Why “Good Design” Is Biased

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In this episode of The Art School Graduate Podcast, I sit down with Kaleena Sales, designer, educator, and author of Centered: People and Ideas Diversifying Design, to talk about how culture, identity, and lived experience shape the way we design. Kaleena is the chair of the Department of Art and Design at Tennessee State University, where she teaches the next generation of designers at an HBCU. In this conversation, we explore how traditional design education has centered Eurocentric standards, and what it means to expand the canon to include Black culture, urban aesthetics, and underrepresented voices. We also dive into: * How the environment shapes visual taste and design choices * The “mere exposure effect” and why we like what we see * Teaching design at an HBCU vs traditional institutions * The gap between design school and the real world * Why “good design” is often based on biased standards * Helping students embrace their identity in their work If you are a designer, student, or creative trying to find your voice, this conversation will challenge how you think about design and push you to see your perspective as an advantage, not a limitation. ⸻🔑 Key Takeaway Design is not neutral. Your culture, your environment, and your lived experience all shape the work you create, and that voice belongs in the conversation. ⸻📌 About the Podcast The Art School Graduate Podcast explores the real journeys of creatives, from students to industry professionals, uncovering the truth behind building a creative career.

From PowerPoint Designs to Creative Director | Jaye Thompson on Creativity, Culture & Storytelling

How do you go from making things in PowerPoint as a teenager… to building creative worlds for brands like Netflix, ESPN, and MasterClass? In this episode of The Art School Graduate Podcast, Justin sits down with creative director and director Jaye Thompson to discuss his journey through design, advertising, storytelling, and creative identity. From growing up outside Philadelphia to navigating the competitive world of visual communication, Jaye shares how curiosity, experimentation, and relentless creative growth shaped his path into the industry. This conversation explores the realities of agency life, the pressure to prove yourself, the transition into directing music videos, and what it truly means to create work that people feel. ⸻ Jaye opens up about the early struggles of breaking into the industry, couch surfing while chasing opportunities in New York, learning how to balance creativity with sustainability in Los Angeles, and why collaboration is essential to building meaningful work. The episode also dives deep into world-building, creative philosophy, cultural impact, and the future of storytelling across design, film, and music. ⸻ In This Episode: * Discovering graphic design through PowerPoint and visual experimentation * Transitioning from athletics into a creative career * The realities of agency life and creative burnout * Building campaigns rooted in emotion and cultural insight * Why storytelling matters more than aesthetics * Creative direction, music videos, and world-building * The importance of collaboration in modern creativity * Developing confidence and finding your creative voice * How design can move beyond advertising into culture * What creative longevity actually requires ⸻ About Jaye Thompson Jaye Thompson is a Creative Director and Director whose work lives at the intersection of design, film, and culture. His projects span advertising, motion design, music videos, photography, and visual storytelling, with work connected to brands including Netflix, ESPN, MasterClass, The North Face, and more. Through his creative collective Wish You Well, Jaye is focused on experimentation, collaboration, and building emotionally driven creative experiences. ⸻ Subscribe for More The Art School Graduate Podcast features conversations with artists, designers, filmmakers, and creative leaders sharing real stories about building careers in art, design, culture, and creative industries. ⸻ Follow Jaye Thompson Website: Jaye Thompson Official Website Instagram: @jayethompson

26 de may de 20261 h 0 min

Why “Good Design” Is Biased | Kaleena Sales

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