
This is Revision Path — an award-winning weekly showcase of Black designers, developers, and digital creatives from all over the world. Each week, host Maurice Cherry interviews these creators about their work, their goals, what inspires them, and much mo
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George McCalman
January 23, 2023
Yall are in for a real treat this week, because I got the chance to catch up with the extremely talented and accomplished George McCalman. He is well known for his work a studio owner and creative di
Chris Charles
January 16, 2023
How will you pursue your passions in 2023? If youre anything like this weeks guest, Chris Charles, then youve probably already got some great plans in motion. Chris is a true multihyphenate a cre
Gus Granger
January 09, 2023
Gus Granger has been a staple in the Dallas design community for over 20 years. Not only that, his design work has reached international acclaim, earning honors from Adobe, AIGA, Communication Arts, a
Sharon Burton
January 02, 2023
All it takes is a spark to set off a blaze of creativity, and no one knows that better than our first guest of the year, visual artist Sharon Burton. As a creative coach, her specialty lies in helping
Shakeil Greeley
December 26, 2022
Were wrapping up 2022 by sitting down with the immensely talented Shakeil Greeley. I love that his portfolio consists of all kinds of creative projects, including fine art and writing. Who says desig
Lauren Brown
December 19, 2022
If you saw the Google Doodle earlier this month of gaming trailblazer Gerald Jerry Lawson, then youve gotten a sample of the amazing work of this weeks guest art director and illustrator Lauren
Lawrence Humphrey
December 12, 2022
December is a good time to take stock and think about how to approach the new year ahead. And for this weeks guest, Lawrence Humphrey, this year was about striking out on his own and starting Pearl,
Andrew Bass Jr. (Part 2 of 2)
December 05, 2022
By now, youve gotten acquainted with design educator and design strategist Andrew Bass Jr. In the second part of our interview, we explore Andrews calling as a design mentor, as well as his early ad
Andrew Bass Jr. (Part 1 of 2)
November 28, 2022
Were ending off the month talking to one of the unsung trailblazers for diversity in the design community Andrew Bass Jr. Longtime fans of Revision Path will recognize Andrew as one of our early pr
Chris Rudd
November 21, 2022
Were wrapping up our interviews in The Windy City this month with Chris Rudd, founder of social and civic impact design firm ChiByDesign. Chris work is grounded in anti-racism, and thats reflected
Bonus Episode: The Design of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
November 18, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and thats not just because its a sequel to one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. After the tragic and sudd
Tiffany Stewart
November 14, 2022
While the World Wide Web has evolved tremendously over the past couple of decades, it can still feel like we are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to accessibility, even though this push for acc
TTK
November 07, 2022
We all know there are several ways to achieve success as a creative, but sometimes it takes inspiration from others to set you on the right path. Thats definitely the case with the multitalented TTK.
Nakita M. Pope
October 31, 2022
We have all had to change things up in one way or other over the past few years. But if youre like this weeks return guest, Nakita M. Pope, theres power in pivoting! (You might remember her from my
Dr. Jacinda Walker
October 24, 2022
This weeks interview is truly special, because I got the chance to sit down with the one and only Dr. Jacinda Walker. I have been privileged to watch Jacindas glow up over the years, and now shes r
Shawn Alexander Allen
October 17, 2022
Games are an integral part of our society, and not Im not just talking about Nintendo, Xbox, or PlayStation. Games are culture, and this weeks guest Shawn Alexander Allen has dedicated himself t
Reggie Tidwell
October 10, 2022
It takes a lot of drive and determination to chart your own course, and no one embodies those qualities better than this weeks guest. As the creative director (and founder) of Curve Theory, Reggie Ti
Kevin Hawkins
October 03, 2022
The good thing about design is that if you have access to the right opportunities, your talent can really take you places. Take this weeks guest, Kevin Hawkins, for example. While he cut his teeth in
Whitney Robinson
September 26, 2022
Maternal healthcare has always been in a precarious place here in the United States, but thanks to this weeks guest, Whitney Robinson, we just might be on our way to solving it in our lifetime. She b
Jordan Taylor
September 19, 2022
If I had to give an award for Most Chill Revision Path Guest, Jordan Taylor would win the prize with no competition. But dont let the relaxed vibes fool you, because his skills as a designer and cr
Keith Henry Brown
September 12, 2022
I really enjoyed my conversation with this weeks guest the one and only Keith Henry Brown. This prolific artist has a catalog that few can touch, with work appearing in The New York Times, Carnegie
Barney Abramson
September 05, 2022
Its been amazing to see so many Black design communities pop up since I started Revision Path, which is how I found out about this weeks guest Barney Abramson! Not only does he have years of exper
Kamar Thomas
August 29, 2022
Every designer or artist wants to be able to make a living from their work, and this weeks guest embodies that desire. Generally, Kamar Thomas splits his time between being a design educator at two i
Jeff Jean-Baptiste
August 22, 2022
I became familiar with Gusto several months ago through my last gig, and I was so pleased with the user experience that I had to find out who some of the folks were behind it. And wouldn’t you know it
Corey Jones
August 15, 2022
