The A-List Podcast: Steve Sandstrom

Show Notes: [0:00-2:33] - Intro [2:34 - 7:40] How to pronounce ‘Oregon’ and Steve’s upbringing in Portland. [7:41- 9:52] Steve’s early inspirations and first exposure to art through his family. [9:52- 14:17] Learning design fundamentals in school and discovering graphic design in college. [14:18 - 17:33] Steve’s first design job as an illustrator and standing out in class. [17:34 - 21:00] for the love of drawing. [21:01 - 26:50] University of Oregon and developing a unique style at the Daily Emerald. [26:51 - 30:17] Deciding on commercial art and getting notable exposure for designing. [30:18 - 34:15] Starting a design career in advertising and advice to young artists [34:16 - 37:10] Turning a local radio station into a design opportunity. [37:11 - 46:33] Being picked up by Nike and working as a creative director. [46:34: 53:59] Starting Sandstrom Partners and discovering a design niche [54:00 - 1:03:40] Problem solving and favorite challenging projects [1:05:55 - 1:07:22] Outro