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I created a podcast called Meet the Creatives to bridge the gap between entry-level creatives and the industry's best. Check it out here👇🏻

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🏆WAIT. WE ACTUALLY WON FIRST PLACE?!🏆

Our little (okay, not so little) experiment between @newyorkdesignclub & @ottdesignclub just won FIRST PLACE in the Editorial category at the 2026 @print_mag Awards!

What started as a conversation between two design clubs turned into Pivotal Moments, a 244-page publication featuring the stories of 30 creatives and the moments that changed everything.

Two cities, two design clubs, countless conversations, interviews, design experiments, late nights, and a whole lot of figuring things out along the way.

We wanted to create something that went beyond the usual creative success stories. Something that explored the messy, uncertain, and sometimes unexpected moments that shape who we become. And we wanted the publication itself to reflect that idea, from its shifting lenticular cover to the experimental printing and materials throughout.

And now, here we are. First place. WHAT?!

To our featured creatives, thank you for trusting us with your stories. To everyone who contributed, supported, printed, installed, photographed, and helped make this project happen, this one’s for you.

A huge thank you to PRINT and judges Benji Wiedemann, Jess Ulman, and Rob Vargas for recognizing our work.

Special thanks to our sponsors and production partners: @xerox, @7house.ny, @uncommon.sessions, @wallacksart, @francoismittins, @type01_, @non_foundry, @pragercreative, and @studioformstudio

Turns out, some pivotal moments come with awards. 👐

#PRINTAwards

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Work hard — work hard 💪🏻🪩📸

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4.11.26 💍👰

“Holding you close is like holding the summer sun
I’m warm from the memories of days to come”

‘Till death do us part 🤍

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Super happy to see our Pivotal Moments book featured on @dearfriendbooks wall, amongst other beautiful art books! Thank you for supporting and featuring us! 🫶🏻

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2026 🥂🚀

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SEASON 4 WRAPPED 🎁💘

Thank you to all of our amazing guests for their time, love for the game and their energy!

💪 Big up:

@seansthomas – Global Exective Creative Director at @jkrglobal

@lisadesignnyc – Global Chief Design Officer at @uncommon.creative.studio

@chloecordover – Writer at @thedieline

@andy.khatouli – Freelance Designer (Ex @studiomoross , @ragged_edge , @wolffolins & @jkrglobal)

@thebomaedit – Senior Marketing Manager at @thirstcraft

@_robjohnston – Meet the Creatives Podcast

Thanks to everyone who has been watching the show and has been soaking up the knowledge with us 🧠

We’ve got some exciting bits to share over the Christmas holidays, and we are locked & loaded for Season 5, dropping 1st January 2026! 🎅🎉

To make sure you don’t miss what’s coming next, head over to our channels and hit SUBSCRIBE! 👊

🔗Link to YouTube and Spotify in bio

LFG, We Move 🙏💘🚀

#Design #podcast #creativity

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“So many doors will open up for you, if you just don’t ask for a job”

“I know where my heart is at all times & I don’t take things personally”

Watch the full episode now with the podcasting OG, the voice behind ‘Meet the Creatives’ – @_robjohnston

Link in bio 🩷
#design #podcast #creative

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“Wait… am I in Paula Scher’s house?!” 🤯

@_robjohnston tells the wild story of the time he went to interview design legend @seymourchwast at his home.

Mid-interview, he spots photos on the wall… familiar ones.

That’s when it hits him:

He’s not just in the home of Seymour Chwast, he’s also conducting an interview in the living room of another design legend – Paula Scher!

Turns out, Seymour and Paula are married! 🤣

@scherpaula50 @_paula.scher_

#podcast #branding #graphicdesign

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“If you’re not out there doing it – someone else is”

It’s as simple as that.

Watch the full episode now with the OG creative podcaster @_robjohnston 🙏

🎥Watch or listen now on YouTube & Spotify

Link in bio 🩷

#design #creative #podcast

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Whats the secret to success?

PATIENCE!

@_robjohnston reflects on 10 years earlier, wanting more out of life, wondering why things weren’t going his way.

10 years later, he doing it!

Rob is the voice of ‘Meet the Creatives’, a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between entry-level creative professionals, and the industries best.

Rob has spoke with companies such as Facebook, Nike, Disney, Pentagram, and so many more.

If you haven’t already, you can find him here 👇

https://www.meetthecreatives.org/

#design #creative podcast

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@_robjohnston is a photographer, designer, DJ, and the mastermind behind the podcast Meet the Creatives.

Rob has sparked conversations with the likes of Paul Scher, @thechrisdo, @brianthomascollins, @mbierut, @debbiemillman and many many more of our legends and heroes of the game.

In this episode we dive deep into Rob’s hustle, his self-belief and where it comes from, his curiosity, and how he is able to continue to move at speed whilst holding down a young family.

Rob talks a lot about doing things with Intent, and how every podcast guest he managed to land is based on intent. This is something that resonated with us deeply and its really changed the way we act as a podcast and designers.

This one is full of advice that holds its weight in gold. Do not miss.

🎧 Watch or listen in YouTube of Spotify, Link in bio

Lock in and enjoy 💘

#podcast #branding #design

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Are you a savage? 😤 Are you willing to weather the storm? ☔️

Successful people do what unsuccessful people won’t.

@_robjohnston drops some tough love on what it really takes to chase your wildest dreams.

– If you need a push
– If you’re starting to stagnate
– If you feel like the results just aren’t landing...

Don’t skip this episode.
It’s a wake-up call for every big dreamer.

Whatever you’re chasing, this one will hit home

New episode with Rob dropping in 30 mins! Keep your eyes open 👀

#podcast #branding #design

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