I love when interviews sometimes bring out unexpected connections. Take this week’s guest, Corey Jones. As creative director at Forum One, Corey specializes in branding, animation, and interactive des
Dr. Perry Sweeper
August 08, 2022
Avid listeners of the podcast know that whenever I have a Black design educator on the show, eventually I’m going to bring up my alma mater, Morehouse College. And while I’ve had a few Morehouse alums
Agyei Archer
August 01, 2022
When I tell you I have wanted to have this week’s guest on the show for years? LISTEN. I’m so glad to bring you this conversation with the one and only Agyei Archer — typographer, design director, and
Traci L. Turner
July 25, 2022
I don’t know about you, but that whole “they sleep we grind” mentality of working is not the move. There can be a lot of external pressure to constantly push yourself to the limit with your work, but
Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel
July 18, 2022
Our paths have crossed several times over the past couple of years, but I finally managed to sit down and chat with the one and only Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel. Along with being an author, design educator, a
Yao Adantor
July 11, 2022
The thing I love most about doing Revision Path is that I’m able to talk with people doing truly amazing work, and I get to share that conversation with the world. Such is the case with this week’s gu
Treavor Wagoner
July 04, 2022
Summer is here, and with the start of a new month, I’m bringing you my conversation with Treavor Wagoner, senior product designer, author, and quite the avid traveler! We spoke just as Treavor wrapped
Rebecca Brooker (Part 2 of 2)
June 27, 2022
We’re closing out Pride Month with the second part of my conversation with Rebecca Brooker! (If you missed the first part, check it out here.) We talked about Rebecca’s relocation to Argentina (after
Rebecca Brooker (Part 1 of 2)
June 20, 2022
Sometimes, the conversation is so good and so wide-ranging that I can’t contain it in just one episode. For the first time in over five years, we have a two-part episode on Revision Path, and it’s wit
André Elijah
June 13, 2022
Virtual reality used to be a science fiction trope in the 90s, but now, virtual reality is actual reality! Take it from this week’s guest: the one and only André Elijah. His work building games and do
Raven L. Veal, PhD
June 06, 2022
How do you define yourself? It’s a question a lot of us will wrestle with at some point in life, and according to Raven L. Veal, PhD, understanding the answer to this is a critical part of design. She
Chip Gross
May 30, 2022
Atlanta is a city known for many things: the food, the music, the culture. The traffic! But I don’t know if Atlanta’s really ever been seen as a design city like one would see New York or Chicago. Tha
Alexandria Batchelor
May 23, 2022
The thrilling part about entrepreneurship is following your dreams while pursuing your passions. That’s definitely the case for illustrator and creative director Alexandria Batchelor. As the head of h
Dr. Kenya Oduor
May 16, 2022
I was introduced last year to Dr. Kenya Oduor through a Tech Circus panel we both participated in, and I’m really glad to have her on the show now so she can share her brilliance with you all! She is
Anthony D. Mays
May 09, 2022
It’s no secret that the tech industry has weathered the last few years better than a lot of others, and many people are trying to ditch their current jobs and start their careers in tech for big oppor
Ayrïd Chandler
May 02, 2022
We’re off to the Caribbean this week to talk with the incredibly talented Ayrïd Chandler. Ayrïd is the head of her own studio, Ayrïd by Design, where she offers graphic design services with a focus on
Monique Jenkins
April 25, 2022
It takes a lot of hard work and determination to be a successful entrepreneur, and sometimes, you can lose yourself in your path to success. But not Monique Jenkins! As the CEO of J.kins Creative, Mon
Liz Montague
April 18, 2022
If you’ve been a regular reader of The New Yorker magazine, then you may already be familiar with this week’s guest, Liz Montague. (But if you’re not, then this conversation is a perfect introduction!
Husani Oakley
April 11, 2022
With over 220 million worldwide subscribers across over 190 countries, it's hard to imagine pop culture without the media juggernaut that we know as Netflix. But how do they manage to distribute and c
Russell Toynes
April 04, 2022
If Austin, Texas had a contest for “Hometown Design Hero”, I think Russell Toynes would definitely win the grand prize! Russell is the founder and creative director of Studio Dzo, a multi-disciplinary
Kevin Carroll
March 28, 2022
Can you believe we're almost a quarter of the way through 2022 already? I think now might be a perfect time for a creative tune-up, and this week's guest is a true instigator of inspiration -- Kevin C
Rob Martin
March 21, 2022
Running your own design studio is no small feat, but design professionals like Rob Martin make it look easy. As the founder and creative principal of Majorminor, he and his team have done branding and
Magnus Atom
March 14, 2022
With a name like Magnus Atom, I had a feeling I was going to be talking with someone extraordinary. This award-winning motion graphics designer and commercial artist has an impressive roster of client
Manuel Godoy
March 07, 2022
It’s no secret that stories from comic books and graphic novels have dominated the pop culture landscape since the early 2000s. However, the heroes in those stories that you see often don’t represent
Joe Blau
February 28, 2022
It’s our anniversary! For this special episode, I dug way back in the archives and talked to one of our early guests, Joe Blau. He was a software engineer then, but seven years have passed, and now he
Azeez Alli-Balogun
February 21, 2022
Azeez Alli-Balogun came highly recommended by several former guests, so I knew that a great conversation was going to happen. Azeez currently works as a lead product designer on the globalization team