After The Jump

On this week’s episode of After The Jump, Grace Bonney briefs us on all the apps that have something really cool to offer for your visual images. From filters to collages, from text to video, Grace tells you everything you’ll need to blow up on social media and reach your goals. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center. Today’s music provided by SLEEPiES.   “The reality of the situation is that people are interested in having a lot of information conveyed in a really short place.” [56:25] “It’s not about running every photo through a filter…it’s about staying open minded. If it works for you, give it a try.” [77:00] Grace Bonney on After The Jump

This week on After the Jump, Grace welcomes guest Jon Call, a New York based interior designer. Jon tells us about growing up in Washington state, and his fascination with design and architecture from a very young age. After the break, Grace and Jon discuss Kanye West’s recent rant on the design industry, giving their opinions on the subject. Tune in to hear their thoughts! This program has been sponsored by Brooklyn Slate. Music provided by Sleepies.   “Everybody’s going to be faced with faux authenticity. What’s going to define you is where you think it’s passable and where you have no tolerance for that.” [9:00] “I’m looking to cultivate new voices and new trends in my career.” [27:15] Jon Call on After the Jump

Continuing the interior design theme from last week, host Grace Bonney brings in guest interior designer Amanda Gorski. Amanda tells us about how her attention to arrangement and presentation in her own home as a child influenced her introduction into the world of interior design. After the break, she and Grace discuss the difficulties inherent to the interior design world, and how to get by in the industry. This program has been sponsored by the International Culinary Center.   “There’s a lot that goes into [interior design] that you don’t learn working for someone else.” [6:15] “It’s hard being younger in New York and on your own and in this industry where you kind of have to pay your dues in interior design before you can become a big name.” [23:15] Amanda Gorski on After The Jump

After the Jump is back with a new season for 2014, and Grace Bonney kicks off the new year with Noa Santos of Homepolish!Homepolish is a startup that connects top designers with clients in an affordable manner. Tune into this episode to hear Noa talk about his upbringing in Hawaii, and why the Hawaiian lifestyle calls for more concern with function than form. Learn about Homepolish’s unique structure that allows for designers to consult on a per session basis. What trends are emerging in the design world? Noa talks about the new wave of renters concerned with interior design, and why it’s a good idea to work with professionals before owning your first home. Where does Noa go to unwind in NYC? Find out on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, Brooklyn Slate. “We only bring on the top designers in their respective cities… But it’s a lot more than having just a skill set- it’s about being able to relate to someone.” [11:00] “Vintage items are the ultimate custom piece.” [29:00] — Noa San

This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking food imagery with guests Matt Armendariz, Kristina Gill, and Julia Turshen! Specifically, Grace and the cast talk about the Internet era, and how social media outlets like Instagram and Pinterest change the way that people see and interact with food. How do intellectual property rights apply to photographs of food shared on these sites? How has Instagram changed perceptions around photography? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, The International Culinary Center. photo via mattbites.com photo via Epicurious “It takes a lot more work with the camera to get the photos that Instagram does. I don’t think one will replace the other. They’re complementary.” [8:30] — Kristina Gill on After the Jump “I enjoy Pinterest, but I’m not super interested because I’m more into creating the images.” [17:45] — Matt Armendariz on After the Jump

This week on After The Jump, host Grace Bonney brings in Brooklyn based artist and founder of Eskayel, Shanan Campanaro. They discuss her first steps into the world of artistry and how she has expanded, as well as her commitment to keeping her work eco-friendly. Shanan describes her preference for designing home products over fashion, and lists a few things that are essential for her to have a productive work day. This program has been sponsored by Blueprint. “One of the luxuries with home as opposed to fashion, where I worked before, is that you can make everything to order.” [22:25] — Shanan Campanaro on After The Jump

How has online advertising changed, and what challenges are bloggers facing in the world of ads? This week on After the Jump, Design*Sponge’s Grace Bonney and Amy Azzarito are talking about the new wave of web advertising, and what bloggers can do to stay afloat. Learn about the different funding models being used by big publications such as The New York Times, and how similar strategies could work for smaller outlets. What kind of branded content do online readers want to experience? Learn how institutions like Refinery 29 are selling product to fund their site, and find out how to make your blog receptive to new advertising. This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.   “I think shopping has become increasingly more social… Now we have a much broader network of people, so people need something they can trust, and that might be an online magazine.” [20:30] — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump

