Post Modernism in Media and Stranger Things1:30:03 - And... Black Mirror Too!1:32:19 - And... Marvel / Spiderman1:33:26 - Feeling Natural When Recording an Interview and Roe Rogan1:38:03 - There's A Blow-Job Parlor Across The Street1:39:39 - Too Cool Spiderman; Real Cool vs Douch Bag Cool1:43:09 - Casino Witch; Sex With Witches?1:46:26 - OutroEpisode Hashtags:#Ambient #ProducingMusic #CasinoWitch #Vietnam #Japan #China #Failure #Postmodernism #DXP #DesignExchange #Podcast
This episode is also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nqa3Mk1eUw8
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