Episode 496 - Ube Urban

Revision Path

Maintaining authenticity is an important part of every creative’s journey, especially as you move up the ranks and gain more experience. But does it come at a cost? That certainly came up during my conversation with the highly acclaimed designer Ube Urban. Ube defines a space that is unclear — the innovation space — but he’s learned to wield that in his favor and now he’s on the lookout for his next opportunity. Ube explained more about what he does, going in-depth with how he first got involved in design and how he works with brands. He also shared his story about growing up in Hawai’i, moving to California for college, and how his early entrepreneurial journey as a creative in San Francisco eventually brought him to Atlanta. We also spent some time talking about how he maintains his authentic self in an industry that often forces you into a box. Ube is so much more than his profession, and I think by the end of this conversation, you’ll see that too! ========== For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this episode, visit revisionpath.com. ========== GIVE: We are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th. Visit https://www.uwca.org/selma, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated). Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery! ========== DONATE: For 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever. Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KWBSJZ7GXRQQS Thank you for your support! ========== JOIN: Are you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free. Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you. We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out! Join The Tenth Collective today! https://thetenthcollective.pallet.com/talent/welcome?referral=true ========== FOLLOW: Like this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us there and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Here's how: https://revisionpath.com/podcast-review - Instagram: instagram.com/revisionpath - Twitter: twitter.com/revisionpath ========== BUY: Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast. Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry. https://mon-cherry.com/collections/revision-path ========== CREDITS: Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA. - Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry - Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio - Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre - Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker Transcripts are provided courtesy of Brevity & Wit. ☎️ Call 626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! ========== SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Hover. With over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust. Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.