Lyndsey Drago designs functional and fashionable dog jackets through her company, Billy Wolf! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney sits down with Lyndsey to talk about her past work in fashion and design, and why she began making dog coats. Learn about Billy Wolf’s dedication to eco-friendly production by using dead stock and vintage materials. Why did Lyndsey model her collection off workwear? Find out what other women in creative fields inspire Lyndsey and her work! Tune into this episode to hear what Lyndsey hopes dog owners will enjoy about her products. What’s next for Billy Wolf? Find out on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse. “I think the best way to make eco-friendly products is to make quality products that will last. It’s not something that you’re going to throw away.” [8:45] “I want people to get something for their dog that they would want for themselves.” [25:35] — Lyndsey Drago on After the Jump

This week on After the Jump, host Grace Bonney talks with Zoe Pawlak, contemporary artist, painter, and designer. Explore a day in the life of where Zoe gets her inspiration, and which direction she believes creative art is heading into. Later, Zoe gives us her latest updates, including where you can see her latest exhibits. To learn more about Zoe, visit her website at www.zoepawlak.com. This program has been sponsored by Mood Magazine.   “If you make bizzare sculptures and want to sell them in Japan, you now have access to do that.” [7:30] “Music has given access to a whole demographic of people. It’s based on collaboration now,and I feel like that’s the future of art making.” [25:20] — Zoe Pawlak on After the Jump

This week on After the Jump, host Grace Bonney speaks with Molly Hatch, ceramicist and designer based in Florence MA. After several ceramic residencies and apprenticeships in the US and abroad, Molly received her MFA in ceramics at the University of Colorado in Boulder in 2008. In 2009, she was awarded the Arts/Industry Residency in the Pottery at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin which laid the foundation for her career as an artist designer. Today she works from home in her studio in Northampton, MA, working on everything from designing and illustration, to customized, one of a kind, pieces. Tune-in to hear more about her work as a ceramicist, and how she got her start working in the arts industry. Also be sure to check out her website, www.mollyhatch.com. This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.   “I think if you passionately believe in something, and you persist that it will work out.” [9:15] “It’s important for me to think about both what I’m making and being on trend, and how

How does design relate to pollution? This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking about air pollution with Dominique Browning. Dominique has had a long and storied career in the publishing, editing, and design worlds, working at publications like Newsweek and House & Garden. Since then, Dominique has headed up Moms Clean Air Force, an organization that fights for the health of children by targeting indoor and outdoor air pollution. Did you know that certain chemicals used in furnishing can disrupt the human endocrine system or cause cancer? Find out how designers can learn from the new food movement and demand transparency! Tune in to hear Dominique talk about Moms Clean Air Force, and how the group gives women an outlet to flex their political power. Will sustainable household products ever become affordable for all? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor BluePrint Cleanse.   “Indoor air pollution relates back to my work in the design world b

Anne Hellman and Michel Arnaud teamed up and put their writing and photography skills to create the beautiful Design Brooklyn, a book that highlights the best in renovation, innovation, restoration, and industry in Brooklyn. On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats with Anne and Michel about their roots in design, and how they came to be fascinated with spaces in Brooklyn. Hear how they were inspired by the ingenuity of many Brooklyn entrepreneurs, and how the history and ethics of industry in the borough fuel a new sort of creativity. Find out what neighborhoods Anne and Michel had fun exploring and capturing in their book, and hear why it was important for the duo to include information about public green spaces. What locations did Anne and Michel fall in love with while working on Design Brooklyn? Find out on this week’s After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, Underground Meats. “We always hear that industry is disappearing in America, but this mindset in Brooklyn shows that it’s not re

Learn how to simplify your life on this week’s installment of After the Jump! Grace Bonney is joined by Design*Sponge’s Amy Azzarito and Max Tielman to discuss daily routines, stress reducers, and more! Find out how daily rituals help keep these Design*Sponge staffers sane, and how repeated actions can help curb decision fatigue. Learn how to delegate tasks in your small business in order to maintain quality control and relieve individual pressures. Tune in to find out what recommendations Grace, Amy, and Max suggest in order to stay organized and efficient! This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse. “Once it’s on my calendar, my brain doesn’t have to keep track of it.” [16:00] “Being a visual person, I always try to reduce visual clutter.” [25:10] — Max Tielman on After the Jump

Nicholas Newcomb is a ceramic artist that makes pieces for everyday life. On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney invites Nicholas into the studio to talk about clay, design, and more! Find out how Nicholas’s supportive family and craft-filled childhood allowed for Nicholas to become a potter. How did Nicholas’s education at Skidmore College prepare him for an apprenticeship with famed ceramic artist Toshiko Takaezu? Hear how teaching has caused Nicholas to stay practiced in different pottery techniques. What trends are pervasive in the ceramics world? Tune in to hear about Nicholas’s standards for handmade items, and how vintage design is a function of nostalgia. What is Nicholas’s dream project? Find out on this week’s installment of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse. “Moving to New York made me think about clay as a product, and how people interact with clay in their homes and everyday life.” [18:00] “When I look at something that has been made by h

