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Matt Sutton is founder of binary, an additive fabrication studio that explores additive-based strategies in digital craftsmanship and sustainable materials, and its offshoot madexbinary, an outlet for digitally designed and hand-finished 3d printed ceramics. Prior to establishing his own practice, Matt worked at Black Diamond Equipment and 3form. Matt earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering from both the University of Utah and Oregon State University.

Michael Clark is an Industrial Designer currently working at Nomatic. He also has a design consultancy that focuses on technical soft goods design and provides digital products to help designers improve their workflow and presentation. Michael graduated from the University of Utah Multi-Disciplinary Design program. Thank you Michael for 20 awesome answers! Follow up with Michael @mike_rdy on instagram, and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil again on instagram

Nicole Zeigler is an Interior Designer and founder of enzy design, a full service interior design firm serving the greater Salt Lake Valley. Along with her 20+ years of experience in the design & remodeling industry, Nicole has a BA in Interior Design from Michigan State University, and is NCIDQ certified. She is also a Past President of the Intermountain Chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). Her specialties include Kitchen & Bathroom Design, Remodeling, Architectural Interior Design, and Interior Space Planning. She has been featured in Utah Style & Design magazine, and has won several industry design awards.Nicole’s passion for design and the impact it has on lives has led her to her involvement with Design for a Difference, as a National Ambassador.  Thank you Nicole for 20 fascinating answers! Follow up with Nicole at @enzydesign on instagram, and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil again on instagram And special thanks to Curate to the Trade for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Curate to the Trade at @curatetothetrade 

Mark Hofeling has designed and art directed over 70 productions for film and television over his decades long career – ranging from horror films like “Army of Darkness” to Disney Musicals such as the “High School Musical” trilogy. Mark’s work is beautifully showcased at www.markhofefling.com for anyone who would like to delve into his creative mind. Although he is based in Downtown Salt Lake City, most of Mark’s film projects situate him in international locations for much of the year [in a typical year]. We were lucky to catch Mark on some Covid-influenced downtime for this interview. Thank you Mark for 20 thoughtful answers! 

Izzy Esposito is an Industrial Designer currently working at Klugonyx Group in Salt Lake City. Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, Izzy graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Industrial Design in 2019 and promptly found herself in the Mountain West following graduation. Before joining the ranks at Klugonyx in 2019, Izzy served internships at Black and Decker, CDME (Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, and Tanaka Kapec Designs. Thank you Izzy for 20 thoughtful answers! Follow up with Izzy at @izzy.e on Instagram, and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil again on Instagram

Chris Owens is a Product Designer working for local creative agency Canvas. Since his teenage years, Owens’ personality has been molded by a passion for art and, more specifically, a connection to hip-hop culture. In his youth, he possessed a rare artistic impulse that kept him constantly designing in order to improve and progress his skill set. His passion for design led him to college for graphic design and a solid career working with agencies on Product Design for a variety of clients. Thank you Chris for 20 killer answers! Follow up with Chris at @monkee1985 and @evil.monkee on Instagram, and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil again on Instagram

Peter Makowski is the Acting Director of Business Development for Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development. While working in the outdoor recreation industry for 7 years, he attended the University of Utah where he earned a Bachelors Degree in City and Metropolitan Planning. Upon graduation, he spent 4 years working in the Business Development Division of Ogden City, specializing in marketing, real estate, recruiting and retention efforts, community development finance, and small business assistance. He managed Ogden’s Small Business Loan Program, the City’s Business Information Center, and served as Executive Director of Wasatch Community Funding CDFI. Peter is a Salt Lake City native and an active member of the community. He enjoys the outdoors and moonlights as a musician. Go to https://www.slc.gov/ed/ to learn more about Salt Lake City’s local business support efforts We would also like to especially stress in solidarity supporting local businesses owned and operated by People of Color. Check out this great resource online: https://www.blacklivesmatterutah.com/utah-black-owned-companies-.html Also, The rural petting zoo conversion Peter spoke of in the interview: https://www.crosseranch.com/

Daelin Arney is a Product Designer and Student – currently working in SLC for the firm IP Advertising and Promotions while completing a degree at the University of Utah in Sustainable Product Design and Development (a custom degree crafted by Daelin and advisors). Daelin’s approach to sustainable product design is centered on the use of materials that are recyclable, biodegradable and have limited impact on the environment during manufacturing, such as various bioplastics and mushroom fiber composites. Thank you Daelin for 20 Answers! Follow up with Daelin @daelinarney on Instagram and daelindesign@gmail.com.

Quinell Dixon is a world traveling choreographer, fulltime niche project embroider, and small business owner. Quinell began his journey as a creative entrepreneur roughly five years ago, with expected spurts and stops, until landing on his current business venture that fully compliments his creative and artistic talents. Embroidery allows Quinell the freedom to work on his company and brand by day, and dance choreography by night. Quinell expressed – “Stay true to who you are, and use the gifts and talents that the Lord has already put before your face to inspire and encourage the world, money will make a way for itself as a natural byproduct.” Thank you Quinell for an insightful and spirited interview!  Follow up with Quinell @quinellbash and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil on Instagram. 

