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AS WE CREATE

The Connecticut Art Directors Club

As We Create is a podcast exploring the fascinating thought process of those working in creative fields.

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01:10:27

Remembering Carissa Decelles

AS WE CREATE ·

2026/01/01

This is a special posting of a Episode 9 - a conversion with Carissa Decelles from October 2022. Carissa was an award winning designer and a friend whose life was taken from her much too soon. This is a great episode that conveys just how resilient and inspiring she was. Thank you Carissa.

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01:27:13

Catherine Casalino

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/12/18

Catherine Casalino's love of photography and writing came together when she was exposed to the publishing world after college. We talk about her time at Simon & Schuster and Random House, and how that compares to running her own studio. She also walks us through some recent projects, including her contribution to the award winning film, American Fiction.

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53:54

Daniel Sheridan

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/12/04

Daniel Sheridan is an illustrator and designer. Growing up in the hardcore and metal music scene, it was the visual aesthetic and grit that influenced the style Daniel is known for. We talk about staying motivated, raising a family, and how his love of motorcycles and design come together to produce Dice Magazine.

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59:05

Dead Rabbit Design Co.

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/11/20

Magge Gagliardi and Steve Keefe are the principals behind Dead Rabbit Design Co. They share how each of their professional careers began and the collaboration that lead to them moving forward as a team. We talk about some of their clients in the craft beer industry and how technology has impacted creative integrity.

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01:37:11

Richard Sachs

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/11/06

While perusing his next adventure after high school, Richard Sachs traveled abroad to work for Witcomb Cycles in London. Having earned the trust of the companies family, he helped bring the brand to America. As bicycle racing became more popular here in the states, Richard went out on his own and he shares the mindset behind Richard Sachs Cycles and the unique value of a craftsman.

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01:02:42

Emily Russo

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/10/23

Emily Russo's creative path began after taking one look at a commercial design portfolio in high school. After she finished art school, Emily shares what she learned working at a small boutique agency and how that influenced her own design studio. We also talk about her time at the US Tennis Association and her current role at Blue Buffalo.

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01:01:55

Jeremy Staub

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/10/09

Jeremy Staub has come a long way from his beginnings as a one person studio and we talk about his growth and how Box 8 Creative began focusing on hospitality. He also shares some experiences working with new clients, keeping his team inspired, and what went into the recent Box 8 rebrand.

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01:09:27

Tom Francesconi

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/09/25

When Tom Francesconi's early dreams of playing in the NBA started to fade, he developed an interest in sports branding and advertising. This began Tom's path into the commercial creative world and he talks about his time at Mullen Lowe, Meta, Gut Agency and his current role at Joan Creative. We also talk about a passion project with the WNBA and the value he sees in mentorship.

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01:00:58

Amanda Roy

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/09/11

Amanda Roy's childhood was filled with many creative efforts, though her time was spent elsewhere once her professional life began. Amanda shares how she reawakened her artistic side after nearly 20 years and how she is allowing herself to be more vulnerable in how she goes about creating. We also talk about the importance of supporting artists and communities and her role as CEO of The Greater Hartford Arts Council.

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53:11

Margaret Bodell

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/08/28

In her pursuit to gain more knowledge to become a better artist herself, Margaret Bodell realized her true passion was to better understand other artist’s work. After working for well known art collector Sammy Ofer, Margaret needed to step away from the business side of fine art and focus on curating the work of lesser known artists. We talk about running her own gallery, the Outsider Art Fair, and her current role at the William Kent Foundation.

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56:06

Angela Belt

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/08/14

Angela Belt's aspirations of working in politics quickly changed when she realized her authenticity was being compromised. While deciding where she wanted to focus next, a job at Room & Board ignited her appreciation for interior design. We talk about her time at Wayfair, working on a book with her sister, and building her own company.

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01:13:48

Hugh Elliott

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/07/17

As the son of a carpenter, Hugh Elliott has been building since he was very young. Eventually, he pursed a career in computers and graphics which had him designing websites, though reproducing similar ideas one after another eventually became stale. Hugh shares how he started connecting his trade craft skills with his technology sense to solve unique problems and help others create new experiences.

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01:06:30

Ed Johnetta Miller

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/07/03

Ed Johnetta Miller is an accomplished quilt and fiber artist. Her love of textiles began when her family moved out of the south for a better life in the 1950's. Since then, she has become a respected artist, educator, and social justice advocate with work reflecting the riches and struggles of African and African American people. She has works in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the Nelson Mandela Museum, and many other international institutions.

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01:11:49

Nikita Prokhorov

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/06/19

Nikita Prokhorov is a letter artist and designer who was influenced by architecture and painting through his Grandfather when he was young. After emigrating from Russia with his family, he shares what lead to his focus in design, his experiences teaching, and why he often keeps the computer off and starts an idea on paper.

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57:45

Michael Fiedler

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/06/05

Michael Fielder enlisted in the Navy after high school and that lead to a camera being put into his hands for the first time. We talk about the early days of his career working at the Magnum offices and various newspapers, as well as his ongoing personal project, Working Journal.

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54:23

Suzanne McKenzie

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/05/22

Suzanne McKenzie is an entrepreneur, strategist, and designer. A brand has the ability to have social impact and Suzanne shares how her understanding of this came to be. We talk about her time in advertising at Arnold, starting a foundation in memory of a loved one, and how Able Made is creating things responsibly while supporting city-youth empowerment and health education.

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01:20:29

Andrei Kallaur

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/05/08

Andrei Kallaur is a designer and creative director. The design of train cars developed a fascination with typography and color that Andrei has to this day. We talk about his early influences of skateboarding and graffiti culture as well as his career which has included roles at New York Magazine, The New York Times, and Google.

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50:19

Michael Astrachan

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/04/24

Michael Ashtrachan is an illustrator, animator and founder of XVIVO. Ever since he could hold a pencil, Michael has been drawing and sketching. His commercial career started with illustration, though once the tools for animation became accessible, it became his primary focus. We talk about how he got into medical animation and the influence art and creativity has in science.

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53:23

Jillian Cusano and Rosanna Karabetsos

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/04/10

Jillian Cusano and Rosanna Karabetsos are professional dancers and core members of the Dance Collective. For centuries, dance has been an art form often reserved for the elite, whether in the audience or performing. We talk about the evolutions of their careers and their intentions beyond the stage to make dance more inclusive and accessible for all.

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56:00

Gerard Huerta

AS WE CREATE ·

2025/03/27

In the golden age of rock and roll, Gerard Huerta's career started at CBS records creating artwork and logos for bands such as AC/DC, Willie Nelson, Blue Oyster Cult, and many more. After leaving CBS to start his own studio, his work expanded to create logos for many iconic brands such as Nabisco, Swiss Army, and Pepsi. We also talk about some recent personal work, which was inspired by his love of guitars.

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