Sustainable Shit Show [Episode from The Creative Shit Show] with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species

Dec 22

How can a brand use the power of design to make the world a better place?
This episode features our very own Gage Mitchell’s interview on The Creative Shit Show Podcast, where he talks in-depth about designing solutions that make a positive impact on our environment. Gage talks about the power of design, how it can make a meaningful impact, and why it is important to note the responsibilities that come with it. Gage discusses why he is passionate about B-Corp, its relationship to globalization, and how it all relates to designer and customer awareness. Tune in to find out why clear impact-driven design is the future of sustainable environmental change.

Key Points From This Episode:

This episode contains Gage’s feature on The Creative Shit Show Podcast.
Gage discusses the work of Modern Species.
Why Gage is passionate about impact design.
The effects of globalization.
The power of design.
Gage’s hopes for the B-Corp movement, its advantages, and why it is significant.
Why manufacturers and wholesalers haven’t made a full shift to be more sustainable.
The components of the complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain issues.
How Gage has created his connections and found like-minded communities.
Where Modern Species is currently based and how they ended up there.
How packaging and printing can be beneficial for the environment.
Gage’s favorite ‘Shit Show’ moments.

Tweetables:

“Design is a powerful tool. Design can change cultures, it can help a business grow, it can solve communication challenges, it can make things more functional, and so on.” — Gage Mitchell [0:06:50]

“If you have power over something, you should use that power to help others.” — Gage Mitchell [0:09:29]

“Non-GMO is effective because it is so clear. You know exactly what they are fighting against.” — Gage Mitchell [0:20:40]

“Packaging is complex, not just because maybe the materials are more expensive or harder to manufacture, but also just because [of its] performance in the marketplace.” — Gage Mitchell [0:24:47]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Creative Shit Show Podcast Episode 15

Colorado State University

Geoduck

Detroit Zoo

Green Graphic Design