This week our illustrious hosts Denis Caron (Creator of Corvink) and Roberto Hoyos (CEO of Throwboy) discuss how and when to kill a project. Is it worth pushing ahead with something doesn't seem to be working? Is it ok to get emotionally attached to a new thing you've made? And what is the future of That Thing You Made? All this and more in today's show!
Five Things That Shaped Our Lives - That Thing You Made
Today Roberto Hoyos (Owner of Throwboy) and Denis Caron (Creator of Corvink) discuss 5 items that they own, that have not only informed who they are today, but have in one way or another influenced them creatively. A sewing machine, a piano, a toy and what else? Tune in to find out the story behind the items someone made that helped them create thing things they make today.
Remembering Stan Lee - That Thing You Made
Roberto Hoyos (of Throwboy) and Denis Caron (of Corvink) remember the late and great Stan Lee; the man who changed course of the comic industry, the father of modern day pop culture and creator of such characters as Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, the X-Men. They reflect on how he informed their childhoods, inspired them to create and how he changed the comic medium, and their lives. Stan ‘The Man” Lee will be forever missed.
Coping With Tragedy Through Art After 9/11 - That Thing You Made
17 years today, the United States was shook to its core when New York City was attacked by terrorist who flew commercial jets into the twin towers causing them to collapse. Denis Caron and Roberto Hoyos take a moment to reflect on our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives that day in rescue efforts to save the victims of the attack. Also, they discuss the power of art as a coping mechanism to deal with such crazy tragedy. Marvel took this idea head on with Amazing Spider-Man issue #36. After reading the story, the guys discuss it, it’s controversy and cultural significance.
Creating A Brand: Logos & Mascots - That Thing You Made
In this second part of “Creating a Brand,” Roberto Hoyos and Denis Caron talk about what went into creating their brand’s logos for Throwboy and Corvink (respectively). The guys also discuss what makes a strong mascot and both discover they have solid mascots built into their brands already!
Don’t forget to listen to Part 1 of this split series: Creating a Brand: Names & Identity.
Workspace: Clutter or Inspiration - That Thing You Made
Is it clutter or is it inspiration? Today the creators Denis Caron and Roberto Hoyos talk about their workspace and how the things they surround themselves either inspire them or create an invisible cloud of anxious energy that drains their creative life force away.