Make and Design with Carina Gardner

A Design podcast by Carina Gardner

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Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create meaningful design work while making a residual income online.

Recent Episodes

Episode 530 - Is It Too Late To Start A Design Career?
Published: September 9, 2025
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Episode 529 - Designing While Momming - How I Built My Business With Kids At Home
Published: September 2, 2025
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Episode 528 Design Advice I Would Give My Younger Self
Published: August 26, 2025
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Episode 527 Why Does Creative Potential Suffer?
Published: August 19, 2025
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Episode 526 How to Price Your Design Work When You're Just Starting Out
Published: August 12, 2025
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Episode 525 Design Entrepreneurship & Leadership Skills You Can Learn to Do NOW with Vincent Wanga
Published: August 5, 2025
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Episode 524 Designing for Profit: Why Some Creatives Make It and Others Don’t
Published: July 29, 2025
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Episode 523 3 Mistakes New Designers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Published: July 22, 2025
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Episode 522 Income for Designers: What Really Works in 2025
Published: July 15, 2025
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Episode 521 From Hobby to Business: Turning Your Design Skills Into Cash
Published: July 8, 2025
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