Episode 417: Illustration for Meetings with Ashton Rodenhiser

Welcome to the Make and Design Podcast Episode 417: Illustration for Meetings with Ashton Rodenhiser. 

On this podcast episode Carina chats with Ashton Rodenhiser, a professional sketch-noter who provides graphic notes in the form of drawings in meetings, strategic planning sessions or conferences. Basically any place where someone is conveying information to a group or having a conversation about something.

 

Carina learns about the fascinating process of taking notes using drawings in order to more clearly remember the ideas and information presented in meetings. Ashton can do this in all types of business environments and industries. She does research for each environment to make sure she has some background on the company before she meets with her client. 

 

Carina and Ashton discuss Ashton’s process and how she knows what type of graphic to use while doing it on the fly. Ashton explains that she has a bank of images in her mind that she already knows how to draw and is able to quickly pull from those images. She explains that building your muscle memory in this way allows you to draw similar things to illustrate similar ideas. Sometimes she uses icons in one presentation and a lot of people in others. Combining her sketching skills with humor is one of the things that attracts clients, she says.

 

Sketchnotes combine text and simple images to communicate information quickly and memorably. Notetaking done this way is scientifically proven to help notetakers retain

 information eight times better than just the traditional writing method. It allows the observer to view the conversation in illustrations while they are listening to the presentation of information. This enables the listener to engage in the moment as well as allowing them to have something tangible to refer back to after the meeting is over.

 

Ashton has built an entire career of attending meetings to help communicators clearly explain processes, ideas and information while helping listeners clearly understand the message. She also teaches others interested in using this method how to listen, synthesize ideas and translate them into drawing form. Listen in if you are interested in learning more about this fascinating subject.

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Dawn K’s Journey of Creativity, Passion, and Profit with Design Suite

In a world where the pursuit of creativity often takes a backseat to the demands of daily life, Dawn K gives inspiration on a podcast with Carina Gardner by sharing her heartfelt journey of pursuing her dreams. This led to the unexpected events of making money, along with the success and fulfillment that has changed her life. 

Dawn’s story resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt the tug of creative longing amidst the chaos of everyday responsibilities. She had always been one who loved to sew and create, and wanted more from it. She explains the process she went through of deciding to go for it and make the time:

“I was looking at Instagram and saw an ad from [Carina Gardner Inc.] and I said ‘okay, I’ve been saying I want a way to make money from this room… and this could be an option’. I was skeptical, but I said, ‘given the cost, I don’t have much to lose, and let’s go for it.’ And I went through Design Bootcamp, and each day I was tuning in after work, sometimes I’d watch if I had a lunch break, if I had a little bit of time I’d try to watch. And each day I went, ‘oh my goodness, oh this is amazing!’ and there were so many breakthroughs… also just what the possibilities were and what that potential was. And the fact that I felt like I didn’t know how to get there a year ago… to know that there was a way to do it is really what got me hooked and it got me to sign up, and it changed my life.”

 

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The journey that Dawn went on from a hesitant skeptic to a thriving entrepreneur is a testament to the transformative power of the Design Suite program. By doing Design Bootcamp, and then moving on to Design Suite, was huge for Dawn. It allowed her to have time to create all of the projects she had been dreaming of for a long time. She brought a business to life out of it while still having a 40 hour week job as well. Passion was ignited, and she was committed. Design Suite truly is an excellent way to spark the fire of creativity, and bring it into action.

“I’m now making money, and when I started Design Suite, I was looking at all the people who are or who were where I am now… I would start looking up everybody going, ‘oh my goodness oh my goodness oh their work is so good, and look what they’ve accomplished!’ I didn’t think I would be in that same position, but if you put in the work and you put in the time, and you’re consistent about it, you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible,” Dawn eloquently says. 

Not only were her dreams made a reality, but there were benefits of making money, and personal progress that came from it. Dawn states that, “In terms of what attracted me to Design Suite  it was… the mentorship… being able to turn stuff in and get better every single time is huge for me in terms of progress… It was a personal choice that what I really wanted to do was fabric design, and I found that, through Design Suite.”

Overall, the decision that Dawn made to join the Design Suite program, and follow her dreams led to incredible outcomes and happiness she wouldn’t have otherwise found. Not only personal fulfillment and growth, but an open door to making money from her own designs, shortly after joining Design Suite. To end the podcast, Dawn closed with some words to anyone who is considering the design bootcamp or Design Suite by saying, “If you want a creative career, and you’re on the fence, and you’re listening to this podcast, check out Design Bootcamp. If you’re unsure, but you know you really want it and have the grit, just go for it, it is worth it, and it’s life changing.”

Interested in design bootcamp just like Dawn was? Here is the link she followed to sign up! https://www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fcarina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F2147517829%2FzAfwGmrU 

 

You can find Dawn’s work from her Etsy profile here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawnkdesigns/?etsrc=sdt 

If you want to watch the entire video with Dawn K and Carina Gardner, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TACMev4AiIo 

Or listen to the podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2040698/13865727-episode-372-life-changing-creativity-with-dawn-k.mp3?download=true

If you have been following along and have never joined a Design Bootcamp, I’m going to encourage you to sign up! It’s 5 hours of workshops and we have live versions going on often so that you can come and ask questions. Go to www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp

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Christmas Houses Tea Towel Tutorial

Create these fun tea towels as a gift or for your house for Christmas! Heat transfer does the trick for the simple but Christmas-y project!

