Twos Talks with Shantell Martin

Twos Talks with Jim Fitzpatrick

When Jim Fitzpatrick was 16, he met Che Guevara in a small pub on the west coast of Ireland years before creating one of the most reproduced political images in history. From the iconic Che poster to Thin Lizzy album covers and Celtic inspired artworks, his career has shaped generations of visual culture across politics, music, and design. In this Twos Talks interview, Jim Fitzpatrick shares the story of meeting Che Guevara in person, the process behind creating the famous poster, the hidden signature inside the artwork, and his journey through psychedelic art, political graphics, album cover design, and Irish mythology. Watch the video version of the episode at: https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio [https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio] Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/ [https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/] Read and watch more Twos contents at: https://twosstudio.com/ [https://twosstudio.com/] Support the show [http://patreon.com/twosstudio]

Twos Talks with Shantell Martin

Shantell Martin went from VJing in small clubs in Tokyo to performing with Kendrick Lamar and some of the most prestigious art institutes in the world. Her black and white works are not planned, but discovered in the moment, forming a visual language shaped by intuition and identity. In this Twos Talks interview, Shantell Martin shares how live performance, intuition, and personal exploration shaped her journey from drawing in small venues to becoming one of the most recognizable contemporary artists today. Watch the video version of the episode at: https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio [https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio] Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/ [https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/] Read and watch more Twos contents at: https://twosstudio.com/ [https://twosstudio.com/] Support the show [http://patreon.com/twosstudio]

Twos Talks with Ji Lee

Ji Lee, graphic designer and former Creative Director at Google, Facebook, and Instagram, shares how he went from having his ideas rejected to building a career through personal projects like the Bubble Project, a simple creative experiment that turned into global recognition and led to opportunities at top agencies and tech companies. He talks about why personal projects often reveal more about a designer than commercial work, how they shaped his career, and why making time for them is essential for creative growth. Ji Lee also discusses creativity as problem solving, the limitations of traditional advertising, and how authentic ideas can create meaningful connections with people. Watch the video version of the episode at: https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio [https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio] Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/ [https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/] Read and watch more Twos contents at: https://twosstudio.com/ [https://twosstudio.com/] Support the show [http://patreon.com/twosstudio]

Twos Talks with Stefan Sagmeister

Stefan Sagmeister, legendary graphic designer and founder of Sagmeister Inc. and later co-founder of Sagmeister & Walsh, joins Twos Talks to discuss independence, responsibility, and long-term thinking in a creative career. He talks about working sixteen-hour days at a major advertising agency in Hong Kong, learning what not to do in design, and why opening his own studio became a turning point. Sagmeister talks about collaborating with Tibor Kalman, why he believes graphic design is one of the easiest businesses to run, what kind of designers he hires, and why the best students are often the most generous ones. He also shares stories behind his iconic AIGA poster made with his own body, why handmade design still matters, how to truly own your work even with clients, why he no longer designs album covers, and his famous one-year sabbatical ritual every seven years. Watch the video version of the episode at: https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/ Read and watch more Twos contents at: https://twosstudio.com/ Support the show [http://patreon.com/twosstudio] Support the show [http://patreon.com/twosstudio]

Twos Talks with Natasha Jen

Natasha Jen, partner at Pentagram New York, explains how she discovered graphic design and progressed from a student intern to a Pentagram partner. She talks about landing her internship with Paula Scher’s team, the impact of early confirmation as a young designer, and the key factors that help designers advance in top firms. Jen also discusses the skills she values in designers today, how she evaluates portfolios, the importance of project management and visibility, and how to approach high-profile rebrands like Reddit. She also talks about her interactions within the design community and reveals her favorite architect and graphic designer. Watch the video version of the episode at: https://www.youtube.com/@Twos.Studio Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/twosstudio/ Read and watch more Twos contents at: https://twosstudio.com/ Support the show [http://patreon.com/twosstudio]