On my podcast RUN THE LAYERS with Creative Bobbie, I ask my guests six questions surrounding the topic of creativity. One episode featured my friend Torrence, who described creativity as a way of solving a problem or providing a service. His response inspired me to write this blog post about seeing creativity as an act of service for the greater good of others.
The year of our Lord 2020 was a year of…events. Events that have left us forever changed and our worldview challenged. I never thought I would live through a time as challenging as those in the history books from school but there we were and here we are. Despite (or probably because of) the challenges of 2020, I found myself learning a lot and even having successes worthy of celebration.
As a designer, I’ve created a variety of logos over the years. Different projects call for different design solutions. Depending on the brand, the type of logo I end up designing varies. The logo is the brand’s visual cue. That cue will be different than others in design but may also be different in the category of logo utilized. A logo can typically fit in a particular classification of logos. Let’s look at some examples from my own portfolio.
One of the recent projects I’ve had the joy of working on is designing a new logo for my friend Knockoutness b.k.a. Janessa Smith. Janessa is a gamer who streams on the platform Twitch. She reached out to me to create a logo she could use to promote herself and showcase on her channels. I was happy to help!
Multi-hyphenate (photographer, videographer, gamer, streamer) Janessa Smith a.k.a. Knockoutness joins the pod! We talk about the trials and tribulations of being a creative.
twitch.tv/knockoutness
instagram.com/knockoutness
twitter.com/knockoutness
youtube.com/theknockoutvisual
instagram.com/theknockoutvisual
www.theknockoutvisual.com
Mentioned:
Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Be Kind, Rewind
Purpose Behind The Seams (full feature)
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
Live from Grandma’s house, sports performance and corporate wellness expert (+ my brother) Larry Bratcher Jr. joins the podcast to talk about how he uses creativity and how it ties into the pursuit of success. We talk athletes, business, sports, music, and more in what doubles as an episode of my podcast and a pilot of his future podcast!
Larry Bratcher is a Strength and Conditioning Practitioner specializing in sports performance, injury rehab and prevention. He holds a Z-Health Movement as well NASM’s CPT, PES, CES certifications with CSCS pending. He founded Hegemony Training after graduating from Fayetteville State University and playing basketball professionally for 10 years in the CBA, IBA, and USBL in the United States. Larry played in Professional Leagues in Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Iceland, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Larry works with athletes throughout the year to develop and improve each player’s game. Larry has mastered the art of marrying sports science, skill development and nutrition to build a complete athlete.
HEGEMONYTRAINING.COM
facebook.com/hegemonytraining
instagram.com/larrybratcherjr
Mentioned:
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Kobe Bryant ‘Muse’ Motivational Workout Mix + His “666 Workout” Routine
Choose Your Perspective by John Martin
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode I talk with my friend, music producer Kid Azul b.k.a. William Blue. We talk about the universal language that is music and it’s impact on our lives.
Follow Blue (producer of the sounds you hear in the background of my content):
http://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
https://twitter.com/KidAzulProd
https://www.facebook.com/TheKIdAzul
https://soundcloud.com/kidazul
Mentioned:
Mr. Hyunh
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
“Pity” – Voli Contra feat. J. Cole
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams
A solo ep where I talk about my experience being an in-house graphic designer here in Stillwater, Oklahoma for Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters. Being in-house, for me, means being able to apply my knowledge and translate my love for the organizations into visually appealing and communicative art. As an in-house designer, I personally know and care about everything I do. It’s not just a job for me.
Kappa Kappa Psi | Tau Beta Sigma | National HQ
National Convention (Instagram)
MY PORTFOLIO: http://www.shypsi.com
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In this episode, I chat with my friend, gamer/streamer Torrence Brown aka “Brown Koolaid”. We talk about a variety of topics including how creativity is an act of service.
Follow Brown Koolaid:
https://www.twitch.tv/brownkoolaid
https://twitter.com/_BrownKoolaid_
Mentioned:
Teen Titans
Michael Baisden
Samurai Pizza Cats
My Hero Academia
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
In this episode, I chat with my friend, author & podcaster TJ Tooley of 4 The Love of Story (also hosted here on Anchor) and Everyone & Their Brother fame. We talk about believing in yourself and dreams of the impact our creativity can have on the world.
4 The Love of Story Podcast: Original stories written and read by T.J. Tooley
(Available on various podcast platforms)
https://anchor.fm/tj-tooley
https://www.instagram.com/4theloveofstory
https://twitter.com/4theloveofstory
Mentioned:
Quidditch (for reals!)
Fiction City Logos
Everyone & Their Brother Podcast
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/