Cosmic Sans

David Oku’s work is bold, vibrant—and deeply personal.From facing rejection early in his career to working with brands like Nike and designing for the Vegas Sphere, David shares his journey, his creative process, and his honest thoughts on AI, identity, and the future of art.

Comic artist Dave Baker (TMNT, Star Trek, Godzilla) joins Cosmic Sans to break down the realities of building a career in comics.We dive into self-publishing vs. working with publishers, why understanding contracts is critical, how social media is changing the game, and the balance between making money and making meaningful work.Dave also shares honest insights on creative identity, originality, and why artists need to stop playing it safe if they want to stand out.If you're a designer, illustrator, or creative trying to build something of your own—this one’s for you.

Tom Muller is a creative director who’s worked with Marvel, Disney, Google, and major AAA game studios, but his path wasn’t linear.In this episode, we dive into:Building a career through side projects and connectionsDesigning for Marvel’s X-MenThe reality of creative direction vs. hands-on designWhy every designer still needs a websiteHow AI is impacting the creative industryIf you’re a designer, creative, or just curious how big creative careers are built, this one’s packed.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, Howard Pinsky sits down with personal branding expert, author, and speaker Goldie Chan to unpack what it really takes to build a meaningful presence online — especially as an introvert.Goldie shares the story behind creating 800 consecutive LinkedIn videos, writing her book Personal Branding for Introverts, and navigating burnout, public speaking, and even a life-changing cancer diagnosis. The conversation dives into the realities of content creation, why consistency beats bursts of effort, and how personal branding can open doors you didn’t even know existed.They also explore the role of AI in branding, why copying others is bad advice, and how introverts can thrive without pretending to be extroverts.If you’ve ever struggled with putting yourself out there, growing an audience, or finding your voice online — this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based illustrator and designer, Steven Estrella. We chat about his work with the NBA, the Boston Celtics, moving to another country, staying creative, and a lot more!

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with UI/UX designer, Kate Kassab. We chat about her experience in the crypto space and the challenges it brings, shifting careers, exploring 3D, and much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with artist and illustrator, Robert Generette III, better known as Rob Zilla. We chat about his focus and dedication to sports illustration, defining his style, working with clients like Nike, NBA, NFL, MLB, and much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with illustrator and designer, Adam Bosley, better known as Adam the Illustrator on Instagram. We chat about his brand new plushie, content creation, building up a design brand, and much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with illustrator and designer, Travis Knight. We chat about his very unique style, the importance of posting on social, and working with clients like Netflix, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, and more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, with LA Kings Reporter & Host, Carrlyn Bathe. We'll be chatting about her journey from a member of the Ice Crew to sitting in the broadcast booth, how she balances content creation, what NHL locker rooms smell like, and so much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Arabela Espinoza and Elle Mott from Weekend Creative to chat about their experience building up their agency, working with clients, growing pains running a business, and much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with educator and content creator, Justin Odisho to chat about his journey to 1 million subscribers uploading Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects tutorials, how content creation is changing with short form videos, and so much more!

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Principal Product Designer and content creator, Ruben Cespedes to chat about his experience in the industry, how AI is transforming his workflows, how he balances content creation, and much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with logo designer, James Barnard. We chat about the HBO logo misalignment, working with clients, Adobe Illustrator, and much more

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Illustrator, Fiorella Granda, also known as FiorellaDoodles. We chat about working with clients such as the WNBA, designing a basketball court, and much moreFollow Fiorella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiorelladoodles/Follow the Cosmic Sans Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmicsanspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdhFtjpQfU9bXiZUwe3eNApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-sans/id1809877829

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with brand designer and creative director Amy Hood who's a co-founder of the design studio, Hoodzpah. We chat about working with clients such as Netflix and Disney, type design, branding, and much more.Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyhoodlum/

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with designer and art director Kristine Arth to chat about her design studio Lobster Phone, the importance of branding, handling clients, and much more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with designer and Art Director Stefanie from "Stef Creative" to chat about her vibrant art style, design theory, creating with a full time job, the state of AI, and much more.Follow Stef on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stef.creative/Follow the Cosmic Sans Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmicsanspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdhFtjpQfU9bXiZUwe3eNApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-sans/id1809877829

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with illustrator Tyler Pate from "The Creative Pain" to chat about his journey as a designer, content creator, and art director for Nickelodeon / Paramount.Follow Jesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imjesseshow/Follow the Cosmic Sans Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmicsanspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdhFtjpQfU9bXiZUwe3eNApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-sans/id1809877829

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Showalter to chat about his journey as a designer, content creator, and entrepreneur. We'll touch on the shifting design industry, Liquid Glass, mental health, and much more.Follow Jesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imjesseshow/Follow the Cosmic Sans Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmicsanspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdhFtjpQfU9bXiZUwe3eNApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-sans/id1809877829

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with designer, Cody A. Banks, to chat about his journey as a designer, father, and now toy maker.Follow Cody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyabanks/Follow the Cosmic Sans Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmicsanspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdhFtjpQfU9bXiZUwe3eNApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-sans/id1809877829

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with artist and Community Advocate, Elise Swopes, who has been pushing the bounds of mobile design. We chat about how she got into the industry, Photoshop on iPhone, speaking at Adobe MAX, finding peace, and much more.Follow Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swopes/Follow the Cosmic Sans Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cosmicsanspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdhFtjpQfU9bXiZUwe3eNApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-sans/id1809877829

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with designer and educator, Brandon Groce, who has worked with brands like Disney, Hilton, Adobe, Wix, and more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect  who has accumulated over 5 million subscribers teaching Photoshop and has presented at major design conferences all over the world.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Kingsley Nebechi, who's worked for brands such as Nike, LEGO, BBC, and many more.

In this episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with James White, also known as Signalnoise, to discuss his journey as a neon-powered artist who has worked with Metallica, Muse, ModRetro, and much more.

In the first episode of the Cosmic Sans Podcast, I sit down with Aaron Nace of Phlearn to discuss his journey as an artist, educator, and public speaker. We also chat about the current and future states of AI, LLMs (large language models), mental health support, and much more.