Lauren Bald is the Design Director at cityhomeCOLLECTIVE, a boutique real estate and interior design firm located in Salt Lake City. Originally from Newport Beach, California, Lauren has called SLC home for over ten years, and cityhome her happy place for over seven. As Design Director at cityhomeCOLLECTIVE, Lauren oversees all interior design projects, client/vendor relations, employee programming, and continues to hone and support cityhome’s successful business model. Thank you Lauren for 20 insightful answers! Follow up with Lauren at @lbslc and @cityhomeCOLLECTIVE on instagram, and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil again on instagram

Dylan Mazziotti is a Graphic Designer and Podcaster here in Salt Lake City. You can find samples of his Graphic Freelance work at Wiseguys, Iceberg Cafe, and Zao Cafe His podcast, YourCre8tivity, can be heard at www.utahpodcastnetwork.com/upn/yourcre8tivity. Follow up with Dylan @lennondesignllc and Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil on Instagram.

Jessica Bender is an Interior Designer who has been working in the industry for nearly 20 years and currently runs her own local studio under the name “Box Street Design”. Jessica graduated from the University of Utah in Fine Art in 2006 before getting her Graduate Degree from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 2008. Jessica has collaborated with many local interior designers and architects as a freelancer both before and after her studies took her to New York. She is also the lead designer for the local restaurant chain Cubby’s.

Brandon Fratto is the Creative Director for TWIO, a brand + digital marketing agency in Salt Lake City. He recently returned to TWIO following a few years spent at Barebones, an outdoor lifestyle company. As Barebones’ Director of Brand & Product Strategy, he oversaw the strategy and execution of new product design, development & marketing. Passionate about Brand and visual communication, Brandon earned his BFA in graphic design from Utah State University and has worked as a creative in Salt Lake for the past 19 years. Follow up with Brandon at FuturaOblique.com or @futuraoblique on Instagram.

Gary Vlasic is the CreatIve Director and Founder of V. PROJECT, an art and design creative studio. Gary’s background includes a 20 year career as dancer and director of a Contemporary Dance Company called CO4 – COMPANY OF FOUR. CO4’s inspiration was from Site specific performances and it was that site work that then began his design studio and experiential event production company V. PROJECT. This company has structured itself to tackle event design, production and fabrication, art installation and fabrication, lighting design, sculpture and mixed media fine art. With 25 years of events and art production, the work varies from corporate exhibition design, interior design to major events for the Sundance Film Festival, product design and product manufacturing from India which includes a home accessory line called C.G Sparks. Art Projects range from large scale commissioned light sculptures to dance/ theater performances, set designs, experiential art, and choreographed events in a variety of sites in the nation. V. PROJECT’s resources include, design, fabrication. set up, shipping, fulfillment, staffing and fabrication teams. The company is based in Salt Lake City and New York City. Gary’s work as a fine artist includes performance art and performance events as well as a  multi-media and mixed media sculpture and 2-dimensional  artworks.Thank you Gary for 20 Answers! Follow up with Gary @v.projectdesign with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil on Instagram.

Christopher Staser is an independent Brand Designer with a specialty in naming, messaging, logo and identity design since 2006. He has helped name and position over 70 organizations including Salt Lake County – Arts and Culture, Bjorns Brew, and 2 Chicks with Chocolate. He’s currently collaborating full-time in a national rebrand launch of the premier motor oil, PTH Racing Oil. He can be reached at chris@brandweaver.tv or on Linkedin @cstaser.

Sam Wellskopf is an Industrial Designer currently working at KÜHL Apparel. Before KÜHL, Sam worked as Industrial Designer at Wildhorn Outfitters, Klugonyx, Black Diamond, & Signature Products Group. Sam earned his Bachelors at UW Stout. Thank you Sam for 20 Answers! Follow up with Sam @swells_cough and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil on Instagram.

Amber Dunford is an Interior Stylist, Art Director, and Professor of Design Psychology. In addition to leading the design team at Overstock, Amber has been teaching her Design Psycology course at Salt Lake Community College for over 10 years. Prior to Overstock, Amber was an Environmental Designer for Nordstrom, the Head of Styling for City Home Collective, and earned her Masters Degree in Psychology at the University of Phoenix. Thank you Amber for 20 Answers! Follow up with Amber @akd_designs and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil on Instagram.

Joe Bowers is a Multi-Disciplinary Design Director and Podcast Host (Caveman Creative!) currently stationed in the Salt Lake area working on his 2020 book release. Thank you Joe for 20 Answers! Follow up with Joe @the.well and with Aaron @designlakecity and @aaronbasil on Instagram.

Chris Federer is a Farmer of Collaboration. This Episode is the first in a new series called METHODS, and Chris is here to discuss the Ins & Outs of Workshop Facilitation. Follow up @federerchris and @designlakecity on Instagram.

Camille Wheatly is an Architect and Photographer leading her own practice dot.dot.design.studio in the Salt Lake area. Thank you Camille for 20 answers! Follow up @saltandwheat and @designlakecity on Instagram.