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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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540 - Pulling Back the Curtain on Virtual Conferences

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/11/18

Carina’s team have been doing Virtual Conferences for almost 5 years and Carina tells you some of the things they do in these 5 hour meetings for Design Suite and the University of Arts & Design. Get the inside scoop on what happens on these special design days!Links to help new designers:What’s New: https://www.carinagardner.comDesign Bootcamp: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampUniversity of Arts & Design: http://uad.education

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Episode 539 - Lessons I Recently Learned From a Plumber

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/11/11

Carina talks about an experience she had with a plumber who recently came to do some work on her Barn. The experience was interesting and left her wondering how we as designers show up for our clients.Links to help new designers:What’s New: https://www.carinagardner.comDesign Bootcamp: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampUniversity of Arts & Design: http://uad.education

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17:45

Episode 538 - Julie Thompson’s Gluten-Free...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/11/04

Sometimes designers come to me to create other types of businesses. Learn how our own coach Julie Thompson created a new business using the skills she learned from Design Suite in today’s episode.Want to learn more about Julie’s new gluten free recipes? Visit her at www.cedarhillbakeshop.com.Links to help new designers:What’s New: https://www.carinagardner.comDesign Bootcamp: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampUniversity of Arts & Design: http://uad.education

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11:24

Episode 537 - Want to Crush 2026? Here’s Why I Start...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/10/28

Crushing your next year actually starts in 4th Quarter of the previous year. Carina talks about several inspirational steps that could take your design business to the next level. Learn more in today’s episode.Learn what is new by going to www.carinagardner.comJoin a Design Bootcamp at www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcampIf you have been following along and have never joined a Design Bootcamp, I’m going to encourage you to sign up! It’s 5 hours of workshops and we have live versions going on

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11:30

Episode 536 - I'm A Designer. Now What?

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/10/21

If you have a design degree or have been taking several courses online, you might be ready for more than just design…you may be ready for building your business. Carina talks about what you need to do this and what that looks like for designers.Learn what is new by going to www.carinagardner.comJoin a Design Bootcamp at www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcampIf you have been following along and have never joined a Design Bootcamp, I’m going to encourage you to sign up! It’s 5 hours of workshops

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Episode 535 - The Startling Truth About What AI Is...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/10/14

Now that we have had AI for a couple of years, Carina talks about what she has seen in the design industry. She covers the most concerning question designers have had which is, “Is design jobs going away?” Learn more in today's episode!Learn what is new by going to www.carinagardner.comJoin a Design Bootcamp at www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp

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Episode 534 - Feeling Behind? Listen to This

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/10/07

If you’ve ever felt like everyone else is ahead of you, this episode is your reset button. Carina Gardner shares a powerful mindset shift and practical tips to help you refocus, catch up, and move forward—without the overwhelm. You’re not as behind as you think.Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

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Episode 533 - The Locked Drawer

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/09/30

What’s hiding in your “locked drawer”? In this episode, Carina Gardner explores the ideas, projects, and dreams we keep tucked away—and how unlocking them can transform your creative career. If you’ve been holding back your best work, it’s time to set it free.Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

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Episode 532 - Negotiation Secrets Every Designer...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/09/23

Ready to stop leaving money on the table? In this episode, Carina Gardner sits down with negotiation expert Susie Tomenchuk to share proven strategies every designer needs. From handling pricing pushback to confidently closing deals, you’ll learn how to protect your value, get paid what you’re worth, and negotiate like a pro.Learn more about Susie at https://www.susietomenchok.com.Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

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9:49

Episode 531- Feeling Invisible? 3 Marketing Layers...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/09/16

Tired of feeling like no one sees your work? In this episode, Carina Gardner reveals the three essential marketing layers every creative needs to get noticed, build an audience, and turn followers into customers. Simple, actionable steps to make sure you’re no longer invisible in your industry.Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

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Episode 530 - Is It Too Late To Start A Design Career?

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/09/09

Think you’ve missed your chance to become a designer? Think again. In this episode, Carina Gardner breaks down why it’s never too late to start a design career, the surprising advantages of starting later in life, and the exact steps to get moving now. Whether you’re 25 or 65, your creative future starts today.Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com.

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Episode 529 - Designing While Momming - How I Built...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/09/02

Balancing diapers and deadlines isn’t easy, but it’s possible—and even rewarding. In this episode, Carina Gardner shares how she built a thriving design business while raising kids at home. From time management hacks to mindset shifts, you’ll hear the strategies that kept her creative career moving forward without sacrificing family.Learn more about Carina at www.carinagardner.com

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Episode 528 Design Advice I Would Give My Younger Self

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/08/26

In this heartfelt episode, Carina Gardner shares the advice she wishes she could give her younger creative self—back when she was just starting out, full of passion but unsure of the path ahead. She opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way, from embracing imperfect work and letting go of the pressure to be “ready,” to the importance of charging what you’re worth and adopting a business mindset early. Carina reflects on how building a successful design career wasn’t about having ...

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Episode 527 Why Does Creative Potential Suffer?

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/08/19

Carina dives into a question that affects every artist and designer at some point: Why does creative potential suffer—even when we’re passionate, talented, and full of ideas? Carina unpacks the hidden barriers that often hold creatives back—like perfectionism, comparison, fear of failure, and the pressure to “do it all.” Drawing from her own journey as a designer, entrepreneur, and educator, she offers practical insights into how to protect and nurture your creativity over time. Listeners wil...

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Episode 526 How to Price Your Design Work When You're...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/08/12

In this practical and empowering episode, Carina Gardner tackles one of the biggest challenges new designers face: pricing your work when you're just starting out. Carina walks listeners through the mindset shifts, mistakes to avoid, and strategies that helped her go from undercharging to building a profitable design business. She shares honest insights about how to set your prices with confidence—even if you're not sure what your work is worth yet—and why charging too little can actually slo...

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Episode 525 Design Entrepreneurship & Leadership...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/08/05

In this dynamic episode, Carina Gardner sits down with designer and entrepreneur Vincent Wanga for an inspiring conversation about what it really takes to lead in the creative world—starting right now. Together, they explore the key leadership and business-building skills every designer can begin practicing today, regardless of experience. From communicating with confidence to making strategic decisions as a creative business owner, Carina and Vincent break down what leadership looks like whe...

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Episode 524 Designing for Profit: Why Some Creatives...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/07/29

Carina knows in just a few sentences whether a designer is going to be profitable or not. Learn how she assesses a designer’s profitability in today’s episode. ___________________________ 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 to create a business as the...

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Episode 523 3 Mistakes New Designers Make (and How to...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/07/22

Are you a new designer finding the road a bit bumpy? Carina shares three common mistakes she sees new designers make—and how to fix them. These simple solutions can help you build a more successful design business! ___________________________ 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...

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Episode 522 Income for Designers: What Really Works...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/07/15

2025 has been an interesting year for designers. Carina works with hundreds of creatives through her university and Design Suite programs, giving her a front-row seat to what’s actually working right now. Learn more in today’s episode. ___________________________ 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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Episode 521 From Hobby to Business: Turning Your...

Make and Design with Carina Gardner ·

2025/07/08

What’s the difference between someone with a hobby and someone who wants a business from the thing they love? Carina shares the mindset shift you need to turn your design skills into cash. ___________________________ 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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