What you need

  • Silhouette or Cricut Machine
  • Heat-Transfer Vinyl Assorted Colors
  • Household Iron
  • House Cut File (provided)
  • White Dish Towels (in Amazon shop link below)
  • Hook Weeding Tool

Many of the items I used I have archived in my influencer store on Amazon here if you want the exact product: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carinagardner

Please note that some of the links here may be affiliate links.

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

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Watch the Tutorial Here:

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Haunted Mansion Tutorial

Have you ever wanted to create a giant Haunted Mansion?

Now is your chance! This beautiful project comes together on a standard 12’’ cutting machine even though it turns out extra large.

You will love all of the ghost and pumpkin detailing that bring this project to life.

This project makes an awesome centerpiece for your Halloween party, or great decoration for your entryway all month long.

be sure to tag us @carinagardnerinkclub so that we can share your awesome work!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Silhouette or Cricut Machine
  • Assorted Cardstock
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Gluestick
  • Distressing Ink, if desired

 

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the tutorial here:

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Skeleton Family Costume Tutorial

This project creates fun for the whole family and you will have a Halloween costume that you’ll never forget!

Use your Cricut or Silhouette machine to cut out skeleton bones for each of your family members.

You can even add fun accents like flowers, bowties and more!

After you make this project, be sure to tag us @carinagardnerinkclub so that we can share your awesome work!

 

Here’s What you’ll Need:

  • Silhouette or Cricut Machine
  • Heat-Transfer Vinyl White
  • Heat-Transfer Vinyl Assorted Colors
  • Household Iron
  • Skeleton Family zip file (provided)
  • Blank Black Shirts
  • Hook Weeding Tool

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the Tutorial Here:

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Metal Skinny Tumbler Sublimation Project

Today I’m showing you the difference between sublimating a white tumblers vs. a metal tumbler. The difference was a huge surprise to me! 

 

I’m using the following equipment:

  • HPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Automated Sublimation Mug and Tumbler Press
  • Sawgrass SG500

Click here. Copy and paste the equipment I am using above.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=3278573&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=

You can find all of my new crafting videos at www.youtube.com/carinagardner.

 

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Secret Skinny Tumbler Sublimation Project

 

I’m sharing a fun project I did for some of my friends. I made some mistakes along the way but over all found the process simple and fun!

The biggest challenge was remembering to put the paper on the correct way! I made two tumblers—including my own—upside down! Whoops!

I recommend for this project a Saw Grass Printer and Mug Press. In particular I am using the 

  • HPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Automated Sublimation Mug and Tumbler Press
  • Sawgrass SG500

Click here. Copy and paste the equipment I am using above.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=3278573&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=

You will also want Adobe Illustrator for this project. I recommend looking more into Adobe products here:

http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=264355&a=3228985&g=22804962

You can find all of my new crafting videos at www.youtube.com/carinagardner.

 

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September Ink Club Tutorials

Last month we came out with our new bundle and it is now available in our store. Past bundles can always be purchased from our shop.

Please know that our best pricing is always for our Ink Club Membership!

To join the membership, you can download the ink club app onto your phone from Google Play or iTunes Apps. Just search “Ink Club.” You can also sign up on your computer here: https://ink-club.passion.io/

 

Use the same sign in to go back and forth between your computer and phone to watch the new tutorials and download the new bundle each month!

 

 

We provide the tutorials and past bundles to those of you who still want to get these products at an insanely great price! Normally this bundle would be purchased from my other shops for $50- $150. So even past bundles are a steal of a deal!

 

 

 

Here are this bundles tutorials!

Introduction to September Bundle:

 

Autumn Card September Tutorial:

 

Hoodie Heat Transfer Tutorial:

 

T-shirt Heat Transfer Tutorial:

 

Join the membership for the current bundle at just $4.99 a month for your Cricut and Silhouette machine.

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Spooky Halloween Projects That you can Make with Your Family!

Have you joined our Cricut and Silhouette bundle membership? $4.99 for our Generously Spooky Halloween Files for the Month of October!

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

We can’t wait to see what you make!

 

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October Ink Club is All About Halloween!

I’m so excited to introduce the Ink Club bundle this month! Here’s what we are up to:

1. Haunted Mansion Tutorial
-Create your very own haunted mansion to decorate a table, mantle, or other area in your house!

2. Framed Haunted House Tutorial
-Make this antique-looking haunted house poster using vinyl and a few other basic materials!

3. Skeleton Family Costume Tutorial
-Make this easy and adorable skeleton costume for yourself and/or your family!

4. Framed Owl Tutorial
-Create this vintage, spooky owl poster by simply using vinyl and a few other materials!

5. Framed Skeleton Tutorial
-Complete your framed Halloween poster collection with this flower crown skeleton poster!

As always, you can download the ink club app onto your phone from the Google Play or iTunes Apps. Just search “Ink Club.” You can also get it on your computer here: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Use the same sign in to go back and forth between your computer and phone to watch the new tutorials and download the new bundle each month!

Joining the membership is just $4.99 a month for $50-$100 worth of designs for your Cricut and Silhouette machine. Past bundles can be purchased from our shop. Please note that our BEST price is always to our membership!

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