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Apr 2023
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Episode 258 - James Barnard - Logo Desig...

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About this episode

We're back and kicking things off in a big way. Great guests, a few new questions, and all the good stuff you have come to expect from The Quickie!

My guest today is logo designer James Barnard. @barnardco

During this episode we talk about...

-his journey to the design field

-how and why he made the move to focus on logo design

-how his career in design kicked off

-the job that he has that didn't turn out to be as great as he thought

-and so much more. 

Plus he shares an awesome joke and recommends a great book!

Happy to be back with such a great guest and conversation to kick things off!

Find James on Instagram @barnardco

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