New Podcast: Jeremy Joins Kady Sandel on the Profitable Graphic Designer podcast

What does it really take to show up confidently as a designer?

In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I’m talking with Jeremy Slagle, the founder of Slagle Design. With decades of experience, Jeremy shares what it means to have the courage to create, how he built his studio, and why staying curious has been a key part of his process from day one.

We also talk about working with clients, building trust, and how design is just one piece of what makes a creative business thrive.

You will learn:

• How Jeremy transitioned from designer to studio owner

• The services he offers and who his typical clients are

• What courage and creative confidence really look like in practice

• His advice for designers who feel stuck or unsure about the next step

Grab a cup of coffee, your notes, and get ready for a grounded, honest conversation about what it means to build a fulfilling creative career.

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New Work: Lift & Coast THC Sparkling Water

Nashville-based Lift & Coast “Coaster” is a refreshing Lemon-Lime Sparkling Water infused with a carefully micro-dosed blend of hemp-derived Δ9 THC, THCV, CBG, and B-Vitamins.

The packaging features a unique combination of their various flavors, complemented by subtle geometric shapes inspired by the hemp leaf, creating a visually appealing and distinctive design.

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“We appreciate the unique and clever design he provided us for our product.”
–Brianna Dacey, Co-Founder, Lift & Coast

Jeremy joins All Sides with Amy Juravich on WOSU radio

Jeremy was honored to be invited to lend his voice to the Cracker Barrel “controversy” on Columbus’ NPR affiliate radio station.

..Companies select the colors, fonts and images used to represent their brand carefully.

Some logos are so well known they’ve become iconic. As a result, a company’s fortunes can rise or fall with the slightest change to a beloved logo.

This has been the case with Cracker Barrel.

We’re talking about the business of company rebranding on this hour of All Sides.

Jeremy’s interview is in the second segment, beginning at 18 minutes.

18 logos chosen for the upcoming LogoLounge 15 book!

Super excited to share that 18 of our logos have been chosen for LogoLounge Book 15!

Out of 30,000+ submissions from around the world, our work was selected by a panel of industry-leading judges for inclusion in the next volume of LogoLounge.

Thank you to all of those who have trusted Slagle Design with their branding. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!

Always in Tandem!

The Courage to Create: A free Adobe Career Guides Course

I’m thrilled to announce a new collaboration with my partners at Adobe!

Over the years, I’ve given careful thought to the guidance I offer my two adult children—both talented graphic designers early in their careers.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, including 15 years managing my own studio, I’ve gained valuable insights, often through challenging lessons.

I’m grateful to Adobe for providing a platform to share this knowledge. I’ve dedicated significant time and effort into creating this course, and I hope you find it as rewarding as I did in making it.

Enjoy!

New Podcast: Dadsigner Podcast

In this episode of the Dadsigner podcast, host Michael Smith interviews graphic designer Jeremy Slagle, who shares insights about his journey in the design industry, the dynamics of running a family business, and the importance of fostering creativity in his children.

Jeremy discusses his experiences working with major brands like Major League Soccer and Target, and the founding of the Created Conference, a platform for creative professionals to connect and grow. He also reflects on his parenting journey, emphasizing the value of homeschooling and allowing his children to explore their own paths in the creative field.

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New Podcast: How Jeremy Slagle’s Kids Became Professional Designers

Thank you DGDC for sharing our story!

What happens when you grow up inside a design studio? In this episode of The Next Level, Tom Lauro sits down with creative powerhouse Jeremy Slagle and his two insanely talented kids, Faith and Caleb, who are now working designers at the very agency they grew up watching their dad build.

They share what it was like to be raised in a home bursting with creativity, the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, and the real talk on following in the footsteps of a well-known parent in the design world. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how a family turned passion into profession—and passed it on to the next generation.

Jeremy Slagle selected as a LogoLounge 15 Juror!

Jeremy is proud to have been selected as a juror in the upcoming LogoLounge 15 book!

Press release from LogoLounge:

Meet Jeremy Slagle, a powerhouse in branding and identity design, as well as a decorated LogoLounge user! With over 30 years of experience, Jeremy is the founder of his own studio, Slagle Design, where he’s crafted impactful brands for 15 years.

On top of being a LogoLounge multi-award winner, Jeremy has co-founded Created Conference and leads hands-on Adobe Illustrator workshops.

You may have even caught him as an Adobe Live host last year!

When he’s not designing, you’ll find him on the pickleball court, as a player or founder (Unlucky Pickleball)!

We are so excited to have Jeremy on as a judge for Book 15!

New Work: Dola Jean's Pizza

Slagle Design is excited to share the brand identity for Dola Jean’s Pizza, opening in Dover, Ohio this December!

The dynamic Duo behind Park Street Pizza and Bahler Street Pizza are at it again, this time with their unique take on Detroit-inspired pizza and cocktails!

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Some things never go out of style.

Like being neighborly. Sharing good food. Taking pride in your work. And doing right by the people you care about.

Those are the values that inspired Dola Jean’s—a place where timeless recipes meet modern tastes and forging deep connections within the community is the most important item on the menu.

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Congratulations to Rocky & Courtney Shanower and the entire team at Dola Jean’s as they open their new new concept in downtown Dover!

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Follow Dola Jean’s on Instagram

Dola Jean’s Pizza Website

Check out their full project here

New Work: Pizza Nerds

Slagle Design is excited to share the new brand identity for Pizza Nerds, Pizza & Cookies, opening December 2024

Inspired by 80’s and 90’s pop culture, Pizza Nerds is not your typical Detroit-style pizza shop. It’s a place where memories are made, vintage arcade games are played, and families and friends gather together to enjoy some of the best pizza in town.

From logo and branding to packaging, garments, interior mural, and exterior signage, this little independent pizza shop stands apart from the competition. Thank you to the owners, Brent and Katelyn, for trusting Slagle Design with their complete rebrand. It was a really fun project!

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“It's hard to emphasize how happy we are with Slagle Design. Jeremy spent a lot of time with us to get an understanding of who we are and what our business is about.

He educated us on the process and why certain ideas were better than others. He communicates extremely well. Lastly, the work always blew us away. He nailed everything he created.

From start to finish the process was easy. We met three times prior to starting any designs. It helped all of us stay on the same page. The work is phenomenal. The customer service is phenomenal.

Our rebrand is perfect and we're excited to continue working with Slagle.”

–Brent Gargasz, Owner

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Congratulations to Brent and Katlyn Gargasz on their new venture!

Follow them on Instagram

www.pizzanerdsoh.com

See the full project here