Listen "061 • VALERIE CRAIG"
Episode Synopsis
Our guest is Valerie Craig, a Chicago-based designer and community organizer.
In this episode, Valerie speaks with host Christian Solorzano about the power of community building and its importance in creating spaces that welcome sharing experiences and insight. Valerie walks us through her introduction to graphic design and the milestones and journey along the way. She also offers advice to designers looking to differentiate themselves and gives words of encouragement to seek joy in our design practices and the work that we are doing. Additionally, she speaks about her love for Chicago, the inspiration she draws from the city and people, and so much more.
Music by the band Eighties Slang.
In this episode, Valerie speaks with host Christian Solorzano about the power of community building and its importance in creating spaces that welcome sharing experiences and insight. Valerie walks us through her introduction to graphic design and the milestones and journey along the way. She also offers advice to designers looking to differentiate themselves and gives words of encouragement to seek joy in our design practices and the work that we are doing. Additionally, she speaks about her love for Chicago, the inspiration she draws from the city and people, and so much more.
Music by the band Eighties Slang.
More episodes of the podcast Underscore
096 • MARY FOYDER
22/12/2025
095 • 2025 WRAPPED
08/12/2025
094 • PEDRO NEVES
24/11/2025
093 • JJ SALGADO
10/11/2025
092 • BLAZE SMITH
27/10/2025
091 • DAVE PABELLON
13/10/2025
090 • MATT AVERY
29/09/2025
089 • JOSÉ ROSA
15/09/2025
088 • ASHLEY BEDORE
01/09/2025
087 • SUN SEGURA
18/08/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.