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Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina Gardner, Ph.D. unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner is the founder and CEO of the University of Arts & Design. She was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware, sewing patterns to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric for Riley

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37:25

Episode 516 Dishing the Tea with Daughter Felicity

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/06/03

In this heartwarming episode, Carina sits down with her daughter Felicity for a candid chat about growing up with a mom who is a designer and business owner. From behind-the-scenes family moments to design inspiration, this mother-daughter duo dishes the tea on creativity, life, and everything in between. Don’t miss this special glimpse into their world! Full episode available on youtube.com/carinagardner. About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Desi...

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10:18

Episode 515 The Grasshopper and The Ant

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/05/27

Right now is the best season for designers to really bulk up their sales. As we prepare for the coming season we need to act more like the ant than the grasshopper in Aesop’s Fable. Learn more about how you can really prepare for winter (literally). About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design...

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12:01

Episode 514 Recap of the Design Business Conference

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/05/20

This is a recap of the Design Business Conference we held at Ashton Gardens in Lehi Utah in March 2025. The original video can be found at youtube.com/carinagardner. Learn more about what we do in our live events! About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how...

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18:21

Episode 513 Drowning in Too Much Too Do

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/05/13

Do you feel like you are drowning in your design business? Carina uses one way to make sure that she doesn’t spend every day putting out fires in her business. Instead she focuses on the things that are the most important. Use her tactic for getting organized! About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and cra...

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17:31

Episode 512 Dishing the Tea with Daughter Felicity

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/05/06

Carina sits down with daughter Felicity to talk about growing up with a creative business household. Learn some of the sassy and sweet things Carina’s 17 year old has to say about design and business. This episode was originally aired on youtube.com/carinagardner. About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and ...

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16:59

Episode 511 Simple Traffic Tricks with Pinterest with...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/04/22

Carina sits down with Pinterest expert Nadalie Bardo to dive into the powerful strategies she uses to drive traffic and grow a brand through Pinterest. Nadalie shares insider tips on optimizing pins, creating content that gets clicks, and leveraging Pinterest’s algorithm to attract the right audience. Find more about Nadalie at https://yourpincoach.com/pin-popular/ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certific...

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9:30

Episode 510 You Were Meant to Fly

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/04/22

In this episode, Carina shares an inspiring quote from Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and explores its deeper meaning. She reflects on the idea that we are all meant to "fly"—to embrace our potential, lean into our uniqueness, and rise beyond our fears. Join her for a conversation about self-discovery, creativity, and the power of recognizing what makes you truly special. About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts &...

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10:22

Episode 509 5 Tips For Starting Your Design Business...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/04/15

In this special episode, Carina sits down with her expert design coaches to share their top five tips for starting a successful design business. They break down the essential steps every new designer should take, from building a strong foundation to finding your unique style and landing your first sales. Whether you're just getting started or looking for insider advice, you'll hear firsthand how they would launch a business today and the exact strategies they teach Design Suite members to set...

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13:21

Episode 508 4 Ways to Gamify Your Design Process

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/04/08

Struggling with the not-so-fun parts of the design process? In this episode, Carina shares four creative ways to gamify your workflow, keeping you motivated and inspired. From tackling design roadblocks to getting those perfect "dopamine hits" of excitement, these fun techniques will help you stay engaged and make designing a joy! Tune in now! About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in th...

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21:37

Episode 507 Marketing Hacks with Susan Smith

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/04/01

Carina interviews Susan Smith who teaches quilters. Learn more about her launch methods and running a creative business. Listen to her podcast at Measure Twice Cut Once and visit her www.stitchedbysusan.com. Episode 507 Marketing Hacks with Susan Smith ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a ...

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9:49

Episode 506 Sweet Life of A Designer

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/03/25

The Sweet Life of A Designer Summit is coming NEXT MONTH! Carina tells you why this summit is different and what you can expect from this awesome virtual event. To get your free ticket, join us at https://www.designsuitecourses.com/sweetlifesummit Episode 506 Sweet Life of A Designer ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is al...

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13:42

Episode 505 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/03/18

Description It is the small things that can add up FOR US and AGAINST US. Carina talks about the Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake as a cautionary tale for our own design businesses. Episode 505 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting d...

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13:01

Episode 504 The Cobbler’s Shoes

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/03/11

Have you heard the old proverb about the cobber’s shoes? As a designer and artist, we need to be sure and be taking care of the most important things first. Sometimes this is really hard to do as other people ask us for things. Carina talks about the cobbler’s shoes and oxygen masks in this episode as a reminder and challenge to take care of yourself first. Episode 504 The Cobbler’s Shoes ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of A...

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Episode 503 Quilting with Amy Smart

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/03/04

Carina interviews Amy Smart who is a fellow Riley Blake designer and blogger. Her quilt blog is a popular resource for many sewing enthusiasts. Learn more about Amy’s creative business in this episode. Find more about her at diaryofaquilter.com. Episode 503 Quilting with Amy Smart ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also ...

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17:15

Episode 502 AI Could Be Your Best Friend

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/02/25

Instead of worrying about AI, what if we took it as a resource that could help us in our businesses? Carina goes over several ways we can be using AI and practical examples of how it can help us build a business faster! Episode 502 AI Could Be Your Best Friend ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suit...

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13:59

Episode 501 How You Are Losing Creative Power

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/02/18

Your creative power is an important part of who you are as a maker, artist, and designer. But many times things can get in the way of that power. Carina walks you through some of those key things that can bring you down so you can avoid the traps that keep a designer from doing their best work! Episode 501 How You Are Losing Creative Power ___________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates...

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24:38

Episode 500 How to Time Manage Your Life Sustainably...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/02/11

Carina’s friend and fellow designer Vanessa Christenson talks about owning two businesses. As a moda designer and coach, Vanessa inspires others to create the life they want. Learn more about Vanessa at https://vanessachristenson.com/ Episode 500 How to Time Manage Your Life Sustainably with Moda Fabric Designer Vanessa Christensen __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degree...

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10:28

Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/02/06

Wondering what new products you should be considering in 2025? Carina walks you through some of the products she is seeing make a splash on the design scene! Learn more in today’s episode! Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025 _____________________________________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a sur...

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13:38

Episode 498 Quilting on the Side with Andi Stanfield

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/01/28

Carina talks to Andi Stanfield about being a quilter and owning a creative business. For all quilters and creative business owners, Andi talks about life lessons and what she is working on now.Learn more about Andi at https://www.quiltingontheside.com/Episode 498 Quilting on the Side with Andi Stanfield__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the...

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9:08

Episode 497 How Do I Make Money From My Art?

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/01/21

The number one question Carina gets asked is “How do I make money from my art?” The answer is both simple and complicated as Carina talks about making money from artwork.Episode 497 How Do I Make Money From My Art?__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers...

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