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Save As
by Kristina Funck
Save As is a conversation with the everyday designers behind iconic brands. Join your host, Kristina Funck, as she explores stories and ideas from the builders that define the products you love.
Episodes
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Episode 10: Cat_Lam-Gender_And_Inclusivity_In_Design
For the last episode of season 1, I am excited to feature Cat Lam. Cat has one of the most creative minds in the industry. As an archeologist turned footwear designer, Cat has a unique and intellectual approach to product design. That approach, combined with her think-outside-the-box brain, has...
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Episode 09: Part 1: Pete_Lankford-Doing_Good_Helps_You_Do_Well
This episode features the longtime industry veteran and sustainability expert Pete Lankford. Throughout his extensive career, Pete has been on a mission to create better, more sustainable footwear. In this first episode of the 2 part series with Pete, we discuss his 20+ year tenure with…
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Episode 08: Steven_Smith-The_Quest_For_New_And_Better
On this very special episode, I speak with the legendary designer and the 'Godfather of Dad Shoes,' Steven Smith. This is an opportunity to tap into the thinking and design process behind a true creator. Listen as Steven discusses some of the personal projects that drive him outside of the…
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Episode 07: Matt_Heller-Leading_Brand_Vision
Matt Heller is a leader within the industrial design community. He has helped create, guide, and implement a vision for some of the industry's most iconic brands, including Ralph Lauren, Gatorade, and Reebok. On this episode, I talk to Matt about his work on both the brand and agency side of the...
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Episode 06: Xavier_Jones-Living_and_Designing_Abroad
Xavier Jones is an incredibly gifted designer who worked in a few different design disciplines before achieving his dream of creating footwear. On this episode, I talk to Xavier about his story and how his wild ride into footwear design led him to work as an ex-pat designer in Vietnam. We also...
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Episode 05: Priscella_Shum-Creating_A_Safe_Design_Space
Priscella Shum is an incredibly talented design leader who has worked for iconic brands and designers, including Yeezy Season 1, Reebok, and Baby Phat. In this episode, we talk about mental health in the design community and how, as a design leader, you can create a psychologically safe space so...
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Episode 04: Jeremy_Sallee-The_Side_Hustle
In Episode 04, I interview Jeremy Sallee. Jeremy is the head of footwear at Puma hoops. Jeremy is also the owner and founder of the footwear (and now real estate) brand Freeman Plat, and the philanthropic brand Jesus New York. Jeremy and I talk about his path to footwear design and how being an...
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Episode 03: Studio_Noyes-Design_Relationships
Samantha Noyes and Erik Hernandez are life-partners who work as designers at Studio Noyes, a footwear consultancy owned by Samantha and made up of their closest friends. On this episode, we talk about their story, how they created a successful footwear design studio, how the studio is different...
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Episode 02: Katie_Benson-Finding_Your_Niche
Katie Benson is a trend forecaster and footwear embellishment designer who currently works at Crocs. In this episode, I talk to Katie about her journey to footwear design, how she harnessed her talents and passions to find her niche within the design industry, and how working for a brand that...
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Episode 01: Carlos_Escobar-Owning_Your_Gifts
For the first episode of Save As, I interview Carlos Escobar. Carlos is a crazy talented footwear designer and storyteller who currently works for Reebok. In this episode, Carlos reflects on the idea of owning your gifts. He discusses how the things that made him feel different as a kid are now…
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How many episodes does Save As have?
Save As currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Save As about?
Save As is a conversation with the everyday designers behind iconic brands. Join your host, Kristina Funck, as she explores stories and ideas from the builders that define the products you love.
How often does Save As release new episodes?
Save As has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Save As?
Save As is created and hosted by Kristina Funck.
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