Meet Paul Lowe, otherwise known as Sweet Paul, the man behind Sweet Paul blog & magazine. He joins Grace Bonney for today’s episode of After the Jump, where the two discuss the current state of digital content, transitioning a publication from blog to print, and staying afloat as a creative professional in 2013. Hear how Paul found his passion for styling and photography and what inspired him to start the blog which would later become a magazine. Get to know the lovable personality of Sweet Paul on an honest, frank and relaxed conversation with Grace Bonney. The two know a thing or three about making high quality content in the over-saturated world we live in today! This program was sponsored by BluePrint. “In order to keep my sanity, more or less, I started a magazine.” [12:00] “Europeans aren’t interested in things that look too American. Selling a home can be difficult but something like food is easier because it’s more universal.” [20:00] “Everything used to be free online and that’s the biggest mist

Live the life you want to live! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by frequent guest co-host Amy Azzarito to talk about setting personal goals for outside of work. Hear how Grace and Amy mapped out aspects of their personal lives through collage-like “vision boards” and seasonal lists. Don’t be afraid to get lost! Learn how to wander away from work goals in order to benefit your out-of-work life. Grace and Amy talk about suspending self-judgment, and how letting yourself go can help you discover interests and increase your happiness. Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse.   “The idea of filling your home with beautiful things has become equally as important as being happy in that home.” [3:00] — Grace Bonney on After the Jump “Every season, I make a big, dreamy list for myself. What are my goals for the season? And what do I want for myself? I let myself see what will happen in those three months.” [9:10] — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump

Learn about KIOSK’s international design selections on this week’s episode of After the Jump! Grace Bonney invites KIOSK’s Marco ter Haar Romeny into the studio to talk about how design, art, and aesthetics have been a part of Marco’s life from an early age. Find out how Marco became a world traveler, and how he and his partner, Alisa, began collecting objects from the countries they visited. Learn more about the space, and why some people find it intimidating. What types of objects fit into KIOSK’s modus operandi? Finally, find out how Marco’s ethics distinguish KIOSK from other design outlets. This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse.   “I would say our shop is certainly minimalist in some respects, but definitely maximalist in other ways!” [8:15] “People see us as a reaction against Chinese production… I’ve changed my mind; there’s a lot of really amazing production happening in China.” [18:45] — Marco ter Haar Romeny on After the Jump

Learn about the considerations of funding independent creative projects with Lynn Casper on this week’s episode of After the Jump! Grace Bonney invites Lynn into the studio to talk about how she has funded her queer/music podcast, Homoground. Find out how small-town syndrome pushed Lynn to start the podcast and inspired her DIY spirit. How should creative types deal with different levels of advertising? Is working for free ever appropriate? Find out if gender plays a role when people choose to work for free, and learn how to collect money from independent funding backers. Learn more about creative business on this week’s episode of After the Jump! This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse. “Do I really want some corporate brand on my site when I’m trying to do this grassroots, DIY project?” [7:30] — Lynn Casper on After the Jump

Jessica Oreck joins Grace Bonney for this week’s installment of After the Jump to talk about filmmaking, risk-taking, and trusting instincts. Jessica recently released her newest film, Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys, at the Tribeca Film Festival to much acclaim. Tune into this episode to learn about Jessica’s initial interest in botany and nature, and why she decided to make these elements integral parts of her films. Hear how Jessica highlights the intersection of human culture and the natural world, and how this idea was inspired through her job at the American Museum of Natural History. Jessica lived in Lapland in Finland for a year to work on Aatsinki; tune in to find out more about the lifestyle of a reindeer herder. Find out more about Jessica’s upcoming film projects! This program has been sponsored by Bonnie Plants. “To me, I create because I want to create… I try not to think about the audience when I make the film. I am confident that if the audience puts forth a little bit of effort and is

Today on After the Jump, Jess Eddy and Crista Freeman, owners of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream and makers of delicious, all-natural ice cream, come into the studio to talk to us about their amazing ice cream company. Together with host Grace Bonney, Jess and Crista talk about their inspiration to the art of ice cream making, from their beginnings growing up with different ice cream flavors, to dropping their day jobs to delve into the ice cream business, and finally the production and influence behind starting your own ice cream company. Learn more about the process of running an ice cream business, from finding the creative vision to creating an amazing packaging label, to experimenting and creating new ice cream flavors. Find out how the duo created their famous “Banana Whama”, or their Coconut Key Lime” flavors, and what inspired their interesting combos. This program has been sponsored by Bonnie Plants. “The challenge was, what can we do that was really really different, but also very simple.” [19:30] — Je