You Hear That?... Nothing

We Are So NOT Back | Ep. 29

After a few months of radio silence, we figured it was time for a quick check-in.This isn’t the official return of the podcast—think of it more like us dusting off the mic and letting you know what’s been going on. In this episode, we talk about where we’ve been, what we’ve been up to since December, and what the future of the pod looks like.We’re not fully back just yet—but we wanted to let you know we’re still here.Thanks for sticking with us.

You Hear That?... Nothing

Yes... we know. It's been quiet. In this episode, I’m just checking in. No big production, no crazy segments. Just me talking about where I've been, what’s been going on, and why things have been a little… nonexistent since December.I'm hoping for more soon, but at the same time, I don't know what's next.

DZGN-ing Alone

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto In Episode 27, "DZGN-ing Alone," Ayden does a mini solo episode while Ty is out of town. She discusses the current job market for designers and her experience with the toll that it can take on one’s creative mind -good and bad. After the serious talk, she takes some time to do something creative for herself.  Ayden’s “SAD to RAD” lesson this week simply encourages others who are undergoing a challenge to redesign their mindset and to remain hopeful. Font of the Week remains the same, you can find Elsewhere on Adobe [https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/cc-elsewhere]! New episodes 9am MST every other Friday! Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us. Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/1800saddzgn/] Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth] Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn [http://patreon.com/1800saddzgn]⁠⁠ Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠1800SADDZGN@gmail.com⁠⁠.

The Design of Fear

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto In Episode 26, "The Design of Fear," Ayden and Ty dive into the aesthetics of horror — how fear takes shape through design. From vintage slasher posters to minimal modern nightmares, we explore how visuals, typography, and mood turn terror into an art form. No SAD to RAD this week, we ran out of time. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Futura, and announced our next font pick, Elsewhere, available on Adobe.  New episodes 9am MST every other Friday! Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us. Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/1800saddzgn/] Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth] Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn [http://patreon.com/1800saddzgn]⁠⁠ Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠1800SADDZGN@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Between the Lines with Ryan Donahue

This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto In Episode 25, "Between the Lines with Ryan Donahue," Ayden and Ty welcome a special guest from their design school — professor, friend, and supporter of the show, Ryan Donahue. Together, they do a little Q&A where Ryan shares his background, insights, and stories from his design journey. He also offers words of encouragement for new and aspiring designers. No SAD to RAD this week, as we wanted to make time for our guest speaker. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Styro, and announced our next font pick, Futura, available on Adobe [https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/futura-pt]. New episodes 9am MST every other Friday! Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us. Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠@1800SADDZGN⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/1800saddzgn/] Discord Server: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth] Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/1800saddzgn [http://patreon.com/1800saddzgn]⁠⁠ Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at ⁠⁠1800SADDZGN@gmail.com⁠⁠.