Episode 525 - Ethan Baldwin

Revision Path

It’s no surprise that designers like working on projects that allow them to fully display their creativity and talent. For Ethan Baldwin, those projects just happen to revolve around what might not be considered that exciting by others — banking and finance. That outlook is one of the foundations behind Slash and Structure, his new brand strategy and visual identity design firm. Ethan spoke about his passion for “making boring stuff less boring”, and how it’s been important for him to balance his artistic skills with other aspects of a career in design. We also talked about working in-house vs. being an external vendor, and Ethan shared how his education at Oberlin and his work in the agency and financial world in NYC helped shape his perspective as a designer and an entrepreneur. For Ethan, being involved in the creative process is about more than just making something look good — it’s about providing value, trusting the process, and staying connected to your craft! ========== For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this episode, visit https://revisionpath.com. ========== DONATE: 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! ========== 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: https://instagram.com/revisionpath - Twitter: https://twitter.com/revisionpath ========== 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 Brevity & Wit. Brevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world. They are always looking to expand their roster of freelance design consultants in the U.S., particularly brand strategists, copywriters, graphic designers and Web developers. If you know how to deliver excellent creative work reliably, and enjoy the autonomy of a virtual-based, freelance life (with no non-competes), check them out at https://brevityandwit.com. Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind. ========== SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by the School of Visual Arts - BFA Design & BFA Advertising. The BFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts consistently produces innovative and acclaimed work that is rooted in a strong foundational understanding of visual communication. It encourages creativity through cutting-edge tools, visionary design techniques, and offers burgeoning creatives a space to find their voice. Students in BFA Advertising are prepared for success in the dynamic advertising industry in a program led by faculty from New York’s top ad agencies. Situated at the center of the advertising capital of the world, the program inspires the next generation of creative thinkers and elite professionals to design the future. School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for over seven decades. Comprising 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and more than 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about the College’s 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, visit sva.edu.